Concerts and Events - Seva Foundation

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Each year audiences turn their compassion into action through attending Seva's world-class benefit concerts. Each ticket sold means that someone's life will be changed through Seva's health programs. Read about the incredible musicians who grace the stage at Seva events, and find out how you can be the first to hear about Seva's upcoming events!

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Seva has been producing incredible benefit concerts for 35 years — starting in 1979, when the Grateful Dead played a concert in Oakland, CA, that raised $100,000. Since then, dozens of artists have donated their time and talent to support Seva's work. Millions of dollars have been raised, and thousands of new friends have become Seva supporters.

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Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh & Bob Weir
Gotta love 'em! They've been playing Seva shows since 1979.

John Lee Hooker & Roy Rogers
Looking sharp at our 1992 Blues Against Blindness show.

Joan Baez
Joan graces the stage at Wavy's 70th Birthday Benefit in 2006.

Gillian Welch & Wavy Gravy
Gillian and Wavy play the clock at Wavy's 70th Birthday.

Ben Harper
Ben thrilled the crowd as a surprise guest at our show in 2005.

Arlo Guthrie
Arlo played at Seva's Musical Reunion of Old Friends in 1994.

Wavy Gravy & David Crosby
David has played at five Seva shows over the past 20 years.

Ani DiFranco
Ani donated a portion of the proceeds from two of her concerts.

Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt & Wavy
Jackson and Bonnie have been supporting Seva's work for decades.

Merl Saunders & Steve Kimock
Merl and Steve share a moment backstage at our 2007 show.

David Crosby & Graham Nash
David and Graham have performed together at many Seva shows.

Buffy Sainte-Marie
Buffy lights up the stage at Seva's Silver Anniversary in 2003.

Steve Earle
Steve shares his keen political wit at our Silver Anniversary.

Hamza el Din & Mickey Hart
These percussionists and friends performed at a show in 2003.

Iris DeMent & Odetta
Iris and Odetta sing "Amazing Grace" to close the show in 1998.

Tea Leaf Green
Up and coming Bay Area rockers at Wavy's 71st Birthday bash.

Jackson Browne & Wavy Gravy
Jackson has been a strong Seva supporter since the beginning.

Paul Kantner & Diana Mangano
Paul and Diana played our Concert Honoring Indigenous Peoples.

Wavy Gravy & Dr. John
Wavy and long-time buddy Dr. John backstage at our show in 2001.

Peter Coyote
Peter has been a great Seva supporter for many years.

Special thanks to the photographers who have donated their concert photos to Seva over the years.
Featured photographers include: Jay Blakesberg, Ken Friedman, Bob Minkin, Susana Millman.