Meet Michael McDonald and Help Fight Hunger in America Through WHY’s Artists Against Hunger & Poverty Program

Artists Against Hunger and Poverty - Summer 2006

New York, NY — Fans of Grammy Award winning artist Michael McDonald will have the opportunity to meet their favorite artist and at the same time raise funds for WHY (World Hunger Year). McDonald has made available to WHY supporters 10 VIP Packages for each of his 30 upcoming concerts with the legendary band Steely Dan. Each package includes:

• Two concert tickets within the first five rows.
• Two pre-show meet & greets with Michael McDonald.
• VIPs can take one photo.
• VIPs can ask for one autograph.

Tickets for the VIP Package are being made available through WHY’s partnership with Ticketmaster and can only be purchased through auctions on www.ticketmaster.com. Donation for VIP Package is tax-deductible within guidelines of the law. One hundred percent of auction proceeds benefit the fight against hunger in America. Opening in Milwaukee on July 7, the tour hits major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix before closing in Detroit on September 2.

McDonald is a member of an expanding network of artists and celebrities who have banded together to fight hunger and poverty. Through its Artists Against Hunger & Poverty program, WHY and dedicated artist-activists have raised awareness and more than $7 million for more than 500 anti-poverty organizations in the U.S. In addition, McDonald was recently honored at the WHY-Chapin awards dinner with the prestigious ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for both his musical career and his vast charitable endeavors.
Five-time Grammy winner McDonald’s distinctively soulful voice first emerged in the 1970's as a vocalist and keyboard player in Steely Dan. He joined the Doobie Brothers in 1975 and in the years that followed, McDonald and the Doobie Brothers enjoyed tremendous commercial and creative success. Their sound evolved from guitar-driven rock to a sultry, tight R&B feel, with McDonald writing and singing lead on their signature hits "Takin' It to the Streets," "What a Fool Believes" and "Minute by Minute." As a solo artist, McDonald charted with I Keep Forgettin', Sweet Freedom, Yah Mo B There (with James Ingram), and On My Own (with Patti LaBelle), among others. In the last four years, Michael has released four records and all of which have achieved platinum or gold certifications, including his interpretations of Motown classics on his appropriately titled Motown and Motown II albums.

To purchase VIP Packages, please visit www.ticketmaster.com. Please visit www.michaelmcdonald.com for up-to-the minute tour news. For additional information about Artists Against Hunger & Poverty, please call 212-629-8850 ext.30 or email artists@...

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