Earthdance is part of The Global Festival for Peace, which is the world s largest synchronized dance event and includes more that 100 cities in 45 countries. At 4 p.m. PST, every DJ at festivals around the world will play the same song, Prayer for Peace. In Santa Rosa, The Mickey Hart Band will then lead the Drums for Peace ceremony. The line-up for MagnoliaFest 2001 has been finalized. Festival organizers will donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Red Cross to assist in relief efforts associated with the September 11 tragedy after the festival.
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The show will also include a special appearance by the Crusader Rabbit Stealth Band, which features Lesh and friends with Bob Weir. Ticket information has not yet been announced. Ringo Starr, Macy Gray, the Goo Goo Dolls, John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, James Taylor, and Melissa Etheridge will also appear at this event, and discussions are currently under way with Mick Jagger and Neil Young. Also rumored is a reunion of Led Zeppelin. There is a possibility that the Irving Plaza show will be rescheduled, although nothing has been confirmed at this time.