Thursday night the Aladdin Theater hosted the Songs for Haiti benefit concert.  The vision of Stephen Marc Beaudoin who collaborated with Aladdin owner Tom Sessa to bring this important event to life.  And that they did.  It was the most beautifully moving concert I have attended.  600 people filled the Aladdin Theater … listening to music that varied in genre from pop, classical, gospel, indie, rock … and all of it was poignant.  We sang along … we danced … we cried.  And then we gave.  It was an outpouring of generosity clearly coming straight from a desperate desire to help.  In any way we can.  All to support Mercy Corps as they focus on humanitarian needs in Haiti – clean water/sanitation, food and temporary shelter supplies … now and ongoing.

This event.  This moment.  Made a difference.

Holcombe Waller, started the evening, with an amazing version of the Beatles classic, “Let it Be” (he says it was his first time singing it and that song came straight out of his heart).

And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be

I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

We pray for the light to shine on the people of Haiti.  Please let it be.