Completely Conspicuous

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss the benefit concert he's organizing. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Shearwater, Deer Tick, FIDLAR and Come. Show notes: - Recorded at Casa Breitling before a live studio audience - Breitling's hosting the 2nd annual Community Servings benefit show on Nov. 3 at TT the Bears in Cambridge, Mass. - Featuring K. Heasley of Lilys, Soccer Mom, The Hush Now and Earthquake Party - Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz will provide DJ sets - Olive sniffs the recorder - Get tickets now - Providing meals to the chronically ill - Last year's event featured Johnny Foreigner - Rock benefits have been happening for decades - They seem less impactful now - Live Aid was a huge event in 1985 with shows in Philly and London - Controversy over charity administration - The Concert for Bangaldesh in '71 was the first big charity concert - The Secret Policeman's Ball was run by Amnesty International - Sting's Rock for the Rainforest benefit has b