CBGB always gave musicians a platform to say important things, ... It's time we did something to save one of New York's great institutions.

And of course, all the musicians come here, so it's like a time when we can socialize and be together and you meet friends over the years. It's almost like family here.

The musicians will come back. It's going to take a long time, but New Orleans can actually be a better place because of this.

It didn't affect his ability for a long time. Heroin can be like that with musicians; I think that's why you see so many musicians drift that way, because you can remain musical for a long time. But I think, without exception, they all hit the wall eventually and the creativity goes.

The general public may not realize these gifted service member-musicians work full time at this. All of them have at least a bachelor's degree -- most in music education and performance -- and more than a third have master's degrees. Their standards are high, and their performances stirring.

This show will take you straight to the mountaintops with its old time charm. All the musicians are extremely talented and this will be a special performance.