An Unforgettable Night of Music, Community, and Hope: A Night for Wayne Warnecke Draws 300 in Support of ALS United Greater New York

Overflowing with talent, heart, and community spirit, Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke brought together 300 guests for an unforgettable evening benefiting ALS United Greater New York. Held in honor of beloved music producer and sound engineer Wayne Warnecke, the event showcased the power of music to inspire, unite, and drive meaningful change.

The star-studded lineup featured an incredible array of performers who generously donated their time and talent to support the cause. Emceed by actor Vincent Pastore, the night lit up with unforgettable performances by artists including Mickey Rosen, Jon Cobert, Vaneese Thomas, the Ed Palermo Big Band, Elza, Jeff Lasdon and Jazmo, Nine Men’s Morris, Michael Horwitz and Robbie Kondor, Rob Mathes, Average White Band, Bernie Williams, Gil Paris, Lisa Fischer with Bill Heller, Bob and Hilary James with Kirk Whalum, Carla Thomas with Paul Shaffer, Patty Smyth, D Train, The Bacon Brothers, Rob Thomas, Kati Mac, and the powerhouse WW House Band.

This celebration of sound and solidarity would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to our Title Sponsor, The Lasdon Foundation, for their extraordinary support, and to our Platinum Sponsor, GMG PR, for their generous partnership. Special thanks also go to the dedicated team of organizers who ensured every detail of the evening was thoughtfully and beautifully executed.

Throughout the night, the energy was electric, the performances powerful, and the shared purpose palpable. Guests came together not only to honor Wayne Warnecke’s legacy but also to support ALS research, care, and advocacy in our region.

If you missed the event but would like to contribute to the cause, you can still support ALS United Greater New York through this link. Together, we celebrated the power of music and community. Together, We End ALS.