Jon Anderson, The Voice of Prog-Rock's YES, Provides MasterTrax + Concert

Road Recovery Trax program youth and staff journeyed to BB King Blues Club in NYC to meet JonAnderson, the voice of progressive rock's YES. Mr. Anderson treated the kids to a private sound check followed by an intimate, face-to-face MasterTrax where he discussed topics such as spirituality, enriching the heart and sharing his life lessons. Road Recovery's MasterTrax is interactive, allowing participants to ask questions, gaining invaluable insights into career opportunities and the requirements needed to achieve such career goals.







"Road Recovery is very necessary, very timely and very true… And, should be shared in schools with young people all around the world!"  - Jon Anderson, YES

Road Recovery Outreach Event at Warwick Valley High School

Road Recovery's house band Type II performed a 'meeting & music' outreach event at Warwick Valley High School in Warwick, NY. The RoadRecovery event reached 200 students in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades (ages: 14 - 17). The event represented Road Recovery's eighth year of providing outreach programs in Warwick, NY, under coordination and support of Principal Richard Linkens who continues to support effective and alternative means to enrich his student body.

"I had no idea what was going on in the Media Center. Their music is awesome; it's really cool they came to perform and speak with us about what they've been through, especially since they're our age. That took a lot of courage."
-Warwick Valley High School Student

  

 

  

  

Ozzy Osbourne Meets Road Recovery Youth at Black Sabbath Barclays Ctr Show

Ozzy Osbourne treated Road Recovery Trax program youth to a backstage meet-up and up-front tickets to Black Sabbath atBarclays Center. Special thanks for this amazing experience toSharon Osbourne. "Sobriety is worth it! Road Recovery is worth it! If you want it, stick it out, you’ll get there".-Ozzy Osbourne

New York Festivals Torch Awards Pitch Challenge to Create Awareness Campaign

New York Festivals Torch Awards

New York Festivals® (NYF) has been honoring the World's Best Work™ in all media since 1957. NYF's world-class judges review submissions in the most current and relevant categories to award creativity across all media. NYF presents their first-ever New York Festivals Torch Awards on May 1, 2014 - a new competition for teams of young creatives (age 18-25) to create an awareness campaign to promote Road Recovery. NYF's will present the 2014 Torch Awards to the winning team.

"The partnership between Road Recovery Foundation and the Torch Awards is the perfect marriage of two very important initiatives: developing and promoting the next generation of creative talent, and empowering young people of all backgrounds to face their struggles and helping them develop comprehensive life skills". -Michael O’Rourke, President, New York Festivals

 — in New York Festivals Torch Awards New York, NY.

Master Jam Festival

Road Recovery longtime creative staffer Jay Rodriguez -www.facebook.com/Jay.Rodriguez.718 performs Master-Jam Festival - Мастер-Джем Фестиваль in Odessa, Ukraine as a participant in the Final of the 1st International Festival-Contest of Jazz Improvisation. Road Recovery congratulates Mr. Rodriguez in bringing his talents to the world and in our Trax programs...

Road Recovery's GrahamARTS RoadTrax Program Spring 2014

"Road Recovery is a part of the Graham School (Graham Windham) culture, musically affecting over 120 at-risk teens through their spring 2014 RoadTrax program".
-Willie White
Graham Windham Services — at The Graham School

Road Recovery Delivers Memorabilia to Supporters Who Pledged

Road Recovery delivers more memorabilia items to supporters who Pledged via PledgeMusic during our 15 year anniversary fundraising drive to support our outreach to at-risk teens.

"We were thrilled to have recently lent support to Road Recovery during their 15th Anniversary fundraising drive. Not only did we receive a beautiful lithograph signed by Tony Bennett but we also had the opportunity to learn more about the foundation and the very important work that they do. After meeting with Jack and Gene and later seeing the band Type II perform, we’ve made a commitment to helping Road Recovery in some specific ways in the future".

Stephanie Hansen
Vice President & General Manager
Masque Sound & Recording

Road Recovery's 13th year of GrahamARTS Program at Graham Windham

Road Recovery announces its 13th year of creative workshops programming for Graham Windham at The Graham School in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York starting this spring on March 20, 2014. Graham is the oldest non-sectarian childcare agency in the United States, providing foster care, mental health and early childcare services. Road Recovery’s Graham ARTS RoadTrax Program will provides creative workshops and peer support/adversity meetings on-campus, leading up to a spring performance finale on the campus on June 4, 2014.

Outreach Event at Hazelden Tribeca Twelve

Road Recovery house band Type II performed a 'meeting & music' outreach event at Hazelden Foundation Tribeca Twelve residence, alcohol/drug-free housing that provides support services for young adults in recovery.

"I can't say enough good things about my experience with Road Recovery. I have seen the most difficult clients with pervasive mental health and substance use challenges transform before my eyes as a direct result of this organization! Road Recovery's program truly harnesses the healing power of music and provides a fun and exciting community helping to restore confidence, hope passion, and inspiration for the future!"
-Samantha Orpaz, MA, MS, CASAC, Hazelden Tribeca Twelve

Road Recovery Kids at Amnesty Int'l Benefit & recording with Slash

ROAD RECOVERY's YOUNG PEOPLE ATTEND AMNESTY INT'L - BRING HUMAN RIGHTS HOME BENEFIT CONCERT AT BARCLAYS CENTER in BROOKLYN, NY

Road Recovery's young people were invited to attend the benefit concert Bring Human Rights Home presented by Amnesty International at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on February 5, 2014. Our group was treated to inspiring musical performances and speeches by Madonna, Blondie, Lauren Hill, Pussy Riot, Imagine Dragons, The Flaming Lips & many others. Tickets were graciously donated by CBGB Productions who furnished this quote of support:

“CBGB productions are stoked to have Road Recovery kids come out and support Amnesty International's mission to Bring Human Rights home.”

Louise Parnassa Staley
CBGB festival presents
AI USA Bringing Human Rights Home Producer 

Support Amnesty International to give a voice to those facing adversities and human rights violations on Facebook, Twitter and the official website. 

    

    

NEW SONG RECORDED BY ROAD RECOVERY KIDS & SLASH NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD THROUGH HOTATHON

“Here We Go” an original new song written and performed by participants in the Road Recovery RecoveryTrax program, was recorded with guest lead guitarist SLASH (ex-Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver, and longtime supporter of Road Recovery).
Road Recovery has partnered with Hotathon to make the song exclusively available by download for a donation as small as $2.99 !!!

ROAD RECOVERY MAKING ROCK N ROLL FANTASIES COME TRUE AFTER PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN  Supporters who pledged for rock n roll experiences via PledgeMusic during our 15 year anniversary fundraising drive are now realizing their dreams.    Parent/Actor/Supporter Ronald Guttman pledged for a styling session & shopping spree with famed designer John Varvatos at his Bowery-NYC store. Road Recovery Founder Gene Bowen cycled 1,500 miles across the State of New York meeting our community of supporters to raise awareness and program funds to celebrate our 15 year anniversary - Rock N Ride NY!    Pictured Left: Parent supporter Marcel M. having his rock n roll fantasy realized...a drum lesson with Simon Kirke of Bad Company at Threshold Recording Studios NYC.  Pictured Right: Long-time supporter Henri P. of Brooklyn, NY proudly holding his signed Alice Cooper frame (originally donated by Jimmy Webb from Trash and Vaudeville).  Road Recovery has impacted over 50,000 participants battling addiction and/or other adversities for 15 years. Based on fundraising from our PledgeMusic campaign, we plan to continue to help bring our programming to impact at-risk kids throughout the year. Thanks to all who pledged. You can still DONATE HERE to the fund and help us reach 5,000 at-risk kids.

Matt Pinfield (from MTV2) Storms the Castle for Road Recovery Kids

Matt Pinfield (from MTV2) Storms the Castle for Road Recovery's young people

“I'm Matt Pinfield. I host 120 minutes on MTV2, and the rock history radio show Flashback, The Hivecast, a free interview podcast on ITUNES, MTVHIVE.com and...Sound Off With Matt Pinfield on AXS TV.

For many many years I’ve been an active supporter of the non-profit organization Road Recovery. This past summer, I had the bright idea of inviting Road Recovery founder Gene Bowen and his bicycle to visit me at the Cumulus Radio corporate headquarters in mid-town Manhattan...Check out what happened!”

Watch The Matt Pinfield Video Now!