World Tour Will Kick Off International Day of Peace, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 in Mission Viejo - Margot Ferron

The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981. "Peace Day" was created to promote practical acts of peace on a shared date.   The day is a reminder to all people that above our differences we can come together for peace.  It is also a Day of Ceasefire.

To commemorate and celebrate this day “Listen for Life” concert will take place Fri., Sept. 21 from 5:30-10 pm at the City’s World Cup Soccer Center at 27301 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, 92692.  

The concerts began three years ago to preserve the diverse musical styles and cultures in every region of the world.  It is an effort to expand peace through music globally.

The “Listen for Life” All-Star Band consists of legendary musicians that are current or former band members of Asia, Billy Preston, Carole King, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, Guns N’ Roses, Sergio Mendes, Toto and many others.  In addition, international recording artists from nine world cultures including Bulgaria, China, India, Vietnam are scheduled to perform.  They will play 17 different instruments unique to their region.

The cost of tickets is $10.  They are available at the gate, www.listenforlife.org/peaceday or by calling 510/540-8136.

Anyone anywhere can celebrate Peace Day.  If you aren’t able to attend the concert, you can light a candle at noon, write a poem or have a moment of silence for World Peace.