Boston benefit concert

SWEET EMOTION: Aerosmith, Jason Aldean, Boston, Jimmy Buffett, Dane Cook, Extreme, Godsmack, the J. Geils Band, Carole King, New Kids on the Block, James Taylor and Steven Wright are the first acts confirmed for the just-announced to be held at the TD Garden on Thursday, May 30. Net ticket proceeds of this historic concert will benefit The One Fund Boston, set up by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15. Additional artists will be announced. “Live Nation and TD Garden have hosted thousands of concerts over the years, but none with such a sense of purpose as Boston Strong: A Concert of Support and Celebration,” said Don Law, President of Live Nation New England. “Boston is a city with strong roots, and homegrown artists reached out to us to see what could be done. We are proud to help solidify this huge concert lineup.” Added NKOTB’s Donnie Wahlberg, “Like so many other proud Bostonians who have been extremely generous, we are honored to step up and do our part to help the victims and their families. Hopefully this event will not only raise money, but spirits as well.” Tickets are priced from $35 to $285. Prices include all fees and service charges. Tickets will go on sale Monday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET. from http://www.livenation.com, http://www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at TD Garden box office. (5/3a)