Sandy Benefit

Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke and Ian Hunter are among the artists taking part in a Hurricane Sandy relief benefit Friday in New York. The show, organized by former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd, also includes Gary U.S. Bonds, The Crystals' LaLa Brooks, Billy J. Kramer and The Rascals' Gene Cornish. Proceeds from the event as well as items auctioned off during the show will be donated to the Graybeards, the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department and the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department.