Richie Sambora and Orianthi - From Hollywood with Love videos & photos

Richie Sambora appeared at "From Hollywood with Love" on January 11, a fundraiser for the Midnight Mission. Some might remember Richie was awarded the 2012 The Golden Heart Award for his work with the Midnight Mission. He performed at this show with his Aftermath of the Lowdown solo band and guitarist Orianthi, who also sang on Wanted Dead or Alive.

Karl Larsen captured some photos of Richie and Orianthi at the event.

1AnitrasDance on YouTube also uploaded all of Richie's songs.

Taking a Chance on the Wind


Lean On Me [Bill Withers cover]


Heaven Help Us All [Stevie Wonder cover] / Stranger In This Town


Seven Years Gone


Midnight Rider [The Allman Brothers cover] / Wanted Dead or Alive


Livin' on a Prayer


Some really good renditions there. Regardless of how one might feel about Richie's actions over the past year or what his future is with Bon Jovi, I know I'd much rather see him making music and enjoying it rather than, say, flogging clothes around the world while nameless sources close to him spill rumours to gossip sites.

What did you think of the performance?

Richie Sambora Midnight Mission set list 11/1/14 (ft Orianthi)

Richie Sambora was one of the headliners for "From Hollywood With Love", a benefit concert for the 100th anniversary of homeless charity The Midnight Mission. The lineup for the show included blues rock guitarists Joe Bonamassa and Robben Ford.

This was Richie's set:

Los Angeles, CA, USA - Musicians Institute Concert Hall - January 11, 2014

1. Taking a Chance on the Wind
2. Lean On Me [Bill Withers cover]
3. Heaven Help Us All [Stevie Wonder cover] / Stranger In This Town
4. Seven Years Gone
5. Midnight Rider [The Allman Brothers cover] / Wanted Dead or Alive
6. Livin' on a Prayer

The Midnight Mission's Facebook page posted a clip of Richie soundchecking Wanted Dead or Alive with Orianthi (The video isn't very clear but she's the blonde guitarist in the hat).

Post by The Midnight Mission.

Later, Orianthi sang lead vocals on part of Wanted. This video cuts off at the start of Richie's solo though.

Post by The Midnight Mission.

Richie Sambora goodness

So as you may know, Richie Sambora has a solo album that looks every bit like it's finally going to be released. MLPJ Entertainment has been hired for international distribution and marketing.

And Jovi Land has been abuzz with these song previews on the MPCA Music Publishing website, which include snippets of songs we haven't heard before.

(EDIT: Here's another link to the previews in case you can't access the one above)

What do you think?

Oh, and here's Richie performing with Don Felder at the recent Midnight Mission Awards:

Tiger Jam and Golden Heart awards

A couple of quick updates... First of all, Tiger Jam raised $1 million:

For the third time in 14 years, Jon Bon Jovi rocked Tiger Woods’ annual concert fundraiser Tiger Jam, and this weekend was the best of the hat track, raising $1 million. It’s difficult to believe that Jon, 50, is stronger than ever jumping, racing and running all over the Mandalay Bay Events Center stage.

It was “a jukebox full of rock and roll hits,” as Jon put it himself, and the sold-out house loved them all.

There are photo gallery links at Las Vegas Sun and Zimbio. I'll put videos up soon.

Also, check out the JBJ and Friends set list and discuss the show here.

Meanwhile, Richie Sambora is going to be honoured at the Golden Heart Awards on May 7 for his work with the Midnight Mission:

Grammy award-winning musician Richie Sambora will be honored at the 12th Annual Golden Heart Awards on May 7 – along with Del and Bettina Breckenfeld – for his philanthropic work with The Midnight Mission, a human services agency offering emergency services, drug and alcohol recovery and transitional programs for homeless men, women and children in Los Angeles.

The Golden Heart Awards will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and will begin with a 6:00 pm reception, followed by dinner, the awards and entertainment.

“I have a profound respect for the Midnight Mission,” says Bon Jovi guitarist Sambora. “I’m inspired by the work they do day in and day out. I’m proud to be affiliated with such a solution-minded outreach program. For the betterment of our community, I gladly contribute whenever I’m able to lend my support to the cause in any way I can. To have the Midnight Mission recognize me with this award is humbling and an incredible honor.”