On September 20th, 2005, Madison Square Garden hosted From the Big Apple to the Big Easy, New York City's Concert for the Gulf Coast, to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. This live concert featured New Orleans musical legends joined onstage with many of music's biggest names. The event raised over $9 million to benefit long-term hurricane relief efforts, and the concert telecast was one of the highest-rated programs to ever air. This 2-DVD set includes show-stopping performances from Allen Toussaint; Bette Midler; Buckwheat Zydeco; Clarence "Frogman" Henry; Cyndi Lauper; Dave Bartholomew; Diana Krall; the Dirty Dozen Brass Band; The Dixie Cups; Elton John; Elvis Costello; Irma Thomas; Jimmy Buffett; John Fogerty; Kermit Ruffins; Lenny Kravitz; The Meters; the Neville Brothers; The Rebirth Brass Band; Ry Cooder; Simon & Garfunkel; and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this DVD will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.