Medeski, Martin and Woods recent Tonic benefits helped saved the Lower East Side venue in its eleventh hour. On April 29, MMW will rally behind another worthy cause: The Elf Foundation. Along with several yet-to-be-announced special guests, MMW will appear at New Yorks Hilton Hotel for a special benefit performance.

A non-profit charity dedicated to bringing music and films to sick children around the county, The Elf Foundation specializes in creating Rooms of Magic (private entertainment theaters ) in childrens hospitals around the country. MMWs spring tour kicks off tomorrow at Ann Arbors Michigan Theatre.