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Pictured (l-r): Cope with ASCAP's Devine

Citizen Cope Performs for Surfrider Foundation

Songwriter and RCA recording artist Cope performs at Surfrider Foundation "Art for the Oceans" Benefit

ASCAP's Sue Devine met up with ASCAP member Citizen Cope at the recent NYC Surfrider Foundation Benefit, "Art for the Oceans." Citizen Cope, whose recent album, Clarence Greenwood Recordings (RCA) has sold more than 125,000 copies to date, performed at the benefit, the proceeds of which will help protect the worlds oceans.

Clockwise (l-r): Surfboards designed by John Severson, Gus Van Sant and Julian Schnabel.

The Surfrider Foundation's "Art For the Oceans" Benefit showcased and auctioned the greatest collection of Surfboard Art the world has ever seen. 39 of America's most respected artists, (including Julian Schnabel, Wolfgang Bloch, John Severson, Michael Cassidy, Walter Ioos, Raymond Pettibon, Drew Brophy, Thomas Campbell, Kelly Slater, Gene Cooper, and Gus Van Sant among others) donated their time, energy and talents to create a unique body of work to be auctioned off in support of the Surfrider Foundation. The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 60 chapters across the US and Puerto Rico with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.