The lineup for the 2nd annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum concert has been announced. The event will take place on September 6 at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre and features a more contemporary slant this year.

Among the artists scheduled to perform is 2009 Rock Hall Inductee Darryl McDaniels, best known as D.M.C. from the groundbreaking hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.; legendary female rocker Patty Smyth and her 1980s hit making band Scandal; 94 East, the band widely credited with defining the “Minneapolis Sound,” and whose musical heritage intersects with that of Prince, Morris Day and Andre Cymone, among countless others; alternative rockers Blessid Union of Souls, whose hits include “Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me) and “I Believe;” the pride of Long Island, NY — Nine Days — whose breakout hits “Absolutely (Story of A Girl) and “If I Am” vaulted the band to stardom earlier this decade; Midwestern roots favorite the Freddy Jones Band, whose recently released CD “Time Well Spent” has spawned numerous hits on college radio including the fast-rising singles “Home Thing” and “In a Daydream;” two Southern rock standard bearers that need no introduction — the Atlanta Rhythm Section and the Georgia Satellites; and finally, Yes drummer Alan White’s latest version of perennial Rock Hall favorite the White Sox All-Star Band, which last year brought the house down with its nearly two-hour set of Yes, Queen, the Hooters and Jimi Hendrix classics.

Rick French, national trustee of the Rock Hall and annual benefit concert chairman, said that other guests have committed to perform and that adding a second stage on the amphitheatre grounds is a strong possibility as a way to accommodate the packed line-up of artists. French also added that plans are being developed for a fireworks display to close the show.   

Tickets for the benefit concert go on sale Saturday, May 16 at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Booth Amphitheatre box office