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egend has it that nearly every attendee of the Sex Pistols first show eventually went on to start his or her own punk band, and that likewise, everybody at Big Stars first show ended up a music critic. But what of the second annual Real Estate Rockers in Relief concert held last Wednesday? Indeed, with its turntables and penchant for throwing Back to the 90s parties, the Canal Room, a music venue in Tribeca, is better known for hosting celebrities like Tyson Beckford and Diddy than, say, David Lowenfeld of the Worldwide Group. But there he was last week, not only bereft of suit and tie, but at ease on stage while tickling the ivories alongside his band, Midlife. And Mr. Lowenfeld wasnt the only executive playing rock star that night. From Howard Glatzer of 40 North Properties to Carl Schwartz of Hunton & Williams, the industry came alive to salute colleagues. Below, a sampling of real estate execs who rock, including members of Midlife, Normal by Day and RIPChORD, all of which performed last week. Other musicians in attendance: CHRIS LABIANCA Day Job: RCG Longview Instrument: Guitar

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1. DAVID LOWENFELD Midlife Day Job: The Worldwide Group Instrument: Piano What it is: Midlife has been together for more than 10 years. The band members are from the Riverdale neighborhood in the Bronx and started playing together for fun. Mr. Lowenfeld, who has played piano for 50 years, said the band brings out the best in him and his friends. The group plays rock n roll, but also mixes in jazz elements and creates mashups. Members of the band include a litigator, a doctor, a podiatrist, a Ph.D. medical researcher and a computer executive. BILLY PROCIDA Day Job: Procida Advisors Instrument: Guitar JOE BEZZONE Day Job: BEZZONE Hospitality Instrument: Vocals

2. CARL SCHWARTZ Normal by Day Day Job: Hunton & Williams LLP Instrument: Guitar and lead vocals What it is: The members of Normal by Day have been playing together since college. They play covers, mostly of classic rock n roll. 3. HOWARD GLATZER - RIPChORD Day Job: 40 North Properties Instrument: Drums What it is: RIPChORD is a six-piece band that plays almost entirely music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s; its music leans heavily on classic rock. The band formed around three fathers whose children all go to the same private school in New York City. BILLY MENDELSON Day Job: Newmark Knight Frank Instrument: Bass DAVID WELSH Day Job: Normandy Real Estate Partners Instrument: Keyboard

4. MITCHELL SIKORA RIPChORD Day Job: JTP Capital Instrument: Bass What it is: Member of RIPChORD with Howard Glatzer (see above).

RANDY REIFF Day Job: Macquarie Group Instrument: Drums

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