SF musicians hold benefit concert for LA artists impacted by wildfires
SF musicians hold benefit concert for LA artists impacted by wildfires
A long list of Bay Area musicians played their hearts out on Monday in San Francisco for an important cause; to help fellow artists impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Music City in Lower Nob Hill hosted the benefit concert, and plans to send all of the proceeds from the night to non-profit MusiCares.
SAN FRANCISCO - A long list of Bay Area musicians played their hearts out on Monday in San Francisco for an important cause; to help fellow artists impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Music City in Lower Nob Hill hosted the benefit concert, and plans to send all of the proceeds from the night to non-profit MusiCares.
"I have never had this much support from bands playing here for free tonight," said Music City owner Rudy Colombini, who said he and his staff felt compelled to do something after seeing the images coming out the destructive wildfire, and hearing stories about fellow artists who had lost everything.
More than 15 bands took the stage at the venue for the cause.
"My life’s been touched personally, because my cousin Sharon in Altadena, California lost her home to the Aaton Fire, so anything I can do to help out," said musician Karen Soo Hoo.
Organizers said they hoped to raise anywhere from $10 to $20 thousand dollars to send to MusicCares.
"It’s heartwarming to see everyone coming together to help people. This is what we should be doing. We should be there for each other when something happens," said musician Desiree Jolly.
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