Several well-known acts across various genres will perform at the FireAid Benefit Concert taking place on January 30 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The event will raise funds to help areas that were destroyed by the recent wildfires. The performers include Billie Eilish; Dave Matthews and John Mayer; Stevie Wonder; Graham Nash; Stephen Stills; Joni Mitchell; Green Day; Earth, Wind And Fire; Lady Gaga; John Fogerty; Rod Stewart; Katy Perry; Sting; No Doubt; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Stevie Nicks; and The Black Crowes. In addition to the live event. FireAid will be broadcast at select AMC theatres, along with various streaming sites. Donations can also be made on the official website.
The Consequence website is offering a special ALL FOR LA Wildfires Relief T-Shirt in various colors to raise funds for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. 100% of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares, an organization that “provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.”
Fans who miss the blend of atmosphere and melody so entertainingly crafted by the English band Lush should check out the upcoming album from founding member Miki Berenyi’s new band. Tripla by the Miki Berenyi Trio is due out April 4 and is available to pre-order in digital and vinyl formats. Lush aficionados will also find much to like on the two albums the band’s cofounder Emma Anderson released over the past two years.
Congratulations to Relix on its 50th anniversary. The New York-based rock and roll publication celebrated with a party earlier last week at the Brooklyn Bowl venue.
Excuse me while I describe a couple chances to kiss the sky in Chicago. The first will be Tributosaurus Becomes Jimi Hendrix at Martyrs’ on January 25. Tributosaurus has built a loyal following around Chicago via its tributes to famous music acts. Martyrs’ is located at 3855 N. Lincoln Avenue. Next up is the Experience Hendrix 2025 Tour, which will make a stop at the Chicago Theatre on March 21. Performers will include Kenny Wayne Shepherd; Marcus King; Christone “Kingfish Ingram; Zakk Wylde; Eric Johnson; Devon Allman; Samantha Fish; David Hildago and Cesar Rosas from Los Lobos; Dweezil Zappa; Ally Venable; and Dylan Triplett. The tour starts on March 11 in Cincinnati; and also includes Toronto; Milwaukee; Detroit; Atlantic City; and Washington, DC.
This year’s Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival opened last Wednesday and will run through this Sunday at venues across the city. A quick scan of the official website suggests that once again, audiences for this event are in for some wildly imaginative experiences.
Chicago’s self-described “twisted sunshine pop supergroup,” AKA The Flat Five, will begin a consecutive three-week Wednesday night residence at Hideout Inn this Wednesday night. Hideout Inn is located at 1354 W. Wabansia on the city’s north side.
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