Sophie Lloyd has introduced that this week’s debut LA headline present on the Whisky A Go Go continues to be going forward.
With a lot up within the air at present because of the devastating and harmful California wildfires, the guitarist confirms that because it stands she’ll be acting on January 16 (“if nothing else to recognise the resilience of the individuals of LA and possibly present a small distraction to the ache individuals could also be feeling”).
Sophie additionally shares that she might be doing what she will be able to to assist, donating a portion of proceeds from merch and $5 from every remaining ticket bought to the Los Angeles Fireplace Division Basis. On high of that she’s going to be auctioning off one in every of her signature Kiesel guitars to assist elevate cash for the Pasadena Humane animal shelter.
Learn Sophie’s full assertion on the scenario:
“Like many of the world, I’ve watched, with horror, the fires ravaging LA over the past week. We have now witnessed unprecedented destruction throughout a metropolis so beloved by so many.
“It feels very unusual to be discussing our gig when persons are experiencing a lot loss and ache proper now. However I’ve had lots of people asking concerning the standing of our present on Thursday, January 16, at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.
“Issues are altering in a short time, however presently, we now have determined to go ahead with the present. Every part will go forward as deliberate together with all of the VIP experiences. Security is our first precedence so we’ll proceed to observe the scenario and replace you if there are any modifications .
“The unimaginable loss the individuals of LA have skilled up to now week is unfathomable, however all through all of it, it’s been overwhelming to see the acts of kindness and selflessness the neighborhood are displaying in instances of such devastation.
“The present will go forward, if nothing else to recognise the resilience of the individuals of LA and possibly present a small distraction to the ache individuals could also be feeling, whereas attempting to assist in no matter small means I can.
“We might be donating a portion of the proceeds from the merchandise bought on the gig, and $5 from every remaining ticket bought, to the Los Angeles Fireplace Division Basis. Along with this, I might be auctioning off one in every of my signature Kiesel Guitars that I exploit on the present to lift funds for a charity near my coronary heart, @pasadenahumane in LA, which is an animal shelter that has taken in over 400 animals from the fires, many injured and in pressing want of medical provides. I’ll submit extra particulars on this after the present.
“In case you are have been affected by the fires and are in want of garments, meals or provides you’ll be able to head all the way down to @thewhiskyagogo Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week to get something you want.
“To the individuals of Los Angeles – my coronary heart is with you, my soul is with you, and I’m with you, and I look ahead to rocking out with you guys.”