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FireAid 2025 - California Wildfire Benefit Concert

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by gatorchamps0607, Feb 1, 2025.

  1. gatorchamps0607

    gatorchamps0607 Always Rasta VIP Member

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    I'd put this in the Pub but lets be honest.. it would get moved here anyway considering the topic. Amazing performances by everyone. Nirvana with Dave on the drums and Violet singing "All Apologies" was pretty emotional considering what they went through recently (Dave had a child outside of marriage).

    Anyway heres a story about it with the lineup if you're interested. Time stamps are in the comments of the video if you want to skip around. Truly an incredible concert.

    Who performed at the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert? Here’s a full list

     
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  2. gtr2x

    gtr2x GC Hall of Fame

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    Why would it get moved from the Pub? What's controversial about a concert to help victims.
     
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  3. GratefulGator

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    It's my understanding that the California wildfires disproportionally affected the super wealthy who lost their megamansions. I'm sure they all had top-notch insurance that will make them whole.

    I do think the wildfire benefit was a good thing, but I've never seen a hurricane benefit concert aside from Katrina in 2005. What about a benefit concert for the Appalachian victims of Helene, where many poor people lost their homes and had no flood insurance?
     
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  4. gator7_5

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    Does this money pay for fresh linens for the east coast homes? I kid. People can raise and give money for whatever they want. Cool lineup. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  5. Gatorrick22

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    So, this is a concert to generate money to FIRE Gavin Newsom and the retarded LA mayor? That would be a benefit to the people of California and the victims of his deadly policies.
     
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  7. gatorchamps0607

    gatorchamps0607 Always Rasta VIP Member

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    There were a couple. I know Stapleton did Kentucky Rising in October for Eastern Kentucky vitcims of the hurricane.
     
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  8. gtr2x

    gtr2x GC Hall of Fame

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    Really? There have been several over the years for disaster victims.

    There was a large benefit concert for NC victims of Helene that included Luke combs, Keith Urban, etc.
     
  9. gtr2x

    gtr2x GC Hall of Fame

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    Yea, guess I s/have known better. Some folks can make anything political. Sad times.
     
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  10. G8trGr8t

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    Lots of working class homes in families for decades burned down
     
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  11. apkgator

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    Minimal research will show you plenty of benefits....including a massive concert for the Appalachian victims
     
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  12. docspor

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    speaking of fire & music. 1 of my fav podcasters (Bandsplain)Yasi Salek's house burned to the ground. She & Joey Ramone (her dog) are safe.
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