Show of support for Camp Fire victims
Musical acts play benefits to aid relief efforts
California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire may be contained, but the devastation caused by the recent Camp Fire, which destroyed nearly 14,000 homes and killed at least 88 people, will linger for a long time. And Northern Californians know this all too well.
As with the Wine Country fires that scorched the North Bay last year, inspiring benefit concerts like Band Together Bay Area (which featured Metallica, G-Eazy and Dead & Company), the Bay Area arts community is once again stepping up to do its part.
Rapper Too Short, singersongwriter Matt Nathanson and the bluegrass outfit T Sisters are just some of the acts lending a hand after this year’s disaster. Here is a listing of some of the cultural events happening in the coming days and weeks in support of relief efforts.
A Camp Fire Benefit featuring Mind Motion: DJs Mind Motion, Mr. E, DJ Cutso and others join forces for this event, hosted by Chuy Gomez, Fran Boogie and more. All proceeds will be donated to the North Valley Community Foundation (https:// www.nvcf.org). 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. $5-$15. The Great Northern, 119 Utah St., S.F. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com
Disco Together: A dance music party featuring music by N2N, Onemohit b2b Joe Fro, Justin Johnson, Steve Fabus & Prince Wolf, and
others. All proceeds from this event will go to the North Valley Community Foundation. 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. $10$100. The Public Works, 161 Erie St., S.F. www.publicsf.com “A Bronx Tale” Clothing Drive: In partnership with the Salvation Army of Butte County, SHN plans to host a clothing drive to benefit relief efforts. Donations of new winter clothing can be made at any of the performances of “A Bronx Tale,” playing at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre through Dec. 23. SHN Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., S.F. www.shnsf.com A Night Together: DJs Papa Lu, Jimmy B, Snee and more perform, with all proceeds going to those affected by the wildfires. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. $10-$15. Monarch, 101 Sixth St., S.F. www.monarch sf.com Camp Fire Relief Benefit Concert: Promoter KC Turner Presents brings together Alejandro Escovedo, Dan Bern, Megan Slankard, Heather Combs, the Sam Chase, the New Chambers Brothers featuring Lester Chambers and others for this daylong concert. All proceeds will be donated to the North Valley Community Foundation. 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. $50-$200. HopMonk Tavern Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. www.kcturnerpresents.com Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers: The Sacramento rapper headlines this benefit with support from Philharmonik, Jmsey, Basi Vibe and others. All ticket and raffle proceeds will benefit Camp Fire victims through the Golden Valley Bank Fund established by Sierra Nevada Brewing, which also founded the Resilience Butte County Proud IPA benefit. Noon Sunday, Dec. 2. $20. Drake’s at the Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento. drakescampfirebenefit.event brite.com New Country 105.1’s Camp Fire Benefit Concert: Singersongwriter Matt Nathanson and country star Carly Pierce perform at the Roseville radio station’s benefit concert, with all the proceeds going toward the Salvation Army’s efforts in the Camp Fire. 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. $20-$100. The Grounds in Roseville, 800 All America Speedway, Roseville (Placer County). www.kncifm.com Amy Stephens: The composer and pianist will perform a solo concert, with all donations going to those affected by the Camp Fire. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. $10 suggested donation. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., S.F. www.amystephens.com Be Unbroken — Bluegrass Fire Relief Benefit Concert and Auction: Oakland’s T Sisters join Lost Radio Flyers and Blue Summit for this allages bluegrass-themed concert. Proceeds benefit California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund, North Valley Community Foundation, United Way of Northern California, California Fire Foundation and California Bluegrass Association. 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. $25. The Chapel, 777 Valencia St., S.F. www.thechapelsf.com Too Short: The Oakland rapper will perform a live set, with support from DJ Aux Cord and Another Party Fam, plus ColdSoggyFries and others. Proceeds from the show will be donated to the North Valley Community Foundation Camp Fire Relief Fund, which supports evacuation centers and later, long-term recovery efforts as they arise. 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. $17. 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St., S.F. www.1015.com Amoeba Music “California” T-shirt: Designed in San Francisco by Luciano Talpini, proceeds from the sale of the Tshirt featuring an amoeba hugging the state will go to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund. $14.98. www.amoeba.com