Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters spread some holiday cheer on Tuesday morning (Dec. 2) with the announcement of a big benefit show supporting the homeless non-profits Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission. The special concert on Jan. 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles will benefit the two organizations singer/guitarist Grohl, wife Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported.
“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of people for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart,” said Grohl in a statement. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP. The best gift is TO GIVE. Can’t friggin wait x.”
The only pre-sale opportunity for the show — which coincides with Grohl’s 57th bday — will be this Sunday (Dec. 7) at an in-person-only advance ticket purchase/donation drive at the Forum. Fans are asked to bring an item or items from a list of in-demand food and clothing necessities, with Hope the Mission slated to collect them on site. The list includes: socks and underwear (male, female, adult, children, all sizes, new/packaged only), dried pinto beans (bagged), pasta — spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed) and dried rice (bagged), with a request not to bring canned or perishable goods.
The donations will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission provide food, clothing and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos.
“Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what’s possible when we decide to show up and give back,” said Hope the Mission president Rowan Vansleve in a statement. “This concert will be more than just a celebration, it’s a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.”
Dennis Oleesky, CEO of Los Angeles Mission added, “The impact of this event goes far beyond one night of incredible music. Every ticket purchased and every donation will directly help feed and house our unhoused neighbors. We’re honored Foo Fighters are joining to bring real help and real hope to people across Los Angeles.”
For more information on the charities and details on how you can help even if you can’t attend the show, click here.
The Foos have wrapped up their tour dates for the year, but will be back on stage on Jan. 10 at Feria Estatal De Leon in Guanajuato, Mexico, followed by a summer run of European shows and North American stadium gigs with Queens of the Stone Age in August and September.
