FOO FIGHTERS Announce Special Los Angeles Benefit Concert On Dave Grohl’s 57th Birthday

Foo Fighters have revealed plans for a special benefit concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA on January 14 — an event that coincides with frontman Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday. The show will support multiple charitable organizations long championed by Dave and his wife Jordyn, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.

According to a detailed press release, the band outlined the purpose and structure of the event:

‘Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14th, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefiting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.

The only pre-sale opportunity for this show will be a Sunday, December 7th, in-person-only advance ticket purchase/donation drive at the Kia Forum. To participate in this pre-sale, please bring an item or items from the following list from Hope the Mission, who will be on site to collect them:

Socks and underwear (male, female, adults, children, ALL SIZES — NEW/PACKAGED ONLY)
Dried pinto beans (bagged)
Pasta – spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed)
Dried rice (bagged)
Please, No Canned Goods or perishable items

Donations & proceeds will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission in their efforts to provide food, clothing, and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos. Monetary donations will support both organizations in their efforts to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness.’

Leaders from both organizations expressed gratitude for the band’s involvement:

“Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what’s possible when we decide to show up and give back. 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.” – Rowan Vansleve, President, Hope The Mission

“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.” – Dennis Oleesky, CEO, Los Angeles Mission

Grohl himself shared a personal message about the significance of the event:

“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. 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”

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