Sophie Lloyd to play first-ever US solo show in LA – with funds raising

  “The show will go ahead to recognise the resilience of the people of LA and maybe provide a small distraction to the pain”

Sophie Lloyd has confirmed that she will be going ahead with her first-ever US solo show in California, despite the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles as NME report.

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The guitarist, who previously toured as part of Machine Gun Kelly’s live band, previously shared details of what would be her first-ever show in the United States as a solo artist. This came as a gig at the iconic Whiskey A Go Go on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip on January 16.

 

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However, the extensive wildfires across the city put the hopes for the show into question, with many artists cancelling shows and events amid the news.

According to a recent BBC News report, at least 24 people have died in the fires and 23 others are missing. More than 90,000 are reportedly under evacuation orders. The California Department of Forestry And Fire Protection (CAL Fire) said there were four “active incidents” across the city of LA.

Now, Lloyd has taken to Instagram to confirm that her show will be going ahead as planned, and money raised from the gig will be donated towards the extensive relief efforts across the city.

“Like most of the world, I have watched, with horror, the fires ravaging LA over the last week. We have witnessed unprecedented destruction across a city so beloved by so many,” she began. “It feels very strange to be discussing our gig when people are experiencing so much loss and pain right now. But I have had a lot of people asking about the status of our show on Thursday, January 16th, at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.

“Things are changing very quickly, but at this time, we have decided to go forward with the show. Everything will go ahead as planned including all the VIP experiences. Safety is our first priority so we will continue to monitor the situation and update you if there are any changes,” she added, going on to explain that she hopes the gig will offer a brief escape from the “unfathomable” loss people have faced.