om Morello, guitarist for Rage Towards the Machine and longtime activist, has introduced a particular live performance titled “Defend L.A.” going down on Monday, June 16 on the Echoplex in Echo Park. The present is a profit for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and is available in response to a current uptick in immigration raids all through Southern California.
The live performance will characteristic performances by B Actual of Cypress Hill, politically charged punk collective Pussy Riot, genre-blending artist Okay.Flay, and native indie band The Neighborhood Youngsters. Artist and DJ Shepard Fairey will present a DJ set, and comic George Lopez will host the night.
Morello introduced the live performance through his social media accounts, calling on followers to “increase hell and lift funds” and stating, “Defend LA. Defend humanity.” Tickets are set to go on sale at 2 p.m. PT at this time, with deliberately low costs to make sure accessibility and encourage donations.
The present additionally aligns with Morello’s solo acoustic tour, “A Evening of Tales and Music,” additional amplifying his ongoing mix of activism and efficiency. With the venue’s intimate setting and a lineup centered on resistance, “Defend L.A.” is predicted to ship a strong night time of music and message.
