With so many of the relief efforts putting citizens in the center of the devastation from the recent tornados in the state, many volunteers haven’t gotten a chance to clear their minds about what happened on April 27. However, upcoming concerts are going to give Alabama residents a few nights to enjoy themselves again while still helping the cause.
Celebrities and local bands alike are putting together benefit shows in order to raise money for the ongoing relief efforts in the communities affected by the tornados. The Crimson White has a run down of who will be holding these shows and where to buy tickets.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift will open her last rehearsal for her Speak Now tour to her fans on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. The rehearsal will be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. According to her website Swift, who has never opened a rehearsal to anyone, felt that she needed to do whatever she could to help the victims.
The tickets will cost $50 and are available right now through Ticketmaster. Everyone who attends will also get a free shirt. Swift has also opened up a donation page on her website for any fans who are not able to attend but would like to give to the tornado victims.
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney announced last week that instead of canceling his May 25 show at The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in light of the recent tornado, he will donate his concert fees to relief efforts. The exact amount that will be donated has not been released yet, but according to The Tuscaloosa News, artists like Chesney often receive six-figure salaries for concerts.
Tickets are still available for the May 25 show that starts at 7:30 p.m for $99. They can be purchased at The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater box office or through ticketmaster.com.
Bama Rising
Country music stars will come together on Tuesday, June 14 at the BJCC Arena to put on a benefit show for Birmingham and all of the surrounding areas affected. All of the proceeds made from the concert will go to The Bama Rising Fund, which was established through the Community Foundation for Greater Birmingham after the tornados hit.
The line up includes some of the biggest names in country music: Alabama, Dierks Bentley, Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and many more. Tickets will range from $25 to $150 and go on sale this Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. For more information about the line up or where to buy tickets go to bamarising.org.
Roll Tide Relief Benefit
The Roll Tide Relief Benefit started after a group of eight Tuscaloosa residents got together to try and put on a benefit show featuring local artists. The show, which will take place on June 3 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. will feature more than 50 local bands will play at five locations around Tuscaloosa.
The minimum amount to attend the shows will be $10 but donations will be accepted all night. The line up of where each band will be playing will be announced sometime during the weekend of May 20. For more information visit rtrpromotions.webs.com.
