LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — New Monkey Studio, originally founded by Elliott Smith, announced plans for a special benefit concert to honor the late singer-songwriter on what would have been his 55th birthday.
Set for Tuesday, August 6th, at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, the show, entitled “All My Rowdy Friends,” will feature a set by DJ Anthony Valadez and performances by Elliott’s Figure 8 touring bandmates Scott McPherson, Aaron Embry and Shon Sullivan.
They will be joined by a roster of guest artists that includes Jason Lytle and Jim Fairchild of Grandaddy, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, Illuminati Hotties, Cheekface, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kevin Devine, Johanna Samuels, Earlimart, Emily Kinney, mehro, Madison Cunningham, Violet Grohl, and more.
Net proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit New Monkey Studio, which serves as an unofficial museum for Smith, along with his musical projects and his collection of vintage audio recording equipment.
For fans who can’t attend in person, the show will be broadcast live from the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, starting at approximately 7:30 PM PST on the livestreaming platform Veeps.
“The goal of this concert is to protect the future of the studio for generations of artists to continue to enjoy a creative space that was crafted by one of the most deeply adored and respected musicians,” according to Chief House Engineer Greg Cortez. “People should be able to use the real hardware and experience the studio process while it still exists in this form,” said Joel Graves, co-caretaker of New Monkey Studio. Studio manager Robert Cappadona adds, “This night is not only a celebration of Elliott’s music but also a critical step towards preserving a sonic sanctuary that has become a historical landmark in the music community.”
