Dawes, Stars Host Altadena Benefit Concert One Year After California Wildfires

Dawes is hosting "A Concert For Altadena" on January 7 at the Pasadena Civic Center to support wildfire recovery efforts through the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton Fire. The benefit concert will feature performances by notable artists including Stephen Stills, Jackson Browne, Jenny Lewis, Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Brad Paisley, Aloe Blacc, Judith Hill, Mandy Moore, Everclear, and Ozomatli. The Eaton Fire personally impacted Dawes co-founders Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, with Taylor losing his home studio and Griffin losing his home and recording studio. The event aims to rally and rebuild the Altadena community after the fire destroyed over 9,000 buildings and killed at least 19 people, making it one of California's deadliest and most destructive wildfires. Dawes has also contributed to wildfire relief through other efforts, such as the FireAid benefit concert and a tribute performance at the 2025 Grammys. Tickets for the concert went on sale in early November, and additional artists are expected to be announced.