On Tuesday, June 9, nearly a dozen local musicians will come together for a live-streaming concert to support COVID-19 efforts for Chelsea, Massachusetts, one of the hardest-hit regions in the country.
" All In For Chelsea" will feature performances by Will Dailey, Chadwick Stokes (Dispatch), Oompa, Cliff Notez, Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders) Adam Ezra, Aubrey Haddard, and more. The goal is to raise money for the United Way's One Chelsea Fund.
"We've all been affected by the coronavirus. However, it is no secret that some areas of the city and certain populations have suffered more than others," said Will Dailey in a press release. "As a community, we need to rally around Chelsea and do what we can to help. I'm proud to be part of this event and am incredibly appreciative of all the musicians and partners who have volunteered their time and talents to make an impact."
Chelsea has seen infection rates more than ten times the state average. As thousands fight the virus, food and personal care items are running low. The One Chelsea Fund aims to help those families and individuals pay for rent, food, and medicine.
"Low-income communities such as Chelsea have been disproportionately impacted by this virus; emotionally, physically, and mentally. Residents are now facing eviction, unemployment, and food insecurity," said Kelly Garcia, Vice Chairwoman, Chelsea School Committee in a press release. "The sad and harsh reality of all of this is that this pandemic has exacerbated the inequities that our students and families have faced for decades."
The concert will also feature an up-close look at the impact of the pandemic on the community, with interviews from first responders and essential workers from Green Roots, The Chelsea Collaborative, The Neighborhood Developers, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, and United Way.
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All In For Chelsea" is a partnership between Dailey and Calling All Crows, a non-profit social activist organization founded by Stokes and his partner Sybil Gallagher. The concert will stream on Tuesday, June 9, at 8pm on the
Calling All Crows Facebook page and over a dozen other social media sites.
