Sophie Lloyd to play first-ever US solo show in LA – with funds raised supporting wildfire relief efforts

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Sophie Lloyd has confirmed that she will be going ahead with her first-ever US solo show in California, despite the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles.The guitarist, who previously toured as part of Machine Gun Kelly’s live band, previously shared details of what would be her first-ever show in the United States as a solo artist.

This came as a gig at the iconic Whiskey A Go Go on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip on January 16.However, the extensive wildfires across the city put the hopes for the show into question, with many artists cancelling shows and events amid the news.According to a recent BBC News report, at least 24 people have died in the fires and 23 others are missing.

More than 90,000 are reportedly under evacuation orders. The California Department of Forestry And Fire Protection (CAL Fire) said there were four “active incidents” across the city of LA.Now, Lloyd has taken to Instagram to confirm that her show will be going ahead as planned, and money raised from the gig will be donated towards the extensive relief efforts across the city.“Like most of the world, I have watched, with horror, the fires ravaging LA over the last week.

We have witnessed unprecedented destruction across a city so beloved by so many,” she began. “It feels very strange to be discussing our gig when people are experiencing so much loss and pain right now.