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Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow

Posted by Loren on May 18, 2020

Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow
Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow

On May 19 at 5pm PT/8 pm ET, YouTube will host Safe and Sound, a virtual benefit concert for Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) with live performances from Matt Berninger (The National), Nathan Willet (The Cold War Kids), Frank Turner, Grouplove, Aloe Blacc, Young the Giant, David Sabastian, Phantom Planet, Milk Carton Kids, Nombe, Beach Bunnt, Bryan Greenberg, Leif Vollebekk, David Ryan Harris, Jae-Mi, Bill Waves, and Seirra Sellers -- plus cookin gugests and host Dave Burd a.k.a. Lil Dicky.

S.P.Y. is a Los Angeles, CA area non-profit that serves homeless youth -- who are at an increased risk of complications if they contract COVID-19.

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Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow
Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow

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