One805 has announced the 2024 One805LIVE! concert supporting Santa Barbara’s First Responders. Hometown favorite Kenny Loggins will give his first performance since last year’s final tour.
The benefit will again be hosted by Academy Award winner Kevin Costner at his oceanside estate. The names of additional artists and special guests will be forthcoming.
Loggins has sold more than 25 million albums and has won two Grammy Awards. In addition to his string of successful recordings, both solo and as a member of the duo Loggins & Messina, Loggins was the first major rock star to dedicate himself to recording music for children and families.
Loggins’ career also garnered him the nickname of “The King of Soundtracks” for his work with “Footloose,” “Top Gun,” and “Caddyshack.” Loggins has agreed to support Santa Barbara’s First Responders by performing at One805LIVE! 2024.
“In recognition of his extraordinary and constant philanthropic work in Santa Barbara County, One805 has chosen to honor Kenny Loggins as a recipient of this year’s Heart of the Community Award,” said Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith.
“He will receive the award on-stage at the concert. Prior recipients have included Kevin Costner and founding board member Alan Parsons.”
“We are also delighted to announce that the legendary Grammy Award winning Alan Parsons O.B.E has again agreed to support our First Responders, both by performing and by serving as this year’s Music Director,” said Cavendish Weston-Smith.
“Alan Parsons’ storied career includes his amazing success working with the Beatles at “Abbey Road;” engineering “Dark Side Of The Moon” for Pink Floyd; and founding The Alan Parsons Project.”
All tickets go on sale June 1 at One805.org, but corporate sponsorships are available now. Those wanting to guarantee seats and cabanas have until June 1 to take advantage of the “early bird” pricing.
All proceeds benefit One805 and all Santa Barbara County First Responders Funds go toward emergency life-saving equipment, disaster preparedness for all First Responders and 24/7 accessible mental wellness services for all Santa Barbara County Fire departments.
Mental Health support is one of the most requested ‘needs’ from local firefighters.
In the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides, One805 was created, hosting the largest nonprofit event in Santa Barbara History – The Kick Ash Bash!
The bash brought together actors, entertainers, singers, performers, and the community in a spirit of healing. More than $2 million was raised to provide counseling support to First Responders, and purchase equipment to directly support victims of the tragedy.