In tribute to the recent passing of American musician Richard Swift, Cold War Kids are slated to perform at The Masonic Lodge in the Hollywood Forever venue. This event will take place on Thursday, December 13th. Friends and family of Swift will perform which includes James Mercer, Lucius, Foxygen, Gardens & Villa, and Pure Bathing Culture + Tim Heidecker. Tickets for the tribute show will cost fans $45 and includes free on site parking. All proceeds from the event will go to the family of Richard Swift. Doors for the event are going to open at 7:00 PM with the first performance beginning at 8:00 PM. The show will be available to all ages.
Richard Swift was an accredited artist of multiple talents. He was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and short-film maker. He made a big impact on working with various musicians and groups including The Shins, Damien Jurado, David Bazan, Foxygen, Jessie Baylin, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, Lonnie Holley, The Mynabirds, Wake Owl, Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Gardens & Villa, Cayucas, Guster, and The Black Keys. His hard work and musical talent was recognized and greatly appreciated in the music world. His most recent album entitled The Hex will be performed by friends and family to pay tribute to his artistry.
The Cold War Kids will play a big role in leading the tribute show in a night full of love and music. Nathan Willett (vocals, piano, guitar), Matt Maust (bass guitar), David Quon (guitar, backing vocals), Matthew Schwartz (keyboards, backing vocals, guitar, percussion), and Joe Plummer(drums, percussion) will all be performing to pay homage to their friend. Purchase tickets below for a night full of great music.
Hollywood Forever Presents
‘A Tribute To Richard Swift’
Cold War Kids, James Mercer, Lucius, Foxygen, Gardens & Villa, and Pure Bathing Culture + Tim Heidecker
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
All ages
The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90038
Purchase tickets here
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