The Above Ground benefit concert has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 26, at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The event was originally set for January but was postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

In the aftermath of the horrific wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles, guitarists Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol) have postponed the January 25 “ABOVE GROUND” benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The fourth iteration of the event was again set to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention.

“It takes hundreds of hours from dozens of musicians, technicians, and partners to produce Above Ground,” says manager Rick Canny, who co-founded the organization in 2018 with Navarro and Morrison. “Dave, Billy, and I know that at this time, there is a much greater use of the team’s collective energy, time, and attention. We will have Above Ground 4 later this year. But right now, the focus is on the immediate needs of friends, extended families, and the community. We want to thank our partners MusiCares, Goldenvoice, CenterStaging, and Capital Funding Group for supporting us in this decision.”

The benefit show is now scheduled for Sunday, October 26. The concert will feature performances of the self-titled debut albums by The Cars and The New York Dolls, with artists like Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, Elliot Easton, and Moby confirmed to perform.  This year’s event will be even more poignant given the recent untimely passing of The Dolls’ David Johansen. All tickets for the original date will be honored.

“Above Ground has become a powerful night of connection for our music community, and each year, the impact grows,” says Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “This concert celebrates music that inspires us and the resilience of those facing personal challenges. It’s a night of understanding and hope.”

Founded in 2018 by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness to the issues of mental health and suicide prevention. Since 2018, Dave and Billy have helped to raise more than $500,000 for MusiCares via various fundraising opportunities.

Since its launch, “ABOVE GROUND” has featured Navarro and Morrison alongside a star-studded lineup of their friends including Jack Black, Corey Taylor, Anthony Kiedis, Juliette Lewis, Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Al Jourgensen, Steve Stevens, and many more. The events have highlighted full-length albums from legendary acts including Adam and The Ants, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, The Stooges, and Sex Pistols.

Location: Fonda Theatre

Address:  6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028