With 914 dead in 2016 and another 116 dead in the first month of 2017, the opioid overdose crisis continues to ravage the lives of Metro Vancouverites and the health care institutions that support them.
Those staggering losses have a group of Metro Vancouver musicians looking to help out in the fight against this public health emergency.
On March 24, Langley’s Jeremy Allingham, along with supporting acts Skyote and Sophia Danai, are hosting a benefit concert to show solidarity with drug users, health care workers, and families who have lost loved ones during the overdose crisis.
Taking place at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, all proceeds will go to support independent harm reduction organizations.
“We know we’re not going to solve the crisis by any means, but we’re focused on making a difference with the money we raise,” said Allingham.
“And hopefully we can increase awareness of the massive scope of the problem in the process.”
Allingham is a folk rocker, who recently released his debut full-length album, Memory Electric, last March.
A former member of bands Factories & Alleyways and Like A Martyr, his sound is influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Neil Young and My Morning Jacket.
Skyote is a roots rock band fronted by Ian Johnston, formerly of electronic pop group Shaky Snakes.
Danai — a singer, storyteller, producer and artist — performs a mix of alternative R&B, soul and pop over gritty electronic beats.
Tickets are available online at Ticketfly, and at Neptoon Records and Red Cat Records on Main Street.
