Boise’s Music Community Unites Tonight for Ian Waggoner Benefit Concert
Boise came together in a massive way earlier today to participate in the nationwide No Kings 2 protests that spurred an estimated 7 million Americans to protest the authoritarian takeover of the country. Early accounts suggest the mobilizations will mark the biggest day of protest in the history of the country.
This evening, Boise’s music community is rallying together for another critical cause: to raise funds and awareness about mental health struggles that young people in this city are experiencing, and to celebrate the life of Ian Waggoner, who tragically died earlier this year. The event will be held in the form of a fundraising concert at The Shredder.
“Anyone who has kids of their own knows if you were to lose them, you would want support,” the concert organizers said in a statement. “That is exactly what this is. Thank you to everyone involved!”
Organized by local nonprofit The Hive, the fundraiser will feature performances by Boise bands So Down!, Arches Over Athens, Sunshine Genocide and Mollywogs and the Groggs. Whether or not you’re able to attend the show, be sure to visit this GoFundMe campaign page established to help the Waggoner family cover funeral expenses for the heart-crushingly missed Ian.
Tickets cost a mere $10. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins an hour later. Additionally, there will be a raffle with prizes including a guitar donated by Arches Over Athens, as well as gift certificates for a meal at a local restaurant and a haircut at a local barbershop/salon.
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