Positive, the tragic, devastating, fiery hell taking place in Los Angeles isn’t as near Anaheim as folks would possibly assume. Components of LA are solely about 45 minutes away on an excellent day, however that doesn’t imply these Orange County fools are that protected from the disaster so many others are experiencing. The Santa Ana Winds don’t give a shit about anybody. Nobody is protected. Actually.
That’s a part of why it appears so bizarre to me, as an LA-bred boo, that this yr’s NAMM Present continues to be slated to occur from January 21–25 on the Anaheim Conference Middle in Anaheim, California.
NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak issued a press release on their choice:
The assertion reads:
We’re carefully monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles and their devastating influence on native communities. Throughout the previous few days, our efforts have been centered on reaching out to our members and companions positioned within the metropolitan Los Angeles space to verify their security. Our ideas are with them right now.
Anaheim is positioned 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is at the moment unaffected. We’re actively working with our companions in Anaheim and the native authorities to make sure we’ve got correct, up-to-date info. Each Los Angeles Worldwide (LAX) and Orange County (John Wayne) airports have remained absolutely operational.
Based mostly on the most recent info, The 2025 NAMM Present will be capable of happen as deliberate from January 21-25 in Anaheim. NAMM will proceed to watch the scenario each day because the winds relax and fires are contained. We’ll talk any additional info because it’s out there main as much as the 2025 present.
We all know the street to restoration can be lengthy for the communities affected. NAMM and The NAMM Basis are dedicated to supporting the wants of our members and companions in LA by means of this unprecedented tragedy.
Songwriter Giancarlo Floridia (Faithsedge, Frontiers Music SRL) curated the occasion, which can characteristic performances by the HighWire Daze Home Band, together with drummer Nolan Richards and bassist Jay Montoya.
Among the different particular visitors are Tod Howarth (Frehley’s Comet, 4 By Destiny), guitarist Matt Fuller (ex-Puddle of Mudd), Robby Lochner (Jack Russell’s Nice White), and authentic Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin’s band.
I get that Anaheim isn’t tremendous near LA, however one thing about this simply appears so… disrespectful? Both means, I’m standing with my neighbors and preserving everybody in my coronary heart. Hopefully y’all are, too.
