One805 Announces New Benefit Concert for First Responders This March

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hootie & the Blowfish, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Toad the Wet Sprocket are set to "Rock for First Responders" on Saturday, March 8, in Santa Barbara.

One805 co-founder Richard Weston-Smith urged fans to save the date and stay tuned for the venue announcement.

“One805 is hosting a concert on March 8. We’ll be announcing the venue in a couple of days, but we’re thrilled to say we’ve got Darius Rucker with Hootie & the Blowfish, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and probably some surprise guests—that’s just how it works,” Weston-Smith said.

The nonprofit aims to give back to first responders impacted by the recent events in Los Angeles County.

“We’re focused on mental wellness, so we’ve teamed up with Direct Relief to support L.A. firefighters with mental wellness counseling, as well as some of our Santa Barbara County firefighters,” Weston-Smith said. “As people know, we sent about 20 strike teams down there who worked tirelessly for a couple of weeks. We’re part of the mutual aid system, so L.A. helps us, and we help L.A.”

Tax-deductible ticket prices will be announced once the local venue is confirmed.

One805 is also asking people to save another date: the One805Live! show will return to Kevin Costner’s oceanside estate on Sept. 20, 2025.

For more information, visit www.one805.org.