Joan Baez to Be Honored at Star-Studded Benefit Concert in San Francisco
The February 8 event, organized by Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, will feature performances by Baez, Hozier, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, and others.
- The tribute concert will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, celebrating Joan Baez's legacy in folk music and activism.
- The event is organized by Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a nonprofit supporting musicians facing health and financial hardships, marking its 30th anniversary.
- Confirmed performers include Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Hozier, Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash, Tom Morello, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, and others, with surprise guests expected.
- Tickets for the concert will go on sale on December 20, 2024, with proceeds benefiting Sweet Relief’s programs for musicians in need.
- Baez, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, retired from touring in 2019 but continues to be active through music, visual art, and advocacy work.