Last month, the
Weekly published a cover story on G.I. Joe Search and Rescue, an OC group that treks through canyons, creeks, rivers and forests to look for those who've gone missing. By tying themselves to ropes and poking around in the water, these volunteers helped recover the bodies of
20-year-old Joe Le in the San Gabriel River, and 22-year-old
Scott Neacato and 25-year-old
Minh Tu Nguyen in the upper Kern River. "To a family, it's not just a body," says
Victoria Le, the sister of Joe and founder of the organization. "It's a son, a daughter, a mother, a father. No one deserves to feel that pain."
To help raise funds for training and equipment, the organization is hosting a benefit concert next Saturday, Aug. 20, at
Access Group Media in Fountain Valley.
The event will feature local music artists, including
Andrew Figueroa Chiang,
Tony T. Nguyen and
Peachy Keene, along with a fashion show with items available for purchase. Attendees will also get a chance to learn more about the group's rescue efforts.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are available for $10. Tickets will be $20 at the door. More details
here.
Check out this video of indie-folk-pop group Peachy Keene.