Lotus Transitions Asheville Concert Into Fundraiser In Wilmington For Those Affected By Hurricane Helene

Lotus canceled their upcoming show on Thursday, October 10 at Asheville’s Salvage Station in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina. The band will now perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina on the 10th with all net proceeds going towards the relief effort.

“Our hearts are with the Asheville community, and everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Due to the devastation caused by the storm locally, our show in Asheville, NC at Salvage Station on October 10th has been cancelled. Refunds will automatically be issued to all ticket holders,” wrote Lotus on social media.

“Lotus will now play a special show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC on October 10th,” the band continued. “Tickets are on sale now, and all net proceeds will be donated to the World Central Kitchen as they provide meals and resources to the communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Donations can be made here.”

Hurricane Helene pounded the Southeast over the weekend leaving massive devastation behind. Over 130 deaths have been reported across six states, including Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina as per Vox. Western North Carolina was particularly hit hard and many of those in Asheville and surrounding areas are still without power, cell service and potable water.

World Central Kitchen, a global humanitarian non-profit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés in 2010 to provide fresh food on the frontlines of humanitarian disasters, is on the scene in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia. The organization will provide free drinking water today in Asheville and free meals in Florida and Georgia for those impacted by the storm.

As noted, refunds are available for those who purchased tickets for Lotus’ show at Salvage Station. Tickets are on sale now for the benefit concert in Wilmington.

Lotus brings their How To Dream In Color Tour to Paradise Rock Club in Boston. The trek, which continues through October 26, takes its name from the band's new album.