A benefit concert for the survivors of the fatal Fremont fire that took the lives of four children and one adult on June 12 is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday July 13 at Nectar (416 N. 36th St.).
There have been a few fundraisers for the Gebregiorgis and Smith families, who were devastated by the blaze, including one at Nectar on June 29, a potluck amongst neighbors on June 14 and donations gathered at the Fremont Fair. There are also memorial accounts set up at Chase Bank (Waterways Employee Memorial Fund) and Bank of America (Seattle Children’s Fire Fund). If you want to donate, you have to do so in person at any of either bank’s branches.
Helen Gebregiorgis, 31 and her 5-year-old niece, Samarah Smith, survived the fire, which began with a mattress laying against a light bulb left on in a closet. Those who did not survive the fire: Gebregiorgis’ sons Joseph Gebregiorgis, 13, and Yaseen Shamam, 5, and daughter, Nisreen Shamam, 6; their aunt, Eyerusalem Gebregiorgis, 22; and a 7-year-old niece, Nyella Smith.
Doors open at 8 for the 21-and-over crowd, with a $7 suggested donation at the door.
Unlike the June 29 fundraiser, which focused on folk music, this event will include local hip-hop and R&B. Eddie Francis of KUBE 93 will host, with comedian D. Lamont Hall. Artists include: DJ Peg, Chelsea (spoken word), S-N-O, Sonny Bonoho, Bad Company, Peta Tosh, Maineak of Stahi Brothaz, Tomeka Williams (with a live band), Black Stax, Tre-Eight/Guap Fam and Eighty4fly.