Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. competition – which happened throughout 23 exhibits final summer time – has raised over $125,000 for quite a lot of charities which had been handpicked by the guitarist himself.

The competition was created by Slash, with the intention of donating proceeds to causes that help marginalised communities and psychological well being initiatives. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance.

5 non-profits have benefitted from the tour stint, together with the Nationwide Alliance on Psychological Sickness (NAMI) in honour of Lucy-Bleu Knight (Slash’s stepdaughter who sadly died earlier this 12 months at 25-years-old), The Greenlining Institute, Struggle Baby, The Equal Justice Initiative, and Know Your Rights Camp. The competition acquired assist from Plus1 to organise and distribute all the proceeds.

For the inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T fest, Slash additionally handpicked its blues lineup, which featured the Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. Slash and his Blues Ball Band additionally carried out on all dates.

“The aim of the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. competition is to convey music followers collectively in these divisive occasions to rejoice the spirit of the Blues with different artists who share a love of the Blues like I do and to lift consciousness and funds for a handful of charities that I’ve supported over time,” feedback Slash.

“Thanks to Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe who carried out with us this 12 months.”

The competition additionally adopted the discharge of Slash’s sixth solo album, Orgy Of The Damned, which landed on 17 Could this 12 months. You may purchase or stream the file now.