Local pickers schedule online concert to send a kid to camp
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Kyle Forry, of Barefoot West, is a big fan of Zac Brown Band and the acts on Brown’s label, Southern Ground Records. Brown and his business are about more than making money playing music. Forry and his mates are into giving back, too.
There is a confluence here, and you can see and hear it at 8 p.m. January 11, when Forry and bandmate Justin Arnett play a benefit set of acoustic music at Stageit.com. The 50-minute set will raise money to send a local child to Brown’s Camp Southern Ground, in Fayette County, Ga.
According to the camp’s website, Brown was inspired by his own experience as a camp couselor “to create a state-of-the-art facility that will serve children, ages 7-17, with both typical and special needs. Zac has long recognized the necessity for every child to have access to the best resources in order to be able to grow and succeed.” The camp is still in the development stages, but at least one local child wants to go.
Forry said in an e-mail that 8-year-old Logan Wilkerson and his parents, Matt and Hope Wilkerson, of Bedford, are huge fans of Brown, his label and camp — not to mention big supporters of the Roanoke Valley music scene.
“They’re just amazing people, so we’re trying to do something nice for them,” Forry wrote. “Logan falls in with the special needs group of children that Camp Southern Ground will cater to, once the camp is open. I believe the cost per child for the camp has been estimated at around $700.00. Logan has already started saving money to attend.”
See the show next Friday night via http://www.stageit.com/barefoot_west/let_s_send_logan_to_camp_southern_ground/16370. If you go now, you can buy a ticket to the show, Forry wrote.
“We currently have 99 tickets with the price set at ‘Pay What You Can,’” he wrote. “Viewers can tip the band, and make requests via chat, during the show. It’s a pretty kick ass service for musicians.”
January 3, 2013 - 10:45 AM
How very cool and thoughtful.
I just bought a ticket and kicked in a little extra to help out.
I don’t know any of Zac Brown’s music, but it sounds like the guy is doing a really good hearted deed with this. And how can ya not help out a kid wanting to do something so great?!
My thoughts, too, Dylan. Brown is a very interesting character. I still cannot get him to talk to me, though, haha!
For those who haven’t heard any of Zac Brown’s music go check it out….my son Logan knows every song along with every song of Barefoot West. He has loved music since 6 months old. Zac Brown Band will be at Roanoke Civic Center Jan 25th. I can tell you since we won eat and greets this past Oct with Zac Brown Band he really cares for kids with special needs or any kids. He is a very honest down to earth person so is the whole band. Thank you to all who has purchased a ticket. Much love! Love, peace and chicken grease!
Here’s to Logan. Rooting for him to get to the camp, Hope. Thanks for posting!
This is so cool Hope!!! Time for the Zamily to go to a concert online!!! I have every faith that you can raise the money you need!!!! Congrats Logan!!! I know you’ll have a life changing experience at Camp Southern Ground and you will surely have an impact on everyone there!!!