Help on The Way!! - A Benefit Show for Dewalt Family

The Power of Community

There’s something truly special about the music scene — it’s more than just shows and sound. It’s a family. A place where people lift each other up, rally when times get tough, and show love in the most powerful ways.

Right now, the DeWalt (Karen Peck DeWalt) family needs us, and without hesitation, this community has come together — all stepping up to support a family going through something unimaginable.

It’s a beautiful reminder of what makes this scene so strong. It’s not just about the music — it’s about the people behind it. The love we share. The way we show up.

Thank you to every single person helping make this benefit show happen. Whether you’re performing, donating, sharing, or simply showing up — you are part of something real.  NFA

Jawn of The Dead - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Two Sets

Jawn Of The Dead (JOTD) is an energetic tribute to the songwriting, style and musical tradition pioneered by the Grateful Dead, the godfathers of the jam band world. JOTD’s mission is to continue this tradition of fusing eclectic elements rock, blues, jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and roll, gospel, reggae, world music and psychedelia with improvisation so that the music can be anything at any time, anywhere, like a “jawn” which can be anything you need it to be at any given time. More on this strange jawn word HERE.

www.jawnofthedeadband.com

Beggars' Pay - 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

Beggar’s Pay was formed in 2023 by several members of China Cat Jubilee. The core members are Mike Coyne on Bass, Gianni Iacovino on Rhythm Guitar, Kenneth Quinones on Drums, Gabriel Mark Lipko on Keyboards and Starr Coyne on Vocals. Beggar’s Pay has featured several musicians on lead guitar such as Mark Diomede, Pete Tonti, Vince Merlino and Mark Kapel. 

www.facebook.com/p/Beggars-Pay-61554575338415.

Lovelight - 3 pm to 4:15 pm

Lovelight Band is a high energy Grateful Dead tribute formed in August 2011 by founding members Steve Sprague Jr and Dana Carroll. All the years have combined to create a band that has become an extended family, we love to share the good energy with everyone! Our line up includes Pete Tonti lead guitar and vox, Steve Sprague Jr rhythm guitar and vox, Dana Carroll bass guitar, Judd Davies drums, Sean A Kelly keys and vox, Mike Slom lead vox. Celebrating our 14th anniversary this summer, the long strange trip goes on!

Www.facebook.com/lovelight11