**Reminder: The JPA Bridge near the venue is still closed. Click here for directions** Doors open at 5:30pm and parking is limited so please carpool if possible!
Bennie Dodd, a long-time local favorite on the Charlottesville music scene has endured two hospital stays that have resulted in staggering medical bills. Bennie and his family are now facing foreclosure as a result.
Members of the Charlottesville music community are coming together to raise money to help Bennie and his family, just as Bennie has generously given his time and efforts to a myriad of charitable events over the years.
The event has been dubbed “The Big, Big, Bennie-Fit,” and will take place at Fry Springs Beach Club, Saturday, January 7, 6:00pm – 1:30am. Headlining the event will be former Statler Brother and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jimmy Fortune.
Jimmy and Bennie performed together in many Central Virginia bands, including the Hartwell Woody Band, who will also be featured at the benefit, in a reunion performance featuring Bennie, Jimmy, Alan Hoffman, Eddie Hall, and Sammy Shelor of the Lonesome River Band.
Band Schedule (subject to change)
**Doors open at 5:30pm and parking is limited to please carpool if possible**
Acoustic
6:00 – 6:20 Shannon Branch
6:25 – 6:45 Jan Smith & Jeff Vogelgesang
6:55 – 7:15 Jamal Milner & Jamie Dyer – Afrolachian Jamz
Electric
7:30 – 8:00 Sierra
8:10 – 8:50 Soul Transit Authority
9:00 – 10:00 Jimmy Fortune Band
10:10 – 10:40 Hartwell Woody band
10:50 – 11:30 Gladstones w/Terri Allard & special guests
11:40 – 12:10 Duke Merrick Band
12:20 – 1:00++ Danny Beirne Trio & Jammers
There will also be a silent auction, a potluck dinner, catered food offerings and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 at the door and may also be purchased in advance at Sidetracks, Plan 9 and Fellini’s #9. Due to the generosity of so many people almost 100% of funds raised will
got directly to assist Bennie’s medical bills.
