The Big Music Thing
A benefit for Gary's Cancer Treatment
Gary was diagnosed with Stage 3 Small Cell Lung Cancer, and has been in Treatment since June of 2026.
The first rounds are nearing completion, but the overall treatment schedule will continue. for the foreseeable future.
Local musicians are banding together, as we do, to help raise money to help with the insane costs of the American medical system.
There are even some of Gary's Make-a-Wish Bucket list items included in this 4+ hour show!
Save this page for updates on how you can come out or support the cause from wherever that you are, even if you can't make it to the show.
Support Gary's Battle with Cancer
Gary has been in treatment for Stage 3 Lung Cancer since June of 2026, and we have come together to raise funds to help him afford to live through this ordeal. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
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The Big Music Thing Lineup:
Crows Have Eyes
Eclectoplasmacoustic
Folk'n Rock from from Eclectic side. Featuring Greg Allen & Cyren Song
Travis Elliott
a modern rock epic.
Travis Elliott is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist with roots in Richmond. His sound blends alternative pop hooks, punk energy, and Americana grit, earning praise as a "modern rock "epic.
434
No fads no gimmicks no trends...
... just pure heavy rock, Blue Collar Style, written and performed by a band who live what they preach. Four Thirty Four
Elle Christine
Solo Chanteuse from Richmond
Elle Christine is a Richmond-based musician known for her Haunting melodies, poignant lyrics and broad vocal textures. She crafts songs that pontificate on enduring societal challenges, explore the complexities of love, and ultimately weave personal struggles into poetic reflections.
Cake Fight
When you Gotta Dance
Modern pop to classic rock. A typical set could include everything from Dua Lipa, to Devo, to the Doors. (That would be their "D Set") So, everyone from your teenage niece to her grandfather will be singing along to their favorite songs.
ToBe Fare
Passion, Pain and Promise, From a Whisper to a Scream
ToBe Fare breaks some rules and ignores the rest. Rising from the ashes of burned out hulks of "old" musical genres, ToBe Fare tosses them all into a musical Vita-Mix and pours out an aural smoothie that is never too smooth. Folk? Check, Blues? Check. Hard Rock? Check. Dance Pop? (What!?) Check. Post-punk, Grunge, Emo? Check.
Just don’t call them “Classic”