ROCKTOBER BENEFIT CONCERT - CANCER CAN ROCK, BECAUSE MUSIC LASTS FOREVER!

WHAT IS THE FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL BENEFITING CANCER CAN ROCK?
This is a fabulous, fall music festival filled with an afternoon into evening of incredible live music, delicious food, craft cocktails, tap beer, and more! Better yet, it is a benefit music concert to support the initiatives of Cancer Can Rock!

WHAT IS CANCER CAN ROCK?
We are a non-profit organization founded by Jim Ebert, a multi-platinum record producer, himself a cancer survivor. Unlike most cancer-based charities, Cancer Can Rock doesn't seek a cure, rather it strives to serve a singular community: Musicians facing aggressive cancer. Donations to Cancer Can Rock go toward getting these musicians into a studio with professionals and producing a tangible result for them and their families during what is otherwise an unsettling time for them. These songs have provided both pride for those who have survived and solace for those that survived them. Many family members and some of the artists have communicated that the studio time was one of the best experiences in the artist's life. Cancer has no perks, but Cancer Can Rock, at least for a moment does.
https://cancercanrock.org/
https://www.facebook.com/CancerCanRock

MUSICIANS AND BANDS GIVING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO THIS AMAZING EVENT!

TOMMY & KIM
Tommy & Kim features pop/rock/folk artists Tommy Gann and Kim Pittinger. Each performed around the Northern Virginia and D.C. area as solo acts until a songwriter's retreat brought them together in 2014. They have been writing music and performing together ever since. In addition to their original music, Tommy & Kim have a unique way of putting their creative touch on classic songs. Together they have been featured acts at Leesburg, VA’s Acoustic on the Green series and Hamilton, VA’s Songs Stories and Gas Money series. Further east, they have performed at venues such as Pearl Street Warehouse and Union Stage in Washington, D.C. Tommy & Kim are currently booking in the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area.
https://www.tommyandkimmusic.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/tommyandkimmusic/

DELTA SPUR
This high-energy country cover band based in northern Virginia, is known for their dynamic performances and authentic country sound. The band's talented musicians bring to life the best of country music, from classic hits to modern chart-toppers. With their tight harmonies, infectious rhythms, and dedication to their craft, Delta Spur has built a loyal following in the region. Whether they're playing a local bar, festival, or private event, this talented group of musicians always delivers an unforgettable show that gets crowds dancing and singing along.
https://www.instagram.com/deltaspur/
https://www.instagram.com/deltaspur
https://www.facebook.com/deltaspur

MIKE PARKER
Mike Parker is a country artist hailing from a small town in Virginia. His storytelling delivery combined with his distinctive vocals blend his R&B roots with his country musical direction. Mike gained a loyal fan base and a considerable amount of performing experience while competing in the 20th season of American Idol, where he made it through to the Top 10 under Team Luke. Since moving to Nashville, Mike has been working with hitmaker Jimmy Robbins (producer), Mailbox Money Records (label), and Empire (distribution & label services) to release music. He released seven singles in 2023: “Thinking Of You”, “Turn This Thing Around”, “Better Man”, “Sawdust”, “Blue Jean Masterpiece”, “Don’t Wanna Miss You” and “Lightning In A Bottle”. He started 2024 off strong releasing “Love You On My Mind” just in time for Valentine’s Day, followed up by “Heard You Said Goodbye” and “Going On Forever”. He has received continued support from DSPs through editorial play-listing, as well as support from CMT. He was CMT’s Next Up Now featured artist for November 2023 and his music video for “Blue Jean Masterpiece” was on CMT channel rotation throughout the month as well. Check out his new single, “Small Talk”!
https://www.mikeparkermusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/musicbymikeparker
https://www.instagram.com/musicbymikeparker/?hl=en
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mike-parker/1532333825

JUSTIN TRAWICK AND THE COMMON GOOD
Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray. In February of 2014, Trawick won “Song of the Year” at the Washington Area Music Awards for his solo recording of “All the Places That I’ve Been,” which can be downloaded on iTunes as a single along with his five other solo records and EPs. In June of 2015, Trawick released his first single, “Goodbye,” under the band name “Justin Trawick and the Common Good,” written about the search for direction and belonging in a world that always feels one step ahead of you. In January of 2018, “Justin Trawick and The Common Good” released their first EP, “The Riverwash EP,” which features Norah Jones’ guitarist Adam Levy. In 2020 the band released the single “Back of the Line” during the coronavirus quarantine and was featured on Reuters, CNN, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Parade Magazine, American Songwriter Magazine, Voice of America and Virginia Living Magazine for Trawick’s livestream series and secret backyard concert series created during the pandemic.
Trawick and the band have performed for the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival, Appaloosa Roots Music Festival, Floyd Yoga Jam, TedxEast in NYC at the City Winery, and TedxPennsylvaniaAvenue in DC at the Newseum. Additionally, Trawick has opened for over 30 national acts, including Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Brett Dennen, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, Bob Schneider, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg and The Avett Brothers. As the founder of the nationally touring show “The 9 Songwriter Series” and co-founder of “The Circus Life Podcast” with guests such as Kevin Eubanks, Chris Thomas King, Ernie Halter, Yarn, and Snuffy Walden, Trawick has built a brand that extends far beyond his home base in DC.
https://justintrawick.com/
http://www.facebook.com/justintrawick
http://www.instagram.com/justintrawick
http://www.youtube.com/justintrawick

TODD & RYAN WRIGHT
Todd Wright is an American music composer, songwriter and producer from the Washington D.C. area. Todd has collaborated with artists such as Celine Dion, Johnny Hallyday, Butch Walker, Toby Lightman, Lucy Woodward, Audra Mae, Cazzette and numerous Korean Pop Stars VIXX and Luna. In addition to Todd's domestic and international chart success, he is credited with many songs placements in TV and Film Virginia-based singer/songwriter/producer Ryan Wright's arresting voice embodies the kind of teenage heartache that is deeply personal and yet universal and timeless.
 Her influences range from the classic (The Cars, Roy Orbison, The Smiths) to the current (The Killers, The 1975, Lana Del Ray) to the local musicians she grew up playing with alongside her dad. Her indie dream-pop has been compared to Lorde, Lennon Stella and The Japanese House.
 in 2021 she signed with the independent label Handwritten Records.

THE SKINNY WALLACE BAND
Skinny Wallace was formed by vocalist Marisa Reilly and vocalist/lead guitarist Danny Gibbs. They met when they joined the same band in 2008. After that band dissolved, they formed a partnership singing and writing together while searching for like-minded bandmates. In 2012 multi-instrumentalist Paula Young joined on rhythm guitar, flute and mandolin. With miscellaneous musicians on bass and drums they ventured out to play small events. In 2015, the group was propelled to a whole new level when veteran drummer Scott Shinn and guitarist (now bassist) George Lanum solidified the lineup. Skinny Wallace was gaining momentum and followers and in late 2017, seasoned keyboardist/vocalist Karen Chae topped off the lineup. With the exit of Scott Shinn in early 2024 due to personal reasons, the band were pleased to welcome Scott's long time back-up, Dale Juarbe as the new drummer!
Having made a name for themselves in the Northern Virginia area, Skinny Wallace is currently recording their original music at Grammy winning Bias Studios and hope “success” will follow as it has for many of Bias’s previous recording artists.
https://skinnywallace.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/skinnywallaceband
https://www.youtube.com/@skinnywallace4237/videos

KEETON
keeton is a Washington, DC cover band that plays a wide variety of your favorite 90s hits. Pearl Jam, Weezer, Foo Fighters, New Radicals, Eve 6, Better Than Ezra, Green Day -- keeton covers them all and many more. keeton's show will take you on a musical journey through the decade of the internet, Nintendo, the Macarena, and Jurassic Park. With their wide array of upbeat, energetic songs, high octane guitar riffs, and strong vocal harmonies, keeton will get the party started and keep you dancing and singing along to those songs you love, but forgot you love. keeton -- "90s and alternative for the people".
https://www.keetonband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/keetonband
https://www.instagram.com/keetonband/

THE WANKERS
They dress like Austin Powers and rock like the brothers Gallagher” - NME
“We’re bigger than the Beatles tribute” - Liam Yorke
“They’re bloody awesome” - LIam’s mum

Straight from Manchester (by way of NJ), The Wankers are the Ultimate Britpop/New Wave Experience!
With their randy threads, cheeky wit, and top-notch talent, The Wankers are unlike any other act you’ve ever seen. Performing classic after classic from icons such as Oasis, Coldplay, Blur, Radiohead, Travis, Supergrass, The Smiths, The Cure, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Cranberries, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and many more, The Wankers will transport you back to the days when Brit bands ruled the world and do it with totally posh style!
Yeah, baby, yeah!
https://www.thewankers.net/
http://instagram.com/thewankersnj
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092311574045
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWankersNJ