SEPTEMBER 22 MUSIC BENEFIT FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE AT LEESBURG

Five bands confirmed to perform with returning celebrity emcee Cerphe Colwell

Leesburg, Va. (August 7, 2018) BENEFIT, Loudoun’s coalition of musicians and community leaders, has announced its 2018 concert to benefit Loudoun’s charities on September 22 from 2 pm to 8 pm. Legendary Washington DC dee-jay, author, and host of Music Planet Radio Cerphe Colwell will emcee the event. Five local bands have been confirmed to perform. The musicians were selected for their style, sound, and performance quality, and they have each agreed to donate their performance to raise funds and awareness for participating charities. Some will also donate an additional performance in the coming year for a charity fundraiser in Loudoun.
Each of the following bands, whose styles include rock, acoustic, Motown, blues, and funk will perform a 60-minute set on the main stage at the concert. Confirmed bands include:

• Big Bad Juju
• Frayed Knots
• John Schreiner
• Julie Says No
• The Voodoo Blues

“What we want Loudouners to know about this event is, it’s very different from other live shows and events in the County. Besides the rocking sounds from the main stage, we will also feature incredible music on a second stage featuring some of Loudoun’s best emerging local artists from Half King Studios in Leesburg and Loudoun Youth’s Battle of the Bands. Plus, concert goers can visit our Nonprofit Village featuring many of the local charities that work hard to serve Loudoun’s communities in need. Concertgoers will have a chance to visit nonprofit tents to learn about their services, volunteer opportunities and/or make a donation,” said BENEFIT Co-Founder and Big Bad Juju lead singer Amy Bobchek.
As a result of the inaugural concert in 2017, BENEFIT granted $5,000 to five local nonprofits.
“BENEFIT sets the stage for the community to gather and discover how they can help in an open festive environment,” added BENEFIT Co-Founder and guitarist for Frayed Knots Ara Bagdasarian.