Last month, central Texas was hit by massively destructive wildfires, with over 3.8 million acres and 2,800 homes destroyed in the fire season, with losses estimated to reach $250 million. Firefighters from more than 43 states have aided in fighting the blazes, with two deaths and many injured. The University of Texas, Frank Erwin Center, The Messina Group, and Austin Community Foundation have gotten together to raise money for the victims, by throwing Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas at Frank Erwin Center in Austin on Monday, October 17th.
The line-up is an amazing collection of all-stars of country, pop, and more:
* ‘King of Country’ George Strait, who’s had more #1 hit singles than anyone in country music
* The world-renowned Dixie Chicks return from lengthy hiatus, with new music in tow
* One of the greatest in country music & benefit concerts, Willie Nelson – the redheaded stranger always lends a hand to those in need
* Singer/songwriter/actor/and more Lyle Lovett
* Austin’s own Asleep at the Wheel, now entering their fifth decade together
* Austin guitar maestro Eric Johnson
* Chickenfoot’s Joe Satriani, who’s played lead guitar with everyone from Mick Jagger to Deep Purple
* The soundtrack of the eighties, Christopher Cross
* Tejano fusion of Texas Tornados
* Emcees for the evening will include Kyle Chandler (winner of 2011 Best Lead Actor in a Drama Emmy for shot-in-Austin Friday Night Lights – QRO soundtrack review) and Turk Pipkin (co-founder of the Nobelity Project)
Tickets are on sale now and are $25, $35, $100 and $250 VIP. The VIP ticket price includes premium seating and access to the VIP Lounge in the Lone Star Room. There will also be a silent auction with specialty items autographed by the artists, and T-shirts with the concert’s logo for sale.
