Gratitude for ‘Rock for Relief’ Benefit Community

One-day event, ‘Rock for Relief’ raises over $34K for Mountain Projects and Musicians Fund

 

In an impressive feat of camaraderie, compassion and creativity, the recent “Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival” was able to garner more than $34,000 in its one-day musical extravaganza.

Held on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Waynesville and surrounding communities, the gathering consisted of over 60 artists performing on 16 stages around Haywood County. All efforts involved were donated: from musicians to production, volunteers to venues.

“It’s just incredible to see how our community came together for a great cause,” said Patrick Schneider, president of Adamas Entertainment, a Waynesville-based production company who helped organize the event. “This is what live music is all about.”

Proceeds will be distributed between Mountain Projects, a beloved longtime nonprofit organization helping those in need in Haywood and Jackson counties, and also be given directly into the hands of local artists heavily affected by the floods through the Rock for Relief Musicians Fund.

“There will always be a call for aid to help our family, friends and neighbors here in Western North Carolina,” Schneider said. “And we want to continue to be part of the process to assist those in need.”

This past week, a check for $24,615 was handed to Mountain Projects. The remaining $10,000 will be put towards the Rock for Relief Musicians Fund.

Schneider noted that plans are already in the works for another similar event this coming spring, with “Rock for Relief” expected to return for its second installment next fall.

The Smoky Mountain News was the official media sponsor of “Rock for Relief.” For more information, click on rockforreliefwnc.com.