Jam-4-Man benefit concert at UVa-Wise May 6-7

The 12th annual Jam-4-Man benefit concert at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise May 6-7 will feature great music for a great cause.

Whether you’re a fan of rock or bluegrass, you’ll find something to like at this year’s event. As the name of the concert implies, Jam-4-Man is about more than music. Admission to Jam-4-Man is free, however, donations of canned food items are requested. The goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans of food, which will be provided to area food banks.

Jam-4-Man kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 at the UVa-Wise intramural field, located adjacent to Carl Smith Stadium. Friday night is dedicated to rock music with performances by Badd Habbitz, Far-Less, and Appetite for Destruction. Appetite for Destruction, a tribute band to the 1980s megagroup Guns N’Roses, is the headliner for the May 6 concert. The band, named for one of GNR’s most popular albums, takes the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 7, is devoted to bluegrass and traditional music. The music starts at 1 p.m. on Monday and continues through 8 p.m. A variety of bands will perform throughout the day including the Bluegrass Messengers from Pound. Virginia Ground, an eclectic acoustic band comprised of talented musicians from Glade Spring, Damascus and Bristol, takes the stage at 7 p.m.

Jam-4-Man is sponsored by the UVa-Wise Student Government Association. For more information, contact the Office of College Relations at 276-328-0130.