Artists in Dallas are gathering to play a benefit relief concert to help out those impacted by the devastating floods that struck central Texas in early July.
Musicians from Dallas will present High Waters, Lone Stars: A Benefit for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund on July 29, at Three Links at 2704 Elm Street in Deep Ellum. The initiative is a collaboration between the Dallas Music Office, KNON, and the Dallas Entertainment Awards.
A number of people remain missing following the catastrophic flood. Statewide, at least 135 people have been confirmed to have lost their lives.
Comedian Danta Martinez will host the event, with performances from over a dozen local musicians representing an eclectic mix of genres. Attendees can expect performances from Justin Pickard, Sam Cormier, Jake Quillin, The Blue Line, Astrogiirl, Carson Lewis, Honin, Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade, Blue Capricorn, Cyfa Fix, Larry Ladale, Church for the World, Joel Wells Jr., Rasta Dno, Kayla Raquel, and Flozilla.
“The Dallas music community saw a need to use our collective voices for good, and we quickly put together this concert to benefit those devastated by the tragic flooding in Kerr County,” Visit Dallas Director of Communications Zane Harrington said in a statement, per WFAA.
“Our goal for the event is simple: Fill the room and raise as much money as possible for our fellow Texans in need. All proceeds will go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.”
Dezi 5, who operates the Dallas Entertainment Awards, says he knew he could rely on the group of local artists to help band together for the effort.
“It was something that simply needed to be done,” he said, per the Dallas Observer.
“Dallas Music Office and Dallas Entertainment Awards did not wait a single moment before creating a benefit event to help Texas flood victims,” said Jay Gavit, DJ Crash from KNON Radio.
Doors to the benefit open at 7 p.m.