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Woodystock 2013 [Pix]

FMX — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:08:35 +0000

Did you make it out to the 15th annual Woodystock benefit concert at Buffalo Springs Lake this weekend? If you did, you know it was one hell of a party. Not only did we raise buckets of money for child burn survivors, lots of happy campers had a ton of fun partying for a good cause. Check [...]

Lubbock Bands Step Up to Help Burn Victims at Woodystock

Townsquare Media — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:07:04 +0000

You gotta love the Lubbock music community. Almost a dozen local bands have answered the call to perform at Woodystock this weekend, an annual camp-out benefit concert for injured children at Buffalo Springs Lake. It’s going to be an amazing show. Woodystock began fifteen years ago when Woody Miller was tragically killed in an industrial fire [...]

Boston Strong Concert Will Feature Aerosmith, Godsmack And Boston

Driver — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:54:27 +0000

The benefit concert Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration will feature a night of music and comedy to help those most affected by the events of April 15.

15th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally Rocked The Depot District

Driver — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:58:39 +0000

The organizers of the Blue Ribbon Rally could not have asked for a better day to host the 15th annual event to benefit the Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock to help prevent child abuse.

2013 Breast Ride Ever For Breast Cancer Awareness

Driver — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:59:26 +0000

It was a perfect morning to get out on your bike and ride for a great cause.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington To Receive Stevie Ray Vaughn Award

Driver — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:42:04 +0000

I've seen and met many rockers over the last thirty-plus years, some were cool, some were tools. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park would definitely fall into the cool category.

Did KCBD Charge The Food Bank To Raise Money?

Wes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:45:43 +0000

Evidently KCBD decided to implement a charge on this year’s ‘U-Can Share Food Drive’. We don’t deny their right to make money, but to take the payment STRAIGHT from the charity affected is a pretty sorry thing to do. A post on a scouting website claims that, this year, KCBD charged $15,000 for the previously [...]

"Sunflower Jam" Rocks For Cancer Awareness [Video]

Driver — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:50:53 +0000

I don't know about you, but it's been really refreshing the way "rockers" have come together for different causes over the past few years. I know all about "Band-Aid" and "Farm-Aid" which were amazing worldwide events, but lately musicians have joined forces for more intimate, local fund-raising events.

"The Blues" Hand Crafted Guitars Benefit Post 9/11 Veterans

Driver — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:47:58 +0000

It's hard to believe that this year will mark the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Dwight Maddox, of MDX Guitars, has created two hand crafted guitars to commemorate and benefit Post 9/11 veterans.

Jerry Gray Foundation Golf Tournament June 30th

Driver — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:38:00 +0000

Former Lubbock Estacado, Texas Longhorn, All-Pro cornerback, and present Defensive Coordinater of the Tennessee Titans, Jerry Gray, will hold the 2012 Jerry Gray Foundation Golf Tournament, June 30th at the Rawls Golf Course.

Woodyfest 2012

Driver — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:13:04 +0000

I want to give a big thank you to all of you guys that came out to Buffalo Lake this weekend to support Woodyfest!

Gunner Driver Gets His First Gig [VIDEO]

Driver — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:43:48 +0000

What a year this has been for my "little man!" As parents we try to raise our children to be better, more responsible, more productive members of society than we are, or were at their age.

Seether and Five Finger Death Punch Want You to Not Kill Yourself. [VIDEO]

Heathen — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:02:54 +0000

Both Seether and Five Finger Death Punch want you to not kill yourself. But they want you to not kill yourself separately. See they're doing anti-suicide campaigns and events that are completely separate from each other, but obviously have the same goal of people not killing themselves.

Alice In Chains Live Acoustic at the MusiCares Benefit. [VIDEO]

Heathen — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:09:10 +0000

Alice In Chains performed a 5 song acoustic set at the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit. They were there mostly because Jerry Cantrell received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award at the event for his support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his commitment to helping other addicts.

A Short Film About Jeff Ament From Pearl Jam and his Passion for Skateboarding. [VIDEO]

Heathen — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:46:33 +0000

Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam has such a passion for skateboarding that he has built many skateparks in rural and under-privileged communities. In 2011 he even built a world-class skate park on the impoverished Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He’s been doing this for so long that they made a short film about Jeff [...]

Blue Ribbon Rally (Recap)

Driver — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:00:10 +0000

The organizers of the Blue Ribbon Rally could not have asked for a better day to host the 14th annual event to benefit the Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock to help prevent child abuse.

Klusoz Gears Up For The 14th Blue Ribbon Rally

Driver — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:07:57 +0000

Join FMX on Saturday from Klusoz as we have a front row seat to the Blue Ribbon Biker Rally in the Depot Entertainment District.

Jacoby Shaddix Family Pays It Forward

Driver — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:59:33 +0000

Most of you know Jacoby Shaddix as the front man of Papa Roach, bt did you know he was homeless as a child and many nights went to bed without eating?

14th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally Ready To Roll

Driver — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:00:19 +0000

I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday, and do some good in the fight to prevent child abuse and neglect right here on the South Plains.

It's Time For The 23rd Annual Special Olympics Ragin' Cajun

Driver — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:00:55 +0000

It's time for one of my favorite events here on the South Plains; "The Ragin' Cajun",benefits the fine athletes of the Special Olympics.