Wildfire Benefit Concert
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: October 18, 2011
AUSTIN -- Thousands attended the Wildfire Benefit Concert in Austin's Erwin Center.
Several big name acts including The Dixie Chicks, Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson and George Strait performed. Donating their talent to raise money for wildfire relief, which is desperately needed.
Christopher Cross led the star studded evening, setting a mellow tone. Acts like Terri Hendrix boosted energy levels in Erwin Center. During set changes images of the central Texas wildfires played on the monitors reminding everyone why they were there.
Organizers are hoping to raise half a million dollars through ticket sales, silent auction items and other donations. Money that will be sent directly to charities benefiting wildfire survivors throughout central Texas.
If you would like to still donate, you can, just text the word "FIRE" to the number 84465, to donate $10 to the wildfire relief efforts.
Several big name acts including The Dixie Chicks, Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson and George Strait performed. Donating their talent to raise money for wildfire relief, which is desperately needed.
Christopher Cross led the star studded evening, setting a mellow tone. Acts like Terri Hendrix boosted energy levels in Erwin Center. During set changes images of the central Texas wildfires played on the monitors reminding everyone why they were there.
Organizers are hoping to raise half a million dollars through ticket sales, silent auction items and other donations. Money that will be sent directly to charities benefiting wildfire survivors throughout central Texas.
If you would like to still donate, you can, just text the word "FIRE" to the number 84465, to donate $10 to the wildfire relief efforts.
