A singer / songwriter from Nashville will headline a show to benefit veterans this weekend at a Salina area venue.
James Otto will headline the acoustic show at the Tumblweed event venue located just west of Salina. Opening for Otto will be Jared Blake, and Bigg Vinny Hickerson. Blake appeared on the debut season of the hit television show The Voice, while Hickerson, was part of Trailer Choir and was also a contestant on NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
According to the venue, proceeds from this event will go to two different purposes: The Kansas Honor Flight program and the homeless veteran program.
The the Kansas Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all expense paid journey to visit their memorials in Washington D.C. The homeless veterans program’s mission is to find a home and put a roof over the heads of vets in need
“One of our favorite things about hosting events like these is that we get to be a part of something that is bigger than us. We are honored to host this event and to give back to these organizations” said Jesse Bradley, Co-Owner of Tumblweed.
The show is this Saturday beginning at 6PM. It will be hosted at Tumblweed, located 5 minutes west of Salina at 5680 W. Old Highway 40 Salina, Ks 67401, the old Ted Augustines Furniture and formerly Brightbuilt Hotrods. This event will also have food catered in by The Culinary School at the Armory in Salina. There will also be booths there from VA organizations for Veterans to talk to starting at 4PM.
“This is going to be a intimate event where those who want to experience this acoustic show with three talented Nashville singer/song writers will be up close and personal and a chance for a meet and greet” said Amber Bradley, Co-Owner of Tumblweed. “It’s not every day you get to meet James Otto who co-wrote the single “In Color” recorded by Jamey Johnson”
“When retired Army Veteran Jon Armstong who is a dedicated team member at the CBAC in Salina Kansas approached us about hosting this event and that he had a personal relationship with Jared Blake and Bigg Vinney we were honored to suggest giving back to a local Veteran event. We’ve always had a huge heart for Veterans because of their great sacrifice for our country.” said Jerry & Jenni Jones Co-Owners of Tumblweed.
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