Richard Roddy Benefit Concert
Crosby Fairgrounds
Crosby, Texas
2pm to 8pm
Crosby Fairgrounds
Crosby, Texas
2pm to 8pm
What brings the highest caliber of singer songwriters and musicians from all across the country to Crosby, TX?
Good friendships and the love of music... in Texas Style!
On April 16, 2011, the 6th annual Benefit Concert for the Richard Roddy Music Scholarship Fund will be held at the Crosby Fairgrounds in Crosby, TX. Proceeds from the concert provide scholarships for talented local high school musicians. There is a $15 suggested donation at the event.
The event was started by Richard’s friends to keep his memory alive, and to provide opportunity for local students to continue their education. Learn more about Richard.
The charity, with the community support, has awarded 17 scholarships so far. As the charity grows, so does the number of students benefitting from it. View past scholarship recipients.
So come out, hear great music, support a great cause and celebrate life with those you love … that’s what it’s all about.
Time: 7 - 8pm
Joshua has been musically inspired since he could walk by the Delta Blues from Memphis, Rockabilly from Jackson and Country from Nashville.
The stage is his confessional and his audience his confessor, where he confronts love and whiskey, hurts and triumphs with raw power and a spellbinding voice.
Time: 7 - 8pm
An Asheville North Carolina-based blues troubadour, Leigh Glass's songs are built upon an electric blues musical foundation, with a healthy dose of country (and country-blues) influences added.
Audiences follow her lyrics closely, and onstage Leigh delivers them with gusto: "I tell people, if you sit in the front row, you're gonna get (accidentally) spit on!"
Time: 6 - 6:45pm
Laura Ashworth and Kelley Corwin knew from the moment they started writing together, they had a special kind of musical chemistry. When Laura’s poetic lyrics and soulful, folk melodies are stirred in with Kelley’s fun loving, heartfelt stories of timeless circumstances, along with a squeeze of sassy southern flare, they bring a collection of original songs that will touch every emotion of your heart.
Time: 4 - 4:45pm
Mark who? If you’re asking that question, you won’t be for long. Mark Jones is a young new artist in the country music industry. He has always had a love for music, but just recently graced the scene early in 2010. Mark not only stands out because of his towering stature, but because of his raw natural talent. He is quickly gaining popularity and turning heads.
Time: TBA
David has quickly emerged as a singer songwriter with his own unique style of clever and just plain rib tickling lyrics. His sound is gritty with a Texas country flare.
Don’t miss out on David singing his new song Twitter Me Baby, which has now made it to the number one spot on The New Music Billboard Charts.
Time: 3 - 3:45pm
A San Antonio borne, self-taught musician, Tj Gavlick has always had a love for music. Since the age of sixteen, he has been the lead guitarist and vocalist for "Made in Texas", a down home band with roots all over South Texas
TJ & Destin Alexander will be performing together.
Time: 3 - 3:45pm
This is Destin Alexander's 3rd year to receive a scholarship.
Joey Roddy & Rod Binion
Joe Roddy & Rod Binion will be opening the event starting at 12 noon.
Auction: 5 - 5:45pm
Richard Roddy 11/22/55 - 10/26/02
This site is dedicated to the memory of our friend Richard Roddy. He was not only a great friend and a talented musician but was also an ambassador of music. Richard Roddy was a local, home-grown musician from Huffman, Texas who brought music and song to his home state, Colorado and New Mexico. Richard was a charitable soul who gave generously to those in need.
Richard's friends have established this website as well as the Richard Roddy Music Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit, 503c organization to support music scholarships for local high school students. These scholarships are offered to music students from Crosby and Huffman ISD.
We would like to thank everyone who has attended our past RRMSF benefit concerts. All the proceeds go to scholarships for deserving students. The 6th annual benefit concert will be held on April 16, 2011. Please come and celebrate with us, participate in the silent and regular auctions and hear some fantastic music.
Board of Directors
Read a personal note from Kevin Henley about his good friend, Richard.
Listen to Why, written by Allen Shamblin and Rob Mathis in tribute to Richard.
Watch a video tribute to Richard.
Rascall Flatts has recorded and released Why on their Unstoppable CD.