Jam for the Soldiers

My Unionville friend Moira, and lots of other locals, had a great time at the "1st Annual Jam for the Soldiers," a music fest held March 9 at Thorncroft Therapeutic Riding Center in Malvern for the benefit of Project Healing Waters. She was kind enough to write an account of the memorable day:
   "The first band was playing as we walked up to see organizer, and musician, Davey Dickens (himself a veteran and outdoors man) collecting donations and putting on wristbands. After several hugs and hellos to many great friends, all fans of the local music scene, we scouted the best location for our seats.
    As a family-friendly event, there were kids running everywhere! Many little girls pretending to be cantering around the ring on majestic steeds!
     There were veterans of many wars in the audience. Most were there to not only support the cause, but their kids and grand kids on stage too! Some of the musicians were veterans too, encouraging everyone to remember and pay tribute to all those who have made sacrifices for our country.
   The diverse music included classic rock, southern rock, soul, funk, jazz, bluegrass, and original songs. The bands were Gateway Drugs, HellSaddle, Josh Komorowski and The Sons of Thunder, WaveRadio, Mason Porter, Johnny Defrancesco Power Trio, The Rolling Thunder Blues Revue, and The Sermon!
     With a line-up like that, it was nearly 9 hours of fantastic music. On such a gorgeous spring day, the audience was floating in and out of the arena to enjoy the music and the sunshine. A popcorn machine provided snacks and a place to socialize.
     It was a success all around! I can't wait for the 2nd Annual Jam For The Soldiers! And many more after that!"
 (Thank you, Tilda Tally-"Mo," for the terrific write-up!)