Pat McGee Band, Freddy Jones Band, & Jackopierce at Capital One Hall

THE PAT MCGEE BAND

The Pat McGee Band is what is commonly referred to as a band of journeyman musicians. In the 25 years since their initial formation, they’ve acquired a fanatical popular following, one that was so determined that it produced sales of over 100,000 copies of their first three albums and eventually caused Warner Bros. Records to take notice and sign the group to an exclusive contract at the end of the ‘90s. The band’s dedication to working the road was so steadfast that at one point in their ten year touring stint, they played a remarkable 98 concerts in a period of 103 days. They shared stages with the Who, the Allman Brothers, James Taylor, and many more, and also achieved the ultimate honors -- performing for president Bill Clinton, touring with the USO and sharing their songs onboard the USS Eisenhower with 5,000 servicemen and servicewomen serving a tour of duty in the Arabian Sea.

“There was no plan B,” McGee says in retrospect. “We sold 12,000 copies of our first album out of the trunk of our car. We had a rabid fanbase that supported us every step of the way. We never had that huge pop hit, but in a way that helped assure our success. We never had to count on replaying a single song in order to move forward. It was our diligence and devotion, our steadfast approach to making music that was honest and expressive that became the backbone of our sound.”

FREDDY JONES BAND

The Freddy Jones Band continues to deliver the unmistakable sound that made them one of the most enduring names in American rock. Known for their infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unmatched live energy, the band remains a powerful force on stage and in the studio.

At the heart of the Freddy Jones Band is founding member Marty Lloyd, the voice and songwriter behind their signature hit “In a Daydream,” which reached #1 on AAA radio and #26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Alongside him is longtime bassist Rich Ross, who has also spent years touring with The Samples. Together they create the vibrant chemistry and musical authenticity that have defined the band for more than three decades.

JACKOPIERCE

JACK O'NEILL AND CARY PIERCE, THE "JACK O" AND "PIERCE" WHO MAKE UP THE SEMINAL DUO JACKOPIERCE, ARE CELEBRATING 37 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC THAT HAS AMASSED A LOYAL FOLLOWING OF MILLIONS OF FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD WITH A SUPER HIGH-ENERGY LIVE SHOW AND WHAT THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS HAS CALLED "SPOTLESS HARMONIES."

Formed in 1988 as theater students at SMU in Dallas, Jackopierce built their name song by song, especially through fan favorites like AAA #1 “Late Shift,” "Vineyard," and "Please Come to Boston." They’ve released ten studio albums (two on major label A&M), toured three continents, nine countries, and 48 states — sharing stages with John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, Toad the Wet Sprocket - to name a few. After a five-year break, they reunited in 2002 to a warm reception that made it clear: the fans weren't going anywhere. Neither were Jack and Cary.

WE ROCK CANCER

We Rock Cancer (WRC) is a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) organization that harnesses the power of music and health care partnerships to advocate for early detection of skin cancer. We bring free professional skin cancer screenings to concerts and music festivals, and other out-door events like community fun runs and races, and we provide artists with the opportunity to perform for new audiences at new venues. Our Mission Our mission is to raise awareness of skin cancer and to increase survivability through early detection. We Rock Cancer has created an entirely new approach to finding skin cancer early and beating it by providing professional screenings at concerts and other events where at-risk people can be found. By offering free cancer screening services by medical professionals in social settings, WRC creates an approachable environment where people are comfortable asking questions and learning about prevention.