Benefit for Paco to be held on Sunday
Press release from Heartwood Soundstage
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The greater Gainesville music community is coming together to benefit one of their own, guitarist Paco, and his lovely wife, Vicki Bordeaux, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601. This is a FREE event. The fundraiser supports Paco, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer on the day after Thanksgiving, and his wife, Vicki, who is caring for him at home.
Each band that has been selected has members that have played with Paco. A reunion of Little Mike & The Tornadoes will bring Little Mike out of retirement to “play for Paco.”
The schedule is:
- 3:30-4:00 – Kyle Keller
- 4:15-4:45 – Boulware Bluegrass
- 5:00-5:40 – Little Mike & The Tornadoes
- 5:55-6:35 – Justin Lee Partin
- 6:50-7:45 – Trigger City
All times are approximate, and scheduling changes may occur without notice. Anyone wishing to speak about Paco at the event will have an opportunity between sets.
A GoFundMe account as well as other ways have been established to receive donations. Visit the event Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/3VvwtZCuQ for more details.
They are the most loving couple I know. And Paco is an amazing musician that has given so much to his fans. Love them!!