One of the things I look forward to most all year is the Annual Lyrics for Life – Tampa Bay event.  To say Lyrics for Life is a concert is like calling the Gulf of Mexico a “little bit of water” or the Super Bowl a “just a football game”. Last night was the 5th Annual Lyrics for Life and it was every bit amazing as the first four.

Lyrics For Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make a difference in the fight against pediatric Cancer. It was founded by Sister Hazel front man Ken Block in memory of his younger brother Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with Cancer.

The charity unites musicians and celebrities for concert events, auctions and other fundraising efforts. The monies raised are donated to groups that are working to find a cure as well as those aiming to enrich the lives of patients and their families. From research to summer camps and family support groups, we are surrounding this disease and conquering it from every angle.

Artists participate in many ways, most often by donating handwritten lyrics to one of their songs on anything from a simple sheet of paper, to a surfboard to any kind of unique item. 

Aslyn was amazing and soulful and beautiful… a perfect musical beginning to the night.

And when the boys for Sister Hazel took the stage they didn’t disappoint. They delighted the crowd full of veteran fans and newbies with old familiar songs dating back to their days in Gainesville and with new powerful and amazing songs off of their freshest CD “Release” .  {Which anyone from last night will tell you is a must have for your musical library.}

In the middle of it all the Children’s Cancer Center put a “face” on the fight against pediatric cancer and recognized Ken and all the good being done thanks to Lyrics for Life.

The auction was full of unique and amazing items including custom artwork from the youngest fighters in the war against cancer to several guitars – one signed by Rob Thomas and one signed by the guys from Sister Hazel.

Of course one of the most coolest things ever about Lyrics for Life is the people that support this awesome event. I am blessed to call most of them friends and can’t wait to see them all again!

For more information on Lyrics for Life and how you can get involved please visit www. lyricsforlife.org and help us win the battle against pediatric cancer.

To experience Sister Hazel and their amazing music visit www.sisterhazel.com. {Note – they are playing in Epcot next weekend!} 

And don’t forget Aslyn! You can find out more about her music at www.aslyn.net.