See Daniel Rodriguez in Concert Friday

Land O’ Lakes residents looking for something to do on Friday can hear a concert, help a local charity and lend their support to an honorary mayor candidate all at the same time.

The “Seeds of Hope, Reflections on 9/11” concert is set to take place Oct. 21 at starting at 7 p.m. Featuring Daniel Rodriguez, Marla Kavanaugh Rodriquez and Jesse Lynch, the concert is a fundraiser for Wesley Chapel Honorary Mayor candidate Mitze Richeson.

The honorary mayor’s campaign is an annual event sponsored by the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce. Candidates battle it out in a contest to see who can earn the most money, or “votes.” The one who raises the greatest amount of money is declared the winner. Proceeds from the mayor’s race benefit the chamber and each candidate’s charity of choice.

Richeson has selected of Land O’ Lakes as her charity of choice.

The concert, Richeson said, is a perfect fit for her campaign and its selected charity.

“When I met Daniel Rodriguez a few months ago and saw what kind of person he is, a person with a huge heart to give back, and a heart for helping Oasis, I knew we had to get him here for a concert so everyone else can see what kind of amazing person he is too,” Richeson said.

Friday’s concert is being sponsored by Cypress Creek Chiropractic and Wellness, which is owned by Richeson and her husband, Micah.

Rodriguez is a fomer New York City police officer. The tenor became known as the “singing policeman” after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He trained under Placido Domingo and has since made appearances all over the country singing patriotic songs and other tunes.

“He has an unbelievable gift in his beautiful tenor voice, a voice that will give you chills,” Richeson said. “He was discovered and trained by Placido Domingo, has appeared on ‘Oprah,’ Letterman, Larry King, and has sung at the White House, so we are in for quite a treat.”

Rodriguez will be joined in the concert by his wife, Marla Kavanaugh, who is an internationally renowned opera singer from New Zealand. Pianist Jesse Lynch will provide the musical accompaniment.

Peter Castellani of Oasis said he’s really looking forward to the concert.

“I heard Daniel Rodriguez and his wife, Marla Kavanaugh, at a concert at Willow Bend Community Church on Memorial Day and they were absolutely fantastic,” he said. “You do not want to miss this wonderful concert.”

Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite. The cost is $20 for children and seniors and $25 for adults. They can also be purchased at the door for $5 more.