Manassas Concert To Benefit 5-Year-Old Who Lost His Mother

MANASSAS, VA — Family members will host a benefit concert Sept. 27 at Sinistral Brewing Co. in Manassas to raise money for a local 5-year-old boy whose mother died suddenly last month. The event, to be held outside, will include five musical acts, corn hole, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and a guitar auction.

The cover charge for the event, Benefit for Liam, is $10 for adults, $5 for teens and free for kids younger than 10. Donations also will be accepted at the event. The first 100 people will receive a souvenir silicone bracelet upon entry. A Jambalaya Bros. food truck will be at the event.

"I decided to hold this benefit concert because I am heavily involved in the local music scene, and I desperately wanted to do something to help the family," Jaclyn Groller, Liam Belcher's aunt, told Patch in an email. "Knowing so many in the music scene, I thought I might be able to pull off an event to raise money. Liam is only 5 and has a lifetime of expenses."

After the death of his mother Charlotte Belcher, Liam is now living with his grandmother. Groller, who is six months pregnant, recalled that her sister-in-law was excited to learn that Groller was going to have a baby boy.

Groller said she called upon music friends to see if they would be available to play at the benefit concert for Liam. "A few calls and messages was all it took, and everyone said yes they would help in any way they could," she said.

Sinistral Brewing then agreed to host the event, which will be socially distant friendly. The silent auction includes items donated by local businesses.

Groller will be taking card payments the day of event, as well as in advance. People interested in donating to the Benefit for Liam can contact Groller at irishgirl.blueeyes@gmail.com and she will email a receipt for the donation. Anyone also can purchase raffle tickets and pay the cover charge in advance by contacting Groller.

The musical lineup is:

1 p.m. - Mercury Avenue
2 p.m. - WTF Band
3 p.m. - Julie Says No
4 p.m. - Chris Rall
5 p.m. - The Fringe Benefits Band

Sinistral Brewing Co. is at 9419 Main St. in Manassas.