Punkinstock benefit set for Sept. 30

BURLINGTON — Inspired by Live Aid and Farm Aid's mission to help people in the 1980s, 10-year old Adelaide Punkin Datzuk brings musicians together for her yearly Punkinstock concert. Instead of a birthday party she hosts a concert to help people. Every year she invites you to join her at her fundraising concert and birthday Jam. The concert brings musicians together to support traumatic brain injury awareness.

This year’s event will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m. at Larson's Garden Center, 26 Covey Rd. Burlington. The concert’s special guesst is Kate Callahan, Connecticut State Troubadour and 2017 Best of Hartford singer/songwriter. Tickets are $5 at the gate. For information and tickets, go to www.punkinstock.com.

Other performers include Mariah Roberto, Melanie Michaud, Eric Paradine, Elizabeth Kelly and of course, Adelaide Punkin Datzuk.

Rock Yer Block is a philanthropic organization who's mission is to bring musicians together to raise awareness for brain injury survivors. Founded in 2015 by 8 year old guitarist and singer Adelaide Punkin Datzuk to support ABI and TBI survivors with a public voice, fund raising opportunities and community outreach. Adelaide continues to be a pint sized force to be reckoned with as she tours to promote the mission of Rock Yer Block.

“Brain injuries can happen to anyone, almost anywhere and at any age. I have met so many survivors some who have even lost the ability to speak, Rock Yer Block gives them a voice, music, and a chance to be heard,” Adelaide said.

Learn more at www.rockyerblock.org, https:// www.facebook.com/rock yerblock/videos/1414228898660134/ or https://www.facebook.com/ events/102787220425219??ti=ia