Steve Kimock at Relix last month

On Sunday, May 1st, Raleigh. NC’s Southland Ballroom will host a very special benefit show for local musician Scott Sawyer. Guitarist Steve Kimock will be joining fellow picker extraordinaire Mike Babyak and his band Triple Fret for “a night of Afropop, Latin, blues, and rock improvisation.” Kimock and Babyak have been friends and musical collaborators since the mid-1970s.

Sawyer, who is also a guitarist, recently underwent surgery in an attempt to correct a rare and very painful condition in one of his hands. Proceeds from the event will go towards Sawyer’s medical bills and expenses. Special guests on hand for the evening will include Dave McCracken (Donna the Buffalo) and singer/songwriter Ghezzi.

We recently reviewed the new Triple Fret album at the site.