The greater Gainesville music community is coming together to benefit guitarist Paco, and his wife, Vicki Bordeaux.  

The benefit concert will take place from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Heartwood Soundstage (619 S. Main St.) in Gainesville. 

The fundraiser supports Paco, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer on the day after Thanksgiving, and his wife, Vicki, who is caring for him at home. Both Paco and Vicki have supported the local music community over the years with their talents in music and publicity. 

The bands performing on Sunday each have at least one band member who has played with Paco. For example, the event features a reunion of Little Mike & The Tornadoes that will bring Little Mike out of retirement to “play for Paco.”  

Benefit concert schedule:  

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Kyle Keller 

4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Boulware Bluegrass 

5:00 – 5:40 p.m. Little Mike & The Tornadoes 

5:55 – 6:35 p.m. Justin Lee Partin 

6:50 – 7:35 p.m. Trigger City 

All times are approximate and scheduling changes may occur without notice. Anyone wishing to speak about Paco at the event will have an opportunity between sets. 

A GoFundMe account and other ways have been established to receive donations. Visit the event’s Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/3VvwtZCuQ for more details.