Denver - The Hot Strings and special guests will host a benefit concert at Swallow Hill Music Association on June 29 at 8 p.m. in an effort to raise funds for the Sons & Brothers family and Frank Wolking. A short time after the Mid-Winter Bluegrass Festival, Frank Wolking, father and leader of bluegrass band, Sons & Brothers, began losing control of his right hand. Fearing a stroke, Frank's doctors ran a series of tests. Unfortunately, the results led to a more grim diagnosis: Frank has cancer of the esophagus, which has spread to his brain.

Many people have heard Sons & Brothers perform and know Frank and his sons for their powerful harmonies, instrumental prowess, and unique "WestGrass" approach to melding bluegrass and western music. Sons & Brothers have not only won many fans in Colorado, but also at shows across the country, and even overseas in Scotland and England. Frank is now fighting for his life, undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment in an all-out battle against the spreading cancer. Through the grace of God and his own strength and stubbornness, Frank is still, for the time being, performing with his sons.

Frank's brother, Ed Wolking, has established a bank account to receive donations that will help defray the medical bills that are sure to be hefty. Swallow Hill is participating in the drive and you can call them to make a donation at at (303) 777-1003. Swallow Hill is also accepting donations online via their donation form, located at www.swallowhillmusic.org, under "Support," "Donate Online."

Come and show your support for good people and good music at the benefit hosted by The Hot Strings, held in Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music Association. All proceeds from this concert will be sent to Frank Wolking and Sons & Brothers to help fight Frank's battle with cancer. It's all about helping each other through music. Swallow Hill is located at 71 East Yale Avenue in Denver and the benefit will take place at 8 p.m. on June 29.

Don't miss these rising stars, who will appear at Swallow Hill on Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. For tickets visit www.swallowhillmusic.org or call (303) 777-1003. Discounts are available for Swallow Hill members.

About Swallow Hill Music Association:
Helping people make and enjoy music since 1979, Swallow Hill Music Association is one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States as a source for folk, roots and acoustic music. With more than 2,100 members, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more than 200 performances a year, featuring some of the world's great artists as well as up-and-coming new talent. The Julie Davis Music School at Swallow Hill provides a valuable and affordable extra-curricular educational resource to the community with more than 60 music instructors involved in more than 240 adult classes and 70 children's classes annually.

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