Jerry's next big local show is a benefit, happening March 16 at the Central Junior High Auditorium, with proceeds going to the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation. The money will go to improvements for the auditorium at Central Junior High.

Ford is no stranger to charitable giving, part of the reason he was honored with the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's Friends of the Arts award last year.

Lots of musicians of all ages will perform, including:

Pat Blackwell

Pat Schwent

Beverly Reece

Gene Stiman

Bruce Zimmerman & Water Street Band

Sounds Unlimited featuring John Pyatt & Gary Pressly of St. Louis

Dr. Richard Moore Quartet

Billy Keys & Keller Ford with Papa Aborigine

Mike Michelson of Jefferson City

Salvation Army Tree of Lights Band

CVB Dixieland Band

Trudy Lee

Vi Ann Keys

Brodrick Twiggs & Quitman McBride III

Tickets are $10, and sponsorships are available. If you want to find out more call 334-2923.