MusicFest for ALS took over England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park this past Saturday, with rock and blues bands entertaining the crowds to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — aka Lou Gehrigh's disease — an affliction of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. ALS has taken more than 30,000 lives.
The lineup included Tampa Bay native Damon Fowler along with The Gregg Billings Band, Amanda Drake and the Barn Burners, Josh Lamkin and Automatic Heat and Adam Nicholas. Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Holly Lamar also performed.
The festival, staffed entirely by volunteers, was organized with the support of the ALS Association Florida Chapter for the purpose of raising awareness and funds to tackle ALS.
