The second of three concerts to benefit Artists 4 Amy is coming up March 9 at Wild Willy's Rock House in Parole.

The Artists 4 Amy Foundation assists families who care for sick children with "real life" expenses that insurance does not typically cover, such as household bill relief—mortgages, rent, utilities. The assistance also includes co-pays, auto repairs, prescriptions, babysitting and child care expenses, medical equipment, tolls, parking and more, according to a release.

Set for 8 p.m., the show also benefits the Parole Rotary Club. The concert will feature Higher Hands, a soul/funk band.

From a release:

The band brings light to the darkest corners of the dance floor with its original fusion of funky rhythms, soulful songs and alternative hip hop.

The eclectic, high energy spirit of the band’s live show has allowed Higher Hands to rock the stage with a wide range of artists including: Cyril Neville, Soulive, The Roots, John Scofield, Maceo Parker, The New Mastersounds and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

“The first concert was a huge success,” Tom Ryan, a member of the Parole Annapolis Rotary Club and concert coordinator, said in the release.
“Artists 4 Amy and Rotary’s causes are very similar; to help those suffering that are in need.”

Tony and Silva Poore, founders of the organization, learned first hand that during a health crisis, the situation can be made even worse when struggling with expenses.

“After losing our daughter, Amy, to cancer, we wanted to create a nonbureaucratic, no-red-tape and most importantly, a nonembarrassing way for people in need to obtain financial assistance," they said in the release. "Unless you have been there or are in the inner circle of someone who is caring for a seriously or terminally ill child, you cannot appreciate the devastation that can be brought down on the family. Hopefully we can help take a little of the load off.”

Tickets are $10 prior to March 1, $15 at the door. Purchase tickets by
visiting www.artists4amy.org or by calling Tom Ryan at 443-837-6178 or email at tnryan@sbcglobal.net.

For more information about Higher Hands visit www.higherhandsmusic.com.

The final concert will be held in early April.