National Bluegrass Star Headlines Veterans Day Benefit Concert

Plymouth, MI, Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The event, taking place at the PARC Jack Wilcox Theater, aims to bring the healing power of music directly to disabled and isolated veterans through a premier live acoustic experience and a nationwide digital broadcast.

Headlining the concert is Edgar Loudermilk, a nationally acclaimed, award-winning bluegrass star and 2026 SPBGMA Nominee. Renowned for his original songwriting and hard-driving traditional sound, Loudermilk and his band will deliver a masterclass in American bluegrass. The showcase will also feature an energetic opening performance by Michigan's own Sandy Point Bluegrass Band, with Detroit's Lily Alattar kicking off the festivities by performing the National Anthem.

A central pillar of the event is its mission of absolute inclusion. Recognizing that thousands of heroes cannot leave their care settings, the concert features a professional multi-camera national livestream produced by Feral Entertainment. This digital broadcast will stream directly into VA Hospitals, VA Homes, and long-term care facilities coast-to-coast, breaking isolation for elderly and disabled veterans.

Additionally, the event will feature a high-profile Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony opened via video address by Lt. Gen. John (Jack) Bergman, USMC (Ret.). Local veterans William Westfall and David Millican will receive hand-stitched quilts in recognition of their lifetime of sacrifice.

Proudly presented by the Michigan Elks National Veterans Services, Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325, Truth Trench Accelerator, Paralyzed Veterans of America Michigan, UPS, Veterans BRG, and other community partners, proceeds will directly fund adaptive mobility equipment and transitional support services for veterans. Two live performances will take place at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For live show tickets, livestream access, or corporate sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.truthtrench.org/RWB or learn more about the venue at www.plymouthparc.com.