Texas Slide Guitar Legend and 2018 Buddy Magazine Texas Tornado, Kirby Kelley, has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatments. A benefit to honor Kirby will be held June 25, 2023, from 2-7pm at The Plaza Theater Garland, 521 State Street.


The all-star lineup includes:

Andy Timmons Band, Mike Daane Jr & The Journeymen, Mike Clark, Kirby Kelley, Mike Arnold, Johnny Marshall, Dave Johnsen, Brett Reid, Jimmy Wallace & Friends, Mike Holmes, Mike Gage, Danny Ross, Tone Summer, Andrew Supulski, Arnie Newman, Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat, Shawn Phares, Jerry Don Branch, B’nois King, Linda Waring, Guthrie Kennard Band, and more surprise guests to come!

There are a great many financial needs: Donations for Kirby of any size will be so greatly appreciated.
If you would like to make a donation, you may do so by the following methods:

VENMO: Margaret Kelley @ pegkelley17

PAY PAL: @kirbykelley59

GO FUND ME: https://gofund.me/9058216a

Or Mail cks to: Dallas International Guitar Festival / Jimmy Wallace Guitars. 514 Main Street Garland Tx 74040 ** Please Make all checks payable to Kirby Kelley


There will also be silent & live auctions day of the benefit .If you have something to donate to the auction for BENEFIT KIRBY KELLEY please email information or questions to benefit@guitarshow.com

You can drop off auction items at Jimmy Wallace Guitars 514 Main Street Garland Tx 75040 469-562 8545 11-6 Tuesday – Saturday
Thanks to everyone for your support!

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