11/18/2025
“A Night for Rich Brotherton” is a heartfelt evening of music, community, and celebration honoring one of Austin’s most beloved musicians and producers. Rich Brotherton has been a cornerstone of the Austin music scene for decades — as a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, songwriter, mentor, and friend to countless artists. Now our community is coming together to give back through a very special night of performances by the musicians whose lives and music he has helped shape.
This event will feature artists from Austin and beyond who hold Rich dear, including many he has toured and/or recorded with since he moved here in 1985. Performers will include Patty Griffin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock, Bruce Robison, Ed Miller, Warren Hood, Kathy McCarty, David Halley, Kris McKay, Beaver Nelson, Michael Fracasso and Matt Harlan, with more to be added.
In addition, Rich himself will perform with two of his current music projects, trad-Irish ensemble Ulla and local Americana supergroup Purgatory Players. The event also will include performances by several Brotherton family members. The house band will include Scrappy Jud Newcomb on guitar, Warren Hood on fiddle and guitar, Marty Muse on pedal steel, Guy Forsyth on harmonica, and drummers Mark Patterson and John Chipman. Legendary Austin radio DJ Jody Denberg will serve as master of ceremonies.
All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Brotherton family to assist with upcoming medical and care expenses following Rich’s recent ALS diagnosis, via the local nonprofit Music Helps.
This is a celebration of legacy, love, and the enduring power of music to bring people together.
✨ Come share the music, the memories, and the magic — for Rich.
https://musichelpsatx.org/richbrothertonfundraiser/
