Greenville, SC (October 11, 2011) --- Chart-topping singer/songwriter Edwin McCain has personally organized a very special concert event on October 26th to raise funds for local breast cancer support organizations. Edwin McCain & Friends, Benefitting Breast Cancer Charities will be held at Lighthouse on the Creek (located at 100 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant SC), an intimate concert open to all ages with a pre-show cocktail reception hosted by McCain. Tickets will go on sale beginning Tuesday, October 11th at 5:00pm ET via (click here for tickets!) and range from $35 to $70. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit Komen Lowcountry and The Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.
McCain recently revealed to the Greenville News that his wife, Christy, was diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone surgery that appears to be successful. Usually very private, Christy’s experience inspired McCain to become involved in fundraising efforts and to speak out about the necessity of early detection. “If one person goes out and gets a mammogram and catches cancer early and saves her life because you were blabbing about it on stage, then blab away,” McCain said his wife advised him. Within weeks, he organized Edwin McCain & Friends, Benefitting Breast Cancer Charities, with plans for more throughout the country in the coming months
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I am at home tonight feeling humbled and grateful to all of our friends who made Mercy Bound #6 today on Amazon.
Truthfully I have been struggling to find my place in the new music business and I have simply kept on playing gigs without much thought to record sales and promotion. I love this life in music and you all give us so much by supporting us year after year, show after show.
I was introducing the song "shooting stars" in Wilmington a few nights ago when someone in the crowd shouted "Alicia loves you".
When she said it I immediately thought of a wonderful woman named Alicia who used to come to many shows. As I sang I thought of Alicia's smile and the scarves she wore to the shows after she lost her hair. Sadly Alicia passed away some years ago but i remember her vividly as her personality was huge and happy. She always had cool boots and hugs for all. I wondered if it was the same Alicia I was thinking of.
It turns out that it was her kids at the show. They had come to feel close to their mom through this music we all share. I really don't know of any better feeling than being included in their memory of her.
The moments you have given us in 20+ years of touring have been the greatest gift of all.
