Concert for a cause: Davestock returns to raise money for Albany Community Hospice in honour of Dave Morrison

A fundraising concert held in memory of late Albany musician Dave Morrison will return with a huge line-up of local bands this month. The second edition of Davestock is scheduled for Saturday, July 30 at Retravision Stadium. The inaugural event raised $3677 for Albany Community Hospice, where Mr Morrison was cared for before his death at the age of 67 in July 2020. This year, his son Wade said he expected to “be doubling that quite easily”. Wade, who is organising Davestock, said he thought his father would be proud of the event. Dave Morrison was a much-loved member of the local music scene, who drummed in many groups over the decades and played alongside Wade in cover band Tre Amici. “He’d be pretty happy about how big it’s getting,” Wade said. “Next year it looks like we’ll probably take it outdoors and get a bigger stage.” The festival-style fundraiser will feature a range of local acts with the addition of an acoustic lounge area this year. Acts taking to the main stage will include Dig the Dust, Trash Pandah, The Numbats, Tre Amici, and No Hat No Play. Kris Nelson, Matt Black, RnB Soul Train, Kelly’s Head, Madd Dog Roadie and Clay Moir will play in the new acoustic area. “It’s an acoustic lounge which is basically designed for people to be able to get away from it a little bit, because not everybody wants to see the full on crash and bash of the bands,” Wade said. For tickets, visit bit.ly/3OTuMHW.