Concert for Good is back for a second year

File photo: Caleb Lombardo, left, plays the keyboards as Raenard Manaois, right, plays the drums during A Concert For Good at the Marion Theatre in Ocala, Fla. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The concert was organized by six students from Trinity Catholic, Blessed Trinity, West Port and Belmont University and was held as a fundraiser for both Brother’s Keeper and the Marion County Children’s Alliance. The event raised about $6,500 and 265 tickets were sold with the assistance of numerous local businesses and organizations. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.

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Posted November 27, 2022 | staff report

Organizers of the Concert for Good, brothers Caleb and Luke Lombardo, have announced a second show for Dec. 27 at the downtown historic Marion Theater at 8 p.m.

Caleb Lombardo, who is 17 years of age and sings and plays the piano for the band shares, “We hold the concert the week between Christmas and New Years to encourage the spirit of generosity that comes with the holiday season to continue. That’s why our tagline is ‘’tis always the season’. It’s also a time when we can get the band back together. We are involved in different church’s music ministries, and we go to different schools – a few of us are still in high school, others are in college, and one is a teacher. It is a busy time of year, so Luke and I really appreciate that this group of young people makes time to pull this event together. It is such a cool night for so many reasons.”

When asked what his favorite part of the concert was last year, Luke, 14 years of age, who also emcees the event says, “My favorite part of the concert last year was the mission moment. After the representatives from the nonprofits spoke about their organizations to the audience, we prayed the ‘Our Father’ together as one big family – it was and is ‘for good’ and ‘for God’. The first concert raised nearly $8,000 for the nonprofits and our goal is to double that this year.” As for the music at the event, he goes onto say, “It’s awesome. This is a talented group of singers and musicians and they all have roots here in Ocala. Our set list is really strong again this year – it’s going to be so ‘good’!”

The brothers have chosen two local nonprofits, the Brother’s Keepers Mission and the Marion County Children’s Alliance Mission, as the beneficiaries of the concert.

Tickets range from $20 (for students) to $30 (for adults) and can be purchased at www.concertforgood.com. There are “sponsored” tickets available thanks to concert sponsors who have donated tickets to be given away to those who could use help attending the concert. There are also group ticket options available. For information on acquiring tickets, email concertforgood@gmail.com.