Photo Courtesy: In Memory of Josh Vaughn Facebook Group
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, Suck Bang Blow Four Corners will host the first J-Boogie Memorial Fest to honor the life and memory of Josh Vaughn, a young, 19 year-old Myrtle Beach resident who tragically passed away.
Vaughn was loved greatly by his friends and family who were inspired to put on a show in his honor. Some of the best known local bands will be playing the benefit. Additionally, the festival organizers managed to get some great local business on board to help the Vaughn family and with the event.
Via Press Release:
Recently our community has endured a tragedy that has deeply affected everyone involved. Sadly we have lost the life of Josh Vaughn, also known as “J-Boogie” at the young age of 19. With the economy down and prices way up local musicians, vendors, and businesses have volunteered to show their appreciation of life by holding a benefit festival entitled ‘J-Boogie Memorial Fest.’ All donations will be given directly to the family to help with costs that they have endured to the abrupt loss of Josh
Bands
- Soundtherapy
- Jah-Harvest
- The Izm
- JC Penny
- Circles In Autumn
- Rabble N Rebellion
- Strike-O-Matics
- Lost In The Middle
- Exklusive Musik
- Pysch Ward
- Rule #9
Some of the great local sponsors of the J-Boogie Memorial Fest are: Paris Hair Salon, TGI Friday’s, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Andy Owens Music, Star Music, Surf Skate Music Culture, A&A Produce, Surfside Bowling Center, A&A Produce, Planet Hollywood, Premier Tattoo, Dr.Ink, and many more.
Make sure to check out the J-Boogie Memorial Fest event on Facebook (here) and there is an In Memory of Josh Vaughn page on Facebook set up for Josh's friends and family who knew him best.
The Sun News has a nice write-up about the upcoming festival and the life of Josh Vaughn.
