Music community rallies around ailing Chris Wilson

Colleagues and friends of Melbourne-based blues musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and ace harmonica player Chris Wilson are rallying around him after he was diagnosed with cancer.

A benefit concert is being organised for him by Cherry Bar owner James Young, to be held at the Corner Hotel on Friday, August 24.

The first round of acts includes Steve Lucas, Kerri Simpson, Jerome Smith, Barb Waters, Shane O’Mara, Barry Palmer, Tim Rogers, Dave Hogan, Jo Jo Smith, Matt Dwyer and radio’s Max Crawdaddy on the decks.

More names will be unveiled in coming weeks.

Wilson will not be able to perform on the night.

Tickets from The Corner Hotel website.