The Dorethy Benefit Series

03/02/2023

Hello Everybody!

It looks like we can declare "Mission Accomplished" and close out this benefit series and the Go Fund Me account. There were so many people who stepped up to volunteer that we didn't even utilize them because Wes was recovering quicker than we could keep up...but that's the power of community. Hear from Wes Directly in the video. -Derek

01/19/2023

We had a great time and raised a little money too! :)

01/15/2023

Hey y’all! We had a great turnout at the Ramada Inn and kicked in another $1,300 towards getting Wes on his 🦶 and back on the 🎸. Thanks to everyone who volunteered, came out, or participated in the show. We have another show or two to do still yet, so stay tuned for some future announcements.

01/14/2023

One Night Only! Don’t miss WinterFest at the Ramada inn from 6:30 to 10pm tonight. Bring some food, your favorite beverage, your favorite lawn chair if ya want, and come hangout. Free to the public! Aceepting donations at the show for Wes.

01/09/2023

A few small changes to the line-up, but rest assured you are in for a good show. We have to miss out on Chris Cash and Amber Sutton for this one, but we added Craig Estes Music and there is a wonderful rumor going around that we might just get to see Wes on stage for a song or two if everything is going ok.

FREE SHOW - Donations Encouraged - Ramada Inn Mountain Home This Saturday, January 14th. A Special rate on rooms is available. BYOB. 6:30PM to 10:00PM.

01/05/2023

The Go Fund Me organization was impressed with our fundraiser and kicked in $450 to help cover Wes's medical cost. Amazing!

https://gofund.me/fdfc4b5f

Wes was in an ATV accident that crushed his pelvis, damaged his organs, and has resulted in having t… Derek Huber needs your support for Wes Dorethy Benefit

01/03/2023

Hey, don't forget we have an awesome show coming up that is FREE to the public!

12/12/2022

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I haven’t said much about it yet because I’d been holding my breath waiting to hear that he’s “out of the woods.“
A few weeks ago our band mate Wes was in a near fatal accident.

We are so joy filled that he is on the road to recovery. It looks like it’s going to be a long one.
The life we live as musicians often means we don’t have health insurance.

If you’re in a giving mood, or looking for a way to make a difference in someone’s life, here is think link I’m donating to to help my road brother with his medical needs: https://gofund.me/52db2db9

Wishing health and safety to all of our road worn loved ones .

Country music takes care of its people. Thank you, y’all.

12/09/2022

12/09/2022

Hello Music Lovers!

We have a new show to announce! Just because the warm weather is over, doesn't mean the music has to stop. The Dorethy Benefit Series presents... WINTERFEST! A full evening of music with some of your local favorites. This show is headlined by the Mellow Mountain Band along with a long list of local performers! You never know who will show up at the last minute too, so get this on the calendar and come hang out.

This show will be on Jan 14th at the Ramada Inn in Mountain Home from 6:30pm to 10pm. I highly suggest you call the Ramada Inn and ask for an upstairs room (Stage view) using the code WINTERFEST to secure a special rate. (870-425-9191).

This show will be FREE to the public, however, donations are encouraged and accepted. All proceeds from this show will go to help our pal Wes get back on his feet and back on the stage.
Invite a friend and join us! So far we have raised just over 15k and we still have a few shows left to plan out with other local bands. Follow this page so you don't miss it!

Like and Share to help our little ad do a lot.
GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/f865d5b2
The Mellow Mountain Band Zachary Estes Chris Cash Kevin Frank Pieper Troy Farnam Allen Crook Matt Wilson Grant Hill Michael Lee Derek Huber

12/05/2022

Happy Birthday Wes

I've gone social media silent over the past few weeks so to update those who don't know - I was involved in a near-fatal UTV crash a few weeks ago. The incredible doctors at UAMS in Little Rock performed emergency surgery and saved my life. Unfortunately, due to the injuries I've sustained, I will be unable to do much of anything until I can get out of a wheelchair and start learning to walk again.

That aside, I never in a million years would have thought this many people would reach out with their love, prayers, and even contributions to help with my medical bills. There's too many to name and I likely won't get to hug and thank all of you in person, but from the bottom of my heart - thank you.

I turn 27 today and while it's the strangest birthday I've had, I'm left feeling nothing but thankful: for my family, friends in Tennessee and Arkansas, .me , Larry and Mary McGrath, and these fellas here, my brothers from different mothers.

Life is weird and hard, but I think it's still worth it. If you've made it this far I hope you're at least encouraged that there are lots of good people out there. So be kind to each other, show grace when you can, and I hope to see all of you in person soon.

12/04/2022

We appreciate Rapp's Barren Brewing Company for being a great venue. We look forward to working with Ramada Inn, Rio, and we are exploring some other available venues as well. Each show we will feature a different local band so this series is a great way to see what your local music scene has to offer.

If you a band or a venue that is willing to donate your time/resources to a benefit show, let me know and let’s start working on Spring. (We are seeking venues where the cold doesn’t limit us). Ideally the team behind the benefit series will launch one show a month for the next 4 or 5 months. Join us.

-Derek

12/04/2022

We had at a great time last night at Pickin N Grinnin and appreciate all of you who came out. We raised just over $1k in tips alone last night. This is the power of a healthy music community, and I can’t wait to roll out the January show for you all. Mark you calendars for Jan 14th at the Ramada inn. Wes was able to watch the show online last night and he said everyone was on fire last night. A great night for local music, community, and the local festivities.

More to come.

-Derek

11/30/2022

Quick update from Wes:

"I'm out of the hospital and at home with my parents recovering. Still wheelchair/bedridden for 4 more weeks and then I can start the physical therapy on my leg to hopefully start walking again. Everything is looking good though. Surgical wounds are healing well and bones are healing as they should too."

(Don't miss our Fundraiser this Friday at Rapp's Barren Pickin N Grinnin)

11/28/2022

Hello Everybody!
First I wanna say that Wes's condition has improved since this page was made last week. He still has a long way to go, but he's communicating and ready to get to work on recovery. That being said, the mission to help Wes and his family overcome this massive burden is not over, and our work as local musicians is just getting started.

We have two benefit shows planned with more in the works!
*December 2nd - "Pickin" N Grinnin" 7pm Rapp's Barren
*January 14th - Mellow Mountain Bands Winter Bash - Ramada Inn (details to follow).

Go Fund Me link: https://gofund.me/52db2db9
Pickin N Grinnin Event Link: https://fb.me/e/304O1fTAE

Wes was in an ATV accident that crushed his pelvis, damaged his organs, and has resulted in having t… Derek Huber needs your support for Wes Dorethy Benefit

11/19/2022

I am supposed to write my favorite memory with you, and welp, I can’t pick one🤷🏼‍♀️. From the first day you came to our house, to rehearse “Stones Under Rushing Water”…on my front porch… in freezing temps…cause…covid (lol), to this last week, when we worked on a new song together, drinking bad coffee, being interrupted by Giles and his many costumes (he had to show you😜), I nervously playing the piano, trying to show you the general idea and you patiently listening, like you always are… and then every time in between.

Family dinners, us introducing you to The Matrix and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (You’re welcome🤭), Giles calling you “Uncle Wes” for the first time and it looking like your heart might explode, Pruett playing you a song he wrote and you making him feel like a million bucks, Matt pulling you and I behind the boat and you taking that opportunity to insist I keep writing.

The show… at Back Forty…we both said how comfortable and at home we felt, cause we were. All of these moments and the others I didn’t mention…. We just love you “Mr. Wes”. Your kindness, your wit, your laugh and new-show all your teeth kinda smile, your ability to see us all and then give us words to sing for all the seasons this life throws our way, we love you and thank you for it.

So as the balloons always say “Get Well Soon”, cause we’re already planning our next family dinner, and there’s more songs to be written and sung, and Giles has a few more costumes he’s sure you haven’t seen😂

“I want you to wake up tomorrow and feel better” -You
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Amber Sutton
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Keep this digital get well card going! Send us your favorite memory and photos with Wes, and we’ll post it. When he is able to see this we know it will lift his spirits!

11/19/2022

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11/18/2022

11/18/2022

Friends of local music in the Mountian Home area. A tragedy has occurred that has left Wes Dorethy in a rough situation. Wes was in an ATV accident Monday that resulted in the damage of internal organs, a crushed pelvis, and multiple surgeries. With the permission of his family and with the help of many of the area's musicians, we are launching a Go Fund Me and some benefit shows. Please follow this page and turn on notifications. While we work on logistics for the benefit series you can help Wes by visiting his Go Fund Me: (link below). Wes is the kind of person who would never ask for money or advocate for himself, so it is up to us who know him and know the spirit of his character to rally for him. Please share, give, and follow along as we lift Wes and his family up in prayer, love, and support.
https://gofund.me/cd2f25a7

Wes was in an ATV accident that crushed his pelvis, damaged his organs, and has resulted in having t… Derek Huber needs your support for Wes Dorethy Benefit