A Concert To End Pancreatic Cancer

LIVE

FOR MATT

Concert performer on stage
Jazz trio performance with piano, vocalist in black sparkly outfit, and upright bass against red curtain backdrop
Vocalist in vibrant African print dress performing at Element47 venue
Radio broadcast studio setup with hosts and RODE microphones
Full rock band performance on stage with dramatic red lighting
Jazz trio with upright bass, electric guitar, and drums performing on stage
Guitarist in green floral shirt performing with acoustic guitar
Andrea Bocelli performing on Nord Stage 3 keyboard
The Lumineers performer singing and playing guitar
Group photo of four musicians in casual setting with indoor plants
Concert collage background

Our Story

On August 2017 our singer and beloved friend Matt Bencke was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 45. He died a few weeks later, leaving behind his loving wife and two wonderful daughters. This is his story.

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A NEW ERA:

Unlocking the Unlimited Potential of AI for Cancer Research

We are bringing together leading experts to tackle the toughest challenges in cancer research. Our goal is to create the world's first AI-driven research platform, accelerating cancer discovery by tenfold with models specifically designed for cancer research.

Our Guest Artists

The Lumineers

The Lumineers

KishiBashi

KishiBashi

Catherine Russell

Catherine Russell

Aaron Burnett

Aaron Burnett

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Jen Ayers

Jen Ayers

Dave Dederer

Dave Dederer

POTUSA

James LaBrie

James LaBrie

Dream Theater

Bill Frisell

Bill Frisell

Fred Hutch Cancer Center provides the latest cancer treatment options and is known for breakthroughs impacting both cancer and infectious diseases worldwide. Fred Hutch is an independent organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine.

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PanCAN's vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive.

Their mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients.

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Stella Records is committed to the cause of creating a better, healthier and fairer world. We believe in musical purity as a vehicle for Artist's expression and have a mission to preserve that via our dedication to Analog, and Tape. We devolve parts of our revenues to supporting various philanthropic causes such as advancing research against Pancreatic cancer and other forms of Cancer

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KEXP's mission centers on the power of music and, with the Music Heals programming, KEXP highlights the incredible power of music to help us through the challenges of a cancer diagnosis for the loved ones in our lives.

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Group of musicians and performers gathered together against black wall with chalk writings
Four musicians posing together in casual setting with indoor plants
Musician performing with sunburst guitar against red curtain backdrop
Drummer performing with custom TV-themed kick drum on stage with red curtain backdrop
Close-up of performer in white t-shirt, suspenders and black fedora hat
Two people recording in professional podcast studio setup with RODE microphones
Performance venue with guitar wall display and Persian rug stage area
Professional recording studio control room
Jazz trio performance with piano, bass, and vocals
Live rock performance with guitar and vocals
Vintage analog tape machines and vinyl collection
Jazz ensemble performing on stage
Sound engineer at analog mixing console
Modern recording studio with vintage equipment
Vocalist performing with band
Drummer performing on Pearl drum kit
Guitar player and drummer performing on stage with red curtain backdrop
Guitarist performing solo with Mesa amplifier setup
Band performance with vocalist in striped dress and bassist
Performance at Element47 venue with neon sign and vocalist in African print dress
Jazz trio with saxophone player and upright bass
Pianist performing on grand piano in intimate setting
Vocalist in vibrant African print dress performing with pianist
Element47 band group photo with all members
Jazz trio with upright bass, guitar, and drums performing on stage
Wide angle view of jazz trio performance showing stage lighting
KishiBashi performing with string section under blue stage lighting
Guitarist and bassist performing with vocalist at Element47