Blackwater Draw to headline veterans benefit concert at Lubbock's Cactus Theater

Dynamic teen trio sensation Blackwater Draw will perform country, pop and rock favorites during an Oct. 7 concert to benefit an organization that assists veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Almost 20 veterans die daily by suicide. Almost half are Vietnam vets - their nightmares continue," said Lubbock veterans advocate Danny Koch.

The trio are Garrett and Tiffany Nelson, ages 17 and 15, and Berklee Timmons, 14.The Caldwell Collective will join them for this night of music and remembrance. Reserved seats are $25 each.Tickets are available online or through the Cactus Theater box office, (806) 762-3233. Doors open at 7p.m.Ticket proceeds from the show benefit the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center in Angel Fire,N.M., which specializes in PTSD treatment and suicide prevention.Established in 2009, the Wellness and Healing Center mission is to create an environment that isresponsive to the needs of veterans and military families using creative therapies and processes thatfocus on emotional and physical healing.“This center is an established PTS treatment center where we have sent several veterans and theirspouses for extensive treatment,” Koch said. “The center is expanding, building permanent housing fortheir guests seeking help and treatment. Our effort is to help secure this housing.”Koch continued, saying although the recent wars have ended, the nightmares of wars continue.“PTS is real. Look at the greatest hero of the 20th century, Audie Murphy. After returning home and goingto Hollywood, this fearless warrior was haunted by the war. He went to bed every night with a loadedpistol under his pillow. The war haunted him for years, even for the bravest of the brave. We honor andsupport our veterans, as they kept the flag waving for those who have followed them.”