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Battle of the Bands 4 Kim Saturday

LLANO — A battle of the bands fundraiser to benefit cancer patient  Kimberlee Williams is from 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday at the Llano County Rodeo Arena.

Williams, 32, is in the fight for her life against synovial sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer currently in both of her lungs, friends said. The young mother of two boys ages 4 and 1, is undergoing her fourth year of chemotherapy, which has taken a toll on the family’s finances.Several Texas bands representing many styles of music are lined up to compete in the event, billed as a “Battle of the Bands 4 Kim.” 

Guest judges include Gordon Ames, Big G’s Texas Road Show; Jay Henderson, Radio Hill Country; Mike Haley, Rebel Radio; Joe Bicket, Fox 7 News of Austin; and Elliot Fikes, Soul Serenade.

Admission is $7 before 11 a.m. and $10 after 11 a.m. for ages 5 and up. Children under 5 are free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more, call Melody Williams at (325) 379-1431 or e-mail at mlwjdw06@yahoo.com. Also, visit the Web site at www.myspace.com/battleofthebands4Kim. 

The arena is on RR 152 a couple of miles west of town.