The area music community lost a great man on February 18th, 2006 to Pancreatic Cancer. Chuck Freidhof was, for the last 7 years of his life, the manager/soundman for Ohio's premier singer/songwriter and next break out artist, 22 year old ZACH. He was also an advisor and mentor to many in the community and a respected businessman.

“An Evening for Chuck” will take place on September 7th at Musica (17 Maiden Lane, Akron, Ohio 44308 -- Near the corner of Main and Market) from Noon-5pm. There will be a $5 suggested donation at the door, and ALL proceeds will go to the Chuck Fund, which is set up through the Lustgarten Foundation, the national organization dedicated to researching and fighting Pancreatic Cancer, one of the most lethal cancers, with a 99% mortality rate.

Music is a main part of the evening. Last year's performers were some of the best musicians in the area, and all friends of Chuck, including Zach, Kyle Vincent, Lost State of Franklin, Faces Made For Radio, T.M. Göttl, and the Just Love to Sing Gospel Choir. This year features will be announced at a later date.   Zach will again headline the show with an inspired set featuring many special guests!

A large spread of amazing Vegetarian/Vegan cuisine will be provided!

Raffles will be held throughout the event and are $2/ticket or 6 for $10. Last year's prizes included an overnight and dinner package from the Inn at Honey Run, a recording package from Akron’s EHB Productions, a private Zach House Concert, several photography packages, and much more! This year there will be a 2 year lease on a Chevy Cobalt!!

Zach, who is also Chuck’s son, organized this event to “honor a great man who meant a lot not only to my music and life, but to the whole area music scene. And it’s also to raise awareness of and money to research and fight Pancreatic Cancer, a disease that only 5 years ago, had absolutely no research or funding, and has no early detection process. By the time you know you have it, it’s too late.”

“More and more people are having to face this horrible disease, and there is no reason that they shouldn’t have some hope. This event is to remember our friends and loved ones, and then to give the rest of us hope.”

Local sportscaster Casey Coleman was diagnosed on the same day as Chuck last year. Actor Michael Landon passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in 1991, and opera star Luciano Pavorati has also lost his battle.