Legendary Michigan Guitarist Kenny Olson Hosts 10th Annual
Charity Golf and Music Event Aug. 1 in Traverse City

1 p.m. Scramble Tourney Followed by 7 p.m. Concert at Elmbrook Golf Course

Multi-platinum guitarist/songwriter Kenny Olson has performed at iconic venues around the world – from the Super Bowl to Woodstock – with Kid Rock, Aerosmith, Metallica, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, Run DMC, and other renowned artists. But nothing enthuses the Traverse City High School graduate more than coming home each summer to host his popular charity golf tournament and concert.

Olson will bring his fiery blues-rock style to the stage for the 10th Annual Kenny Olson Rock-N-Hole Golf Tournament and Concert on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Elmbrook Golf Course, 1750 Townline Road, Traverse City. The 18-hole scramble opens with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration begins at noon.

For the 7 p.m. concert, Olson will be joined by well-known keyboardist and singer Jimmy Olson and other notable musical guests. Known for fusing soulful, hard-hitting rock with blues and funk, Kenny Olson promises a show with appeal across generations and musical tastes.

Proceeds go to the Hallie’s Hearts Endowment at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, supporting women in northern Michigan impacted by ovarian cancer. The event honors Kenny Olson’s late cousin, Hallie Olson Wastell, who died from the disease at age 44 in 2016.

“I began this event 10 years ago as a way to share my music and raise funds for a terrific organization, in memory of my cousin, who lived life to the fullest and showed amazing grace and courage,” Olson said. “It’s been rewarding to watch this event grow over the years. Regardless of where my schedule takes me, I find joy in returning to Traverse City each year for this special cause.”

Registration for the scramble is $550 for a foursome, or $150 per golfer. This covers 18 holes of golf, cart/green fees, lunch and dinner, and one ticket to the show. To sign up and pay for the event, contact Cindy Johnson at 231-392-0379. A 50/50 raffle and silent auction will be open to participants during the golf outing and concert. Concert-only tickets can be purchased for $30 the night of the show. (Bring a chair to ensure seating.)

Local event sponsors include KLT – The Rock Station, Jimmy John’s, and In Memory of Eddie Janis. Sponsorships are still available from $250 to $2,500; call 231-392-9379 for details.

Kenny Olson has recorded and performed in live shows and on television with many iconic musicians including Aerosmith, Metallica, Run DMC, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Billy Gibbons, Billy Cox, Buddy Miles, Les Paul, Buddy Guy, Bootsy Collins, Chaka Khan, Faith Evans and Mick Mars. He was lead guitarist for Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker band for 11 years, performing around the world, including at Super Bowl XXXVIII. Olson has performed with the Experience Hendrix Tours and on the Jimi Hendrix Tribute CD. He is lead guitarist for BEYOND THE WALL – the Pink Floyd experience by THINK: EXP, and tours with the Kenny Olson Cartel. Olson is currently releasing numerous songs from past catalogs as well as new material produced at his Detroit area recording studio, The Unforbidden.

Contact:
Cindy Johnson
231-392-9379
cindyjjohnson@sbcglobal.net