The War and Treaty to Headline JoyRx’s Fifth Annual Live From the Heart
Benefit Concert, Sponsored by Wells Fargo, at Austin’s Brazos Hall 

Event supports hospitalized children impacted by serious illness 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Austin, TX – [February 10, 2025] – JoyRx is thrilled to announce that powerhouse duo The War and Treaty will take the stage as the headliners for the fifth annual Live from the Heart benefit concert—an evening of music and impact—on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Brazos Hall in Austin, TX. This annual benefit concert supports JoyRx’s mission to create moments of connection, empowerment, and emotional well-being for children facing serious and terminal illnesses. 

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. They were nominated for the Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, and have also been nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards two years in a row and for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards. They have won two Americana Music Awards (both for Duo/Group of the Year) and have received additional nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, People’s Choice Country Awards, as well as from the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry. Their latest album, Plus One, is set to be released February 14, 2025. 

JoyRx's Live From the Heart gala will be filled with inspiration from JoyRx-served families and program elements that underscore the impact of the non-profit, which offers free pediatric enrichment services at the bedsides of seriously ill children and teens. All proceeds with benefit JoyRx. Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting JoyRx’s mission.

“The War and Treaty’s music embodies the resilience and hope that we strive to bring to every child we serve,” says Lindsey Sanders, Executive Director, South for JoyRx. “We are inspired by their artistry, and inspired that we get to celebrate their music while gathering the our Austin community in support of JoyRx. This night will be a true celebration of music’s ability to uplift and connect us all.” 

Wells Fargo is the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Live From the Heart benefit concert. Learn more about donation and sponsorship opportunities by visiting the event website here. 

For 30 years, JoyRx Music has drawn on the universal power of music to energize and lift spirits. Our flagship program helps seriously ill children find Joy during stressful and painful experiences related to extended hospitalizations and treatments for life-threatening illnesses. Our highly trained JoyRx musicians engage children of all ages and diagnoses in our 50 hospitals nationwide, allowing them to choose the musical experience that best fits their current emotional place and desired mood. 

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Live From the Heart event details:

Event Date: April 17, 2025
Location: Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

More information about JoyRx in Austin can be found here. 

For media inquiries about JoyRx, please contact Andrea Tichy, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications for JoyRx | Children’s Cancer Association by emailing atichy@joyrx.org. 

Photos and information about The War and Treaty are available here.