RAY BENSON'S 75th BIRTHDAY BASH

Ray Benson’s 75th Birthday Bash this year was once again a can’t-miss show with incredible music and tributes to Ray for his creativity and commitment to local musicians, and steadfast leadership and instrumental support for HAAM since our founding in 2005.

Through the generosity of all of the attendees, sponsors, and donors, Ray Benson's 75th Birthday Bash helped us raise over $413,000 in support of keeping music in Austin alive and well—shattering our record-breaking goal of $335,000! The money raised for Ray's 75th this year equates to over $2.8 million worth of healthcare services through HAAM’s provider partnerships. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor Ray as one of HAAM's founding board members, who helped launch this organization back in 2005. Over the years, Ray's Birthday Bash has raised over $2.5 million for HAAM—translating to more than $17.5 million in healthcare services for Austin's working musicians. That's a legacy worth celebrating. This year’s bash was the final Birthday Bash with Ray Benson at the helm. Thank you for celebrating with us!

There are only two ways to guarantee your invitation to the 2027 Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash:

  1. Become a Pearl Society Member - Join Here!

  2. Become a 2027 Table Sponsor -  Email Matthew Alvarado at matthew@myhaam.org for more information.


RAY BENSON’S BIRTHDAY BASH 2026 SPONSORS

2026 Event Highlights

SPONSORED BY
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
WoodNext Foundation

STAGE SPONSORS
Areas USA
Big P’s Wine Jamboree and Untamed J’s Shots Saloon - Patrick & Judy Cantilo

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Big Loud Texas

MAJOR SUPPORT FROM
GSD&M

TABLE SPONSORS
AirBnB
Ascension Seton
Bruce Callahan
Chevron - in memory of Steve Perry
Cirrus Logic
Dulce Vida Tequila
The Gindele Family - in memory of Jerry
H-E-B / Favor Delivery
Liaison Creative
Howard & Linda McCollum
Tracy LaQuey Parker
Stefanie Scott
St. David’s Foundation
Tecovas
Dale & Roy Truitt
Warren Smith


EMCEES
Trevor Scott - CBS Austin
Sierra Waggoner - CBS Austin

FOR A LIST OF ALL OF OUR AUCTION SUPPORT & CONTRIBUTORS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.


Thank you to our Community Partners in Care