RAY BENSON'S BIRTHDAY BASH - 2025

 

It’s time to start planning for Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash 2025!
Save the date for Tuesday, March 11th and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

Ray Benson’s Annual Birthday Bash has been a long standing tradition, unofficially kicking off festival season. HAAM supporters receive a special invite to enjoy live music from Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel as well as local, emerging artists! Guests will enjoy complimentary, premium cocktails, limited edition merchandise, and access to local vendors. Don’t miss out on your chance to share an intimate night with Ray Benson and his legendary musical friends!

Please note the only way to guarantee your tickets to the 2025 Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash is to become a sponsor, or become a Pearl Society member. Please email Leilani Perry at leilani@myhaam.org for more information.

Check out highlights from 2024 below!

Highlights from Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash 2024

Ray Benson's Annual Birthday Bash was once again a can't miss night of incredible music and featured Ray being presented a Key to the City by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson!

Thank you to the over 1,600 attendees who helped us celebrate one of HAAM's founding board members - musicians, donors, staff, and volunteers - it wouldn't have been a true celebration without y'all!

Bidi Bidi Banda, Madam Radar, Shakey Graves, and Asleep at the Wheel (joined by special guests Jack Barksdale, Jack Harris, Kelly Willis, Brennan Leigh, Melissa Carper, Tami Neilson, Jimmie Vaughan, and Ruthie Foster) kept the evening swinging and rocking for a packed house.

Through the generosity of all of the attendees, sponsors, and donors, the night's event helped us raise $340,000 in support of keeping music in Austin alive and well! For more event pictures click here.

THANK YOU to the generous attendees, sponsors, and donors of Ray Benson’s Birthday bash who helped make this possible!

We want to sincerely thank our Presenting Sponsor Ouro and Stage Sponsor Delaware North for their continued support. We are also grateful for major support from GSD&M and Judy & Patrick Cantillo, and additional support from Airbnb, Chevron, Cirrus Logic, Dulce Vida Tequila, Catherine & Jerry Gindele, Planet K, Warren Smith, St. David's Foundation, Still Austin Whiskey, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. A full list of our sponsors and partners can be found here.

Video by Chip Ryan Connell and photos by Jake Rabin, Laura Skelding, and Megan Davis

 

THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS!

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Ouro

MAJOR SUPPORT FROM
GSD&M
Patrick & Judy Cantilo

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
Chevron - in memory of Steve Perry
Cirrus Logic
Warren Smith
Dulce Vida Tequila
Airbnb
Catherine & Jerry Gindele
Planet K
St. David’s Foundation
Still Austin Whiskey Co.

AFFILIATE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ascension Seton
Central Health
Estes Audiology
Sendero
St. David’s Foundation