Music benefit Sunday in Norwalk

NORWALK — Castle Music is back! Jamie Castle, former owner of Castle Music in Norwalk, is hosting a concert event at his infamous spot, the Norwalk Reservoir shelter No. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Castle was the co-founder of the Summer Concert Series that were once held every Wednesday during the summers. "I wanted to create this concert to give back to those in need for the upcoming holidays," Castle said. Last year, Castle headed a Turkey Drive where he was able to collect and donate free of charge almost 70 whole turkeys to those in need. He worked with the social chatter group "The Real Talk of Norwalk" on the event. He commended the members of the group for all their help and wants to repay them for their efforts by having this concert. The concert will include veterans of the Northern Ohio music scene, two of Norwalk's very own — The Real McCoys and The Divots, with each band playing a 90-minute set. There will be a food truck on site and Ward's Wieners will be serving hot dogs, with all proceeds being donated to local cancer patients. There also will be a 50/50 raffle during the concert. People are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank. The food bank van will be there with boxes to fill. "What I hope to accomplish is to, first and foremost, help those less fortunate in our area with food donations, but to also show the concert goers a good, clean and safe family-oriented musical event," Castle said. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced. Masks are required for those planning to walk around. If your are seated in the grass or on a chair that you bring, masks can be removed. There is enough space for everyone. "Come out and join us. It will be a great time," Castle said.