Lyrics for Life 2026 – An Evening of Making Music Matter
Sister Hazel with special guest, John Rzeznik
Event Schedule:
Gala Pre-Party @ 6:30pm-8:00 pm
Concert Ticket Holder Doors Open @ 7:00-8:00 pm
Concert Begins @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Gala After Party @ 10:30-11:30 pm
Ticket Details:
Concert Ticket Holders:
Concert Ticket Holders will have reserved seating in the Balcony and Mezzanine. Guests will have access to a cash bar serving beer and wine. The cash bar will begin one hour prior to the show and will be available throughout the show. Guest entry will be through the east staircase to the UFPA. Doors open for concert ticket holders at 7:00pm.
Tickets are: $125.00 each for Mezzanine Seating & $99.00 for Balcony Seating
Gala Ticket Holders:
Gala Ticket Holders will have reserved seating on the main floor. Gala Ticket holders will have access to the pre-party with a fully hosted bar and Hors d’oeuvres catered by Spurrier’s Gridiron Grill. Gala Ticket holders will also have access to the “After Party” with a hosted bar, dancing, and desserts. Guest entry will be through the main entrance to the UFPA. Doors open for the Gala Ticket Holders at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $395.00 each.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsors and their guests will have prime reserved seating on the main floor. Ticket holders will have access to the VIP pre-party with hosted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres catered by Spurrier’s Gridiron Grill. Sponsors and their guests will also have access to the “After Party” with a hosted bar, dancing, and desserts. Doors open for sponsors and their guests at 6:30pm. Entry will be through the main entrance to the UFPA.
Please contact L4Lsponsor@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.
Event Details:
“Lyrics For Life” was founded by Sister Hazel front man Ken Block, in memory of his younger brother Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with cancer when he was only 18 years old.
The charity unites musicians and celebrities for concert events, auctions and other fundraising efforts. The monies raised are donated to groups that are working to find a cure as well as those aiming to enrich the lives of patients and their families. From research to summer camps and family support groups, we are surrounding this disease and conquering it from every angle.
Artists participate in many ways, most often by donating handwritten lyrics to one of their songs on anything from a simple sheet of paper, to a surfboard to any kind of unique item. We then frame or mount it beautifully and offer it for sale in one of our Lyrics For Life auctions.
Our team of musicians, volunteers, sponsors and supporters are proud to set our goals for the future high. We accept the challenge of finding new ways to raise money, awareness and sensitivity, to help make each day a little brighter until there is a cure.
Sip Cocktails, browse a star-studded silent auction, and enjoy delicious cuisine before enjoying an exclusive intimate concert by Sister Hazel and guest artists, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls.
Sister Hazel:
Originating from Gainesville, FL,Southern Rock BandSister Hazel is made up of five skilled and experienced musicians. Their hit song “All for You” soared to the top of the adult alternative charts in the summer of 1997, driving their album to achieve platinum status. Since then, the band has established itself across rock, alternative, and country genres, with multiple entries on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Known for their dedication to fans, Sister Hazel was a pioneer in the themed cruise and destination event industry with the launch of “The Rock Boat” and regularly hosts unique fan-focused events such as the “Hazelnut Hang” and “Camp Hazelnut.” They also maintain a strong social media presence with over a million followers. Beyond their musical activities, the band is committed to charitable efforts through “Lyrics For Life,” a nonprofit founded by lead singer Ken Block, has raised over 5 million dollars by bringing together musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to support cancer research and patient care.
John Rzeznik:
John Rzeznik is the Grammy-nominated frontman, guitarist, and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band Goo Goo Dolls, whose music has been the soundtrack to countless moments for fans around the world. Since co-founding the band in Buffalo, New York, in 1985, Rzeznik has helped propel the Goo Goo Dolls to extraordinary success, selling over 15 million albums and delivering chart-topping, era-defining hits like “Iris,” “Name,” “Slide,” and “Black Balloon.” “Iris” alone spent nearly a year on the Billboard charts, held the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart, and remains one of the most-played songs in radio history. Known for his melodic rock sound, heartfelt storytelling, and electric live performances, Rzeznik was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008 and has also penned songs for film, including Disney’s Treasure Planet. Beyond the stage, he’s been open about his personal journey, from overcoming challenges to giving back through philanthropic work. Today, he continues to inspire audiences worldwide while calling New Jersey home with his wife, Melina Gallo, and their daughter, Liliana.
