Morris Cardenas, a "one man band," has long been a part of the music scene in the area. Playing blues, country and acoustic classic rock, he has also made a name for himself by singing songs in Spanish. Cardenas plays the Beatles "with a passion," and loves the Eagles and Neil Young. He is a rounded musician, a solo act that stands strong in the diverse music scene of Fayetteville.
He also has had a major back surgery, and this has limited his playing time. His musician friends have banded together to create a benefit concert for Cardenas, to help ease some of the bills that have been piling up. A Little Help From Our Friends productions and organizers P. Terry Shea and Jan Lee have pulled together local favorites to play at Louie's Sports Pub on June 22.
"It's old friends meeting up to help a friend," they said.
The music will kick off at 2 p.m. with The Heaterz. Mike Edwards and His Only Friends hit the stage at 3:30 p.m., and Joyner, Young and Marie round out the set at 5 p.m.
The cost of the concert is a $10 donation. Food trucks will be on site for hungry concert goers.
The Heaterz are a blues band, and have been playing together in some capacity, since the '80s. They have played all over North Carolina.
Mike Edwards and His Only Friends is an acoustic trio based out of Raleigh. The group have travelled the state, spreading their love of music.
Joyner, Young and Marie have been playing in the area for 30 years. With Rock'n On the River and Gates 4 Summer Concert Series stages to their resume, they are a local favorite, and will be closing the show on June 22.
Join Cardenas' friends and family and show support for a local musician who just needs a "little help from his friends."

(Photo courtesy of Morris Cardenas' Facebook Page)