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PLAINVILLE — Musicians from Rooks County will converge on one stage April 30 in Plainville for the first ever Rookstock. Rookstock is a fundraising gala benefiting Rooks County Health Care Foundation for the expansion of Rooks County Health Center.

Entertainers for the evening include: blues guitarist Jimmy Lewin and the Kingtones; John Brust; country rockers Lucas Maddy and The Kansas Cartel featuring Tyler Ganoung; and The Vocal Chords , a physician quartet comprised of Dr. Jen Brull, Dr. Lynn Fisher, Dr. Beth Oller and Dr. Dan Sanchez. These musicians are all either Rooks County natives or currently serve the county.

“When we first started brainstorming the event the idea of having live, local music came up immediately. Within moments we came up with so many quality bands and musicians with ties to the county that it was difficult to find a way to get them all on stage for one night,” said Eric Sumearll, RCHF Executive Director.

Planning for the event began several months ago by a committee of Rooks County residents. Three Plainville High School students are working with the committee to develop branding and materials for Rookstock. The students, Joelle Conway, Meghan Augustine and Brianna Andregg, met with committee members and Sumearll to learn about the event and the materials needed to promote it.

In addition to live music, Rookstock attendees will enjoy a hog roast and live and silent auctions. Tickets are available at Rooks County Health Center or by calling Sumearll at 785.688.4428.