October 06, 2025 I Philanthropy
Pearl River Guitars Powers Charity Weekend in Indiana
Artist David Ball performs with his Pearl River guitar.
Pearl River Guitars took part in the 12th Annual Bread of Life Ministry Celebrity Benefit Weekend, a three-day fundraiser held Sept. 12–14 in Lynville, Indiana, which blended music, community and hands-on instrument demonstrations to support food and clothing assistance with individuals and agencies in the tri-state areas and beyond.
The event drew an estimated 300–500 attendees across performances and activities, with guitars from Pearl River, including the A800-D dreadnought and a Pearl River bass BPJ60-N and A800N-D, available for artists and guests to play. Founded in 1973, Bread of Life Ministry now serves approximately 55,000 individuals, families and agencies per month while also supporting outreach nationwide, underscoring the importance of the weekend’s charitable focus.
The slate of performers included Diamond Farnsworth, Nashville singer-songwriter J Edwards, and Grammy-nominated country artist David Ball, who praised Pearl River’s A800-D. The Sunday lineup also included legendary gospel greats The Chuck Wagon Gang. Festivities spanned a mixer, Friday performances, a Celebrity Benefit Golf Scramble on Saturday and a full Sunday at the Museum of the Coal Industry with Cowboy Church, a classic car show, museum tours, and a country concert.
“When artists like David Ball, Diamond Farnsworth and J Edwards connect with our instruments — and with this community — the magic is real,” said Sherry Carlisle Smith of The SCE Group, who organized the weekend’s entertainment and led on-site guitar demos. “Pearl River builds for working players, and you could hear and feel that all weekend.”
