Ray Benson's Annual Birthday Bash was once again a can't miss night of incredible music and featured Ray being presented a Key to the City by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson!

Thank you to the over 1,600 attendees who helped us celebrate one of HAAM's founding board members - musicians, donors, staff, and volunteers - it wouldn't have been a true celebration without y'all!

Bidi Bidi Banda, Madam Radar, Shakey Graves, and Asleep at the Wheel (joined by special guests Jack Barksdale, Jack Harris, Kelly Willis, Brennan Leigh, Melissa Carper, Tami Neilson, Jimmie Vaughan, and Ruthie Foster) kept the evening swinging and rocking for a packed house.

Through the generosity of all of the attendees, sponsors, and donors, the night's event helped us raise $340,000 in support of keeping music in Austin alive and well! For more event pictures click here.

THANK YOU to the generous attendees, sponsors, and donors of Ray Benson’s Birthday bash who helped make this possible!

We want to sincerely thank our Presenting Sponsor Ouro and Stage Sponsor Delaware North for their continued support. We are also grateful for major support from GSD&M and Judy & Patrick Cantillo, and additional support from Airbnb, Chevron, Cirrus Logic, Dulce Vida Tequila, Catherine & Jerry Gindele, Planet K, Warren Smith, St. David's Foundation, Still Austin Whiskey, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. A full list of our sponsors and partners can be found here.

Please note the only way to guarantee your tickets to next year’s Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash is to sponsor a table, or become a Pearl Society member. Please email Rikki Hardy for more information.

Check out highlights from 2024 below!

All 2024 photos by Jake Rabin and Laura Skelding.

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Ouro

MAJOR SUPPORT FROM
GSD&M
Patrick & Judy Cantilo

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
Chevron - in memory of Steve Perry
Cirrus Logic
Warren Smith
Dulce Vida Tequila
Airbnb
Catherine & Jerry Gindele
Planet K
St. David’s Foundation
Still Austin Whiskey Co.

AFFILIATE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ascension Seton
Central Health
Estes Audiology
Sendero
St. David’s Foundation

STAGE SPONSOR
Delaware North

IN-KIND SUPPORT FROM
GSD&M
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Central Market
Brown Distributing
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Dulce Vida Tequila
Karbach Brewing
Twisted X Brewery
Michelob Ultra
Bud Light
William Chris Winery
Susto Mezcal
C.L. Butaud Winery
Music Water
Rambler
Juiceland
High Horse Premium Triple Sec
ATX Backline
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Cap City Rentals
Loop 1 Tickets
Ranch 616
Gibson Gives
Prographix
Charlotte’s Flowers
Schlotzsky’s
Graphic Guitar Guys
Try Hard Coffee