In the wake of the April tornadoes and the devastation wrought on many Beaufort County residents, many organizations have hosted fundraisers for those who lost so much. The members of the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association are no exception: Saturday, an entire day of music for all who want to listen at the Spring Tar Landing Jam, is the BCTMA’s way of pitching in to the relief effort

It’s the right thing to do, according to Rob Cuthrell, a BCTMA founder and owner of the Tar Landing venue. The Tar Landing Jam is held twice a year — fall and spring — and any funds received are donated to a local organization, or individuals, in need.

“We give something locally and try to be timely every year at each one,” Cuthrell said. “That’s the timely thing right now and it’s needed.”

Admission is whatever any attendee feels like contributing, according to a press release from BCTMA. The music starts at 2 p.m. and wraps up around 9:30 p.m.

First up, is a 2 p.m. open invitation to play in a community jam. At 4:30 p.m., a Variety Show will bring up several different artists, each playing a few songs until the first scheduled band takes the stage.

Near, Far & Away Acoustic Blues Revue is slated for 6 p.m. These acoustic musicians, headed by blues favorite Lightnin’ Wells, will piece together local, national and international musicians in an acoustic blues show. Along with Wells, are Washington state’s Hutch & Scuff, on guitar and washboard, and Shoutin’ Red (Felicia Neilsen) hails from Sweden.

“You want to hear some acoustic blues — these guys are good,” Cuthrell said.

Following the acoustic blues revue is BOTH, who call themselves “the world’s second loudest folk band.” The Garner band has a local connection in Craig Newton and makes a point of performing at Music in the Streets in Washington every year.

More local musicians will wrap up the day’s performances. Cuthrell, Linda Boyer, Eric Holmes and Reid Courson are the Flatland Zingers, who recently released a CD by the same name.

Cuthrell said food will be for sale on site at the family-oriented event. All contributions will be donated to the Beaufort County Tornado Disaster Fund.

The Tar Landing Jam can be found at 304 Tar Landing Drive, off of Creek Road, in Bath.