Great cause, great bands: The Districts, The Tontons and Kurt Vile & The Violators to rock Connor Barwin’s benefit for his Make The World Better foundation

To raise money and awareness for his Make The World Better foundation, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin announced an inaugural benefit concert at Union Transfer on Friday, June 20th with The Tontons (from Houston, Texas), and local favorites The Districts and Kurt Vile and The Violators. MTWB is a non-profit founded by Barwin in 2013 and its mission is “dedicated to enriching the lives of our youth by providing safe and fun areas for artistic and athletic enjoyment.” Barwin writes on his website:

I believe that public parks are an essential part of any community, and that all children, regardless of neighborhood, deserve safe and clean facilities for athletic and artistic activities. It is our goal to work with the city of Philadelphia and the local communities to renovate courts, fields and parks, and to slowly but surely, Make The World Better.

Go here for tickets and more information about the benefit. The Districts recently played XPN’s NonCOMM; listen to their set here, and they’re appearing this Summer at the XPoNential Music Festival. The Tontons recently did an episode of Shaking Through; listen to the song they cut for the Weathevane Music project below.