If Not For Music

09/25/2026

TONIGHT!! If Not for Music is now sponsoring Live Music at Side Bar & Restaurant in West Chester!
First up: Dave Mattock and Funktap
Thursday, October 1st, 7-10 pm
Read more here

09/01/2026

What an awesome night! Many thanks to Larry Roney, Dave Glarner, Pete Demarest and Side Bar!! And our heartfelt thanks to all who showed up to support INFM!!

Larry Roney and Friends brought their diverse repertoire of acoustic folk and rock to the Side Bar and Restaurant in West Chester, PA, on July 22, 2026, to benefit the mission of If Not for Music .  A sellout crowd was treated to three hours of music spanning the 70s to now. Larry’

07/23/2026

SAVE THE DATES!!! APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2027!!!

Save the date for next year's Kennett Jazz & Funk Fest!! We'll be running the weekend of 4/30-5/2. Get the dates in your phone now!! Going to be another fantastic weekend!
More details coming soon and we'll be opening up artist applications in September.

06/30/2026

Ifnotformusic.com presents Mark Oppenlander! Free and open to all!

06/10/2026

🎶 Special Music Event at WCASC! 🎶

Join us on Tuesday, June 30 at 12:30 PM for a special musical performance featuring local singer-songwriter Steve Rhoads, presented in collaboration with If Not For Music and the West Chester Area Senior Center.

Music has a unique ability to inspire, connect, and uplift. Research continues to show that live music can reduce stress, improve mood, ease feelings of isolation, and bring joy to people of all ages—especially older adults. We are proud to partner with If Not For Music to bring talented local musicians directly to our community.

Steve Rhoads is an accomplished singer-songwriter whose engaging performances have become a favorite among WCASC members. Whether you're a music lover or simply looking for an enjoyable afternoon, this performance promises to be a wonderful experience.

This program is free and open to the community.

❤️ Help Keep the Music Playing ❤️

The success of this series has demonstrated the powerful impact live music can have on the health and well-being of older adults. We invite local businesses, organizations, and individuals to consider sponsoring this unique program at WCASC.

Your support helps us continue bringing high-quality musical experiences to older adults while supporting local musicians and strengthening community connections.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Leah Reynolds at [email protected] or call 610-431-4242.
Together, we can continue creating moments of joy, connection, and inspiration through the gift of music.

📍 West Chester Area Senior Center
📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕧 12:30 PM
🎵 Featuring Steve Rhoads
🎶 In Collaboration with If Not For Music
All are welcome!

06/09/2026

If Not For Music kicked off the spring music scene with the 5th Annual Kennett Jazz and Funk Festival. As the principal beneficiary of the event, all net proceeds went toward If Not For Music's Gift of Music Mission. A wide variety of local artists entertained crowds all weekend long, read more here: https://www.sightlinesmedia.org/recent-work
Story and photos by Sightlines Media student journalist, Luna Lu

04/25/2026

Set three of Kennett JazzFest and the headliner tonight, Ndichu! So much more to come tomorrow and Sunday! Join us!

04/25/2026

Kennet JazzFest set two, Gumbo Nuveau. And we are just getting started, y'all!!!

04/24/2026

Kennett JazzFest 2026 first set: Steely Jam!!

04/22/2026

We are at once proud to support and honored to be supported by this year's Kennett JazzFest! You can show your support too, by joining us in Kennett Square this weekend for an amazing lineup of jazz and funk performers and performances!

Wanted to give another shout out to our sponsors for this year's festival! Huge thanks to all of these businesses for supporting the arts.
Also, please keep in mind that all proceeds from ticket sales go to an amazing non-profit organization: If Not For Music! The Mission of If Not for Music is to give the Gift of Music to aspiring musicians in need, and especially those in underserved communities.
They are doing fantastic things in the music world! Get your tickets for this weekend today!!