The Bootstrap Boys present Day of the Dead: A Benefit for Nicky

The Bootstrap Boys present: Day of the Dead, A Benefit for Nicky
Saturday, November 1st at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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In January of 2025 our beloved guitarist and founding member of The Bootstrap Boys, Nick Alexander passed away unexpectedly. This benefit is to raise money for his widow, Marianne.

Expect a fully immersive community experience including a silent auction featuring items from all across the West Michigan music scene and beyond, a 50/50 raffle, and of course, entertainment from the absolute best bands in the state.

FEATURING:

♡ Emcee: Laura Nowe

The Music of Grateful Dead performed by:

♡ Big Jake Bootstrap & the Open Mic All-Stars
♡ Full Cord
♡ Cosmic Knot
♡ Sweet Dee & the Wild Honeys
♡ Big Timmy & the Heavy Chevys
♡ The Wild Honey Collective
♡ RJ Nordlund
♡ Kyle Brown
♡ Sam Hess
♡ Red Thyme
♡ 56 Tornadoes
♡ Nicholas James Thomasma

Special Day of the Dead set by The Bootstrap Boys featuring:

♡ Justin Wierenga
♡ Morgan Haner
♡ Tom Wall
♡ Alex Austin
♡ Adam Aymor

& more!

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Many folks have asked how they can help after this horrible event rocked our world. This is an opportunity for you, our community, to do just that.

Love y’all. See you there.
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November 1st 2025

7:00pm

FREE

All-ages!

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