Second annual benefit Reportin’ for Duty concert raises big bucks for charity
The second annual Reportin’ For Duty took place last weekend, honoring the late Leslie Jordan’s life of service by raising over $1 million for EB Research Partnership (EBRP), an organization close to his heart that is dedicated to funding research to treat and cure Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). The night featured intimate performances from Post Malone, EBRP Co-Founder Eddie Vedder, The War And Treaty, Jelly Roll, Ruby Amanfu, Jake Wesley Rogers and Dan Spencer.
Taking place at Humble Baron at Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, TN, the concert and live auction helped support EBRP, which funds innovative and life-saving rare disease research projects.
“I can’t find words to say how powerful and inspiring it was to be gathered with such incredible musicians under one small roof for a cause that’s so impactful on young people’s lives,” Vedder shares. “The performances by Post Malone, The War and Treaty, Jake Wesley Rogers, Jelly Roll, Ruby Amanfu, Dan Spencer and Danny Myrick, were some of their best I’ve ever witnessed. I had chills. Had tears. And all the while with a grin of positivity and action. I speak for the entire tight-knit organization of EBRP that we are all so grateful for all the artists, their energies, and the energy of a beautiful crowd as well. Thank you! The generosity of all who were involved is tremendously appreciated and will help us continue to fund research aimed at curing EB by 2030.”
“I love when music connects me to great people, like Eddie and good causes, like EB Research Partnership,” Malone adds. “Eddie is someone I look up to as a dad, a musician, and a person. I’m honored that he’s brought me into the EB community. Rowan is a superhero, and I’m very thankful to be able to support people like her bravely battling EB.”
Jordan passed away in October 2022 in Hollywood while en route to the set of Fox’s Call Me Kat. Jordan was 67 and suffered from a medical emergency.
Last February, a diverse group of artists including Vedder, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Lukas Nelson, Jelly Roll and more – came together on the Grand Ole Opry stage under that same phrase to celebrate the light and love of Jordan and to support EB Research Partnership (EBRP).
In 2021, Jordan released his southern gospel-inspired duets album, Company’s Comin’, with appearances by Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Charlie Worsham, Dolly Parton, Eddie Vedder, Katie Pruitt, Tanya Tucker, TJ Osborne, and others.
Best known for his roles on Will and Grace and more recently Fox’s Call Me Kat, the Emmy Award-winning Jordan had seen a surge in popularity since his relatable, slice-of-life videos went viral on social media in 2020. He was well known for starting his videos with the catchphrase, “Well, shit!” during the lockdown.
