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Recap  ·  September 2026

Inaugural Golf Jam Brings Stars Together for Music Education

On August 31, 2026, we hosted our inaugural Golf Jam at Sherwood Country Club in Los Angeles, California, bringing together an incredible mix of celebrities, musicians, and supporters for a day filled with star power both on the course and on the stage. The first-ever Golf Jam was a massive success, raising significant funds and awareness for our mission to expand access to music education for kids across the country. Funds raised from the event will directly support our AMP Initiative, which brings free music lessons, instruments, and programming to young people through community organizations across the country.

The day began on the course, where supporters were joined by an incredible group of celebrity golfers for 18 holes at Sherwood Country Club. Among those who hit the course were: Chad Smith (Founder), Will Ferrell (Actor), Anthony Anderson (Actor, Black-ish), Derek Fisher (5-time NBA champion, Los Angeles Lakers), Kevin Connolly (Actor, Entourage), Joel Madden (Musician, Good Charlotte), Breckin Meyer (Actor, Robot Chicken), Travis Bennett (Musician/Actor) and Robby Krieger (Musician, The Doors).

Following golf, the celebration continued at the Golf Jam reception with an evening of food, drinks, fundraising, and live music. Guests had the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind memorabilia and experiences through both silent and live auctions before the night culminated with an incredible concert featuring Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam), Charlotte Lawrence, and Nate Walcott (Bright Eyes).

Golf Jam Auction is live through Sunday, September 6. Signed Fender and Gibson guitars, a DW snare signed by the full performing lineup, and the pin flag signed by all nine celebrity golfers.

Golf Jam would not have been possible without the partners who helped bring the event to life. A special thank you to Redan, ENTER, and Sherwood Country Club for their partnership, hard work, and support. We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors Dos Hombres Tequila, Jolene, St. James Tea, and Indian Motorcycle for helping create such a memorable experience while supporting the mission behind the day.

Thank you to everyone who golfed, performed, attended, donated, and supported our first Golf Jam. We couldn't have asked for a better first year.

See you next year!

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