Jack Jallo was the kind of frontman and bandmate who embodied the spontaneous, joyous spirit of making music in the live setting. He was an even better friend who would drive across state lines just to spend time with someone or drive a fellow music lover home from a house show so he could share his love of the DIY scene with them, too.

His encouragement, kind words and sweet text messages are undoubtedly still being remembered and read by those who knew him, even months after his death last summer.

To celebrate his life—and support local food banks and mental health coalitions—Jallo’s friends and bandmates have organized a concert where anyone can donate $5 or cans of food to get in. One of Jallo’s last bands, trash-punk and hardcore outfit Illuminate Me, headlines the show supported by heavy hitters from Orlando (Gillian Carter), plus local favorites like emo band Spider Inside Her and metalcore group Madtown.

Canned food donations or a $5 cover will get you into the Jack Jallo Forever celebration of life concert at Tampa Orpheum on Saturday, Aug. 26.

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This article appears in Aug 17-23, 2023.