(GUERNEVILLE, CA) – Only 2 months after Lazy Lester’s spouse Pike lost her sweetheart, their house and all but a very few belongings were completely wiped out last week in the horrendous Paradise Fire!

Mark Hummel had already planned two big benefits/Memorials for Lazy Lester now these heartfelt events are even more poignant. The first one will be held Nov 29 in Guerneville, CA at Jerry Knight’s River Theatre (16135) Main St.), and will feature Taj Mahal, Rick Estrin, Kid Andersen, Mark Hummel and more starting at 7pm. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door.

Another event is scheduled for Dec 3 at Harlow’s in Sacramento (2708 J Street) with Lee Oscar, Rusty Zinn, Mark Hummel, Rick Estrin and more. Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door.

There’s also a GoFundMe page started for Pike, Lester’s widow.