The Roots Rally 2 on April 24 will feature six bands dedicated to various forms of American roots music. Submitted photo

The Roots Rally is back for its second year, and organizer Jeff Scheller said the event has three important goals.

The musical event features local bands of varying genres, including bluegrass, rockabilly, blues and more from noon to 7:30 p.m. April 24.

According to Scheller, Roots Rally 2 seeks to honor his daughter Riley, who died in 2008 from a brain tumor.

“It’s something my family does for her. The second purpose is to give back to two charities that helped us during that time,” Scheller said.

The second goal is for proceeds from the rally go to Highmark Caring Place, a center for families and children dealing with grief and Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants a “wish” to children with critical illnesses.

And the third reason for the fest is to promote American music genres.

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