The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, is looking forward to a full house on Sunday, April 27th for Autism Rocks. This incredible day of music will be held at Soundcheck Studios, 150 Corporate Park Drive in Pembroke.
The benefit concert for a cause will feature local musicians, some of the South Shore’s best food trucks, raffle prizes, a cash bar, and more. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. on April 27th, with live music from 1 to 7 p.m. Bands scheduled to appear to date include: Aldous Collins Band, Bad Decisions, Terpene Profile, Patrick Birmingham, Sarah Martin Music, Boston Higashi School Jazz Band, and KingCamdentheGreat. Also featuring special guests Adam Tiro (of The Freight), Gracie Grace (of Gracie Grace and all the Goodboys), and Hailee Markunas. Food trucks on premises will include The Dinghy, Smiles by the Mile, and CP’s Wood Fired Pizza.
All ages are welcome until 3:30pm. During this time, the lights will be brighter, and the sound will be turned down. Starting at 3:30pm, the rock show will begin for ages 12+. Presale tickets at $40 are now available online at www.arcsouthshore.org. Sponsorships are also available online, with opportunities ranging from $250 to $5,000. A special thank you to the Rock Star sponsor, ASD Fit Boston.
“Music is a powerful tool that connects people of all ages and abilities, resonating with everyone,” said Elizabeth Sandblom, CEO at The Arc of the South Shore. “We look forward to a day filled with music, food, and fellowship, celebrating the unity that music brings.”
All funds raised through the concert will support The Arc’s Autism Resource Center, which includes music therapy services. The Arc’s Autism Resource Center provides information, referrals, and community-based programming to 4,000 individuals with autism and their families each year.
“The founders at Autism Rocks have teamed up with The Arc’s Autism Resource Center, to produce its inaugural all-inclusive music and arts event,” said, Chief Conductor at Autism Rocks. “We cannot wait to showcase our rock stars while doing something we are passionate about, producing concerts and philanthropy. We want to thank all the artists, creatives, and support staff that have committed and donated time and energy to our event. We will see you on the rail!”
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Jones, Chief Program Officer, at EJones@ArcSouthShore.org.
About The Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 74-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
About Autism Rocks
Autism Rocks was formed in 2025 by Scott Kaufman, Kate Huggins, and Dylan O’Neil who all have similar experiences with family members with autism and other developmental disabilities. Like the anatomy of a symphony orchestra, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The co-founders of Autism Rocks understand that no one person can do it all, it takes an entire production team. This is why Scott, Kate and Dylan started Autism Rocks: to showcase, highlight, and fundraise for autism serving organizations while doing something we are passionate about, creating music and art.
