Zach and Chuck Remembering Dad.

For 25-year-old area singer-songwriter Zach, losing his father, Chuck Freidhof, to pancreatic cancer in February was a tough blow. Always a healthy man, the 55-year-old Freidhof was diagnosed last fall with one of the most lethal forms of cancer. Freidhof worked with his son as manager and soundman, traveling with him as he expanded the base he started building when he was fresh out of high school and released the first of his four CDs back in 1999.

"None of our family is musical, so I got all the saved-up genes," says Zach.

"But ever since I started music, he was supportive. In the last four or five years he had gone full-time into management, trying to help me out and make my career move forward."

Now Zach has organized a tribute to his dad that's also a benefit for PanCAN, a national pancreatic cancer support group. Dubbed "An Evening for Chuck," it takes place from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, September 10, at Musica (17 Maiden Lane, near Market and Main streets, Akron). Zach will open with a solo acoustic set and close with a band set featuring special guests. Charlie Brown, Tracey Thomas, Ryan Humbert, the Speedbumps and Jeff and Kira from Jaded Era will also perform, and there'll be food and raffles. Donation: $5. The event also includes a motorcycle/vehicle run at 11 a.m., leaving from Liberty Harley Davidson (334 E. Hines Hill Rd., Boston Heights) and ending at Musica at noon. Registration, $10, starts at 10 a.m. at Liberty.

Go to zachmusic.net/aneveningforchuck.html for info. — Anastasia Pantsios

Gateway's Ministry

The Gateway Band, led by vocalist Jennifer Cochran, will release its first CD, Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying, at the 9 a.m. Sunday, September 10, service at Trinity Cathedral (2230 Euclid Ave.) The five-member band, which also includes pianist Andrew Barnett, trombonist Sarah Politz, bassist Spencer Russell and drummer Kassa Overall, describes itself as "committed to ministry through the creative, spiritual power of contemporary music." It will perform its blend of gospel, jazz and world music during the service. The CD features 10 tracks of mostly traditional tunes such as "Wade in the Water," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" and "This Little Light of Mine," but also includes one composition titled "Walk with Me Today," penned by Cochran who earned bachelor's and master's of music degrees at the Cleveland Institute of Music and has performed extensively in musicals and operas in the area. The group will have CDs at the service; they're also available at cochransmusic.com. — A.P.

The Greenhouse Effect

The Jazz at the Rockefeller Greenhouse series kicks off its fourth season from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, September 9, with a double shot of local jazz. The Evelyn Wright Quartet and Kassaba will perform outdoors at the Greenhouse (750 E. 88th St., just off MLK Drive at I-90) for a free concert; patrons are urged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The event will also feature Lolly the Trolley rides of the nearby Cultural Gardens, an exhibit of local artists and a voter registration table. Go to rockerfellergreenhouse. org for more information. — A.P.

Lake County Flood Relief

The disaster that was Katrina was much in the news lately on its first anniversary. Not that much time has elapsed since a portion of Lake County also endured catastrophic flooding but already some are looking to help their hard-hit neighbors. The Funky Frog Concert Club (7865 Plains Rd., Mentor-on-the-Lake, 440.209.3764) has scheduled a benefit for Lake County Flood Relief at 8 p.m. Friday, September 8. Dave's Planet, Revolution Switch, the TBS Band, Burn Me Clean and Gauge will play, and there'll be a raffle for a Fender guitar as well as other items. Admission: $5. — A.P.

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