Virginia Tech University will hold a memorial concert on September 6th to honor the 27 students and five faculty members who were killed April 16th by gunman Seung Hui Cho.
Performers at the free show include Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Nas and country singer Phil Vasser.
"We're extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished to create a very special event where our students, faculty and staff can come together to celebrate the spirit and resiliency of our university community as we begin a new academic year," Virginia Tech president Charles Steger said in a statement.
The concert will be a positive note for the beginning of the first semester following the tragic shooting.
"We have a profound respect for the incredible resolve and unwavering sense of hope the university community has shown and are honored to have the opportunity to share this evening with Virginia Tech," Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford said in a statement.
Two of the musicians are from areas near VT's Blacksburg campus. Dave Matthews' musical career began in Charlottesville and Vassar is from Lynchburg.
