Join Rock Band Unsung to Support Former Member Joe Langiu’s Family AT Strangeways Brewing in Fredericksburg, December 6
Joe Langiu, 44, guitarist for local rock band Unsung, passed away suddenly on October 23. He had been like a brother to the band members and was known for supporting other local talent, helping out with sound engineering, designing flyers or just cheering them on. When the band members heard the news about Langiu, they knew they had to step in to help his wife and two daughters.
The bandmates of Unsung are hosting a benefit dedicated to the Langiu family, donating all the proceeds from the show to help them. The community is invited to join them at Strangeways Brewing in Fredericksburg from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, December 6.
Guests will also be able to purchase raffle tickets, buy band merchandise and contribute donations for the family at the show.
“We’re all devastated by Joe’s passing,” said Ben Williamson, bass player for Unsung. “Joe was always a positive presence as a bandmate and friend, and his warmth and kindness to everybody he met will always be remembered. We want to honor him and his family with a great performance and donate all of the proceeds to help them at this difficult time.”
Langiu served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years. His duty assignments included Iraq and the Pentagon. He went on to a successful career in information technology in the Fredericksburg/Quantico area.
An active member of the Fredericksburg music scene, Langiu played with several bands over the years.
Unsung will perform with special guest guitarist Zack Guy from the band Unchained, as well as some of Langiu’s former bandmates. Strangeways Brewing is located at 350 Lansdowne Road in Fredericksburg.