Several musicians from the Tucumcari area joined together on October thirteenth in a last minute dance at the VFW benefiting Samantha Pierce after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. The Macalarro Band played most of the night . There were great performances from Monty Sasser from the Monty Sasser Show; John Hall, Ambros Marres, and James Roberts as well. Though there were teary moments , the music kept the spirits high and Mrs Pierce grateful.