Welcome to “The Nic,” a Bob Nicol Memorial Music Festival, featuring country singer and song writer Phil Vassar. Enjoy a day-filled with excellent golf, music and reunion parties at Spotswood Country Club and Hotel Madison. The concert is on Friday night September 21st, preceded by the golf tournament starting with a shotgun start at 1:00PM. The concert opens with a performance by Shane Gamble, followed by headliner Phil Vassar. Don’t miss Phil Vassar and Shane Gamble on stage together for a country music collaboration. All concert and auction proceeds will benefit the Bob Nicol Charitable Foundations, Inc. which supports the Miller Home of Lynchburg and James Madison University Duke Club scholarships for student athletes. 

Phil Vassar is one of a handful of musicians to have multiple hits as a songwriter AND as an artist. He has 10 Number 1s, 15 Top 10s, and 26 TOP 40s. Top songs include Just Another Day in Paradise. Carlene, Six Pack Summer, American Child, For a Little While and many more. Phil Vassar also received an AMC award for “New Male Vocalist of the Year” 

• Event doors open at 6:00 pm


• 8:30 pm performance by Shane Gamble


• 9:30 pm performance by Phil Vassar


• 11:00 pm conclusion

Admission details:

• Admission is $40 per ticket in advance and $50 at the door


• $20 with valid student ID (Under/over 21 wrist bands upon entry)


• Parking at Hotel Madison is available


• Food and beverage will be offered for cash


• ATM machine will be available on site

Silent Auction:

• 2017 Masters Champion 18th hole flag autograph by Sergio Garcia


• 2017 British Open Champion 18th hole flag autographed by Jordan Spieth


• Photograph signed by Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Gary Player


• 1987 Super Bowl XXII Football signed by the Redskin champions


• Bucket list vacations and many more equally desirable items


• Winning auction bidders awarded and photographed with Phil Vassar!   

100% of the Concert and Auction proceeds goes to the R Nicol Charitable Foundations, Inc.  Benefiting the Miller Home of Lynchburg and James Madison University Duke Club scholarships for student athletes. 

The donation for a concert ticket is only $40 per person and tax deductible! Phil has generously, and without hesitation, agreed to be a part of our 2nd annual event and his involvement is greatly appreciated. Phil will put on an amazing show in honor of his fallen friend and fraternity brother, Bob Nicol, and benefit those who need help in our communities.  

• Golf Tournament cost is $200


• 12:30 PM 18 hole event (we will pair incomplete 4somes)


• 11:00 AM practice tee opens


• Hole in one, closest to the pin and long drive prizes included


• 50/50 cash winner drawing


• Box lunch provided and closing ceremony 

Immediately following play will be our closing ceremony snack/bar, awards and silent auction. Come for fellowship, celebrate Bob, and hear about the wonderful work being done from our charity partners!