Those who knew him best believe it's what he would have wanted.

Tonight, Crowbar, 420 E. College Ave., will host a band bash in memory of Adam Hampton, a Phi Delta Theta member who died in a car accident over winter break. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Adam Hampton Fund.

"The gathering of a large group of people in search of nothing more than a mere enjoyable evening together is right up Adam's alley," Hampton's close high school friend Scott Kose said.

The show will include sets from local bands No Show Ponies, Anteto, Aurora Again and Tailor Made.

"There is going to be a wide variety of bands," Hampton's close friend and former roommate Phil Donegan (junior-actuarial science) said.

No Show Ponies, a self-described rock 'n' roll band from Harrisburg, promises a fun show with a new member lineup. Another band performing is pop-punk-sounding Tailor Made, which may sound familiar to Penn State students, as it recently played at the Battle of the Bands and secured a spot at Movin' On on April 24.

Members of Theta Alpha Pi sorority joined forces with Phi Delta Theta to put on the show.

"It's going to be pretty popular music," Theta Alphi Pi member Emily Zuber (junior-labor and industrial relations) said. "Anteto does some of their own stuff as well as some covers."

Those who were close to Hampton said they believe he captured the essence of Penn State.

"It's important to attend the show because Adam was one of our peers," Zuber said. "He was such a great person. The show brings Penn State together. Adam just screamed Penn State."

Koser also described Hampton as a true Penn Stater.

"For those who didn't know Adam, he was a fun-loving, high-spirited guy who constantly enjoyed life by endlessly having a good time," Koser said.

The Adam Hampton Fund will provide a scholarship to a deserving student from Hampton's alma mater, Danville Area High School. "The scholarship will be given to a person in Danville High School who exudes all the qualities that Adam did. Adam was basically a Renaissance man," Zuber said.

Those who knew him said Hampton was very involved in the high school's art program, and art was a passion he continued through college. He was also talented in athletics and academics.

Donegan added that he thinks it is important for students to attend the show.

"All the benefits are going to go to his scholarship fund," he said. "It will also help kids with disabilities. It's a really great cause."

Donegan said he feels the show is important for the remembrance of Hampton.

"For everyone who knew Adam, for everyone who had an experience with Adam, it's for his memory," he said. "It's important to keep remembering him."

Koser said anyone looking for a good time that will benefit a great cause should come to the show.

The all-ages show begins at 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. Cover is $5 and will be donated to the Adam Hampton Fund.