"He was really excited."
Jenkins said it would be especially good for people under 21, for whom there aren't that many local entertainment events.
"It's always been a great time," she said. "It's a great way for people to get involved."
The concert will feature local acts J.R. and Natalie, Giants of Science and Lemonsoul, all of which have played at Thon in the past.
All three bands are playing the benefit show free of charge. All proceeds from the night's $5 cover will go toward Thon.
"We try to give back any time we can," Dan Vidmar, guitarist and singer for Lemonsoul, said.
Though Giants of Science had a prior engagement on Thon weekend itself, both Lemonsoul and J.R. and Natalie will be playing at the event in addition to tonight's Band Bash.
Vidmar said Lemonsoul plays a kind of folk rock with a world beat tint and definite Latin and African influences. He said the band plays a high-energy show.
"It's very conducive to having a good time," Vidmar said. "We like to keep people on their feet."
Most of the members of Lemonsoul, which was formed in 2003 with its members still in high school, grew up together in State College, so they are familiar with the event, Vidmar said.
"We all grew up here in State College, so we know how Thon operates," he said.
"It's one of the best charities the East Coast has to offer."
Vidmar described his band's music as "melodic," and Amy Brazina (sophomore-division of undergraduate studies), who is one of the band captains for entertainment, said it would be a fun show.
"They're all very upbeat bands," she said.
Ian Rickenbach (senior-chemical engineering), another of Thon's band captains for entertainment, said J.R. and Natalie play a poppy country style of music, while Lemonsoul and Giants of Science both have more of a rock style.
"It's a great event," Rickenbach said.
"It's a good chance to meet others that are involved in Thon, and everyone's donating their time for a good cause."
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