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If there was an award for most charitable bar in Tacoma, The Swiss would win it every year. Chris Roy (pictured) was diagnosed with stage four testicular cancer back in October ’07. The cancer has now entered his lymph system. The expensive treatments have put a financial drain on him and his family. The Swiss is hosting a benefit concert today to help Chris out. Two of the four bands donating their time and talent to this cause are among the hottest country acts in the Northwest. The Michael Crain Band is a s*** kickin’ country outfit that doesn’t pull any punches. Unlike the poppy crap one might hear on the radio, the band is immersed in the ways of Jennings, Haggard and Hank the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The I Love Myselfs fall into the genre of alt country, and do it as well as Drive By Truckers.

[The Swiss, 3 p.m., $10, 1904 S. Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.2821]