(Credit: Marcos “Quito” Molina)

“Because there are more shows to be played.” That tagline is the reason why The Revival Fund is helping Austin musician Pete Brown. Brown, who fronts the band Watching the Moon, is currently waiting for surgery to help him literally get back on his feet.

After re-aggravating an old knee injury, he has been out of work for over a month, getting around on crutches. And for someone who runs his own business in construction, the use of his knee is very important.

It also affects his band performances.

“I had to cancel a couple of big shows over the past few weeks here and it’s been affecting me greatly,” said Brown. “I can’t really stand up and play. I’m going to give it a shot with this next show.”

Watching the Moon has a performance on Aug. 31 at Scoot Inn, which is one of the rare shows Brown has performed since his injury. He also cancelled a September tour.

“I didn’t want to be on tour in this condition, for one, and possibly miss the big surgery. So I went and cancelled our tour,” said Brown.

With the help from the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), Brown is receiving the medical treatment he needs. However, he still needs more assistance. After hearing about his situation, The Revival Fund decided to step in.

“When a situation arises with an Austin musician in need right now, the least we can do is do what we can to help out,” said Gene Griffin, a member for The Revival Fund’s board of directors. “Somebody approached us and asked us if we could do anything to help out.”

The Revival Fund, which was featured in UWeekly’s Feb. 16 issue, is a non-profit organization created to help musicians in times of crisis. After the death of fellow band member Jon Pettis in 2009, the remaining members of Bankrupt and the Borrowers, James Taylor, Jesse Moore, Blue Mongeon, and former manager Griffin formed the Revival Fund after they received assistance from the music community.

Now they are paying it forward by organizing benefit shows and fundraisers, even though they are still in the process of getting their 501(c)(3) non-profit status. “We found that people were still in need,” said Griffin. “So we figured in the meantime, while we’re getting our status, we can still operate as a non-profit.”

The benefit show for Brown on Sept. 3 features a line-up filled with musicians and bands that have shared the stage or personally know Brown and his bandmates.

“I’ve lived in Austin for about 15 years. I’ve been involved with the music in this town ever since I lived here, “ said Brown.

“We like to pick bands that are friends with the benefactor because, who better to get to support you than your friends?” said Griffin.

Two bands, Dad Jim and Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, perform regularly at Hole in the Wall, where the benefit will be held. Moore and We’ll Go Machete are also on the line-up. Griffin said that these bands were quick to offer their help.

“Everybody was very into helping out. It wasn’t like we had to pull teeth to get people to help out,” said Griffin. “You never know. Those people playing the benefit today could be the same people that need a benefit in the future.”

As for Brown, he is very appreciative for the help from HAAM and The Revival Fund. Although he is a member of HAAM, he didn’t seek out a benefit show from The Revival Fund. The organization offered.

“I was really, really thankful for sure. Just moved and honored that I live in such a place where I can get help like this. Anywhere else, especially with HAAM and The Revival Fund, I’d really be in a tough spot,” said Brown. “Everybody should help each other out and play. It’s a good way to live. Really makes truth to what goes around, comes around. I think that’s the way you should live.”