Don Felder Presents “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Don Felder Presents “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Win the Ultimate Nashville Rock Experience – Including a Private Guitar Lesson with Don Felder formerly of the Eagles
August 1, 2025: Nashville, TN – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former member of The Eagles, legendary guitarist Don Felder is inviting fans to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win an unforgettable trip to Music City—while raising critical funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, a cause close to his heart.
Running August 1 through September 6, 2025, the Rock & Roll Retreat Sweepstakes, taking place on October 23-26, 2025, will raise money to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® All donations made during the sweepstakes period (less standard PayPal fees) will go directly to St. Jude, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Sweepstakes entrants can register here.
Felder’s commitment to St. Jude stems from his own childhood health struggles:
“As a young child, I spent two and a half months in the polio ward where music on the radio was my lifeline,” says Felder. “Music gave me hope, freedom, and something to enjoy in such a scary place for someone just beginning their life. That’s where my love for music began—in a children’s hospital. I was fortunate and only have minimal lasting effects. But so many children aren’t as lucky. That’s why giving back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital means so much to me. I see a little of myself in those kids—the fear, the courage, the fight. Since the hospital first opened its doors, St. Jude has helped raise the childhood cancer survival rate from just 20% to over 80%.”
He continues, “What better way to come full circle than tying in an unforgettable music experience like the Rock and Roll Retreat Sweepstakes—and knowing it’s all helping children who need it most. And the prize package truly is once-in-a-lifetime: round-trip airfare to Nashville, three nights in The Westin Nashville’s Broadway Suite, a personal tour of the Gibson Vault, a 1:1 guitar lesson with myself, a white Epiphone Double Neck SG, tickets to the Musicians Hall of Fame, and attend a showcase at Gibson as my guest! Music, meaning, and making a difference—what could be better?”
Grand Prize: The Ultimate Nashville Rock & Roll Experience - Register here
One lucky winner will receive:
- Round-trip domestic airfare to Nashville, TN (Oct 23–26, 2025)
- 3-night stay in the luxurious ‘Broadway Suite’ at the The Westin Nashville Hotel
- An Epiphone G-1275 Custom SG Double Neck Solidbody Electric Guitar
- A private 1:1 guitar lesson with Don Felder himself
- A personal tour of the Gibson Garage, including access to the exclusive Gibson Vault
- A signed Don Felder bass drum head
- Tickets to the Musicians Hall of Fame Museum
- Access to the Gibson Showcase Event with Don Felder
Early Incentive Prize
All fans who enter before August 15 will be eligible to win an Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50’s Figured Top in Washed Cherry Sunburst.
Donations are encouraged and welcomed, but no purchase is necessary to enter. All donations (less PayPal fees) will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food— so they can focus on helping their child live.
Fans can enter the sweepstakes and find official rules and full prize details at: https://www.donfelder.com/contests
Sponsors:
Don Felder • Gibson Guitars / Gibson Gives • The Westin Nashville • Musicians Hall of Fame
About Don Felder
Don Felder is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, best known as the lead guitarist of the Eagles and co-writer of their iconic hit “Hotel California.” A native of Gainesville, Florida, Felder joined the Eagles in 1974 and made his mark with signature slide guitar work and songwriting contributions on albums like One of These Nights and Hotel California, penning fan favorites such as “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes.” After parting ways with the band, Felder built a thriving solo career, releasing three solo albums and collaborating with some of rock’s most revered players, including Slash, Joe Satriani, Peter Frampton, and Mick Fleetwood. He is also the author of the New York Times best-seller Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles.
In 2025, Felder celebrates five decades in music with The Vault (Fifty Years of Music), his fourth solo release and debut on Frontiers Music Srl. The album is a curated collection of never-before-finished demos spanning his career—some originally intended for Eagles records—reimagined with an all-star lineup of collaborators including members of Toto, Chad Cromwell, Jim Keltner, and Nathan East. Don Felder tours continuously and remains a creative force, proving that five decades in, he’s still just getting started.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.®It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org,liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
About Gibson Gives:
For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable non-profit division Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last five years, Gibson Gives has raised over $5.5 million dollars and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org.
About The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum opened in 2006 on 6th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee, relocating to Nashville’s Historic Municipal Auditorium in 2013, and houses the GRAMMY Museum Gallery. The museum, revered by artists including Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Garth Brooks, and Neil Young, recently added exhibits featuring Glen Campbell, Alan Parsons, Marshall Tucker Band, George Thorogood and drummer, Stan Lynch. The mission of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, a 501 (C) (3) charity organization, is to honor all great musicians regardless of genre or instruments. This is done by exhibiting the actual instrument used to record some of the most iconic songs in recorded history. Not only does the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum entertain local and international visitors but also educates them about the musicians who actually played on the “soundtracks of their lives”.
About The Westin Nashville
The Westin Nashville, owned by Castlerock Asset Management, is a 27-story hotel located in downtown Nashville, adjacent to Music City Center and within walking distance of Broadway and Music Row. The property features 456 guest rooms and suites, 20,000 square feet of event space, the full-service Rhapsody Spa, a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio, Decker & Dyer restaurant, and L27 Rooftop Lounge, home to the highest rooftop pool in the city. Blending wellness-focused amenities with access to Nashville’s cultural and entertainment core, The Westin Nashville offers a stay that supports balance and connection. For more information, visit westinnashville.com or follow @westinnashville on Instagram and Facebook.
About Missy Wolf
Co-Founder, Editor, Journalist & Vice President of the American Country Music AssociationFrom an early age I knew music and entertainment were in my blood. I have always been enamored with the idea of being in this industry, though I never wanted to be a front and center "Star". Taking the audience behind the scenes for up close conversations with the artists they love is where I want to be. Life in lyrics has always been my style, so as my favorite country artist Wade Hayes sings, I am living my life and chasing my dreams! Conducting interviews, meeting talented people and sharing stories and adventure are my passion. My new favorite hashtag is #iaskyouanswer, so stay tuned for more interviews, articles and adventures!
