Ripple Effect 2026 is a free online benefit concert on Sunday, October 25 to support male survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones.

MenHealing is one of the only nonprofit organizations in the country dedicated to helping male survivors of sexual harm heal from their abuse. We know from experience that when survivors of sexual harm get the support they need, the ripple effects spread to their loved ones, their coworkers, their communities, and far beyond.

To get them that support, we’re putting on an epic show to raise money and awareness for MenHealing’s survivor-centered programs, featuring an eclectic mix of incredibly talented male survivor musical artists and allies, spanning genres from rock and pop to classical, acoustic, gospel, spoken word poetry, and more. This is our largest gathering of the year, with survivors, partners, allies, care providers, friends, and neighbors joining from all over—and you’re invited! 🎉

Grab your friends, family, coworkers, or community group and join the concert online via Zoom, or through local watch parties hosted throughout the US, to mobilize a movement against sexual harm done to men. Interested in hosting your own watch party? Fill out this short form to get started.

Let’s stand together to support male survivors, their loved ones, and co-create a culture that transforms communities and inspires hope.

The Silence Ends Here.

Featured Artists

Clemp Claison

Carrying an undeniable, raw intensity, Clemp Claison is a Columbus, Ohio-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist crafting alternative rock that cuts straight to the bone. Known for a reflective, soul-anchored style, Claison builds guitar-driven tracks that dive headfirst into the heavy complexities of trauma, transformation, and resilience. His distinctive catalog is anchored by deeply introspective arrangements and standout releases like the emotionally piercing single "Remain." Transforming personal truths into shared moments of connection, Clemp delivers an uncompromising, visceral live set built to offer audiences a profound message of spirituality, hope, and healing.

Dave Eggar

Dave Eggar is a seven-time Grammy-nominated cellist and composer. A child prodigy who began playing music at age three, he trained as a classical cellist at the Juilliard School, and later graduated from Harvard University and the Juilliard School's Doctoral Program. He also debuted in Carnegie Hall at 15 as the youngest winner in the history of the Artists International competition. Eggar has played with some of the biggest names in music: Beyoncé, Paul Simon, Roberta Flack, Taylor Swift, and Tony Bennett, to name a few. His cello actually leads off Coldplay’s smash hit “Viva la Vida.” For Ripple Effect, he will play an instrumental version of “How Do I Heal”, a song from the new Evanescence album, alongside pianist Ashton Brown. Dave is also an avid Karate student and black belt who studies at the Shotojuku Dojo in Astoria with senseis Kai Leung, James Luk and Eddie Nieto.

DxtrSpits

DxtrSpits (aka Jordan Holmes) is a spoken word artist, lyricist, entrepreneur, and the founder of How Men Cry, an organization that destigmatizes conversations about men’s mental health. His most recent album, Drowning in the Open, features the final recorded words of legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. Through beautiful storytelling, music, and spoken word, DxtrSpits directly addresses the nuances of a silent epidemic: 100 men dying by suicide in America every day, with millions more struggling in isolation.

Indira & Guppy Jo

Indira & Guppy Jo foster a unique combination of wanderlust and home that speaks to the strong sense of place, purpose, and principle of its members. Lead singer Indira Sultanić, originally from Bosnia-Herzegovina, is based in Richmond, Virginia, while Guppy Jo is a three man backing band including Sultanić’s husband, Andrew Ullman, on drums. In the words of one reviewer: “Their song ‘Untether’ rings with a melancholic defiance, a will to sever the tethers to our past. [Sultanić’s] words and rhythms, and the emotional depth of her vocals make me think of Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz… who manage to seamlessly blend folk with pop, where neither form outweighs the other.”

Isaac Haines

Hailing from rural Alberta, Canada, Isaac Haines is a singer, songwriter, and composer whose music is profoundly shaped by the vast solitude of the outdoors. A self-taught musician, he builds raw, cinematic soundscapes that carry immense emotional weight, striking a distinctly sorrowful and melancholic chord. His growing catalog bridges organic instrumentation with electronic elements, highlighted by his recent studio album PR002 and evocative singles like "The Last Time," "Lord Knows," and "ARISQUE." Far from ordinary pop, Isaac Haines crafts honest, immersive audio experiences that mimic the unpredictability of nature - delivering a hauntingly beautiful performance that lingers long after the final note.

Jordan Knecht

Jordan Knecht treats vinyl records less like a physical format and more like a global map of cross-cultural groove. Operating out of Chicago as an intentional vinyl selector and multidisciplinary artist, his sets purposefully reject predictable genres to surf a "wave of unknowing" across the dance floor. This playful, organic approach to track selection defines his coveted residences at premier listening spaces where he moves crowds through everything from rare global disco to classic house. When he isn’t behind the decks guiding multi-hour sonic journeys, Knecht expands his community curation as the founder of Somebody Else's Records - a micro-record shop nestled inside Standing Passengers coffee house and teaches hands-on vinyl listening and beat-matching workshops.

Joseph of Mercury

Joseph of Mercury is a Toronto-based Guyanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer known for his evocative musical storytelling that explores longing, identity, love, and the difficult territory between performance and truth. Across nearly a decade of solo releases, his catalog features three highly-acclaimed EP collections and over fifteen singles, including the breakthrough hit "Without Words," and the vintage-inspired holiday track "Let's Get Married (This Christmas)." Having written and produced behind the scenes for global heavyweights like Majid Jordan and Nelly Furtado, he is now one of indie-pop's most magnetic voices, striking a unique balance between the past and the future, seamlessly fusing the romantic gravitas of 1950s and ‘60s crooners with modern, cinematic synth-pop textures.

Maria Page

Maria Page is an independent gospel songstress whose life and music are profoundly anchored in service, healing, and devotion. Balancing her creative passions with a fulfilling career on the healthcare frontlines as a nurse assistant and medication technician, she brings the same spirit of deep compassion and care from her daily work straight to the stage. Rooted in the rich traditions of spiritual music, Page is a dedicated church choir vocalist who routinely steps out as a solo songstress to deliver moving live performances across a multitude of regional churches and community events. Grounded in love, wellness, and close family bonds, Maria Page blends authentic, grassroots faith with a powerful vocal presence, using her music to uplift spirits and turn every performance into a shared celebration of hope.

Mint Simon

Bringing a vibrant, high-concept energy to the stage, Mint Simon is a Montreal-based pop artist shifting the landscape of modern indie-pop. Described as living somewhere on the spectrum between Ferris Bueller and Prince, the former theater kid and Caveboy frontperson crafts dance-floor anthems rooted in radical self-acceptance and queer liberation. Their catalog delivers a brilliant blend of '80s and '90s pop influences, featuring standout tracks like "Some of Everything" and "Feel Better" from their deeply raw debut EP, "Chimera". Beyond their electric live performances, Mint Simon’s infectious sound has become a staple on television screens, landing placements in hit shows like Orange Is the New Black, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and Grey's Anatomy.

The Rusties (featuring Dan Griffin)

The Rusties formed in 2017 when a bunch of Culver City elementary school parents haphazardly got together to answer a call for a fundraiser event. Their love of music, passion for playing, and sound friendships have kept them rocking together ever since. Band member Dan Griffin wrote the band’s original song “Walk Through the Pain,” specifically for Ripple Effect 2026! Dan is an acclaimed author, speaker, and trainer specializing in men’s issues. He’s spent over 25 years helping thousands of men (and those who support them) to stop performing, start healing, and live with more courage, clarity, and connection. He also serves on the board of White Bison, and is the co-founder of The Center for Healthy Masculinity.

Soren Song and Travis Stever

Soren Song and Travis Stever are a powerhouse collaborative duo bridging raw, vulnerable songwriting with intricate guitar architecture. Stever, best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the progressive rock monolith Coheed and Cambria (and L.S. Dunes), unites with acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Soren Song to craft an immersive sonic experience. Melding soaring melodies, deeply personal prose, and rich instrumentation, their collaborative catalog spans evocative standalone singles and multi-part conceptual releases like The Nyack Chapter. Backed by rhythmic contributions from industry heavyweights like bassist Zach Cooper and drummer Jonathan Hape, the duo’s music—exemplified by standout tracks like "Just Be," "Lovers," and "The End (To Be Continued...)" - delivers a hauntingly beautiful, cinematic spin on modern rock and americana.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Thanks to the generosity of our individual sponsors, we've already raised more than $20,000 for male survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones. Let’s keep the ripples growing!

A big, big thank you to our individual sponsors for Ripple Effect 2026:

Drs. Mindi Cohen & Paul Zeitz, Tikkun Foundation

Kevin Steen

Anne Goldberg

Mary Knight

Jeffrey Kramer

Ernesto Mujica

As well as several generous donors who wish to remain anonymous.

If you'd like to sponsor this event as an individual or a couple, please sign up at givebutter.com/rippleeffect26sponsors.

If your company is interested in sponsorship, please contact our development team: development@menhealing.org.

Together, we can build a culture that provides safe spaces for men to heal. 💙

All donations directly support MenHealing, one of the only nonprofit organizations in the country dedicated to helping heal male survivors of sexual harm. Through innovative programs like our in-person healing retreats, online support groups, educational outreach, we provide vital community and understanding to male survivors, their partners & loved ones, and the health providers who serve them.

We are grateful to have relationships with local grassroots agencies and rape recovery centers on the ground in many parts of the US. In addition to supporting our work, please consider a donation to a local agency in your community that provides resources for survivors of any gender.

By healing men, we hope to heal the world. Help us co-create a future where all of us can thrive.

Ripple Effect 2026

Benefit Concert for MenHealing