AUBURN - Fans of 1960s era rock and roll got a treat Sunday evening when Herb Gross and the Invictas, a band that originally formed in the 60s, played at Tinker's Guild bar.

However, this show wasn't just about music, fans, or a small piece of a different decade.The show was held as a benefit for Matthew House, a local hospice care center dedicated to the terminally ill.

Matthew House, which opened in 2002, offers spiritual support for people experiencing their final days and offers loving care and support not only for the ill, but for their families also.

Matthew House, which does not receive any public funding, relies on benefits such as this and other donations.

The benefit was organized by Tinker's owner, John Mortimer.

He said each time he holds a benefit, the proceeds go to Matthew House.

“It's one of those things that you don't necessarily like to think about, but it's good to know it's there,” he said.

Rather than selling tickets and settling for a more traditional type of benefit, Mortimer and his daughter Lindsay said they not only placed donation jars around the bar and the outside stage, but also donated part of the proceeds from all the drinks they sold Sunday night.

The Invictas, originally from the Rochester area, were a perfect match. Not only were the Invictas Mr. Mortimer's favorite band growing up, but they retain a loyal fanbase in the Auburn area.

The Invictas played a similar benefit last year at Tinker's and it looks like it's a tradition that will continue. As the bar and the donation jars began to fill, Mortimer said, “If we can help them out and have a good time doing it, that's just perfect.”