CLARIFICATION: Doug Cheatwood and his band, the Bastards of Fate, shared rehearsal space with another act, the Situationist. The total loss for both acts in a Jan. 3 warehouse fire in Roanoke was about $50,000. In Friday's Extra story about benefit concerts that have raised money for the musicians, it was unclear that the financial loss was shared by both acts.

Benefit shows in Roanoke and Blacksburg have raised about $2,200 for musicians who lost gear in a Jan. 3 warehouse fire in Roanoke.

Doug Cheatwood and his band, the Bastards of Fate, suffered the worst from damage at the former Ideal Laundry building at 728 Church Ave. S.E. The building's 30 rental spaces included many used by musicians. Cheatwood said his band tallied up $50,000 in lost gear. The Situationist, another Roanoke band, also lost equipment in the fire.

The Jan. 27 show at Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill, the WROV Don't Fret Benefit, raised more than $1,100 for the Bastards of Fate, including $350 that bar owner Jason Martin gave the band, Cheatwood said. The band received at least $700 from a Jan. 9 show by Magic Twig Community bands SunKing!, the Young Sinclairs and the Sad Cobras -- all bands whose gear was safe, though plenty sooty, after the fire.

Roanoke rap group Illbotz gave the band the $200 it earned as part of a Jan. 28 triple-bill at Martin's. And the band received about $200 from a show that the Two Funerals, Satanized, the Wading Girl and Dubnium played at Blacksburg's YMCA Thrift Shop, Cheatwood said. Drummer Doug Shelor works at Ridenhour music, which co-sponsored the Don't Fret Benefit.

The store also has helped the band work out a deal with the Roland company, which manufactures keyboards and amps, Cheatwood said. The band will save $1,400 on Roland equipment to replace its sampler pad and other electronic gear.

"All the benefits have been really great, and they've been very morale-boosting," he said. "That's been the main thing, is keeping our spirits up. Monetarily speaking, it takes the edge off."

Cheatwood said he plans to get together with Geoff Conley and other members of the Situationist to divide the money. But there might be one more show. Jerry Ridenhour, of the music store, was considering putting on a benefit strictly for the Situationist, Cheatwood said.

In addition to the goodwill he has felt, Cheatwood has taken a big lesson from the experience.

"Renters insurance is a really good idea," he said. "It's not too expensive, and if you have stuff you like, it's worth it. You might not think about it until it's too late. So think about it."