Save the Scene NYC was a digital livestream benefit concert organized by Pan Arcadia in partnership with the non-profit Sweet Relief; which for nearly three decades has helped musicians and performance crews cope with medical expenses. In 1993 Lou Reed performed at the first Sweet Relief fundraiser. To mark the anniversary of Lou's birthday, PA rallied 35 local artists to perform at the event and raised over $3,000 for the Sweet Relief cause.

Eamon Rush (vocals) and Dylan Kelly (guitar) met while serving middle school detention. Rush befriended Henry McGrath (bass) on a basketball court in high school. Gabriel “Gonzo” Gonzalez (guitar) was introduced to the Arcadians at a fateful house party in 2019. The ensemble cut their teeth playing small NYC dives and lounges. Along the way they met Brian Duke (drums), who joined permanently after a last minute fill-in with Pan Arcadia at The Mercury Lounge. Jimmy Brewer (trumpet) was swiftly recruited when discovered playing his trumpet atop a lamp post in Washington Sq. Park.