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Press Release November 4, 2011 A Reason for Hope Continues The 5th annual Reason for Hope will take place on
Sunday November 13th,
7:30PM at New Glasgow’s Glasgow Square Theatre. This year’s event will be one of mixed emotion as it will mark the
first since the passing of founder Emma
Lee Stewart. It was her wish that the event continue with its mandate which
is to increase public awareness, raise funds and educate in all areas of cancer
prevention, awareness and care. This year’s event will feature performances by Music Nova Scotia Award
Nominee Mary Stewart, ECMA nominee Doris Mason, Music Nova Scotia Award
winner Ryan Cooke and a special
guest appearance by East Coast music icon Matt
Minglewood. Since its
inception the Reason for Hope has raised in excess of $20,000 for cancer
related initiatives including the Lodge that Gives, Aberdeen Hospital and
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia. Funds raised at this year’s Reason for Hope Concert will be directed to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research.
“It was Emma Lee’s wish that fund raising efforts be directed to
research in this area as it directly affects approximately 25 percent of
persons diagnosed with breast cancer” said organization spokesperson Jim
Stewart. The evening will feature a “Silent Auction” as well as a number of “Door
Prizes”. The evening will be hosted by New Glasgow Singer Songwriter Mary
Stewart.. Also performing will be local favourites Jakki Rogue and The Alcorns. Sponsors of the Reason for Hope include Presenting Sponsor- Mac, Mac & Mac, Major Sponsors Fraser & Hoyt, 94.1 East Coast FM and Moosehead Breweries, Intermediate
Sponsors Wearwell Garments, McDonalds,
Tim Hortons, Comfort Inn, Country Inns & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and
Long & McQuade,. Tickets are $20 and are on
sale at Trinity United Church, H&R Music and Glasgow Square
Theatre. For more information contact Jim Stewart at
902-396-6570. reasonforhope@eastlink.ca
or Mary Stewart 647-960-2593 |
Sunday Oct.30, 2011
Portraits of Honour Stellarton FESTIVAL
ANTIGONISH
Presents
ROOTS
OF ROCK VOL. 1 – 1949-1960.
There was jazz, blues, folk and country.
And then there was…
ROCK ‘N ROLL
Re-visit An Explosive Era
That Changed The Landscape Of Pop Music.
At The Bauer Theatre
Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
March 24th, 25th, 26th.
8pm.
TICKETS - $15
ROOTS OF ROCK FUNDRAISER FOR FESTIVAL ANTIGONISH
Artistic
Producer, Ed Thomason, announced a different approach to the highly
successful concert fundraisers
which have become a March tradition for
Festival Antigonish in recent years.
“Instead of spotlighting a
songwriter like Bob Dylan, we’ve chosen an era,” he said in an
interview this week.
“The show is called Roots of Rock – Volume 1
– 1949 to 1960. So we’re talking about legendary hits by
artists
including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, to name but a few,
and a whole variety
of styles from blues through doo wop to country and
folk.”
Thomason readily admits to a nostalgic fondness for this music.
“Sure,
it’s the soundtrack of my childhood, but let’s face it, it’s achieved
classic status
– these artists are still being enjoyed and rediscovered
by listeners of all ages”.
Roots of Rock will play for
three nights at the Bauer Theatre and feature local artists,
including
Jakki Rogue, Greg & Jess Favaro, Dan Wilson, and Molly Thomason.
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Pictou County’s own Jakki Rogue has received the nod of the Music Industry of Nova Scotia as she graciously accepts the 2005 NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE - FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST for her first ever CD project "Take A Look At This". ""Take A Look At This" was a long time in the works and means a great deal to me as an artist. To now receive the recognition of the music industry has reinforced my belief in this business, and in believing in yourself and following your dream", says Rogue. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to kick back and enjoy her live performance, get ready. Jakki stands tall among female artists in our Province. Her instrumental ability is second to none, on a variety of instruments. She’s a strong, seasoned performer, a fabulous singer and a songwriter who gets to the heart of the matter. "Jakki's music is as
honest and heartfelt as it comes", agrees Fellow-Pictonian
and nominee Dave Gunning,
who worked with Jakki in producing some of the songs on "Take
A Look At This", along with another nominee
Halifax-based producer Rick Edgett. Jakki is a strong artist and a
seasoned professional. She’s seen it all during her career, and still
remains in the game, a positive contributor to the industry, all the
while raising her two greatest accomplishments, her son and daughter.
Jakki’s music shines both on the stage and off, where her "day" job
finds her teaching the next generation at the Yamaha School of Music, H
& R Music, New Glasgow.
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