05-31-24 Canadian Artist Tribute Fundraiser
What a night! Tonight was our fundraiser for Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society at Key City Theatre. I was there for 2 pm setup, left to go pick up some delicious home made pretzels from Jeff Crozier and came home to change into a pretty dress and my Dr Bonnie Henry Fluevogs before picking up Ashlée who would sell merch and memberships for us. Back at the Theatre, I paced and tried to calm my nerves as I was to emcee for the night.
I had done my homework and had interesting facts for all the songs or artists being covered. There were 26 musicians from solo to duo to full bands filling 10 slots. The first half was 90 minutes and the second about an hour. It went dang smooth considering we had never done that much in one evening. Mark Rosini, the stage manager and keyboard/guitar in Pretty for the People did a great job with the volunteer crew. Matt on sound and Suzanne on lights were great and all the artists brought their A game. I had a blast, managed to fill the space with fun and humour for the changeovers and there were great comments afterward. My shoes and dress were a hit, lol.
The artists covered were in no particular order:
Rush, Anne Murray, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Cochrane, Jeff Healey, David Francey, Shania Twain, Céline Dion, Serena Ryder, Alanis Morisette, Alannah Myles, Tragically Hip, The Band, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Blue Rodeo, Stan Rogers, Bare Naked Ladies, Stephen Fearing, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Murray Maclachlan, The Guess Who, and Ian Tyson.
After the big cleanup, many met up at the Prinn’s for an afterglow party. I am exhausted and had to take my leave. A good time was had by all and I hope we raised some money to help us keep the live music coming.
triumphgal 