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May 3, 2007
Musicians rally round the
flag
GREG MCNEIL, The Cape Breton Post
SYDNEY —
Time, energy and emotional commitments by local artists
continue to be added to a celebration of Cape Breton culture
that is now doubling as a show of support for Canada’s
troops in Afghanistan.
Cape Breton Live,
which takes place May 11 at the Sydney Marine Terminal, was
originally the kickoff for a cross-Canada tour but quickly
became more when the military approached show producers to
help with Cape Breton’s Red Friday Rally.
“It has
taken on a life of its own,” said co-producer Max MacDonald.
“I can
only think back to one or two things I have done that have
felt like this. I can remember when we put a show together
for John Allan Cameron, it felt like this. That show came
together in a matter of hours. The artists just wanted to be
part of it. They needed to be there almost. This is what
this show feels like. It has that kind of urgency about it,
that kind of enthusiasm.”
Confirmed
performers include Buddy MacDonald, Troy MacGillivray, Howie
MacDonald, Fred Lavery, Glen Graham, Andrea Beaton, Kate
Quinn, Matt Minglewood, Ashley MacIssac, Bruce Guthro, Bob
Quinn, Bette MacDonald, Matt MacIssac, Maynard Morrison,
Cheryl Smith and Stephanie Hardy. Others are expected to be
announced.
A video
history of Cape Breton’s military is also part of the lineup.
“To think
we just put this together in the last week gives you some
idea of the kind of enthusiasm artists have for this.”
Artists
will also be part of the Red Friday rally beginning at 11:30
a.m. They’ll then return for a more formal performance that
night when Cape Breton Live begins at 8 p.m.
The show
and parts of the rally will be taped by the CBC and shown a
short time later to troops in Afghanistan.
“The show
will be a positive celebration of music and a statement of
support for our troops,” said Quinn, who developed the show
concept with Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster.
“The
incredible enthusiasm for this show of support is truly a
testament to the Cape Breton character and is sure to be
noticed by the rest of the country.”
Sydney Marine
Terminal
May 11, 2007 - 8:00pm
Tickets available at the Center 200 Box Office
For
further information contact:
Sandra MacDonald, Destination Cape Breton Association
Tel: 902-563-4636
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Above photo:
Margaree (by Victor Maurice Faubert)
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