NIGHT
OF MUSIC AND MEMORIES hosted by 2 time JUNO winner Fred Penner
review by Deb Draper
Canadian Music Therapy Trust that formed in 1993 has
funded over 450 music therapy projects coast to coast in Canada and has raised
$4.8 million. Their music therapists
have helped improve health, realize goals, and positively change the lives of
thousands of Canadians every year. The
Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund is a dynamic organization integrating,
educating, celebrating and promoting all facets of music therapy with a mission
to promote, develop, and support music therapy services and research in order
to improve the quality of life for Canadians, who’s vision it to create a
better life for Canadians through music therapy. This tremendous event, was run by the
fabulous Drink Inc ( www.drinkinc.ca ) who’s events is owned &
operated, and has been a part of many major events across Canada, just like
this event with Canadian Music Therapy Trust.
Drink Inc. has a broad spectrum of event experience built from Concerts
and Music Events, Consumer Shows and Festivals, Sporting Events, Charitable
Events, and Corporate Events, and the staff is not short of amazing. Their
company’s industry contacts, built and run catering to thousands of people,
while also executing smaller events focused on a more intimate crowd. Much of
Drink Inc.’s success is built on knowing the consumer market and understanding
our partners’ needs. As founder of the Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival and
co-founder of Toronto’s Festival of Beer, they have operated consumer shows, festivals
in markets across Canada in Alcohol category for almost two decades. Whether it
be a corporate function or a city wide festival, regardless of size, they have
the skills, expertise and industry contacts to make your event a success. I am proud to announce that this Music
Memories concert was the 1st Drink Inc. has done with Canadian Music
Therapy and Drink Inc. presented CMTTF with a cheque for a grand total
of $5,742.26 Please visit www.musictherapytrust.ca
and make a difference. The
location of the venue was simply a magical musical match. Built in 1871,
The Berkeley Church, hall was transformed into
Toronto’s most original event venue. The age and preservation of this masterpiece
building of originality, added character to this one of a kid event. Just
visiting this historical building of ambiance and modern décor, gave me
goosebumps and anticipation with its 17-foot stained glass windows, hard wood
floors and Victorian Inspired bar with the magnificent stage and domed
ceiling. You just knew that this was a
special place which added to the rich sounds throughout the hall, hard to
believe that a senior building still standing in magnificent stature could
propel such deep rich musical sounds. The
Berkeley Church a stunning escape from the ordinary and is a landmark historic
building that includes 4 versatile spaces: visit today and check out the Grand
Ballroom, The Mezzanine, The Wine Cellar, and Circa 1871 Lounge.
The fantastic evening of entertainment in honour of Music
Therapy, produced songs and musical memories, which was led by 2 time JUNO
Award winner and Gemini Award Nominee, childhood educator, critically acclaimed
family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host
and keynote speaker Fred Penner. A very
moving and emotional night of Memories, Fred always said, “Never underestimate
your ability to make a difference in the life of a child,” That is exactly what
Fred did for me then and now. Growing up
in a troubled home environment, the show Fred Penner’s Place was a grace and saviour
in my life and was so thrilled to meet Fred and have a photo taken with my
IDOL. The choice of fantastic talent on stage, moved
the full house audience of Fred Heads, those very children Fred first
entertained, now adults, were singing loud and proud especially to the hit and
signature song The Cat Came Back. The
lineup was filled with A listers, Justin
Rutledge, Spencer Burton, Tomi Swick, Matthew Barber, Peter Katz, Emma-Lee, The
Bellwoods, Sam Cash and Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger
and The Wire Megazine’s 2015 BIG TIME Awarded, 2 time Juno Nominee, Royal Wood
from Peterborough. Royal has been very successful throughout his
career that has produced two EPs, five albums and one companion album. His
second album A Good Enough Day received an international release and his
current album Ghost Light is going strong!
I was so thrilled with the performance of BROTHER, one of my favorite
songs that was co-written and performed with Peter Katz, setting this night
over the top for me. It was a moving evening, with performances
bringing some to tears but, everyone in that hall sported a smile throughout
the 2 set show, running just short of 3 hours.
Undeniably one of the best shows I have attended, first class treatment
from the Church and Drink Inc. staff. The
music provided had the ability to make one feel good about themselves, remembering
good times with the depth and power those songs resonating in your heart. Without a doubt, the 19-90 year old crowd was
wishing the night would rock on and on. Congratulations
and job well done, another Musical Historical moment in time sponsored by Slaight
Family Foundation, Frontier Sound & Lighting, Beck Taxi, Mill St Brewing,
Muskoka Brewery, Steam Whistle Brewing and Brickworks Ciderhouse.
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