JEFF HEALEY'S MUSICAL FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTE IN TWO CELEBRATIONS
Press Release (Apr. 9/08)
Jeff Healey's musical friends pay tribute in two celebrations
Ian Gillan, Jack Bruce, Randy Bachman, Colin James, David Wilcox among 30 artists to take part in Toronto concerts
Jeff Healey's contributions to the worlds of rock, blues and jazz will be celebrated in two Toronto concerts on May 3 and 4.
The first concert will be held at the Sound Academy (formerly The Docks) on Saturday, May 3, and will include performances from former Cream vocalist and bass player Jack Bruce, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, Randy Bachman, Colin James, David Wilcox, Greg Godovitz, Alannah Myles, and Matt Minglewood, among many others.
Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards will open the show, while Jeff Healey's Blues Band, the four-piece group which played with Healey both at the Toronto club that carries his name and on numerous international tours, will support the wide array of guest artists. Additional artists will be announced in the near future.
Jazz bands join with U.S. guests
The second event, which celebrates Healey's parallel career in the classic jazz world, will be held Sunday, May 4, at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse. Seven bands - and several of Healey's special friends from the United States - are among the musical guests. Friends from south of the border include Marty Grosz, Brad Kay and Vince Giordano.
Jeff Healey's Jazz Band Ball follows the format - and shares the name - with a successful event Healey hosted at the Palais Royale in Toronto last summer, but this time with a larger roster of traditional and classic jazz bands from Toronto. Cristie Healey, Jeff's wife, who has helped organize the two shows, said she was touched by the way so many members of the musical community, both in Toronto and internationally, had shown such enthusiasm and support for the upcoming events.
"This has been a great reminder for Jeff's family and close circle of friends of how many people were touched by Jeff and his music. I think we have assembled an incredible collection of talent, and created two shows that Jeff would love. The shows will provide a great way for his friends and fans to pay tribute to his memory, and support a cause that was so very important to Jeff."
Funds raised at both concerts will be donated to the Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund and to The Healey Family Trust.
Full details of the events are listed below:
Saturday, May 3 - Jeff Healey: A celebration
What: A rock and roll and blues tribute to the late Jeff Healey
Where: The Sound Academy (formerly The Docks), 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008. Doors at 6.30 p.m., show starts at 7.30 p.m.
Who: (Alphabetical order)
Randy Bachman
Jimmy Bowskill
Jack Bruce
Alan Frew
Ian Gillan
Jerome Godboo
Greg Godovitz
Jeff Healey's Blues Band
Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards
Chuck Jackson
Colin James
Danny Marks
Matt Minglewood
Alannah Myles
Rob Quail
Joe Rockman
Pat Rush
Tony Springer
David Wilcox
(and other guests to be announced)
How much: $45.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: http://www.ticketbreak.com/ or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $50.00.
NOTE: Tickets will go on sale at 10.00 a.m., Friday, April 11
Sunday, May 4:
Jeff Healey's Jazz Band Ball
What: Toronto's jazz community celebrates Jeff Healey at an all-ages concert event (hopefully with a bit of room for dancing!)
Where: Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
When: Sunday, May 4, 2008. Doors at 3 p.m., show starts at 4 p.m.
Who: (in alphabetical order)
Climax Jazz Band
Grande Bouche Swingtette
Vince Giordano
Marty Grosz
The Happy Pals
Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards with Terra Hazelton
Hot Five Jazzmakers
Brad Kay
Rainbow Gardens Orchestra
Mose Scarlett with Chris and Ken Whiteley
Shakura S'Aida
Silverleaf Jazzband
How much: $35.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: http://www.ticketbreak.com/ or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $40.00.
NOTE: Tickets will go on sale at 10.00 a.m., Friday April 11
For further information, details of media coverage, photographs, interviews, etc, please contact:
Richard Flohil / Sarah French
416 351-1323
April 9/2008
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