WINDSOR’S PASS IT FORWARD CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH THE GREATS
Tickets are now on sale for Canada’s best award-winning line-up for an evening of Christmas fun and giving for the entire family. On December 8 at 7:30 PM, music legends will collaborate on a “Christmas Concert & Benefit” at the Olde Walkerville Theatre. The show will benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish and Film Camp for Kids & Youth.
Windsor will be graced by “the greats” for this one-of-a-kind holiday concert. CCMA & JUNO awarded Brian Good and Wendell Ferguson will be joined by internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Sarah Smith and top painter Paul Murray. Behind the performers, a 16 ft backdrop will come to life as Paul Murray known as the painter with “a Brush of Light” works his magic on a huge canvass. To top off the fun, local artists, dancers and actors will assist artist or perform during the show alongside Canada’s best.
“Celebrated musicians are hearing about what Paul Murray is doing and asking to participate. It is quickly becoming a talked about event. We are recruiting local children and youth ages 8-16 to participate. One of our priorities is to engage young people in film, digital media and the creative arts and an annual concert will open up new opportunities.” – Amanda Gellman, Founder, Film Camp for Kids & Youth.
The Christmas Concert & Benefit is a great new way to enjoy a holiday evening out with family, friends and colleagues. General admission at $30 per person, VIP at $42 per person, and group discounts for parties of eight or more are available.
“We are fostering youth in the arts with the hope of helping others follow their dreams,” says Paul Murray, event organizer. “We are so lucky to live our dreams daily. We want to help others and hope this powerful, and yet intimate, way help future artists reach their potential. We included a ‘Pass it Forward Project’ with our Music n’ Arts Collide Ontario, and it has been received with great enthusiasm. We love including youth in our performances. The audiences say the show is an inspirational, funny and filled with of Christmas magic.”
The Christmas Show & Benefit will feature great Canadian entertainers such as Brian Good of “The Good Brothers” and Canada’s foremost guitarist, Wendell Ferguson, who have toured and performed across the globe. Just returning from successful European and Eastern Canada tours, Sarah Smith is a regional singer/songwriter who is excited about working with Paul Murray to perform in community theaters and schools across Ontario.
“I’m excited to share my first solo CD ever at the Christmas Concert and, at the same time, help others get the chance to achieve their dreams. I am very excited to be part of the ‘Music ‘n Arts Collide Ontario tour’ in Windsor, Ontario,” says Good, who is originally from Richmond Hill area and whose fans include Gordon Lightfoot and George Jones. “The concept is exciting, especially the Pass it Forward component. Murray’s high caliber art and his dedication to always give back is extraordinary.”
Sarah Smith’s voice has just the right amount of gravel to rock out, but you can sense her heart, her soul and her passion. Her influencers are Etheridge, Bruce Springsteen and Janis Joplin. Sarah started playing piano & singing in public by age 5. Originally from Arthur, ON, this country girl is just back from a successful European & eastern Canada tour and she is looking forward to sharing her Christmas spirit with her new CD “A Christmas Wish”.
Brian Good of “The Good Brothers” is premiering his first ever Solo CD “Good as Gold” on this tour. Brian Good picked up a guitar at age 10, and he and twin brother Bruce Good have toured together their entire lives. This record-breaking star has won the JUNOs eight consecutive times and both the U.S. & Canadian “Country Music Hall of Fame”.
Paul Murray, an internationally award-winning fine artist, will perform mind twisting magic with his paintbrush. He has performed this for 180 countries at the opening ceremonies at the World Championships opening ceremonies. Paul has been selling his art since age 11. Paul was hired to open the FINA World Championships opening ceremonies in 2016, his art has been featured in a 6-page editorial about his life and art as well as in one of France’s top art magazines, and has won many awards for his art placed in museums. Paul has a strong belief in giving back to community and has supported many various charities and awareness campaigns.
Wendell Ferguson is known as Canada’s best guitarist. Wendell has won so many CCMAs and JUNOs for guitarist of the year, that he can’t win anymore. His fingerpicking aside, his great humour and Christmas songs are hilarious. A veteran entertainer, he has emceed the CCMAs and many functions. He has played & recorded with, Gil Grand, Gordon Lightfoot, Michelle Wright, Tracy Bird and Shania Twain, Lisa Brokop to name a small few.
Tickets to the Christmas Concert & Benefit can be purchased online.
