What a night! One-hundred tickets were pre-sold and more kids showed up to purchase at the door. Michael Davison with Rob Hall as his side kick, organized this benefit concert to expose the youth in our city to a fun Christian atmosphere as well as, raise money for the Storehouse. Jeanne Hill, Diane Saramango and Debbie Runstedler came and sold tickets and goodies. We had Hamburgers and Hot dogs for a buck along with water, pop and snacks.
$300 was raised for the Storehouse (lower level of our Sanctuary that provides free food, clothing, showers and friendship to the community in Cambridge).
Take a look below to see the chronicles of the nights events.
There is also some video footage at the very end.
**The band pictures are not the most focused pictures you'll ever see,
but I did my best without using a flash.**
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This event was brought to you by: Foot Washing Ministries...
Let Jesus Cleanse and Renew your weary soul from head to toe ;)
Some of our fabulous youth hanging out before the bands started. In the foreground is one the band members of Hello Kelly chillin' before the show.
Jim Cheshire and Rob Hall BBQing
Rhonda was fantastic help running all over town last minute grabbing extra water, hot dogs and buns. She also brought her daughter Cortney and her friend Paula as extra helpers. Thanks ladies, you were a great help!
Issac Maw and Sally Ellis trying to weasl hotdogs out of Rob... check out the video at the end to hear the full conversation and if Sally would really do anything for a hotdog.
After every band there would be a massive wave of youth that would flow out of the Auditorium as they waited for the next band to set up. It was nice to have the night broken up like this because it allowed the kids to socialize with each other and also for us to be able to socialize with them. It was also a chance for fans of the previous band to get autographs and pictures.
Good times!
Tim McLean showed up and we put him to work as bouncer.
Tom Portaccio: Doorman.
George Lakatos was also a doorman, but couldn't resist the excitement of the bands inside.
The foyer was full of each bands memorbila.
Way to go Chris Patterson for braving the LOUD and Hayley Davis for your moral support and teardown help. You both ROCK!
The kids eased into the evening by sitting and watching the first band.
A local high school band was the first band to start the night.
They had a heavy metal sound... I stayed outside for the majority of their set.
Second band was ChasingAmee had an alternative sound and
much more melodic than the first band.
Tuck the bass player.
Ryan Matthew Faist - guitar and keys.
Nathan Bulla - drummer - great drummer.
They were very good at interacting with the crowd.
It was hard but I managed to tear these guys away from giving autographs and getting pictures with the cute girls for a moment to take a group shot.
Third band up was To Tell -- this was the best pic I got of them unfortunately.
These guys, I think, were David Rae's favourite band of the night.
The lead singer had A LOT of energy.
Guitarist tending to his instrument after the set.
HELLO KELLY
Through the blur you can see Ben Patterson up-close and personal watching the band...
He was enthralled with Francois (lead vocals).
Francois is a very intense performer with great vocal abilities.
The band as a whole was tight and very entertaining to watch and listen to. Check out a couple videos at the end of the pictures to get a small taste.
Francois struggles with stuttering, but when he sings and performs you would never know. He wrote a song that shows his heart surrounding his struggles and where he puts his trust (J.C.) His music and lyrics bear honesty and vulnerability to the audience.
Artsy shot :)
Group shot of the band.
They are a great bunch guys - very friendly and authentically genuine.
Below are a few videos from the night just for fun - they're probably about 8mins in total.
Tom Portaccio: Doorman.
George Lakatos was also a doorman, but couldn't resist the excitement of the bands inside.
The foyer was full of each bands memorbila.
Way to go Chris Patterson for braving the LOUD and Hayley Davis for your moral support and teardown help. You both ROCK!
The kids eased into the evening by sitting and watching the first band.
A local high school band was the first band to start the night.
They had a heavy metal sound... I stayed outside for the majority of their set.
Second band was ChasingAmee had an alternative sound and
much more melodic than the first band.
Tuck the bass player.
Ryan Matthew Faist - guitar and keys.
Nathan Bulla - drummer - great drummer.
They were very good at interacting with the crowd.
It was hard but I managed to tear these guys away from giving autographs and getting pictures with the cute girls for a moment to take a group shot.
Third band up was To Tell -- this was the best pic I got of them unfortunately.
These guys, I think, were David Rae's favourite band of the night.
The lead singer had A LOT of energy.
Guitarist tending to his instrument after the set.
HELLO KELLY
Through the blur you can see Ben Patterson up-close and personal watching the band...
He was enthralled with Francois (lead vocals).
Francois is a very intense performer with great vocal abilities.
The band as a whole was tight and very entertaining to watch and listen to. Check out a couple videos at the end of the pictures to get a small taste.
Francois struggles with stuttering, but when he sings and performs you would never know. He wrote a song that shows his heart surrounding his struggles and where he puts his trust (J.C.) His music and lyrics bear honesty and vulnerability to the audience.
Artsy shot :)
Group shot of the band.
They are a great bunch guys - very friendly and authentically genuine.
Below are a few videos from the night just for fun - they're probably about 8mins in total.
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