Hamilton Musician Media

On Sunday October 20, 2019 local Hamilton/Burlington musician, singer, songwriter, producer George Lardie will host and perform in a concert along with other local musicians as special guests to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

George Lardie​ is a remarkable singer-songwriter. If any of you have been active in blues jams at Knights of Columbus recently, you’ll remember George! He has been impacted by neuromuscular disorder for most of his life. With determination, adaptation and support, George continues to be an active, performing musician and recording artist. He has recording 4 CDs and is going strong with three more singles in the past year.

This special fundraiser concert goes with MD Awareness Month in Canada, and is George’s way of saying thank-you.

Donations will be taken at the event. Tax receipts can be provided for donations of $20 or more. All pledges and donations will support the ongoing work that MD Canada does to provide assistive equipment and support to people with Neuromuscular Disease in Canada.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Tracie’s Place will hold a special fundraiser draw to support the cause, and George will have his CDs “Shine” and “Wheels of Life” on sale.

George himself will be using a specially designed setup on stage so that people can see how he has adapted to enable himself to play his music.

All funds raised will go directly to supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission – enhancing the lives of those impacted with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well-funded research.

This incredible event will bring you closer to amazing music being created in your own community, and will give you a look into the lives of individuals living with neuromuscular disorders. Come and participate in the fun, the 50/25/25 draw, and receive a professionally recorded CD of one of George Lardie’s albums in exchange for a donation to the cause.

Come join us and learn more about the incredible stories of those impacted by neuromuscular disorders and the people who support them.

Here’s the Facebook event link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/377572299827267/

5 at the First’s 10th anniversary season!

Czech Tales

Saturday, November 2, 2019 @ 3pm
First Unitarian Church – 170 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton ON
Series Sponsor: Bill Mercer Geological Consulting
Concert sponsor: François Verschaeve
Tickets online: www.universe.com/czechtales

At the door: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $5 Student/unwaged, FREE Under 12

Free parking and fully accessible
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PROGRAM

Smetana Piano Trio in g minor Op. 15
Dvorak Piano Trio No. 4 Op. 90 in e minor “Dumky”
Jana Skarecky “From Fear to Courage” for solo cello (Canadian)

AYR TRIO
Angela Park, piano
Yehonatan Berick, violin
Rachel Mercer, cello

Our core collective musicians return as the AYR Trio with a Czech program including the intense and moving trio by Bedrich Smetana, written after the death of his first daughter, and Dvorak’s epic folk-infused trio nicknamed “Dumky”, a Slavic folk song. Born in Prague, moving to Canada as a child, Canadian composer and visual artist Jana Skarecky wrote “From Fear to Courage” for solo cello, juxtaposing folk-like rhythmic energy with lyrical sweep. We look forward to welcoming you to our 10th anniversary season!!! Thanks to the Ontario Arts Council for its support.

Contact: 5atthefirst@gmail.com

Rachel Mercer, Artistic Director & Michele Corbeil, Executive Director
NEXT CONCERT: SAT JAN 4 @ 3PM String Extravaganza IX

Kodaly Duo for violin and cello Op. 7, Bridge Lament for 2 Violas, Kristin Flores Release for violin and cello , Mendelssohn Octet in E flat major Op. 20

5 AT THE FIRST CHAMBER PLAYERS
Yehonatan Berick & Csaba Koczo, violin
Caitlin Boyle & Theresa Rudolph, viola
Rachel Desoer & Rachel Mercer, cello
with Hannah Corbett & Duncan McDougall, violins
Sponsor: Gisela and Uri Wittenberg, Kamran International