The Tears of a Thousand Years Project:

The idea for this project was born on September 12^th – a day on which many of us were asking ourselves what we could do to help.

During a CD Release in Toronto, singer/songwriter and firefighter Don Bray sang "Burning in the Streets" – which he had written a year previously from the fire fighter’s perspective, and dedicated it to his cohorts in New York City.  Upon hearing the song and dedication, the White Oak Folk Club’s Paul Young developed the idea of a benefit CD, and after discussing it with Don during a set break, decided to make it happen.

Paul assembled a Board of Directors – Jim Marino (host of CFMU’s Freewheeling Folk Show), musicians David Bradstreet and Scott Cameron Smith, Bill Crawford and concert promoter Randy Uberig – and the Canadian Musicians September 11^th Relief Foundation was formed.

Many individuals and organizations have since come forward to assist this project. Please click on the "Our Sponsors" and "Behind The Scenes" link to see who they are..