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News Update: Monday Aug.4th, 2002

CANADIAN MUSICIANS' SEPTEMBER 11TH RELIEF ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL CONCERT.

TORONTO, 29/07/02 - The Canadian Musicians September 11th Relief Organization is proud to announce the "Tears of a Thousand Years" Benefit Concert on Wednesday, September 11th at Hugh's Room in Toronto.

Proceeds from this concert and the sale of the "Tears Of A Thousand Years" CD's will go to the Canadian Salvation Army Sept. 11th Relief Fund to assist efforts in helping those whose lives have been forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Performing at the concert will be:
¤ David Bradstreet
¤ Don Bray
¤ Aengus Finnan
¤ Fireweed
¤ Jason Fowler
¤ John Gracie
¤ James Gordon w/ Sandy Horne
¤ Lynn Harrison
¤ Tim Harrison
¤ Paul Langille
¤ John and Michele Law
¤ Doug McArthur and Jeffra
¤ Ariel and David Rogers
¤ Scott Cameron Smith
¤ Brent Titcomb
¤ Randy Uberig
¤ Katherine Wheatley
¤ D'Arcy Wickham
¤ David Woodhead.

The idea for this project was born on September 12th 2001 - 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 fireman 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 11th Relief Organization was formed. Many individuals and organizations have since come forward to assist this project, including Ariel Rogers and Fogarty's Cove Music, Music Manufacturing Services, Transcontinental Printing - Ross Ellis, LUMA Design, Paul Riemens at Grant Avenue Studios and the Town of Oakville.

A call was put out to Canadian folk musicians interested in donating a song to the cause, and out of almost fifty entries, twenty songs were chosen. Three of the songs included were written in the aftermath of the events of September 11th - the title track by David Bradstreet, James Gordon's "Bomb Them With Butter" and Paul Langille's "There's a Time".

Previously released tracks by singer/songwriters Susan Crowe, Aengus Finnan, Fireweed, John Gracie, Tim Harrison, The Laws, Eileen McGann, Scott Cameron Smith, Brent Titcomb, Valdy, Katherine Wheatley and D'Arcy Wickham were chosen, as well as new offerings from Don Bray, Lynn Harrison, Doug MacArthur, Randy Uberig, and a previously unreleased track by the late Stan Rogers.

Folk music has always told the stories of its people, documenting history and keeping it alive in the hearts and minds of its listeners. In the weeks since the terrorist attacks, many have turned to music for answers, comfort, and release. The works on this album are songs of strength, courage, love and hope - personal reactions to the tragedy itself, thoughts to help put things in perspective, and songs to soothe the mind and heart. "Tears of a Thousand Years" was created not just as a fundraising effort, but also to continue in the folk music tradition of storytelling and community.

The "Tears of a Thousand Years" CD is available online right here by clicking on the "Buy the CD" link. Tickets for the September 11th concert are $12.00 in advance or $14.00 at the door and may be purchased at Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. West in Toronto, or by calling 416-531-6604. See www.hughsroom.com for more information.
The Canadian Musicians September 11th Relief Organization is a non-profit organization that has raised over $10 000 for victims of 9/11 so far.

March 5, 2002

We are pleased to announce that two cheques, each in the amount of $5,000.00, have been issued on behalf of The Canadian Musicians September 11th Relief Fund. The funds were delivered to the Salvation Army and the New York September 11th Fund respectively. We wish to thank everyone who has hepled us to reach this goal and invite you to continue promoting the CD so that we can continue to offer this much needed financial aid to the relief effort.

President's Message:

These are songs of strength, courage, hope and love. All proceeds from this CD will go directly to the New York City and Salvation Army September 11th Relief Funds to help those whose lives have been forever changed by the tragic events on that bitter day in September.

To the songwriters, musicians, producers, manufacturers, promoters and artists who helped make this project a reality - we thank you all.

Jim Marino, President:
Canadian Musicians September 11th Relief Foundation
Host Freewheeling Folk Show, 93.3 CFMU.