September 7, 2008
Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Inc. (BLNA)
“Beach Awareness Concert at Kew” (B.A.C.K
Please contact Harold Tabone, Communications Director, Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Inc.
Producer, “Beach Awareness Concert at Kew” (B.A.C.K.)
htabone@northafind.com
www.blna.net
416-205-9909 ext. 222
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE BLNA
For Immediate Release
September 9th, 2008
‘B.A.C.K. the Beach’ concert
A success
Despite poor weather!
Toronto – September 9th, 2008: The Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Inc. would like to thank
all of the people who came out to Kew Gardens in the rain, to attend the ‘B.A.C.K. the Beach’ concert on
Sunday!
20 piece samba band Batucada Carioca opened the show energetically, playing traditional songs from Rio
de Janeiro’s Carnival. Host Spider Jones delighted the crowd throughout the earlier portion of the day and
he didn’t let the weather get in his way. Revival Dear and Peirson Ross and The Wilderness bravely
played to a highly appreciative, and equally brave audience. Ron Korb and Makoto Tani elevated the
crowd with their ethereal instrumental set, before Funktagon turned up the heat. Host Frank Domagala did
an amazing job at keeping the spirit alive until The Mississippi Hippies blew the rain clouds away. Former
Canadian Idol Top 5 finalist Mookie Morris thrilled the youngsters by singing a few songs and playing the
guitar. The crowd began to expand more and more by the time Fludd took the stage and Stephan Moccio
charmed the throngs with his intense piano compositions. The ever cheerful Skydiggers ensured that
everyone would have something to whistle on the way home and host Michael Danso kept the crowd
entertained and excited by pulling raffle tickets and announcing the intermittent live auction antics of MPP
Michael Prue. We heard speeches from Steve Ottaway of the BLNA executive as well as from City
Councillor Sandra Bussin, who is a strong supporter of and advocate for the BLNA cause. Audience
members were completely stunned and amazed by virtuoso flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook, who wrapped
things up and took the time to make some very clear statements about the fact that as citizens, we need to
preserve and protect all of the unique and wonderful neighbourhoods in our city.
All in all, it is fair to say that the Beach Awareness Concert at Kew was a big success!
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September 7, 2008
Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Inc. (BLNA)
“Beach Awareness Concert at Kew” (B.A.C.K.)
11:00am – 7:00pm
Please contact Harold Tabone, Communications Director, Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Inc.
Producer, “Beach Awareness Concert at Kew” (B.A.C.K.)
htabone@northafind.com
www.blna.net
416-205-9909 ext. 222
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The BLNA would like to thank the amazing volunteers both in front of and behind the stage. None of it
would have been possible without them. The BLNA also wish to thank all of the artists who participated in
the Art Show and Sale, as well as EMS, School Trustee Sheila Cary-Meaghar and The City of Toronto for
its support. Of course thanks again to our sponsors: Community Centre 55, Varsity Tents, Coll Audio, Pansy
Henderson ReMax Realty Ltd., Eventrix, Hotset Films, MGI Securities, Jovian Capital Corp., Thrust
Forwarding Inc., Yamaha, Chef Ted Reader, Wayne H. Ferguson Piano Tuner/Technician, Marcon Kitchens
& MS Media Sales and Freeman’s Brewery.
Of course with the rain, we didn’t have as many people in the park as we had hoped/anticipated and
therefore, were not able to reach our fundraising potential, so please visit our website at www.blna.net to
make a donation. Thanks to Freddy Koops at Overkill for designing such amazing T-shirts! They are still on
sale at his store Overkill, 2130A Queen St. E. and at Community Centre 55, Main St. at Swanwick in the
Beach.
The Community Council meeting is TODAY at City Hall at 11am. Interested residents should be registered
with the Clerk to make deputations at today’s Community Council meeting. Technically, this helps validate
your participation in an eventual OMB appeal process.
If you and your neighbours haven't registered, please do it right away. Call the clerk at the following :
Pritchard, Frances
Manager Community Councils & Committees
City Clerk's Office
Phone:416-392-4339
Fax:416-392-1879
fpritcha@toronto.ca
Thanks!
BLNA Inc.

