Artists for Bob Lovelace
Posted on April 17, 2008, by Danielle Lennon
Filed Under Events, General News, Music
Tickets are now on sale for a concert featuring some of Canada’s best musicians and writers. The concert is a benefit for Bob Lovelace who has been imprisoned for his peaceful protest of the North Frontenac Uranium mine. All proceeds will go towards a trust fund established for Bob Lovelace by OPIRG Kingston.
The concert will take place at 7:00pm at Sydenham United Church on Saturday, June 14. Tickets will sell fast. The show will feature Bruce Cockburn , Susan Aglukark , David Francey, Jenny Whiteley, Joey Wright, Terry Tufts, Unity and The Algonquin Drummers.
Unreserved seating is $30. For $100 you can also purchase a limited “Free Bob Lovelace Supporter” ticket which includes preferred seating, a compilation CD and a pass to the artist after show party. Tickets are available at Brian’s Record Option, Tara Foods, Novel Idea and the Grand Theatre Box Office.
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We just received word that Michael Ondaatje has been added to the list of artists who will be present at this concert. He is the recipient of the Order of Canada and the Booker Prize and renowned author of Anil’s Ghost, The English Patient, In the Skin of a Lion and many other novels as well as collections of poetry.