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Clapton auctions guitar’s for charity

March 12, 2011 by Chris

The guitar god, Eric Clapton, auctioned off 70 guitars with the proceeds going towards his favorite charity the Crossroads rehabilitation centre in the Caribbean.

The pre-auction estimates was much lower then the final total (21.5 m).

An instrument that was sold and caught my eye was Eric’s 1948 Gibson L-5P guitar! The final price was $82,000, it more then surpassed the $20,000 pre-auction estimate. Another big ticket guitar was a souped up signature Fender Stratocaster that brought them a nice $51,000.

The charity is definitely a worth while cause and that I am sure the money will be put to good use. Good on you Mr Eric Clapton!

Keep on Jammin’




Filed Under: Entertainment, Guitars, Instruments, musical instruments, Musicians Tagged With: 1948 gibson L-5P, auction, charity, Crossroads rehabilitation centre, eric clapton, guitar

Nuance Holiday Soundscapes for the Kids music festival’s Toy Drive

December 5, 2009 by Chris

This segment of Nuance, Toronto’s premier Progressive/Art Rock music festival, is called NUANCE Holiday Soundscape for the Kids It will be focusing on a Toy Drive for the needy children of this city.

The toys will be delivered to the United Way of Toronto and it’s agencies. The United way for many years have proven themselves the best bang for your charity buck! Kudos to Wilton Said in his choice of charity groups to support! The event information is below.

NUANCE Holiday Soundscape for the Kids
A Showcase of Indie Art Rock/Pop
Date – Sun Dec 6th.
Venue – THE BLACK SWAN TAVERN (2nd floor), 154 Danforth Ave just east of Broadview, Toronto Ontario
Door Cover – $10, or $5.00 with Toy Drive. (new, unwrapped,non-violent)
NUANCE Website – http://www.myspace.com/nuancegta
All Ages (under 18yrs accompanied by an adult)
Doors open at 7:00pm

Featuring….
Amnesia Vivace
Wilton Said…
Lorne Hind 360

This years show will be truly a worthy case. Not only will the children benefit from proceeds from the show but the Prog/Art Rock community will help support local merchants during these tough economic times that we are all facing.

As I’ve said before about past Nuance shows, the annual Toronto Indie Music Festival, the talent here is unmatched and it will not disappoint! I’ve been there, done that and now I’m hooked!!!

So come out with the gift of a toy and support the many aspects of NUANCE Holiday Soundscape for the Kids this coming Sunday December 6th and have a very Merry Prog/Art Rock Christmas Everyone!

Keep on Jammin’

Filed Under: Concerts, Culture, Entertainment, Health, Music, Musicians, Toronto, Toronto Bands Tagged With: 2009, Amnesia Vivace, art/rock festival, charity, danforth ave, indie music, Lorne Hind 360, music-festival, NUANCE Holiday Soundscape for the Kids, Sunday december 6th, the black swan, the danforth, things to do in toronto, Wilton Said...

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