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Jeff Healey's musical friends pay tribute in two celebrations

Ian Gillan, Jack Bruce, Randy Bachman, Colin James, David Wilcox among 30 artists to take part in Toronto concerts

Jeff Healey's contributions to the worlds of rock, blues and jazz will be celebrated in two Toronto concerts on May 3 and 4.

The first concert will be held at the Sound Academy (formerly The Docks) on Saturday May 3, and will include performances from former Cream vocalist and bass player Jack Bruce, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, Randy Bachman, Colin James, David Wilcox, Greg Godovitz, Alannah Myles, and Matt Minglewood, among many others.

Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards will open the show, while Jeff Healey's Blues Band, the four-piece group which played with Healey both at the Toronto club that carries his name and on numerous international tours, will support the wide array of guest artists.

Additional artists will be announced in the near future.

Jazz bands join with U.S. guests

The second event, which celebrates Healey's parallel career in the classic jazz world, will be held Sunday May 4 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse. Seven bands - and several of Healey's special friends from the United States - are among the musical guests. Friends from south of the border include Marty Grosz, Brad Kay and Vince Giordano.

Jeff Healey's Jazz Band Ball follows the format - and shares the name - with a successful event Healey hosted at the Palais Royale in Toronto last summer, but this time with a larger roster of traditional and classic jazz bands from Toronto.

Cristie Healey, Jeff's wife, who has helped organize the two shows, said she was touched by the way so many members of the musical community, both in Toronto and internationally, had shown such enthusiasm and support for the upcoming events.

"This has been a great reminder for Jeff's family and close circle of friends of how many people were touched by Jeff and his music. I think we have assembled an incredible collection of talent, and created two shows that Jeff would love. The shows will provide a great way for his friends and fans to pay tribute to his memory, and support a cause that was so very important to Jeff."

Funds raised at both concerts will be donated to the Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund and to The Healey Family Trust.

Full details of the events are listed below:

What:

A rock and roll and blues tribute to the late Jeff Healey

Where:

The Sound Academy (formerly The Docks), 11 Polson St.

When:

Saturday May 3, 2008. Doors at 6.30 p.m., show starts at 7.30 p.m.

Who:

How much:

$45.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/2070 or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $50.00.

Sunday May 4: Jeff Healey's Jazz Band Ball

What:

Toronto's jazz community celebrates Jeff Healey at an all ages concert event (hopefully with a bit of room for dancing!)

Where:

Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, Blue Jays Way

When:

Sunday May 4, 2008. Doors at 3 p.m., show starts at 4 p.m.

Who:

(in alphabetical order)
Climax Jazz Band
Grande Bouche Swingtette
Vince Giordano
Marty Grosz
The Happy Pals
Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards with Terra Hazleton
Hot Five Jazzmakers
Brad Kay
Rainbow Gardens Orchestra
Mose Scarlett with Chris and Ken Whiteley
Shakura S'Aida
Silverleaf Jazzband

How much:

$35.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/2071 or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $40.00.

NOTE: Tickets will go on sale at 10.00 a.m., Friday April 11

NOTE: Tickets will go on sale at 10.00 a.m., Friday April 11

April Events

Wed Apr 9

Toronto Independant Music Awards Showcase

Details TBA

Thu Apr 10

Danny Marks & Friends with the Healey's House Band

Door 8pm Tkts $10

Fri April 11

Pop Punksters MINK

Doors 8pm Tkts $10

Sat April 12 Q107 Saturday Nights Live presents Heavy Metal Rockers L.A. GUNS with host John Scholes & DJ Flairboy from Derringer in the Morning Doors 9pm Tkts $15 at Ticketbreak.com

Sun April 13

BluesLINK A Benefit for YOUTHLINK: The Gary Kendall Band, Margaret Stowe's S'Women In Blues, Danny Marks Band, with special guest appearances by Comedian Glen Foster "That Canadian Guy" ,7 year-old guitar wonder Lucian Gray from The Quintessential Boys. All Ages. Silent Auction and door prizes.

Tickets $18 in advance(416-967-1773 or at info@youthlink.ca) or $20 at the door. No charge for children and youth ages 16 and under. Doors open at 3pm. Show ends at 7pm.

Thu Apr 17

Closed for Private Party

Fri Apr 18

Julian Fauth CD Release

Doors 8pm Tkts $10

Sat April 19 Q107's Saturday Nights Live presents ELEVATION - The World Famous U2 Tribute and guests The Coldplayers, North America's #1 Coldplay tribute with host John Scholes & DJ Flairboy from Derringer in the Morning Doors 9pm Tkts $15

Wed Apr 23

Toronto Independant Music Awards Showcase

Details TBA

Thu Apr 24

Danny Marks & Friends with the Healey's House Band

Door 8pm Tkts $10

Fri Apr 25 Q107 presents TEENAGE HEAD CD Release Concert with special guests The Screwed

Sat April 26 Q107 Saturday Nights Live presents FLY BY NIGHT - A Tribute to RUSH Doors 9pm Tkts $10

Coming Soon: The Whooligans, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Pinetop Perkins, Sonny Landreth, Sven Gali, Thin Lizzie Marathon

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