Java Jams raise funds for Brandon Brindle
Voices rose and money flowed at Elks Hall as the Chetwynd Music Association hosted Java Jams. Proceeds support ten year old Brandon Brindle’s kidney transplant recovery in Vancouver, with Elks donating 200 dollars and Royal Purple contributing 500 dollars. Performers honored Brandon with AC/DC themed sets and a group rendition of Jail Break to lift his spirits.
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Denise Briggs
Chetwynd Music Association
Elks Hall
Brandon Brindle
Vancouver
The
Elks
Ladies of the Royal Purple
Brindle
Brandon
Rick Slack
Slack
Tunings By Ian Smith And The James Taylor Encore
A note on televised performances of James Taylor singing Sweet Baby James prompts reflection on cover versus original versions. The author recalls Bruce Springsteen and Pointer Sisters takes on Fire and notes local affection for Taylor and the song. The piece ends with a hopeful teaser about JT appearing at Relay for a Friend on June 14.
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Ian Smith
James Taylor
Sweet Baby James
Mr. Taylor
Bruce Springsteen
Pointer Sisters
James
J.T
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