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Title: Mark Nelson Preston and Friends Benefit Concert for Children’s Health Foundation
Location: London City Music Theatre (formerly the IMAX theatre), 900 King St., London, Ontario
Description: Concert to benefit the London based Children’s Health Foundation.
Start Time: 8:00pm

Featured Performers will include:

Noah Zacharin
Noah Zacharin’s recordings have garnered praise from fans and critics alike. silence spoken here (1997) was called “an understated classic… musical versatility and lyrical depth” (Xpress-Ottawa); Scene Roots and Blues dubbed aLIVE! (2000) “a real gem”; and a review of crow dark wind (2001) in Minor 7th elicited the following: “like Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder, and Bonnie Raitt, Noah Zacharin possesses a virtuoso command of the guitar… world-wise songwriting.” You can find out more about Noah by visiting his website at; http://www.noahsong.com .

Dan McLean Jr.
Dan McLean Jr., with his powerful voice and beautiful acoustic guitar work has become a very popular and well noted performer on the Toronto indie music scene. Dan’s emotional renditions of classic soul songs are truly something to behold. Dan recently released his first CD, the critically acclaimed “Soul Café”. You can find out more about Dan on his website by visiting: http://www.danmcleanjr.com.

The Crystal Kage
The Crystal Kage is a musical duo from London, Ontario with heart-stomping vocals & catchy foot tapping guitar riffs. Crystal Curran, is the lead vocals & rhythm guitarist with a powerful & passionate voice and enthusiastic, engaging stage presents. Kory Adcock (aka Kage), is the lead guitarist playing both acoustic & electric guitar with remarkable shredding speed & quick finger changes. Musical chemistry, passion & emotion are reflected in both their live performances & on their debut album, “Just Around The Corner”. You can find out more about The Crystal Kage by visiting their website at: http://www.thecrystalkage.com

Mark Nelson Preston
Mark Nelson Preston is a New York City based singer/songwriter who at the age of 46 returned to music after a 30 year absence. Frequently appearing in New York City and Toronto, he is greatly indebted to his musician friends in New York, Toronto and London for their inspiration and support and created these shows as his way of returning the support and love of those who were there for him, and to help charities that benefit charities that have played an important part in the lives of children and in the lives of some of his dear friends.

Other friends who will be appearing on one or both evenings include my good friends Evan Palazzo, Greg Bie (who helped make the London show possible and will be featured that evening), Jon Travis, my right hand man for both events – Jeff Kahl, Laura Fernandez, Carl Lorusso Jr, Jory Berger, Tony Rabalao, Rex Baunsit, and Rehan Dalal.

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Title: Mark Nelson Preston and Friends Benefit Concert for Children’s Charities
Location: Gladstone Ballroom, 1214 Queens Street Toronto, Ontario
Description: Concert to benefit the Sick Kids Foundation and The Children’s Aid Foundation.
Start Time: 7:30pm
Date: 2009-07-16

Featured Performers will include:

Noah Zacharin
Noah Zacharin’s recordings have garnered praise from fans and critics alike. silence spoken here (1997) was called “an understated classic… musical versatility and lyrical depth” (Xpress-Ottawa); Scene Roots and Blues dubbed aLIVE! (2000) “a real gem”; and a review of crow dark wind (2001) in Minor 7th elicited the following: “like Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder, and Bonnie Raitt, Noah Zacharin possesses a virtuoso command of the guitar… world-wise songwriting.” You can find out more about Noah by visiting his website at; http://www.noahsong.com .

Dan McLean Jr.
Dan McLean Jr., with his powerful voice and beautiful acoustic guitar work has become a very popular and well noted performer on the Toronto indie music scene. Dan’s emotional renditions of classic soul songs are truly something to behold. Dan recently released his first CD, the critically acclaimed “Soul Café”. You can find out more about Dan on his website by visiting: http://www.danmcleanjr.com.

Mark Nelson Preston
Mark Nelson Preston is a New York City based singer/songwriter who at the age of 46 returned to music after a 30 year absence. Frequently appearing in New York City and Toronto, he is greatly indebted to his musician friends in New York, Toronto and London for their inspiration and support and created these shows as his way of returning the support and love of those who were there for him, and to help charities that benefit charities that have played an important part in the lives of children and in the lives of some of his dear friends.

Other friends who will be appearing on one or both evenings include my good friends Evan Palazzo, Greg Bie (who helped make the London show possible and will be featured that evening), Jon Travis, my right hand man for both events – Jeff Kahl, Laura Fernandez, Carl Lorusso Jr, Jory Berger, Tony Rabalao, Rex Baunsit, and Rehan Dalal.

Schedule subject to change. Check back here for updates.

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