S’Aints set to rock Caesars Windsor with annual charity concert
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It’s that time of year again: The S’Aints are ready to “sleigh” hunger.
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The philanthropic group of local musicians will take the stage at Caesars Windsor on Dec. 20 with a family-friendly holiday concert to benefit 16 local foodbanks.
Since 2013, the annual concert has raised more than $550,000 to help feed those in need.
“This started from something very small, and we had no idea it would grow to the level it has grown,” said Jeff Burrows, drummer for the S’Aints, ahead of a sneak peak performance at Devonshire Mall on Tuesday.
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“It really does mean a lot to us. We take nothing for granted, and we’re very blessed to be able to do this.”
This year’s concert will support the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association and Chatham Outreach for Hunger.
“This event is of great importance to us,” said June Muir, president of the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association. “It directly supports the critical work of (local food banks).
“Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families facing food insecurity have access to nutritional food they desperately need.
“No one who doesn’t need food would stand in a line and wait for it. Accessing a food bank is not a choice, but a necessity.”
At its concert next month, the band, featuring Burrows, Jody Raffoul, Wes Buckley, Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe, David Cyrenne, Kelly Howell, Marty Bak, Liz Robinson, Stephanie Baker, and Jim O’Neil, will perform traditional holiday hits with a rock edge, including tracks from their latest album, Epic Christmas.
The concert is being held in partnership with Caesars Windsor Cares and St. Clair College.
The Friday, Dec. 20, charity concert is at 8 p.m. in the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor. Tickets are available now at caesarswindsor.com and ticketmaster.ca.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Caesars Windsor box office on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m., as well as at St. Clair College south campus and Devonshire Mall guest services.
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