Come to the Mex Pub, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the music of Al Pasanen and Randy Standish, featured guests of the 1stTuesday Fundraiser Concert Series.
April is Cancer Awareness Month, and these two performers have chosen to support the Vancouver Island branch of theFreemason Cancer Car Program.
The Vancouver Island branch of the Freemason Cancer Car Program is a service that provides free transportation fromlocations across Vancouver Island, to the Canadian Cancer Society Clinic and/or Lodge in Victoria for patients with cancer.
This is a volunteer service that is supported by members of the your community on Vancouver Island, the Canadian CancerSociety, and the Freemasons of British Columbia and Yukon.
“We have five vans located throughout Vancouver Island and our goal is to provide safe, courteous, comfortable andefficient service to our passengers,” said Colin Craig, who is the Nanaimo dispatcher.
Standish, one of the featured performers for the evening, has been influenced by the music of James Taylor, Cat Stevens,Passenger, and others.
His music has been aired on CHLY Radio in Nanaimo, and he shares his love of music with the passion of a true balladeer.As a prostate cancer survivor, Standish knows first-hand how valuable this transportation service can be in getting to andfrom treatments and being able to avoid the additional stresses of arranging for rides.
Sharing the stage on April 4, will be the ComoxValley’s local “Man in Black.” Al Pasanen is known for his Johnny Cash tributeconcerts at various local venues, including a performance at VI Musicfest and Comox Valley Exhibition.
Pasanen has been involved in the local music scene since retiring from the Air Force. Originally from northern Ontario, hejoined the RCAF after high school and served as a navigator in maritime command on both coasts before retiring in theValley.
Also a prostate cancer survivor, Pasanen is happy to be operational again and to be part of this fundraiser. One of hisfavourite musical milestones was writing a tribute song about Johnny Cash, which he sent to Cash’s daughter RosanneCash. Her personal response in appreciation of his song is among his most memorable musical experiences.
Admission is by cash donation, and 100 per cent of all proceeds collected at the door will support the Cancer Car Program.As with all 1st Tuesday events, food donations for the Comox Valley Food Bank are welcome and appreciated.
A volunteer representative from the Cancer Car Program will be there to accept your donations, offer tax receipts, and offerliterature with information about the program. The event is sponsored by the Mex Pub, and is part of an ongoing concertseries now in its 9th season.
The music starts at 7:30 p.m. with an opening set by organizers Judy and Bruce Wing, with featured acts to follow. Doorprizes will be drawn following the show.
For more info about 1st Tuesday events, contact Judy Wing at judyandbruce.com
