Continuing a long-standing tradition, local musicians will team up to help out two community organizations this year.
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The annual Holiday Jam for Hunger takes place Dec. 29, at Sons of Kent Brewing Co. in Chatham. All proceeds go to Hope House – Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent and Chatham Outreach for Hunger.
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Created in 2004, the event has continued each year, including virtually in 2020 and ’21. Different agencies have benefited over the years, with food insecurity becoming the focus.
Musician Alysson Storey, who has organized the jam for the last 12 years, credited all involved with making it a success.
“All of the participating musicians have strong connections to Chatham-Kent and generously share their talents to benefit Chatham-Kent organizations,” she said.
“It’s thanks to them the annual Holiday Jam for Hunger shows have raised almost $30,000 for local charities. The need is stronger than ever, so I’m very grateful for the continued community support.”
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Taking part, as they have for previous years, is The Dave Trinca Xperience (DTX), featuring Dave Trinca on lead vocals and guitar, Dave French on bass, Andrew Payne on drums, Dan Martin on lead guitar, Storey on fiddle and backing vocals and Clancy O’Hara on keyboard.
“Clancy and Dan are some of the most experienced and in-demand musicians in Chatham-Kent,” Storey said. “The audience is in for a treat whenever they are on stage.”
The band plays a variety of classic rock and country, with some pop and new country.
Local alternative-rock band Level Up will open, with Chris Arneil on bass, Brandon Gardner on vocals and percussion, Martin Kwak on lead guitar, John Torau on drums and Nick Wigcherink on vocals.
New this year, guitarist and vocalist Cole Pereir will perform acoustic versions of rock, country and pop songs.
Sons of Kent Brewing and an anonymous donor are sponsoring this year’s event, which starts at 7 pm Admission is by donation.
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