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Ten years running.Beat The Winter Blues has been running since 2011 as a fundraiser for our Meal Program and a highlight of the year for many in our community. This year, in light of the pandemic, we are unable to gather to dance the blues away. Instead, we hope that you shuffle a little as you scroll through Beat the Winter Blues 2021: 10 Years in Retrospect.
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2011 - 2012
For the first two years, it was a single band that took stage. This band, now known as the Right Reverend Blues Band, has taken to the stage at every BTWB. Though the lineup of the band has changed over the years, they still know how to get people out of their seats.
Right Reverend Blues Band 2011 + 2012 Members:
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2013
2013 was the first year with multiple acts, and some special guests joined the Right Reverend Blues Band to make it one incredible night.
The Lineup: Malachi Greenridge Bluegrass Jammers Right Reverend Blues Band
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2014
2014 began a three year run of the The Grumpy Old Men opening Beat The Winter Blues with their infectious bluegrass and lighthearted harmonies.
The Lineup:
The Grumpy Old Men Right Reverend Blues Band
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2015
This year saw the first non-musical act, the Real Timmy Boyle's comedy routine.
The Lineup: The Real Timmy Boyle The Grumpy Old Men Right Reverend Blues Band • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals • A.J. Coghill: Drums • James Knight: Bass • Colin Campbell: Guitar • Matt Trottier: Saxophone |
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2016
2016 had a contest to see which song would the Right Reverend Blues Band close the event with. Do you remember which song closed out the night?
A. Achy Breaky Heart B. Man I Feel Like A Woman C. I've Got Friends In Low Places The Lineup:
The Grumpy Old Men Right Reverend Blues Band
......................... Answer: B. Man I Feel Like A Woman was the song that won and was the last song of the night. |
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2017
This was the year of Kevin - with a total of five Kevins taking the stage, as 2fish (Kevin + Kevin) opened for the Right Reverend Blues Band (who had three members named Kevin).
The Lineup: 2fish Right Reverend Blues Band • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals • A.J. Coghill: Drums • Rob Shaw-Lukavsky: Bass • Kat Zantingh: Vocals • Kevin Snarr: Keyboard/Guitar • Matt Trottier: Saxophone • Kevin Ferrier: Guitar |
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2018
A great night with the Nicole Ensign Band opening up and the Right Reverend Blues Band bringing some big energy to the sanctuary with a very full stage.
The Lineup:
The Nicole Ensign Band Right Reverend Blues Band
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2019
The Right Reverend Blues Band reversed roles and opened for Godboogie. A favourite song from Godboogie's set was Sanctuary City.
The Lineup: Right Reverend Blues Band • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals • A.J. Coghill: Drums • Kevin Snarr: Bass • Kat Zantingh: Vocals • Elliot Snarr: Guitar/Vocals • Kevin Ferrier: Guitar Godboogie |
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2020
A couple weeks before everything shutdown due to Covid, we had a rocking concert with three great bands.
The Lineup:
2fish Right Reverend Blues Band
The Jerome Godboo Band |
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Thank you.
BTWB is more than just the people you see on stage. It also takes many dedicated volunteers and sponsors to make the event happen. Though we can't list every one here, we are incredibly grateful for every show. And thank you to everyone who shows up and makes this event a highlight of the year for us.
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The Open Guitar Case.
Every year, BTWB has a guitar case open on the stage for those who wish to make a donation. All donations go directly towards our Meal Program which serves over 650 a week and also runs our Warming Centre - which provides a safe and accessible space for those experiencing homelessness.
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Royal City Mission
50 Quebec Street Guelph, Ontario N1H 2T4 office@royalcitymission.ca
519.837.3777 |
Registered Charity | Royal City Mission Church Charitable Number | BN 845427871RR0001 |
