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    • Our Values
    • Our Story
    • Our Space
    • Our Leadership & Staff
  • What We Do
    • Drop-In Program
    • Meal Program
    • Worship Service
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
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    • Ways To Give
  • Careers
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  • Donate
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A Retrospective

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Ten years running.

Beat The Winter Blues has been running since 2011 as a fundraiser for Royal City Mission and a highlight of the year for many in our community. In 2021 we were 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.

Click play to enjoy a track from BTWB 2015:
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What It's All About.

Since the beginning, BTWB has been about three things: great music, raising funds to serve those in need in Guelph, and lifting spirits during the bleakness of winter.
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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:
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • A.J. Coghill: Drums
  • James Knight: Bass
  • Peter Grimmer: Keyboards

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
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • A.J. Coghill: Drums
  • James Knight: Bass
  • Tim Martin (special guest): Guiter/Vocals
  • Jerome Godboo (special guest): Harmonica
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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
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • A.J. Coghill: Drums
  • James Knight: Bass
  • Kevin Snarr: Keyboards/Guitar
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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
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • Dave Smylie: Drums
  • James Knight: Bass
  • Elliot Snarr: Guitar/Vocals
  • Matt Trottier: Saxophone
  • Robert Hunter: Keyboard

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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
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • A.J. Coghill: Drums
  • Rob Shaw-Lukavsky: Bass
  • Elliot Snarr: Guitar/Vocals
  • Kat Zantingh: Vocals
  • Matt Trottier: Saxophone
  • Kevin Ferrier: Guitar
  • Brian Watson (special guest): Accordion

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
  • Kevin Coghill: Guitar/Vocals
  • A.J. Coghill: Drums
  • Scott Coghill: Bass
  • Elliot Snarr: Guitar/Vocals
  • Kat Zantingh: Vocals
  • Matt Trottier: Saxophone
  • Kevin Snarr: Keyboard/Guitar

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.
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Thank you.

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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