Join us Saturday, February 20th at the Glebe Community Centre for an evening of music featuring the very popular Brothers Chaffey and Fiftymen … and special guests. Tickets, $20, can be purchased at Compact Music (both locations) and the GCC. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction of fabulous goods and services donated by Glebe BIA businesses. Sponsored by the GCA, the Glebe BIA and GNAG. This is going to be a hot double bill — both acts are highly acclaimed.
Since 2004, Brothers Chaffey has performed their brand of roots rock country soul across the country. Lead by brothers Matthew and Curtis Chaffey, their sound is a combination of genres, most notably the R&B of Matthew’s vocals and the country rock in Curtis’ telecaster twang. They write contemporary rock n’ roll songs that lean heavily on melody. The vitality and intensity of their music have earned Brothers Chaffey a reputation for up-tempo, dancehall, rock n’ roll shows.
Fiftymen play straight-up hardcore country through and through—a world of killing tunes and whiskey blues, trampled hearts and unsettled scores after darkfall. Breakneck and brokenhearted, the sturdy five-piece band churns out a hard luck parade of full-blooded hurtin’ tunes that walk the line between jealousy, revenge, faith, guilt and redemption. It’s two guitars, bass, drums, a voice and menacing Marshalls—pure, honest roots music steeped in traditional country and gut level punk.
A special GCA bank account at the Royal Bank (Bank and First) has been opened. All proceeds are earmarked for those who lost their homes in the fire. Donations can be made at any RBC branch or online if you have an RBC account. The account number is 00116-1012954. Cheques are also accepted and should be made out to the Glebe Community Association with the account number written in the memo portion of the cheque. The GCA board will work with the Red Cross and the residents affected to determine how to distribute the funds.
