Homefest 2007 November 4, 2007

This event will bring together some of the city’s best-known folk and roots musicians and touring artists who are in town to lend their gifts in support of those experiencing the lack of affordable housing and homelessness.

Homefest 2007 performers:
Asani Myrol
Al Brant Band Joe Nolan
Michelle Boudreau Raisin’ Cain
Down to the Wood Samantha Schultz
Caity Fisher Marty Siltanen & The Bloomin’ Thistles
Roy Forbes Anna Somerville
David Francey John Spearn
Jay Gilday Thaneah & Ten Feet of Hair
Brian Gregg & Patsy Amico Ann Vriend
Andrea House Jasmine Whenham

Joanne Myrol, of the group Myrol, says “Having been on the edge of homelessness when I was a single mom and new to Edmonton, I can empathize with the plight of those living on the streets. The harsh reality is that in this winter city, not everyone has the comfort of a warm bed and shelter. Homefest and Edmontonians are working together for shelter, comfort, and safety through a song.”

“On a typical night more than 2600 people are homeless in our city,” explains ECOHH spokesperson Jim Gurnett.
“There is a shortage of 6000 units of low-income affordable housing and waiting lists for available units are years long. Needs range from emergency shelter to special supported housing to low-income rental units. It is vital for more people to understand this and speak up in support of action.”

Proceeds from the concert will support housing needs in Edmonton, specifically to assist the John Howard Society for their transitional housing program, to Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers for a youth camp project, and to Operation Friendship to assist clients with moving expenses and in obtaining identification.

Tickets are $10 and availabe at:
Earth’s General Store (10832 Whyte Avenue)
Myhre’s Music (8715-118 Avenue)
Tix on the Square (3 Winston Churchill Square)
Grant MacEwan College Bookstores

or at the door.

Kids under 12 are FREE.

Official Website: http://www.homefest.ca