On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, at Club Soda in Montreal, Quebec, a collaboration of Canadian musicians joined forces with Confront Magazine to help create awareness for the charity ((( MAPMUSIC ))) - Musicians Against Parkinson’s founded by diagnosed Parkinson musician Robbie Tucker.

The event included performances by upcoming Canadian artists Arthur Kall, Monday Rose, Polar Eyes, The Hot Streak, La Confrerie and The New Cities as well as presentations by MapMusic founder, Robbie Tucker, Craig Buntin (currently the Canadian Pairs bronze medalist ranked 6th in the world) and MusiquePlus VJ Mathieu Marcotte.

The benefit’s main goal was to create strong awareness to all those in attendance and to educate that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just affect the elderly but young adults and children.

“I was really pleased with the turn out and the generosity shown by all. It was a great cause and it was a privilege for our event as producers to be an Awareness Concert for MapMusic. We can’t wait to do it again.” Says Confront Editor Angel Karmazenuk.

The involvement of the music community and grateful work by the band The Hot Streak behind the scenes in aiding MAPMUSIC & Confront Magazine is highly appreciated.

Many music fans walked into the event uneducated of the disease and the common notion that Parkinson’s is a disease that causes shaking in the elderly. But as the night proceeded, the over 300 music fans of all ages walked away with a better understanding of Parkinson’s symptoms and effects as they were informed throughout the night by the many members of MAPMUSIC.

ABOUT: Canadian musician, Robbie Tucker, began 2008 with a promise. He pledged to create an organization to aid in his fight against Parkinson’s disease; and through this organization, to raise $1,000,000.00 to help others who are living with the illness.

MapMusic (((Musicians Against Parkinson’s))) aims to accomplish the following:

- Educate and change the way people think about Parkinson’s
- Help in Finding a cure
- Assist and motivate individuals living with Parkinson’s

MapMusic founder, Robbie Tucker, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 28. Now 31 years old, the musician is fully aware that there might come a time when his disease will permanently prevent him from performing live music. So now, with his medicated 2nd chance, he is pushing himself and his re?established abilities to the limit to avoid any future musical loss.

Craig Buntin, currently the Canadian Pairs bronze medalist, ranked 6th in the world has joined forces with MapMusic ((( Musicians Against Parkinson’s ))) to aide in the fight against Parkinson’s. Craig represented Canada at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and, in addition to winning three Canadian National Pairs titles, has been an international competitor for ten years. His mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago. This is not only his way of helping his mom, but all those affected with Parkinson’s.

Contact: Jon Asher - Music Publicist
514-581-5780 - ashermedia@gmail.com

MapMusic Official Website

Confront Magazine

-On the outdoor stage at Place Emilie Gamelin (corner of Berri and Ste-Catherine, behind the Berri metro, Montreal)

-Friday July 18th at 2:15pm sharp! (the festival won’t be waiting for late birds!lol)

-It’s FREE!

-Bring your peoples, your kids, your friends, your brothers and sisters as it is a family affair!

I hope to see you all there

Thank you

Jahnice le Sonneur & Jahnice+
www.myspace.com/jahnice

Jahnice has already demonstrated his ease on stage during numerous concerts as a member of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective, at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2007, and most recently, by opening for Selasee, Nii and Odja at the Kola Note on the 12th of April 2008.

With the inestimable contribution of Productions PASA Musik, he had the idea to organize this exclusive event that primarily seeks to prove that the Montreal scene is abundant of promising talents. Together, they decided to gather artists whom they respect and immensely appreciate, who have been there for quite a while and who have made their mark on the musical scene. This show is therefore a golden occasion for everyone who wants to discover and admire these musicians and remarkable artists that Jahnice likes to call his big family. We quote NAMORI, the WES’ LI BAND and OMEGADOM.

Namori, a composer-drummer-singer native of the Ivory Coast, will offer us a memorable performance. During his musical career, he has accompanied many renowned artists such as Salif Keita, Mory Kante and Jean Leloup. Already having recorded several albums, he will draw from his compilation and will bring us into his world where sounds of Jazz and African music are mixed marvellously with the pace of reggae and soul inflections.

Wes’ Li, guitarist-singer born in Haiti, has shown his ability here and abroad and is very appreciated for his versatility. Having also made his mark as a musical director, arranger and producer, he has worked with Corneille, Gage, Senaya, Sara Renelik and several other artists from both the local and international scenes. His performance will be just as impressive as the one he gave during the Montreal Jazz Festival last year. With his group, the Wes’Li Band, he will present us his musical concept that includes afro - groove flavours, roots and reggae.

Omegadom, for his part, has been the recipient of “The Revelations Miouze 2007″ prize by the public’s choice. He is clearly one of the best in his class. Moreover, he distinguished himself as a singer-songwriter, producer, acrobat and multi-instrumentalist as part of the troop Line 1 supervised by the choreographer of international fame: Debra Brown. Now releasing his first album, Omegadom will make you discover, during this evening, his brand of soul music, funk and boogie.

Finally Jahnice, besides being the host of this event, will also offer us a performance in accordance with the concept of unity which surrounds this initiative. Accompanied by his band, Jahnice +, he will introduce us to his hybrid soul music that he elaborated with the producer Patrice Agbokou, bass player of the alternative rock band known as Islands.

PRODUCTIONS PASA MUSIK
presents the evening FANMI SE FANMI (family is family)
at Club Lambi, on Friday, June 20th
4465 Saint Laurent Blvd. Tickets : $10 in presale, $15 at the entrance
Tickets available at: 514-449-8808 / sonneurmusic@gmail.com
The show will begin at 8 pm and doors will open at 7 pm

Contact / informations:

PASA Musik
Tel: (514) 836-7802
E-mail: sonneurmusic@gmail.com

http://www.myspace.com/fanmisefanmi