TORONTO MUSICIANS RAISE AWARENESS FOR EPILEPSY

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TORONTO MUSICIANS RAISE AWARENESS FOR EPILEPSY
-AT STONE’S PLACE, 1255 QUEEN ST. W, FRIDAY MARCH 31st, 8PM

WHO: Amer Diab, Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David Janes and Rob Maurin
WHAT: Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: Stones Place – 1255 Queen St West
WHEN: March 31st, 8 p.m. doors, music starts at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
WEB-SITES: www.sonicdelirecords.com, www.stonesplace.ca,
www.epilepsytoronto.org

FEBRUARY 22ND, 2006 - TORONTO - Sonic Deli Records presents a full night of
singer-songwriters, in support of Epilepsy Toronto. The benefit concert will
take place at Stone's Place (1255 Queen Street West) on Friday March 31st
and will feature the talents of five local musicians, including: Amer Diab,
Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David James and Rob Maurin. Music begins at 9
p.m., tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. A non-profit community
agency, Epilepsy Toronto is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this March,
during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The charity has chosen musician
Jim Armstrong to speak and participate in all promotional events this
spring. To raise awareness and educate the public, he will share his
difficulties in overcoming the obstacles of this potentially debilitating
condition. Jim Armstrong has struggled with severe epilepsy since the age
of six. Two years ago, Jim underwent state-of-the-art brain surgery to
reduce the intensity of his seizures and their frequency. Three months
later, he was at the soundboard working on his first CD compilation of
eleven Toronto songwriters and performers. Released in April of 2005, BROWN
BAG LUNCH also marked the launch of the independent record label, Sonic Deli
Records. Four of the eleven artists are back to donate their music for a
good cause. Each singer-songwriter will be performing with their own backing
band. Scheduled Performances: 9:00 p.m. - Amer Diab - Drawing comparisons
to Elvis Costello, Wilco, and Ron Sexsmith, Amer Diab's music is a blend of
rhythms and simple twang. Amer's first solo release, 2003's The Year of the
Apology (featuring members of Broken Social Scene) enjoyed serious critical
acclaim. 10:00 p.m. - Violet Ray - Singer/songwriter Violet Ray's debut CD
Good Things was released on her own label, Climb-it Records, receiving
airplay in Canada and Australia. Violet has showcased her original songs at
Nashville's famous Blue Bird Cafe, as well as Bluebird North (with the
Songwriters Association of Canada) and the Glenn Gould Studio Stage in
Toronto. She was nominated for the Rising Star award by the Ontario Country
Performer and Fan Association 11:00 p.m. - Jim Armstrong - For almost
four decades of his remarkable, musical life, Jim Armstrong has lived with,
and in spite of, severe epilepsy. Jim is the core of Sonic Deli (band,
label, production house); a multi-talented singer-songwriter. Jim's
melodies and lyrical imagery are reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, John
Hiatt and Tom Petty. Jim has demonstrated his abilities as both an
accomplished multi-instrumentalist and a producer. 12:00 a.m. - David Janes
- A new face and new sound in the Canadian country/pop/rock music scene is
David Janes. With a unique voice and sound compared to Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan
Adams and Jim Cuddy. His successes include the title of Best Singer and
Best Stage Performance in the Canadian leg of the 2004 Emergenza
competition, in which he and his former band, RAR, beat out more than 6,000
others to go to Germany for the world finals. Now at 21 years of age and
embarking on his solo career. 1:00 a.m. - Rob Maurin - Singer/songwriter
Rob Maurin emerges from the country music closet this show, with a set of
Lyle Lovett–inspired pop. A regular Sonic Deli contributor (vocals, rhythm
guitar), Maurin is resuming a promising singing career. Notable performances
include an award-winning acapella quartet that included Jim (Barenaked
Ladies) and Andy Creeggan.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

Soundscapes
572 College Street
Toronto - (416) 537-1620

Sam The Record Man
347 Yonge Street
Toronto - (416) 646-2775

Long & McQuade
925 Bloor Street West
Toronto - (416) 588-7886
Contact: Jon Long

Epilepsy Toronto
510 King Street East
Suite 224
Toronto - (416) 964-9095
Contact: Nicole Nelson

Sonic Deli Records
1566 Bloor Street West
2nd Floor
Toronto - (416) 535-5896
Contact: Andrea Poulis
andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca

WHO: Amer Diab, Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David Janes and Rob Maurin
WHAT: Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: Stones Place – 1255 Queen St West
WHEN: March 31st, 8 p.m. doors, music starts at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
WEB-SITES: www.sonicdelirecords.com, www.stonesplace.ca,
www.epilepsytoronto.org

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For more information, photos or interviews please contact:

Lori Bruce
SPEAK Music
Phone: 416.599.9079
Email: office@speak-music.com
Web-site: office@speak-music.com

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