Kevin Breit performs Solo Fundraiser For Silence

Kevin Breit performs Solo Fundraiser For Silence

Juno-award winning guitarist Kevin Breit performs a solo concert on February 27, 2016 as a fundraiser for Silence.

Breit, who has performed with the likes of Norah Jones, Céline Dion, Cassandra Wilson, and Harry Manx, appreciates the intimacy and community focus of Silence’s programming and performance space. “I think Silence is an amazing community space where art, dance, music, and spoken word come together and are appreciated,” said Breit.

Attendees will also participate in an auction of a unique musical instrument and several pieces of art. Breit has donated his ‘banjola’, a one-of-a-kind eight-string banjo. “I am truly honoured to offer an instrument I have owned for 13 years as an auction piece,” said Breit. Several celebrated artists have also contributed beautiful artworks. Attendees have an opportunity to bid on works by Colin Carney, Alison Judd, John Kissick, Stu Oxley, Gina Rorai, Don Russell, Ron Shuebrook, and David Urban.

Silence is proud to announce Eigenworks as a sponsor of this event. Eigenworks specializes in win/loss analysis for enterprise B2B companies. Founder and CEO of Eigenworks Alan Armstrong has been a member of Silence’s Morning Music community since 2015. He has witnessed firsthand the power of music to create community and the importance of supporting artists to build sustainable and fulfilling careers.The fundraising concert entitled “A Breit Evening of Sound at Silence” takes place on Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 PM (doors; music at 8:00 PM) at 46 Essex St, Guelph. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite for $60. Only a limited number of tickets are available. Individuals who are unable to attend the concert but who want to contribute to the fundraising event can make a donation on Eventbrite.