Music and hunger relief are in the air.
The annual Holiday Jam for Hunger event takes place Dec. 28 at Sons of Kent.
The show, which features a host of local performers, is a fundraiser in support of Outreach for Hunger, and Hope House Chatham-Kent.
This musical tradition started in 2004 and has continued every year since, spending two years online in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.
Organizer Alysson Storey said local musicians are quick to offer their support.
“All of the participating musicians have strong connections to Chatham-Kent and generously share their talents to benefit Chatham-Kent organizations,” she said in a media release. “It’s thanks to them the annual Holiday Jam for Hunger shows have raised close to $34,000 for local charities. With the news earlier this year from Chatham-Kent Public Health that one-in-five families in C-K have to choose between food and rent every month, it’s clear the need is greater than ever.”
Many of the participating musicians have been involved with the Hunger Jam over the years, with a new band joining the line-up this year.
Headlining the event is the Soul Remedy Orchestra, featuring Bryan McLellan, Don McLellan, Toby O’Hara, Clancy O’Hara, Finn O’Hara, Cal O’Hara Joel Tomlenovich.
“This band features some of the most experienced and in-demand musicians in Chatham-Kent,” Storey said. “The dance floor is always full when they start to play.”
The Dave Trinca Xperience (DTX), and 40 Hours Over will also be performing.
Sons of Kent Brewing and an anonymous donor are sponsoring this year’s event.
Holiday Jam for Hunger starts at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation.
