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“I’ve done several gigs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside over the past couple of years, and have become well acquainted with several DTES residents. These are some of the most honest, caring and community-minded people I know, and it was an honour and a delight to be part of a project where the soul purpose is to benefit this vital Vancouver community.”

- Steve Maddock

“We, as musicians, often get the opportunity to share our “art” with appreciative audiences – art for arts’ sake.  Less frequently, I believe, we are given the opportunity to manifest that art into something that can make a profound impact on an entirely different scale and for an entirely different segment of society.  This was one of those occasions for me.  Working on the recording and the subsequent CD release concert moved me tremendously.  It reminded me of the sheer power of music and how it can amplify important issues and emotions in a way nothing else can.  I was so honored to be able to use my abilities to bring attention to homelessness in this city.”

- Jenny McLaren

“Singing, like giving, is best when done from the heart. This entire project was an incredible reminder of the good things that can happen when we open our hearts!”

- Bill Vermeulen

“Making music with Laverne, Larry and all the superb musicians assembled for this worthwhile project was a true pleasure. Thanks for the opportunity to be involved in both the recording and the unforgettable concert!”

- Bill Coon