Blue Rodeo signed studio-played guitar up for auction
WHAT: A Blue Rodeo-signed Fernandes Sustainer guitar is up for bidding in support of Toronto-based non-profit Make Music Matter. Donated by Colin Cripps, the guitar has been played in studio for Blue Rodeo and Bryan Adams. It has been autographed by current band members: Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Colin Cripps, Mike Boguski, Glenn Milchem, Bazil Donovan, and Jimmy Bowskill.
WHEN: Bidding opens March 1 at 10am ET and ends March 10 at 8pm ET
WHERE: Online at https://go.rallyup.com/makemusicmatter
IN SUPPORT OF: 100% of net proceeds will support Make Music Matter’s Healing in Harmony music therapy program.
About Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo is one of Canada's most iconic and beloved bands. In the 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo have sold over 4 million albums, received dozens of JUNO Award nominations and wins, played over 2,000 shows, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and have been honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.
Website: www.bluerodeo.com
About Make Music Matter
Make Music Matter (MMM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to using the power of music to heal and empower communities affected by trauma and violence. Its innovative Healing in Harmony music therapy program offers a safe space for expression, healing, and growth. Participants emerge with a renewed sense of agency and self-worth. Their original songs are professionally produced and serve as advocacy tools to promote their rights and combat stigma.
In Canada, MMM is working with Indigenous partners Aboriginal Legal Services in Toronto and Kehewin Native Dance Theatre in central Alberta to help break barriers to accessing mental health support, bringing together experts in trauma-informed interventions, arts-based youth empowerment programs, and music therapy for traumatized communities.
From survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to young Syrian refugees with disabilities, and survivors of intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities in Canada, Healing in Harmony has helped transform the lives of over 14,000 individuals in nine countries worldwide.
Website: makemusicmatter.org
