SVEN GALI - More Details Of DEE CERNILE Cancer Benefit Show Revealed, ANDY CURRAN To Perform One Song With The Band
August 4, 2009, 15 years ago
As previously reported, it was recently revealed that guitarist Dee Cernile of long-defunct Canadian rockers SVEN GALI has been diagnosed with cancer. More details have been revealed with regards to the benefit show scheduled to take place at The Sound Academy in Toronto on August 7th.
The show will be held in the main concert room, with full production. There will be several silent auction items up for grabs, as well as a raffle draw for some great prizes. All funds raised will go directly to Dee.
It has been confirmed that Andy Curran will be performing the CONEY HATCH hit 'Monkey Bars' with Sven Gali.
Appearing on the night:
-- SVEN GALI (headliner)-- PUNISHMENT (featuring a mini-SLIK TOXIK reunion with Nick Walsh featuring REVOLVER bassist Laurie Green)
-- CONFLICTED
-- SIXES & SEVENS
-- special acoustic performance by Astrid Young (Neil Young's sister)
Tickets will be $20 at the door. Doors open at 8:00pm. For more info visit www.sven-gali.com.
The band recently issued the following update:
"We are not sure that Dee will be able to play this show. Anyone who knows Dee knows that he is never one to miss a show, so he will do whatever he can to be there and play with us. If he is not feeling strong enough to play live, Dee's brother Walter will be taking his place on stage. We are calling upon ALL of you who know Dee personally - or have been entertained by him and his music throughout the years -- to attend one of these benefit events to show your love and support. Thanks and we'll see you at the show."
