Award-winning jazz guitarist, Lucas Haneman, will headline a concert in Victoria at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Canadian Federation of the Blind, a local nonprofit organization.

When: Friday, August 19, 2011, 7:00pm
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria, BC
Admission: $10 in advance / $12 at the door

“We invite people to come listen to great music, have some fun and help raise money for our organization,” says Elizabeth Lalonde, president of the Canadian Federation of the Blind.

Haneman, who is legally blind, will perform with Montreal-based folk/rock band, Robbie Sinclair & the Beggars Laughing, as part of their national CD release tour. Blind singer and bass-guitar-player, Karyn Christensen, and local folk / rock singer/songwriter, Kaya Fraser, will also perform at the concert.

Admission at the door is $12. Or save, and buy your tickets in advance online at www.cfb.ca

The Canadian Federation of the Blind is an organization of blind people committed to the equality and empowerment of blind Canadians. Through advocacy, public education and mentoring, members promote a positive perspective on blindness, work together to gain confidence and skills and change what it means to be blind.

To interview Elizabeth Lalonde, please contact us.

Canadian Federation of the Blind
www.cfb.ca
Phone: 250-598-7154
Toll Free: 1-800-619-8789
E-mail: info@cfb.ca
P.O. Box 8007
Victoria, BC V8W 3R7

Together we are changing what it means to be blind.