Music in the Bay Presents: Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry in Victoria

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Saturday, November 16th, 2013
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm

Brentwood's Music in the Bay is proud to present Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry, at Friendship Comunity Church in Saanichton on November 15th, and First Metropolitan Church in Victoria on November 16th, 2013. A treasured tradition among the local community, this fundraiser and one-of-a-kind variety show brings concertgoers together to support both the Mustard Seed Food Bank and the Sidney Lions Club Food Bank on Vancouver Island.

2013 marks the seventh year of Brentwood's Music In The Bay presenting the Grand Cariboo Opry in both Victoria and Saanichton, and in this time the organization has raised over $50,000 for the two food bank beneficiaries. In addition, this year also marks the first year the Opry will play a show for the community of Sooke, benefitting the local food bank there, and expand all the way east to Winnipeg, playing shows between in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Bragg Creek. Each Opry show benefits a different charitable organization, and to date the multi-artist event has raised over $150,000 towards several worthy causes.

The Grand Cariboo Opry is a highly entertaining show, hosted by Canadian music icon Barney Bentall, who blends humourous and sentimental monologues with a heartfelt set of roots and folk favourites. Bentall is joined by an exceptional roster of friends and guests including Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Wendy Bird, Kendel Carson, Matt Masters, and the occasional special guest.

Music in the Bay is proud to invite one and all to these musical celebrations with the opportunity to give back to the community.
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About Barney Bentall

Vancouver based, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts have produced platinum rock singles such as Something to Live For, Come Back to Me and House of Love, and Barney released a new solo album in 2012 called "Flesh and Bone". Barney has also established a sense of community through The Grand Cariboo Opry; a one of a kind event that hearkens back to a simpler time. Consisting of two generations of some of Canada's finest roots and country musicians, The Grand Cariboo Opry is about laughter, storytelling, and the timeless sound of contemporary songwriters with great respect for tradition. To engage with Barney Bentall, visit www.barneybentall.com, www.facebook.com/barneybentall or www.facebook.com/theopry.

About Music In The Bay

Music In the Bay is a not for profit society formed with the intention of presenting concerts within their community. The society has successfully presented six years worth of Grand Cariboo Opry concerts, and a variety of other concerts throughout the year. Visit www.BrentwoodBay.info for more information on upcoming shows or on Facebook.

About Mustard Seed Food Bank

(Band Photo) The Mustard Seed has been involved in ministry in Victoria, British Columbia for over 35 years and continues to grow serving families and singles; those in need, those who are underprivileged and those who are struggling. The ministry expanded to include the largest food bank on Vancouver Island and the second largest in BC. Over 7200 people use the services of the food bank every month to help sustain themselves and their families. The Mustard Seed also provides advocacy services, prison ministry, counseling, a public health nurse, clothing and small household items as needed. All of these services are supported by the foundation of the Mustard Seed Street Church.

About Sidney Lions Club Food Bank

(Band Photo) The Sidney Lions Food Bank has been "helping people help themselves" since 1984 and through their modest beginnings they have helped thousands of people in British Columbia. The Sidney Lions Food Bank is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides food hampers tailored to needs to support the following agencies: Sidney Elementary School Toast Program, Deep Cove Elementary School Toast program, Lau Wellness Tribal School Breakfast Program, Tsartlip Health Unit (Best Babies/Prenatal Program), four First Nations Bands (bread and baked goods), and three Community Thrift Shops (bread and baked goods).

Tickets available online through BrentwoodBay.info and in person at Breadstuff's Bakery, The Dollar Den and Lyle's Place. More info: (250) 652-1758