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Volume 17, Issue 37 | Wed., Sept 11, 2024
Rocking for a Cause: Homestand ‘24 brings musical legends to Moose Jaw in support of youth mental health Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express
The Ross Wells Park was brought to life once again as it hosted an unforgettable night of musical entertainment, lasting memories, and all the energy of live musical performances in support of youth mental health initiatives in the community — with a sold-out venue to cap off the occasion. Homestand ’24 kicked off at 4 p.m. to bright sunny skies, temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, and a packed venue on Sept. 7. This year’s show opened with Moose Jaw’s own Trick Ryder and closed with Toque, featuring former Moose Jaw resident Cory Churko and his mates Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, and Derek Frank. Shane Gaalaas, who is normally part of the band, was the only member unable to attend due to an overseas concert performance in Japan with the B’z. Following the opener by Trick Ryder, Belle Plaine took the stage and Neil Osborne is the lead signer and founding member of Canadian band 54-40. Photo by: was followed by The Steadies, Doc Aaron Walker Walker, 54-40, and then Toque. Canadian rock group 54-40 is renowned for its induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Cana- made possible thanks to several community sponsors including dian Songwriting Hall of Fame, to cite one example of the interna- K+S Potash Canada, who has been the event’s title sponsor now for the fourth consecutive year. tional talent who performed at Saturday night’s show. River Street Promotions is a volunteer-driven, non-profit orAround 5:30 p.m., two CT-156 Harvard II training aircraft ganization promoting local mental health initiatives through enterfrom 15 Wing Moose Jaw proudly performed a fly by at around tainment programs. All proceeds will be added to a fund accessi500 feet above the highest obstacle in a nod to the show and the ble by both the Prairie South School Division and the Holy Trinity community who hosts the Canadian Forces training base. Catholic School Division for projects supporting youth mental Moose Jaw — known formerly as The Band City for good reahealth and well-being. son — was no unfamiliar location for at least a couple of the night’s Homestand ’24, now the fourth iteration of the new yearly tralegendary performers. dition, was preceded by Homestand ’21 that raised approximately This included Corey Churko who grew up in The Friendly City $50,000, followed by $85,000 in 2022 and $150,000 in 2023. and said it was “super exciting” to be returning to his hometown. Not including the revised tally following Homestand ’24, all “To bring all my brothers in rock, you know, Todd (Kerns), proceeds from the fundraising concert series have contributed more Brent (Fitz), and Derek (Frank) to the place where I grew up… to than $300,000 to this fund. show them Main Street where I used to cruise up and down… and “When you can bring together a bunch of people, you know, of course Mac the Moose, it’s a thrill…,” Churko said in an interfor the right cause, in the name of music, it’s never a bad thing,” view before the show. Churko said, referring to the charitable nature of Homestand. “To Churko, who said he also used to play football on the same be a part of that, whether you’re in the audience or up on stage, it’s field back in the day for the Elks Minor Football League, was a win-win for everybody.” joined in the lineup this year by Kelly Bourdages, the band leader To learn more about Homestand and its host, River Street Profor Trick Ryder who is also from Moose Jaw originally. motions, visit RiverStreetPromotions.com. Since its inception, Homestand has seen such names as Matt Look for more information about Homestand ’24 including Bates, Chilliwack, Night Horse, Barney Bentall, and Jordyn Polthis year’s total proceeds and a few words with the event’s organizlard performing live in Moose Jaw. ers in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express. Homestand 2024 was hosted by River Street Promotions and