Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Rush guitarist to perform at Andy Kim Christmas Concert

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson will be one of the featured musicians at the 7th annual Andy Kim Christmas Show in Toronto next month.

The event happens Wednesday, December 14 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.

Lifeson joins the list of first performers confirmed for the benefit, including Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene, members of Finger Eleven and Ron Sexsmith.

Montreal-born Kim has sold more than 33 million albums and is the man behind such massive hits as “Sugar Sugar” (The Archies) and “Rock Me Gently.”

To date, the annual event has raised more than $60,000 for select charities.

Andy Kim – Rock Me Gently
4th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show
Closing finale, will all performers (includes Alex Lifeson on guitar)
Mod Club – Toronto, ON – December 10, 2008


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