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The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz, aka the hottest BBQ of the season.
My first event with the Jeremy Wilson Foundation went by three names: The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz. Hosted by Doug Saulter and Liz Robbins, this beautiful backyard bash had everything you could want for a day in the sun: music, friends, dancing, food, and, of course, a sacrificial tribute.
Meet Veronica
My name is Veronica Mork, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Jeremy Wilson Foundation. I’m absolutely stoked to be here, and excited for the opportunity to support the Musician Health & Services Program by bringing a fresh perspective to the JWF.
Doug Saulter and Liz Robbins keep the dance going
What started as a way to keep the music alive during the Covid pandemic has turned into an annual fund-raiser. It brings fabulous music, big fun and donuts to party-goers – and thousands of dollars in contributions to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation.
Backyard Concerts Are the Best!
Join us for an exclusive first: the inaugural JWF Small Circle Series, featuring an intimate evening performance by The Four Corners — Peter Dammann (guitar/vocals), Steve Kerin (piano/vocals), Lefty Head (fiddle/vocals), and Jennifer Smieja (vocals/guitar).
There but for Fortune: The Community Cares Raffle
Reading about those who benefit from The JWF’s Musician Health & Services Program and from Meals on Wheels People, we are reminded of how, but for fortune, we and those we love may find ourselves in similar circumstances – and how we can celebrate our good fortune by helping others.
Know. Adapt. Perform. Suayves Hydration Joins JWF at the Waterfront Blues Festival
If you’ve ever watched a musician load in at 8 a.m., play a blistering two-hour set under a blazing July sun, break down their gear, and then do it all over again the next day — you know that performing is physical work. Demanding, unglamorous, and often underestimated physical work. This July 4th weekend at the Waterfront Blues Festival, the Jeremy Wilson Foundation is proud to welcome Suayves Hydration as a Community Cares sponsor — and we think this partnership makes a lot of sense.
Community Cares – In So Many Ways
It’s more than six months after Giving Tuesday – and all the end-of-the-year reminders that so many people need our help. But while the needs don’t go away, neither does the caring.
Helping Monica scale the long road to recovery
Monica Nelson is fighting hard to recover strength and mobility after a debilitating fall. Without Monica’s performing income, she and her husband are also fighting hard to meet their financial needs. Your help can reduce the stress of managing daily expenses, a major barrier to her ability to heal. Your emotional and financial support through the dedicated Artist Relief Campaign can encourage her throughout the healing process.
There is no one like her - Janet Julian
Three hundred and fifty people gathered at the Alberta Rose Theater on April 12 to celebrate the remarkable life and spirit of Janet Julian.