Lazybones, the newest musical adventure for CTV's Gemini-nominated MuchMore host and music journalist, Matt Wells, and former Arlibido front-man, Tim MacNeill, will hit the stage at this year's Rockin' Big Give fundraiser. The band will join headliners, Great Big Sea in support of Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador. The festivities take place on December 4th at Toronto's legendary Masonic Temple for an unparalleled mainland party filled with East Coast flair.
Born in St. John's, Matt Wells spent the better part of 12 years releasing music and trying to slam his foot through every stage he performed on all over the world as a member of the notorious Newfoundland and Labrador band Bucket Truck. When not writing and performing music, Matt has a distinguished career as a music television host and music journalist, where he has helped hundreds of independent musicians gain national television exposure.
Lazybones' debut album 'Songs from Here' is a collection of songs featuring guest performances by Dave and Geoff Panting of Rawlins Cross, Jill Barber and Huey Lewis. "The idea that brought Tim and I together as Lazybones, aside from the music itself, was a desire to be part of presenting and performing music in a way that was bigger than record sales or notoriety," said Wells. "The opportunity to perform at an event that not only strives to connect people with music and culture, but also to raise money for causes and charities in my home province was an opportunity we jumped at, and feel very fortunate to be part of."
Joining Lazybones will be the evening's headliners, Great Big Sea, who took Toronto by storm at the first ever Rockin' Big Give in 2008. This year, in support of their tenth studio album, 'Safe Upon the Shore', the quintet will once again captivate the audience with their unique sound that truly encompasses the energetic spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The Smiling Land Foundation consists of five ordinary people with extraordinary plans and the hearts to match. The Foundation strives to spread Canada's warm and welcoming East Coast culture and spirit through the Rockin' Big Give fundraiser in support of a different Newfoundland and Labrador charity each year. This one-of-a-kind Toronto kitchen party caters to an adult audience looking for a uniquely Canadian cultural celebration while contributing to a worthwhile cause.
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