Taylor Swift (Chris Pizzello / The Associated Press file)ĭon we now our red lipstick and sequins to celebrate Time’s Person of the Year with a holiday-themed dance party presented by Up Dance Party Co. Alan Small Swiftmas: Taylor Swift Dance Party He released a new album in October, Lost Country, a collection of Canadian country songs recorded decades ago by artists such as Chef Adams and Dick Damron that Burns discovered while researching for his podcast, The Northern Report, and when he hosted CKUW 95.9 FM’s Boots & Saddle show. “It’s not about Christmas - it’s about giving,” Burns writes in an email. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for Harvest Manitoba and wear their holiday sweaters to help create a festive atmosphere. The band - Burns, who sings and plays upright bass, drummer Joanna Miller and guitarist Grant Siemens - will donate 75 per cent of ticket sales to Main Street Project, which provides shelter and support to people without homes or are living with mental illness or addictions.
Sean Burns and Lost Country will get into the holiday spirit by supporting two organizations that serve the less fortunate with two sets of the country trio’s favourites.
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