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Randy Bachman
It was a sold-out rocking evening gala dubbed “Koffler Rocks” featuring pop, rock and R&B performances with Canadian indie sensation, The Sadies, Melanie Fiona and the one and only Randy Bachman (of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame, of course) . What a memorable night to benefit the Koffler Centre of the Arts. The evening was hosted by New York Times best selling author, Michael Wex.
Taking place on a perfectly gorgeous, warm and sunny May evening at the Wychwood Barns, attendees were treated with a dinner reception and premium host bar. There was also a silent auction including a Randy Bachman autographed guitar. Donors who contributed $5,000 and up were treated to a private reception with exclusive photo opportunities with Randy Bachman. Performance tickets cost only $100.
Everyone sang along to the rock classics that Randy Bachman performed including Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline. Then indie rockers, The Sadies,, brought out a fast-paced alternative country rock set followed by some vocal prowess delivered by Grammy award-winning R&B singer, Melanie Fiona.
Proceeds from the evening benefit the Koffler Centre of the Arts which aims to bring people of all backgrounds through arts and culture. The Koffler Gallery, a part of the Koffler Centre of the Arts, has a history of exhibitions of Canadian contemporary art and interdisciplinary programs in film, literary, music, dance, theatre and more.
Special thanks to Simmie for connecting us with a great evening!
Randy Bachman’s set list:
Tambourine man
Like a Rolling Stone
Sweet Caroline
I’m a Believer
Breaking Up
You Got a Friend
![Simmie and her son](http://www.bestoftoronto.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/KofflerRocks-BestofToronto-003.jpg)
Simmie and her son
![Dessert](http://www.bestoftoronto.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/KofflerRocks-BestofToronto-025.jpg)
Dessert featuring chocolate lava cake, key lime pie and strawberries
![Melanie Fiona](http://www.bestoftoronto.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/KofflerRocks-BestofToronto-037.jpg)
Melanie Fiona
![Nick, Randy Bachman, Mona Filip (curator, Koffler Gallery), Tanya Hsu](http://www.bestoftoronto.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/KofflerRocks-BestofToronto-021.jpg)
Nick, Randy Bachman, Mona Filip (curator, Koffler Gallery), Tanya Hsu
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- Nick, Randy Bachman, guest, Tanya Hsu
- Dessert
- The Sadies
- The Sadies
- Randy Bachman with The Sadies
- Randy Bachman with The Sadies
- Randy Bachman with The Sadies
- Randy Bachman
- Randy Bachman
- The Sadies
- Melanie Fiona
- Melanie Fiona
- Melanie Fiona
- Melanie Fiona
- Melanie Fiona
- Silent auction item: Guitar autographed Randy Bachman