Hardstock 08 -a special benefit for Scott Harding


On Feb 16 2008 at about 3 am, Scott Harding was seriously injured in a hit and run collision in NYC. He has no health insurance. He is a musician, artist and friend. 100% of the net proceeds from this show went to help him.

Hardstock 08 featured the cream of Vancouver musicians from the last 30 years.

This benefit show took place April 25 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. It was historic. It was glorious. The rock was pushed up the hill, the pink elephant in the room was given free booze; and pigs did fly.
Headlining was a super group created for the occasion called The Hard Ones, featuring (in alphabetical order) Barney Bentall, Doug Elliot, Paul Hyde, Colin James, Simon Kendall, Colin Nairne, Craig Northey, Pat Steward...Neil Osborne, Brad Merritt and Dave Genn (from 54/40), Tom Harrison, Ra McGuire and Smitty from Trooper; The Pointed Sticks; The Jazzmanian Devils; John Mann from Spirit of the West with his son Harlan Mann; Bughouse 5; Kinnie Starr; Hardrock Miners; the Furies; I Braineater; Go Four 3, Swank and the Mike Webster band.
The show was opened by Mayor Sam Sullivan. All told we raised almost $25,000. Not bad for a 3 week promotion when they said it could not be done.
Next up.............Holy Hardstock!!! - a 3 ring circus in a Cathedral on June 13. This is a sit down family event. Bring the kids and Mom, Dad, and Grandparents. After all, Hardstock is all about people pulling together to help out.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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You will see the full story from Leif Arntzen in NY of the Hardings arrival in NY. That is Russ and Shirley, Scott's parents, who are there visiting their son for the first time since the fateful day in February.

Hardstock 08 news: We have some very special guests who will definitely surprise you. This concert has touched the hearts and imaginations of so many people. It is no wonder, given the authentic Hardstock character that Canadians have shown in rallying to support one of our own. He may be living in NY, but make no mistake about it, Scotty Hard is true North Strong and Free.

I am hearing of very big names in the Vancouver entertainment industry calling up, asking where to send the cheques to help. I have sons and daughters of cultural icons volunteering to help by making tshirts and mixes, and the offers of love and support are simply overwhelming at times. Friends from Toronto are coming in for the night.

Last night, the Jazzmanian Devils rehearsed for the first time in 4 years. We were on 'hiatus', which sounds like something old guys get when they work out too hard. Actually, it was like riding a bike. Like Lance Armstrong riding a bike. Up a hill. On Viagra.

Hardstock- don't be left outside. Buy your tickets today.

Posted by whiterockstar at 7:54 AM

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