Hey folks, here’s the 2007 Canadian Country Christmas update from yours truly Sean Hogan. Okay we’re getting set to announce all the dates on the tour this fall. I say fall because after all winter doesn’t start till December 21st right? Ha ha, okay sorry couldn’t resist. Yes it does feel like that old man winter starts much earlier in Canada but our shows will likely wrap up somewhere around the 17th this year. The tour this year starts on the 19th of November.

News item # 1

Remember that song I wrote called "It's Christmas time?" That tune started me in the direction of planning this now annual tour. Well here’s the scoop, it’s on a Christmas album this year that Standard radio and Universal Music are releasing called Canadian Country Christmas..ya sound familiar? (lol). Pretty cool, lots of big names on it, and a portion of the proceeds from sales of the disc will go to Food banks across Canada . We’re heading into our fourth year of this show’s tour and we have raised over 40,000 dollars for various charities across the Canada so far . From food banks to hospital foundations, to service group organizations and clubs like the Knights of Columbus in Hanmer, ON. Children’s Development Centre of Prince George, B.C. a long term care facility, in Peterborough, the Rotary club, of Camrose AB. and yes even the United Way in Timmins, and the odd High school too, like say Porcupine Plaine SK.. I won't list them all here, but let me assure you, it has been amazing. To say the least.

There's a tremendous spirit for the nature of the Canadian Country Christmas tour, and the volunteers involved have also made a serious contribution to presenting the shows. In return me and my friends are bringing some solid artistic entertainment to the public for the Christmas Season. This year we’ll have most of our past partners back on the have a few new partners, as well such as the Boys and Girls Club of Kelowna, as well as Wild Horse Theatre, and raising money and awareness for cancer drug research.

News Item # 2

This year in Ontario Artist newcomers to the tour include Steve Fox, Greg Hanna, and Samantha King . My buddy Jamie Warren who has joined me now for a couple years on the Christmas tour will be returning, and so will Duane Steele. It’s always great to have artists back who have been on the tour before, as it adds to the memories of the past live performances not too mention our personal humorous experiences we have while travel Canada hi-ways. Truth is the entire event is much more of a seasonal family gathering I have to admit,. Speaking of which Out West the roster includes Julian Austin, Duane Steele, Greg Hanna and Samantha King. Duane has been on the tour before in the first year and Samantha last year but a lot of these dates are new so it’s great to have veterans back.

News Item # 3

Now for some major news about this year tour. I am for the first time working in partnership with World Vision this year, after sponsoring a couple kids while taking the One Life African Village tour at IPSCO Place in Regina this year. I have been on the fence about working with any groups in the past but after meeting with the people at World Vision in Canada and the U.S. I have faith the money raised is going to a very worthy organization providing much needed assistance in third world countries.

Wow, for now at least I'm done gabbing on. I appreciate you all taking the time to review the changes for this year's tour and please feel free to send me your thoughts.

As usual, We're trying to make the tickets affordable for families on every stop. I hope you'll have the time and interest to come out and celebrate the Country hits and Seasonal favourites that make the fun times, great music, and supportive community spirit. For now all the best to you and your family,
Sincerely, Sean Hogan

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