The inaugural Stomp the Bruce music event is set to go this weekend in Wiarton at its rain location.
In anticipation of wet weather, the event is going to be held Saturday, September 7th at the Wiarton Arena and Community Centre, instead of Bluewater Park.
Organizer and Canadian Army veteran Mike Dobranski says “The money is going to the Freedom Ranch. We’ve developed a therapeutic cabin project to offer for free of charge to veterans and first responders who just simply need to get away or are in the midst of a mental health crisis– members that are suffering from PTSD.”
The headlining act is Alli Walker. “She’s a big, up-and-coming Canadian country artist,” says Dobranski who notes Walker opens for big names like Shania Twain and Lakeview. He adds, “She tours all over. She currently lives in Nashville, and we just felt that she was a great fit to headline our event.”
Other acts include Brian John Harwood and the Rob Watts Band as well as Whiskey Glasses, Grey Road 1 and 8 Second Ride.
Dobranski says it’s 12 hours of live music.
You can find more on their Facebook or Instagram pages at Freedom Ranch Inc. or go to stompthebruce.ca