Jay Smith Memorial Benefit Concert: Matt Mays w/Joel Plaskett Emergency, The Stanfields, Young River & guests, In Flight Safety, The Meds + Bruce Guthro's Songwriters’ Circle + Gordie Sampson's Songwriters' Circle

Cape Breton musician, Jay Smith, passed away suddenly on March 26 while on tour. To support his family and two young children, his friends, family and members of the East Coast Music Community have rallied to host the Jay Smith Memorial Benefit Concert and Silent Auction with 100% of all proceeds going to the Smith Family Trust.

The first Songwriters’ Circle, is in the Compass Room (1pm-2:30pm) will feature Lennie Gallant, Steve MacDougall, Carmen Townsend and Matt Minglewood.

The second Songwriters’ Circle in the Compass Room (3:30pm-5pm) is hosted by Gordie Sampson, and will feature Matt Andersen, Thom Swift, Dustin Bentall and Carleton Stone.

Followed by the concert in the Schooner Room: 6pm The Meds, 6:30pm In Flight Safety, 7pm Young River & guests, 7:40pm The Stanfields, 8:20pm Joel Plaskett Emergency, 9:20pm Matt Mays.