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Rockers raise cash for Amanda Todd society

The suicide death of teen Amanda Todd in 2012 hit very close to home for Tracey Shane, singer in the local metal band The Rekkening.

Bullied and abused as a child, Shane found herself on the streets of Whalley at age 12.

"I can remember sitting on the curb looking for broken glass to cut my arms, because I hated my life, hated everything," said Shane.

"I've come a long way from there, though, thanks to significant counselling for a couple years. I've come to terms with all that."

Today, Shane is busy spreading the word about Bullies Break Hearts, a benefit concert for the Amanda Todd Legacy Society, this Sunday night (Feb. 16) at Panchos Top 40 Rock Club in Surrey. Tickets are $10 at the door, 10768 King George Blvd.

The event will feature live music by The Rekkening and five other bands, including Random Dander, Bridges to Royal, Maiden B.C. (an Iron Maiden tribute) and Born To Sever.

Shane hopes to fill the venue with music and an anti-bullying message.

"Doing this at Panchos, a place where I went to quite a bit back in the day when I was a real mess... It's pretty crazy how all of this is happening," said Shane, known as Tracey Lynn Satann on stage. "It was quite a hiding place for me."

'3D' GUITARISTS AT BLUE FROG FEB. 22 Guitarists Doug Towle, Don Alder and David Sinclair are teaming up for another "3D Guitar" concert, this time on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock.

Their six-string brotherhood began about four years ago.

"I called up Dave and Don to see if they'd be interested in doing a show together and, shockingly, they both said yes," Towle told the Now. "Due to each of our ridiculously busy schedules, they (3D concerts) are a rare thing indeed. This will be the first one we've done in a couple years. It's going to be quite a treat."

The show will involve each guitarist doing a few solo pieces followed by duets and, ultimately, a trio. The concert starts at 7 p.m.; tickets can be purchased by calling 604-542-3055.

On Valentine's Day, Towle brings his Supernatural: A Santana Experience band to Ladner's Genesis Theatre this Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets for that concert are available via www.supernaturaltribute.com.



Tom Zillich

About the Author: Tom Zillich

I cover entertainment, sports and news stories for the Surrey Now-Leader, where I've worked for more than half of my 30-plus years in the newspaper business.
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