The fifth annual dinner, held on Nov. 7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, brought together some of Canada’s top political and military personnel.
According to the True Patriot Love Foundation, the event raised more than $2 million for programs aimed at supporting military families in physical, mental and family health.
Barenaked Ladies vocalist and guitar player Ed Robertson leads Kevin Hearn (keyboard/guitar/vocals), background, and the rest of the band during the first song of the Nov. 7 performance at the fifth annual True Patriot Love Tribute Dinner.
Robertson sings ‘Pinch Me’, one of the Scarborough band’s big hits at the True Patriot Love Tribute Dinner, which raised more than $2 million for programs aimed at supporting military families in physical, mental and family health.
The band engages in some on-stage banter between songs during their Nov. 7 performance at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The Barenaked Ladies rock the house during their hit song ‘One Week’ at the True Patriot Love Tribute Dinner at the Metro Convention Centre. The fundraiser brought together some of Canada’s top political and military personnel.
Robertson and the rest of the band entertain some of Canada’s top military brass and other VIPs, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife Laureen Harper.
Bassist Jim Creeggan brings out the electric double bass.
Robertson breaks out the acoustic guitar for ‘For You’ while his image is shown on the screen behind him.
Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart during ‘Odds Are’ at the Nov. 7 fundraising dinner in support of health programs for military families across Canada.
The Barenaked Ladies played for almost two hours at the True Patriot Love fundraising dinner on Nov. 7.
In addition to playing bass, Creeggan also lends his voice to some of the band’s songs.