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Second Section -
Juno winner entertains Exeter
CMHA fundraiser doesn't bring expected
crowds
By Erin Lobb
T -A staff
E xeter played host to Juno
to South Huron Rec Centre concertday night ewhensmany Vasikandlocals had
the opportunity to hear her perform
some of her popular country tunes.
Despite an entertaining per-
formance, the attendance was a dis-
appointment for the Canadian Men-
tal Health Association.
Vasik, who hails from a small
cash crop farm in Blenhiem On-
tario, says she loves the south Hu-
ron area and plans to revisit soon.
She also says that CMHA was, "a
nice bill to be a part of'.
Unfortunately Vasik, ac-
companied by Jim Witter did not
draw as large a crowd as CMHA
had anticipated.
"In terms of volunteer support
and sponsors it was great," says
public education coordinator Jodi
Jerome, "but in attendance we
didn't break even."
Jerome blames the poor turn out
on Vasik being "too new". Says Je-
rome, "I think we were under the
impression that country music was
more popular than it is. Next time
we'll do more market research and
find out." Despite the lack of com-
munity support, by the Town of Ex-
eter, who refused to offer the rec-
reation centre free of charge, those
who did turn our seemed to really
enjoy the performance.
Vasik, who was given the Juno
award for best female country vo-
calist of 'the year, says fans can
look for some more concert dates
in the future.
However, she has signed with
new management and will be
working on promoting her career in
Nashville.
" Pve done all I can do. The next
step is to get distribution in .. the
U.S." Vasik says that Canada can't
compete with the economics of the
States.
"I want my chance to have my
music heard all over the world."
Breaking the international market
is a big challenge, she says.
Playing with the likes of Randy
Travis, Clint Black, Ricky Van
Shelton, and Vince Gill, will cer-
tainly help her reach her goals.
The country singer. in her early
years, can say first-hand that it
takes true perseverance and cou-
rage to pursue a career in music.
Vasik experimented with many
styles of music before settling on
country. Influences ranging from
Peter Gabriel, to Lyle Lovett and
Juno award-winning Canadian country music star Cassandra Vasik played in Exeter
Saturday evening in a benefit concert for the Huron County Canadian Mental Health As-
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Joni Mitchell, make for an inter-
esting blend.
"Never give up, despite how cli-
chri and corny it sounds. If you be-
lieve in what your doing stick with
it," is Vasik's advice to new musi-
cians thinking of embarking on a
career. "Don't wait for people to
come to you. Go to them," she
adds.
Stardom has meant some sac-
rifices for the upcoming singer.
She often misses her friends and
family. While in London recently,
filming a Carol Baker special, she
was able to invite them to the tap-
ing.
The other half of the double -
billed event, Jim Witter, had sim-
ilar feelings about new musicians.
"Do the best job possible of pro-
moting yourself with the dollars
you have," he said, speaking from
12 years of experience.
His career began in his home-
town of Hamilton, and eventually
led him to his own Juno nomination
this year for hest country male vo-
calist. and best new soloist.
Witter. like Vail.. found that his
unique style sccnrrd I,• he compli-
mented by the trend in 'new coun-
try"
"I was always under the impres-
sion that because I had no twang in
my voice and, I didn't look good in
a cowboy hat that there was no
place for me in the country scene."
He will however be taking his ca-
reer south of the border because,
"Canada just doesn't have the star
system that the Americans do."
Say Witter, "In Canada you can
work your ass off to get radio play,
and be on the top 10 list, but that's
not going to result in record sales,
which is what it all boils down to."
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