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CTV News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Kane Brown, Chilliwack, Foreigner added to Casino Rama concert list
In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, country singer Kane Brown poses in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) Casino Rama Resort announced additions to their summer concert lineups Tuesday morning, which notably feature Kane Brown, Chilliwack, and Foreigner. Kane Brown Kane Brown, country crossover star, will perform on Saturday, August 23 as part of his 'High Road' tour that is based on his most recently released album, 'The High Road.' The album includes 'Miles On it' featuring Marshmello, the award-winning singer/songwriter's 12th number one single, and 'Backseat Driver,' his current radio single. With his self-titled, two-time platinum debut album in 2016, Brown became the first artist to ever lead all five of Billboard's main country charts simultaneously. He was named to Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Chilliwack Chilliwack, a longtime Canadian rock band, will perform Saturday, August 30 as part of their 'Gone, Gone, Gone Farewell to Friends Tour' with special guest Harlequin. The band is known for top hits 'Lonesome Mary,' 'Fly at Night,' and 'California Girl,' in the 1970's and 'My Girl (gone gone gone)' and 'Whatcha Gonna Do' in the 1980's. Chilliwack released 12 albums over a 15-year period, leading to 15 gold and platinum certifications and a rise to international fame. Bill Henderson, lead singer, just celebrated his 80th birthday last year. Foreigner Foreigner, considered one of the most popular all-time classic rock bands, boasts 10 multi-platform albums and 16 Top 30 hits. Their album sales have exceeded 80 million thanks to top hits such as 'Cold As Ice,' 'Waiting For A Girl Like You,' and 'Hot Blooded.' Their audio and video streams exceed 15 million per week. Kane Brown, Chilliwack, and Foreigner's showtimes are scheduled for 8 p.m. and doors are set to open at 7 p.m. on their respective August 23, August 30 and September 18 concert dates. In the fall, Casino Rama will be hosting Nazareth on their Canadian Farewell Tour (with special guests Helix and Killer Dwarfs) and Nek Filippo Neviani. Their respective concert dates are Friday, October 10 and Sunday, November 16. Advanced ticket purchase begins Wednesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. for Casino Rama Resort Social Fans and My Club Rewards members. All tickets go on sale the morning of Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. for the general public. The resort reminds guests that they must be 12 years of age or older to enter the Entertainment Centre, and those entering the gaming floor must be 19 or older.
New York Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Football shirt restoration: The next frontier in the vintage kit market?
This article is part of our Kitted Out series, an exploration of the impact of soccer kits on culture and fashion. Last year, Ian Jefferson wrote an email to Bill Henderson, the founder and owner of The Dream Shop. In the message, Jefferson told Henderson about his father, Jesse Jefferson, an MLB pitcher for eight years between 1973 and 1981. In memory of his dad, who died in 2011, Jefferson asked Henderson, a professional shirt restorer, if he could send a blank, store-bought Baltimore Orioles replica for Henderson to build a copy of the shirt his dad wore when he played for them in 1973. Advertisement Henderson did him one better, finding an old match-worn Orioles jersey from his stash, one tattered by years of wear in the pros and minor leagues — and then restoring it with Jefferson's name and number. After Jefferson returned photos of him posing in a room full of memorabilia from his dad's career wearing the shirt, Henderson posted about it to his thousands of followers on Facebook. A couple of weeks later, Henderson received an email from a shirt collector named Rick Taylor. Taylor had noticed Henderson's Facebook post and dug out an actual match-worn 1975 Orioles Jesse Jefferson jersey from his collection, which he wanted to gift to the former baseball player's son. Taylor sent the jersey to Henderson, who restored it and sent it on to Jefferson — another item to add to the room decorated in his father's memory. That's just one of many heartwarming tales Henderson has to tell since retiring as a marketing executive in 2018 to lean into his collection obsession and begin restoring jerseys full-time. 'I've become the go-to guy for restoration work,' says Henderson, 63. 'I work more hours a day than I used to, but I don't feel like I work at all.' The world of commercialised sports shirt restorations is relatively new but it's a growing and increasingly common way to bring old shirts back to life. 'Restoration broadly encompasses a variety of things related to kits,' says Phil Delves, a community partnerships lead and content creator at Cult Kits. 'On one side, you have people or companies who will restore kits to their original state, or try as best as possible to do things like replace sponsors or even just practical construction restoration, such as stitching. 'It can also come from more of a creative angle, where shirts are customised, perhaps in a historical ways or ways which aren't true to the actual history of the shirt. Maybe they'll introduce things like a customised sponsor, which is one of the most popular methods. So, for example, taking a current shirt and adding a sponsor logo that was never associated with a team but has some sort of connection. 'That kind of restoration can go as far as completely changing the look of a kit to the point where you could argue that maybe 'restoration' isn't the best word, but I think many people would still consider it restoration. That takes more creative license.' A post shared by Maker | Restauracion | Personalizacion (@ For many of the same reasons that retro jerseys have become one of football's most popular subcultures, the shirt restoration market is experiencing a surge. Whether attached to success or pure aesthetics, most sports fans have jerseys they resonate with — and they're often unavailable to buy new, very expensive on the second-hand market, or in poor condition. Shirt restorers provide an alternative to spending hundreds by taking old jerseys, replacing names, numbers or sponsors, and repairing material damage. Advertisement 'After sending my own shirts to be restored, I noticed only one person was doing it and I just thought: 'I want a bit of that,'' says Oliver James Howitt, founder of OJ's Football Shirt Restorations. 'I've been restoring since around 2021 but after leaving my hospitality career in 2023, football shirts and restorations became my full-time job and I haven't looked back. It hasn't come without obstacles but the business has grown quickly, and I'm extremely proud of it.' Last January, Howitt described the state of his company's profile as 'relatively small', with a few thousand followers. However, after signing deals with several companies, including Korean textile firm Dae Ha, and around £3,000 in internal investment, OJ's Football Shirts now has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and more than 540,000 likes on TikTok. 'I first came across (shirt restorations) through Oliver — I spotted him on Twitter about two years ago,' former Wrexham captain Ben Tozer, who retired in May, tells The Athletic. 'It's a little bit geeky, I guess, but it was just interesting to see all the retro shirts and watch how they were being restored. I thought it was amazing. Funnily enough, my mum then texted me a picture of an old Swindon (Town) shirt of mine — it was white but it had red marks all over it. She asked if she should bin it, so I said: 'No, I'll just contact this guy.'' At first glance, it's not difficult to see why Tozer's mother's first instinct was to throw it in the bin. The jersey, from Tozer's first season as a professional, was covered in stains, a consequence of the red dye on the numbers and sponsors running in the years since he wore the shirt in the 2006-07 season. The name and number set were also in poor condition and the front sponsor was smudged. Described as 'one of (his) trickiest restorations to date', Howitt repaired the jersey completely and Tozer posted it on his social media, one of the first professional football players to publicise their use of a shirt-restorer to bring an old and battered jersey back to life. A post shared by Oliver James – OJ's Football Shirt Restorations (@ojsfootballshirtrestorations) In addition to the restoration process, heat press machines allow shirt restorers to overhaul the design of modern shirts. Howitt, for example, has replaced the Standard Chartered sponsor on last season's Liverpool away jersey with the Carlsberg logo, Liverpool's shirt sponsor from 1992-2010. He has made similar amendments to Boca Juniors, Manchester City and Inter Milan shirts, among others. Advertisement So how do restorers do it? 'Let's use a 'modern-to-retro' sponsor swap as an example,' says Howitt. 'First, I'll turn the shirt inside out and dab the sponsor sparingly with a VLR (vinyl lift-off remover) on a cotton pad. After letting it sit for 30 seconds, I'll stretch the garment, peel the sponsor, and rub any excess glue residue with a VLR cotton pad until traces are minimal or vanish. If it doesn't work initially, I repeat until the desired result is achieved.' Shirt restoration has particularly strong growth potential in the United Kingdom, where the retro shirt market is primarily a second-hand industry. Clubs and jersey manufacturers have woken up to the attachment to old shirts in the past decade, with retro jerseys with similar materials and almost identical designs becoming more readily available in club shops. Still, it remains a more fragmented industry than in the United States, where primary jersey design changes are less frequent, and retailers such as Lids and Fanatics provide comprehensive 'throwback' collections. Typically, Howitt charges between £15 and £25 for sponsor amendments and up to £35 for name set repairs. With the retro jersey market developing from niche to mainstream, second-hand stores and online vintage retailers are flooded with jerseys from the 1980s onwards, making your dream (or 'grail') jersey more accessible than ever. A post shared by Oliver James – OJ's Football Shirt Restorations (@ojsfootballshirtrestorations) Given that some of the most coveted jerseys in pristine condition from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s regularly demand prices north of £500, there is a danger that some independent sellers could be exploiting the blurred the line between a truly authentic 'retro' jersey, featuring its original printing, and the restored market. The Athletic visited an area of London known for vintage clothes and retro football jersey shopping to test whether this trend had spread from the online market to physical stores. After filtering through hundreds of unaltered jerseys at various stores, we stumbled upon a retro shirt retailer displaying a 2002-04 Manchester United home jersey priced at £150 with a freshly printed 'Ronaldo 7' name and number set. Advertisement Though it was apparent that, at minimum, the name, number, and sponsor had been altered, a sign reading 'all original items' was visible above the shirt rack. When The Athletic asked for confirmation, the customer service representative stated that this was an original without any restorations. After asking for further assurance, the representative messaged the owner, who said the shirt was original, but the names and sponsors had been 'reproduced'. Considering that we spent around an hour visiting several retro shirt sellers to no avail, it might indicate that this is not yet a widespread problem in the industry. While there is no issue with the restoration process, failing to clarify when a shirt has been restored could be viewed as deceiving customers into purchasing altered jerseys at 'true' vintage prices. The art of shirt restoration is still in its relative infancy in the United Kingdom. But with restorers providing an avenue to refresh an item's details at an affordable price, it has exciting potential as a sustainable way to spruce up the tattered jersey at the bottom of your drawer. Kitted Out is part of a partnership with VW Tiguan. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
The Province
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Bill Henderson reflects on Chilliwack's cross-Canada farewell tour
For all the many directions Bill Henderson's life in music has led him, it has always come back to the band Chilliwack. Chilliwack lead singer and songwriter Bill Henderson at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on April 18. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Green guitar case in hand, Bill Henderson stands outside the Vogue Theatre. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors That night, April 18, Chilliwack played its final Vancouver show at the Granville Street venue on the group's 55th-anniversary Farewell to Friends Tour. Before the concert, Henderson posed for photographs next to his star on the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame Star Walk, which he was inducted into in 1994. The lead singer and primary songwriter for Chilliwack, he formed the band in 1970 out of the ashes of popular early Vancouver band The Collectors. Over the past five decades Henderson has topped the charts with classics from Lonesome Mary, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). He also pursued a successful solo career. A founding member of the Artists Rights Coalition and former president of the Songwriters Association of Canada, as well as director of the Canadian Association of Recording Arts and Sciences for six years, Henderson has been a leader in advocating for artists in the digital age. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Perhaps one of the most surprising facts about his long career is that he also found time to be the musical director for Sesame Street Canada in Vancouver from 1989 to 1995. For all the many directions his life in music has led him, it has always come back to the band Chilliwack — and the important role it played in Canadian music history. Reflecting on the journey, Henderson had these five take-aways: The Collectors in 1969. Henderson is on the far right with guitar. Vancouver Sun On why it's time to say goodbye … 'I'm getting old, I'm 80. With that age comes some memory lapses and forgetting things and I know that is happening. I won't be the guy out on the road who can't sing anymore, but is booked. Since The Collectors, the rock band thing is full-tilt and I wouldn't have it any other way. But touring is stressful and I can continue making music in easier ways.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Chilliwack the band: From left, Rick Taylor, John Roles, Brain MacLeod, Bill Henderson and Ab Bryant in 1980. Vancouver Sun On the historic set list … 'The band that exists right now hasn't done any recording but has been playing live for almost 30 years. And that time has answered the question of, 'What goes in the set list?' It includes blasting out Lonesome Mary to start and then giving the crowd songs like California Girl, about the option to move to the U.S. and choosing not to, and telling the stories behind the songs. We've added Stand Up this tour since it suits the times and people are standing up. It's great.' Chilliwack, a successful mainstay of the local rock scene, hangs out in Gastown. Clockwise from top left: band members Bill Henderson, Glenn Miller, Ross Turney and Howard Froese on Jan. 7, 1975. PNG On the shift from psychedelia to power pop … 'We really do cover everything we used to do from those early extended psychedelic jams right up to crowd favourites like Crazy Talk. The band has been through a lot of different eras and, along the way, I learned the ropes of songwriting. One of the most important lessons of that was learning that, a lot of the time, you think you have a winner, it's a total dog. And the scribbled idea 15 minutes before practice is the one.' On the Chilliwack farewell tour. Photo by Jeff Bassett / PROVINCE On driving record companies crazy … 'What drove record companies crazy about the band and my songs is that we never did the same thing, so they couldn't come up with a consistent plan how to market us. But that is what made it possible to have hits from Crazy Talk, with that jazzy feel, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). The truth about that song is that I didn't want to put it out, even though I wrote it. Because I thought it was just groove and no substance. The band disagreed, thankfully, and we have a great time performing it to this very day.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bill Henderson on the Chilliwack farewell tour. Photo by 2018 Erich Saide / Chilliwack On keeping your voice in fine working order … 'I'm still always learning the craft, to this very day. My daughter Camille is a professional vocal coach and she has played a key role in keeping my voice in shape so I can still hit all the notes and not hurting my instrument. Back in the days when Brian (Too Loud) Macleod was in the band, after three nights in a row, I couldn't talk or sing. Here I am, way older, and that is gone.' Chilliwack Farewell to Friends Tour The tour continues across Canada. Check out the full list of dates: May 8: First Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, Ont. May 10: J.W. Marriott the Rousseau Muskoka Resort, Minett, Ont. May 22: Massey Hall, Toronto June 11-12: Festival Theatre, Sherwood Park, Alta. July 12: Parksville Outdoor Theatre July 20: Old Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ont. Aug. 28: Bronson Centre, Ottawa Sept. 19: East Park London, London, Ont. Sept. 23: Royal Theatre Victoria Sept. 25: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Nov. 6: TCU Place, Saskatoon Nov. 8: Conexus Arts Centre, Regina Nov. 21: Clarke Theatre, Mission sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Sports Sports News Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Bill Henderson reflects on Chilliwack's cross-Canada farewell tour
Article content Green guitar case in hand, Bill Henderson stands outside the Vogue Theatre. Article content That night, April 18, Chilliwack played its final Vancouver show at the Granville Street venue on the group's 55th-anniversary Farewell to Friends Tour. Before the concert, Henderson posed for photographs next to his star on the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame Star Walk, which he was inducted into in 1994. Article content Article content The lead singer and primary songwriter for Chilliwack, he formed the band in 1970 out of the ashes of popular early Vancouver band The Collectors. Over the past five decades Henderson has topped the charts with classics from Lonesome Mary, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). He also pursued a successful solo career. Article content Article content Perhaps one of the most surprising facts about his long career is that he also found time to be the musical director for Sesame Street Canada in Vancouver from 1989 to 1995. Article content Article content Article content 'I'm getting old, I'm 80. With that age comes some memory lapses and forgetting things and I know that is happening. I won't be the guy out on the road who can't sing anymore, but is booked. Since The Collectors, the rock band thing is full-tilt and I wouldn't have it any other way. But touring is stressful and I can continue making music in easier ways.' Article content Article content 'The band that exists right now hasn't done any recording but has been playing live for almost 30 years. And that time has answered the question of, 'What goes in the set list?' It includes blasting out Lonesome Mary to start and then giving the crowd songs like California Girl, about the option to move to the U.S. and choosing not to, and telling the stories behind the songs. We've added Stand Up this tour since it suits the times and people are standing up. It's great.'
