My brothers are the fourth generation of farmers. Its more than just about the food we produce, it's the pride of being able to work something that your forefathers have worked. I have a great love and affection for the Prairies. According to Bachman, this tribute was planned five or six times, and didn't come together until just two weeks prior to the show. Getting the venue and the entertainers all together at the same time was the biggest challenge.
Lets keep ringing that bell.
As for me, I'll be back on the charts in the next six months with other bands doing my songs. Right now, I'm thrilled that some of my friends like Prairie Oyster and Gordy from Big Sugar asked me to join their set. You not only compete with the world and the weather, you have to compete against each other. Thousands of people are here for fantastic entertainment, but there's going to be some education, too, for a better understanding of the importance of the family farm in the food production system in Canada. Unless these families get immediate financial help, it'll all be a waste of time.