April marks the month Canadian musician Chris Velan begins his tour across the country, singing on behalf of Canada's wilderness. Chris will not only be hitting indy hot-spots along the way, he'll appear and play in seven different  MEC store locations. 

 

Chris is one of 41 musicians who have donated, among other things, their time, talent and vocal chords to 1% for the Planet: The Music, Vol. 1. All proceeds from sales of the album benefit 1% for the Planet and support work on behalf of their global network of environmental organizations. As a 1% for the Planet member and featured musician, Chris has chosen to support The Big Wild!

 

 

"I grapple with a deep fear that we as a species will only tragically recognize our arrogance in how we destroyed this planet's ability to sustain us only once it is too late. A song is just a song - it's not going to change the world. But maybe if enough songs and voices can join together in the same chorus, we can somehow wake ourselves up from this self-destructive slumber. I remain hopeful."