Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life - Charity Concert

Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Thursday, September 17, 2026
@ 7:30 p.m.
Darkhorse Theatre (15 - 6th Avenue East, Shaunavon)

Tickets: $25.00 each
Available at the Grand Coteau Centre (440 Centre Street)
or call 306-297-3882 (etransfer gchccentre@gmail.com )

All Proceeds from this performance will benefit the South West Chronic Disease Support Inc. and the Grand Coteau Centre programs.

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life isn’t just a show, it’s a cause. A heartfelt passion project that began as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn, it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart.

Keith shares his exceptional true story of leaving the world of corporate board rooms behind to follow his long-delayed passion-playing the banjo! When faced with a deadly cancer battle, his musical pursuit took him on a journey that became the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling, heartfelt humor and music, Keith’s story is an uplifting tale of challenge, triumph, and the healing power of the arts and music.

Many thanks to these Friends of the Community for their generous sponsorship of this special concert:
- Western Financial Group
- Stark & Marsh
- Standard Shaunavon
- Roderick Thienes
and to Shaunavon's Darkhorse Theatre for the use of their beautiful hall.