Singer/songwriter Justin Hines to perform benefit concert Monday for WNC Group Homes, Mountain Housing

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justin_hines_2013Press release from loyal reader Scott. Looks like an amazing show:

Singer/Songwriter Justin Hines brings his Vehicle of Change Tour to Asheville, NC

Benefiting WNC Group Homes and Mountain Housing Opportunities

September 30, 2013 @ Crowne Plaza Expo Center, 7pm, $20 adults & $10 children

Tickets here.

(Toronto, ON) Justin Hines, a rising star in the Canadian folk-pop scene, has teamed up with WNC Group Homes and MTN Housing for a benefit concert as part of his Vehicle of Change tour – which makes a stop in Asheville, NC on Sept 30th. Hines has dedicated his life and music to benefiting charities around the world. His personal story reminds us that we are unified in our fervor to overcome the struggles of life, his generosity and ability to give back is awe-inspiring.

What’s especially remarkable about Hines’s charitable efforts is that he has accomplished them while battling a rare genetic joint condition he had since birth called Larsen’s Syndrome, a disease that dislocates the joints and confines him to a wheelchair. “Most people assume there are challenges to being a performer in a wheelchair and indeed there are some, but when an audience sees you climb on stage via a giant metal ramp, you kind of have their attention,” he said. It is through music that Hines is able to inspire others to have the same resilience.

“The Vehicle of Change Tour will be a very meaningful adventure and one that will connect us with so many wonderful people along the way,” says Hines.

In his latest album How We Fly, released in the US June 25th, he reminds us that we are unified in our fervor to overcome the struggles of life. The album is the follow-up to his 2011 U.S. debut Days To Recall. How We Fly features awe-inspiring songs that are not only representational of his profound songwriting, but are also the music of a generation that refuses to be divided by race, language and geographical barriers— from Africa to America. A stunning amalgamation of pop, country, folk and rock, Hines’s music is introspective and heartfelt, his story, touching and inspirational.

“I feel like everybody’s kind of given me the foundation to metaphorically fly,” Hines said. “The making of it truly was a very sort of beautifully challenging thing. “

Check out Justin’s amazing story.

Justin was also recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning.

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Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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