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Many individuals have their chariâ€" table inclinations stymied by everyâ€" thing from a lack of money to a sense of hopelessness when confronted by the often overwhelming problems of society. The members of Spiritual Posse, however, are content to change their corner of the world one concert at a time. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Money, after all, is only one way to help. Granted, in the end fundraisâ€" ing is a large part of the band‘s manâ€" date but what the quartet does is prove by example that any and all skills or talents can be put to use to help others: Spiritual Posse was formed more than a year ago as a not for profit band to help raise funds for charitable and community groups and to entertain at various institutions. For example, a recent show at Navy Blues benefited Grace House, an Oakville group home and United Way agency. The band has also taken part in events which have supported the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Crisis Centre and Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded. They have also performed at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia, Syl Apps Youth Centre in Oakville and at the Glen Abbey Helping out one concert at a time Steve Moffatt (guitar, keyboards, vocals) â€" who knew Bruce Richards (guitar, vocals) from the Church of the Incarnation and played with him as a duo â€" says starting the band was as simple as the answer to a question. " We asked ourselves, "What can we do?‘ We‘re a music group. Why don‘t we do something. It was sumâ€" mer so we decided to just open a guiâ€" tar case and see how much we could raise." Summerfest. Last spring, they felt compelled to do more and decided to get together a lineâ€"up that could "raise money and have some fun," said Moffatt. In April 1992 the group â€" whose current members include Dave Klarer on bass and backing vocals and Tom McNally on drums â€" played a benefit for the Oakville Crisis Centre and raised $1,500. (In six months the band has raised $2,700.) Not only did bandmembers provide music, they also helped put the function together from the ground up. Likewise those at the Centre got involved with everyâ€" thing from tickets and food to prizes. "We raise money â€" that‘s a positive â€" but another positive is that everyone has fun," says Richards. "The event also provides a unifying factor, a sense of community for that group." The band‘s country rock sounds encompass the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties and include a mix of everyâ€" thing from Blue Rodeo, Bob Dylan and the Eagles to The Travelling Spiritual Posse is (from left) Steve Moffatt, Dave Klarer, Bruce Richards and Tom McNally. Wilburys, John Prine and original material. If a repertoire like that seems out of place in a venue like Syl Apps, Richards says to rest assured it‘s not. "(The inmates) are more interested in Metallica and AC/DC but Knockin‘ On Heaven‘s Door â€" which some think is a Guns ‘n Roses song â€" had the kids up singing. At first they‘re doubtful then they realize we have a lot in common." *,* East Oakville .. GlemAbbe: Northeast x ® * x $ 8422885 + wsmy' * * ~842â€"1560 The Huronia Regional Centre, a EDEN â€" 827â€"5806 or 364â€"0017 FOR YOUR PERSONAL WELCOME OR INFORMATION ON _ < BECOMING A REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CALL ... m If you are expecting an addition to the family you will want to attend ... Look what WELCOME WAGON has in store for you. B A B Y RSâ€"TOâ€"BE For a free invitation to our upcoming show or more information please call: * Demonstrations * Exciting gifts for every Momâ€"toâ€"be 6 @Ifi/@% our THE MAT t FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1993 PAGE 10 care facility for the handicapped â€" was equally surprizing. "We had a lot of fun playing there," said Moffatt. "We hit the first chord and the whole place was up dancing." The members of Spiritual Posse plan to learn new songs and rehearse every weekend in January then kick off playing once again in February. All work and have families so they‘ll likely limit themselves to one gig a month. Sun. Feb. 21st HOLIDAY INN OAKVILLE * Special DisSlay * Numerous Door Prizes West 82740194 3:00 p.m.