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Duo crowdfunds $30K to produce new record continued from p.74 They even offered to sing personalized covers of donors' favourite songs dedicated to the person of their choice on YouTube. Raney and Neuman raised $30,000 in two months and RocketHub dubbed them crowdfunding pioneers in country music in Canada. "We were blown away. We knew it was a big ask. It is so wonderful to have the support of friends and colleagues, and those who have welcomed us into the fold," Raney said. The Lovelocks will release their second single, Dance, this fall. They invited fans to submit videos of themselves dancing with their favourite people in their favourite places to the song. "We have people from seven months to 87 years old dancing and we stitched it all together. I dare anyone to watch it without smiling," Raney said. The video is available at thelovelocksband.com. Their EP is also available on the website, as well as iTunes and at HMV . The Lovelocks also plan to release new music in 2016. 75 | Friday, August 29, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com P O P F O R P U P S C H E W Y F O R C H A R I T Y Oakville's community group Momstown took part in Quaker Canada's Chewy for Charity lunch bag design contest on Aug. 22. The program encourages parents and their children to create Canadian-themed lunch bag artwork. Clockwise from left, Bethany Morin and Alexander Inkster get messy with oats and paint. Below, Georgia Zurbrigg watches from the comfort of her stroller. | photos by Chantal Ayotte Piano and voice teacher Ella Klis poses with piano student Nicole Deng at the rst Pop for Pups charity concert on Aug. 23. | submitted photo Students from the Academy of Music in Oakville performed their favourite songs at the rst Pop for Pups concert on Aug. 23. More than 20 performers sang or played a variety of different musical styles from pop to classic rock, Celtic, jazz, and even a couple of old show tunes. Between the entry fee and the 50/50 draw they raised $575 for the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. Academy director James Franczek said he was thrilled with the performance "The atmosphere was so upbeat and lively" said Franczek. "Students of all ages and levels were there to share their love of music and to help support a great local organization." The audience also enjoyed two lively Celtic tunes played by the Oakville Celtic Fiddle Orchestra, and organizers have set a fundraising goal of $1,000 for next year. Reduce Reuse Recycle sandford flooring we do: · · · · stairs kitchen & laminate bathroom hardwood renovations installation aLso: Beauty &Spa New style, New life, New you 905-582-3933 Oakville Place Lower level, Next to Sears (Walk-ins and Appointments) call for free estimate 647-403-4988 stair Canadian oak Teak Laminate from NOW OPEN! from from from $110 step $4.50 sqft. $4.99 sqft. $1.25 sqft. 133 TAUNTON ROAD WEST, OSHAWA · 647-403-4988