Toronto, Ontario
Getting the Best Food Out
Hardcore for Humanity: Life Giving Meals Funded by
Hardcore, an article by Brittany Rudyck from Friday, November 10, 2017, for
Beatroute http://beatroute.ca/2017/11/10/hardcore-for-humanity/
“EDMONTON – The
connection between hardcore music and the Hare Krishna tradition can be traced
back to ‘80s to bands like Youth of Today, Shelter, and of course, Cro-Mags.
The tradition, once hailed by bands like the Beatles, caught the eye of those
in heavy scenes around the New York area seeking a lifestyle free of
intoxicants, animal products or liberal sexual lifestyles. Known by many as “Krishnacore,”
the fad appeared to peter out by the early ‘90s, at least in mainstream
recognition.
Fast forward to
2017 in Edmonton, where Mattie Cuvilier, who has been a motivating force in the
Edmonton hardcore scene for years, has been hosting Hardcore for Humanity since
2010 with hopes of raising money and helping the less fortunate.
“We’ve worked with
a number of different charities; it changes year to year,” explains Cuvilier.
“The last two years we’ve been working with Food for Life. With this
organization, it all goes to the food and can have a bigger impact. You can see
it all at work. It’s an open book.”
Guitarist/vocalist
for Cruciferous, Johnny Jagajivan has a long and fascinating relationship with
punk rock and the Hare Krishna movement, one that perhaps could be its own
article.
Jagajivan has been
with Food for Life since its Edmonton inception in 2014. The international
non-profit food relief organization now serves meals once a month at Boyle
Street Community Centre.
“Food for Life
itself is interesting with its history and ties to ‘80s hardcore,” explains
Jagajivan. “I’ve been to all of the Hardcore for Humanity shows and played – I
think – the second one.
We’re feeding 150
people with three hundred dollars and it’s a serious meal: rice, a dish called
choley (also known as chana masala) which is chick peas and tomato sauce with
Indian seasoning, a samosa, a salad and an Indian dessert with sugar, cinnamon
and raisins.”
Hardcore for
Humanity serves this meal before the live music aspect of the event to be
transparent and also to share the sense of community it hopes to foster. Adding
the hardcore bands to the event is also part of Cuvilier’s dream of bringing
the Edmonton local hardcore scene back to life.
“This upcoming
event has one of the most hardcore line-ups we’ve done in awhile,” he says.
“I wanted it to be
about the charity but also about hardcore. Devoting energy to the scene in
Edmonton and giving it space.”
Enjoy a vegan meal with your
family November 17 at the Sewing Machine Factory (Edmonton) at 7 p.m. The
all-ages meal is a suggested $10 donation; all proceeds go to Food for
Life. The show is 18+ and features performances byFeeding, Suffer Me,
Cruciferous, and Underbite.”
Additional Note from the Walking Monk: Food For
Life has been in operation by Krishna devotees and helpers since the ‘70s and
was initiated by the Hare Krishna leader A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
No comments:
Post a Comment