Inductees To Be Enshrined in Local Music Hall of Fame
Inductees To Be Enshrined in Local Music Hall of Fame
Neil Raynsford, Sue Murdoch, Gord Cottrill, Peter Irwin, and The Dimensions to be honoured at 2024 Music Hall of Fame celebration
by Arnie Clark, for The Owen Sounder
The votes are in for the class of 2024. Five new inductees will take their place in the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame induction event, scheduled for Sunday, September 29. This year’s entertainment legends include the late Neil Raynsford, Sue Murdoch, Gord Cottrill, Peter Irwin, and The Dimensions band.
Neil Raynsford, an accomplished drummer and drum teacher entertained with many groups over the years, and subsequent to his move to the East Coast, he became a movie star of sorts, appearing in sitcoms and television productions, including a stint with Trailer Park Boys.
Sue Murdoch, who has assumed her late husband’s (Bill Murdoch) role on the Music HOF committee, is being recognized for her many years of involvement with groups such as Owen Sound’s Teen Tones, the True Country Show band, the Jailhouse Rock group and more recently, Bognor Jam’s Ridge River Ramblers. She also served as Artistic Director of the Sweet Adelines for more than 20 years.
Gord Cottrill is full of musical talent. He is a master of many instruments and has backed many groups, most notably on the pedal steel guitar, as part of Stompin’ Tom Connors band.
Peter Irwin is no stranger to performing. As a youngster he was competing and winning vocal contests. He eventually went on to portray the music of Elvis Presley which led to a championship performance at the former Collingwood Elvis Festival. He has entertained in Memphis at the Elvis World Images event and was selected as the top performer at the People’s Elvis Award extravaganza.
The Walkerton-Hanover based group, The Dimensions, was one of the region’s most sought after acts in Bruce-Grey. Besides entertaining at countless sold-out events, the group performed at such venues as the Royal York Hotel, Casa Loma, and Ontario Place.
The 2024 Music Hall of Fame celebration is being held in the Memorial Hall, Owen Sound Legion. Entertainment starts at 1:00 p.m. The HOF event will also feature live entertainment by the Ridge River Ramblers. Sue Murdoch, Gord Cottrill, Peter Irwin, and surviving members of The Dimensions, who will perform with the Ramblers. Admission tickets ($25) are available at Bayshore Country Feeds or by contacting (519) 371-3918 or (519) 376-9672.