Lucky Ned to play at Museum fundraiser

By Gloria Mott Submitted

Lucky Ned is coming back to Carberry! The Carberry Plains Museum Board has invited Lucky Ned to the Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. They were here last in 2018, and five years later, we are welcoming them back once again.

And who is Lucky Ned, you might ask? Band member, Bill Turner describes the group as “Four experienced musicians looking for redemption.” They, like all of us, found that the Covid-19 pandemic played havoc with musicians that need to play in front of “real people.”

They see playing at these events, not only as a chance to sing and play together, but to support organizations like our museum.

The band consists of:

Brian Giesbrecht– retired judge, rhythm guitar, harmonica, lead vocals; Brent White– retired mental health worker, lead guitar, mandolin and vocals; Brent White– retired mental health worker, lead guitar, mandolin and vocals; Bill Turner– retired broadcaster, accordion, Cajon, Irish flute, Irish whistle and vocals.

What brought them together was a common love of music and song. They started playing together about a decade ago. Their music might take you back to a memory of the ‘50’s or a present day song. Their repertoire includes rock and roll, jazz, blue grass, country, ballads, folk songs and light rock. Sometimes they toss in a gospel song. They intersperse those numbers with some delightful conversation with the audience. Bill says, “When we’re making music, you can tell we’re enjoying every minute.” You can also check them out on youtube (Lucky Ned at the old garage).

This event is a fundraiser for the museum. The Carberry Plains Museum consists of the main museum, which houses everything from classroom, pioneer kitchen, to agricultural tools. Our military display includes the new Wings to War site, which is outside