CBC Kitchener-Waterloo Sounds of the Season 2017

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It's that time of year again. The region is buzzing with holiday markets and there are festive decorations lightingup the streets. But not everyone in Waterloo region is filled with a sense of hope this holiday season.

We here atCBC Kitchener-Waterloo had an incredible kick-off to our Sounds of the Season event on Friday, Dec. 1.The Morning Edition hostCraig Norrisled us through amorning of giving, filledwith musical performances by local musicians and heart-warming stories of need onCBCRadio One 89.1 FM,

• Relive live music at CBC K-W's Sounds of the Season

The annual charity drivesupports The Food Bank of WaterlooRegionwho serve more than 100 local agencies and programs that providenutrition education, counselling, employment skills and shelter in addition to much needed food items.

Donations to CBCOntario's Sounds of the Season can be made at the CBC Kitchener-Waterloostudio at 117 King St. West,online or by phone at 416-203-0050.

We raised more than $1,500 during our kick-off event and we want to keep the momentum going! Make a donation and use the hashtag#CBCSOTSONTto join the conversation on Twitter.

This year's performers

We are excited to announce the lineup for Sounds of the Season.

AmbreMcLean her new album isMy Heartwill be our house musician for the whole show. Learn more on her Facebook page.

Rick Guzik will be back with his accordion! Last year, Rick played people into and out of the event and performed during breaks. We're thrilled he's going to be joining us again.

Blue Sky Singers is a group of First Nations singers who are strong and active in their Indigenous community. Visit their Facebook page.

Twin City Harmonizers are returning with their barbershop-style of music. They also have Christmas shows on Dec. 2 and 3 you can find out more on their website.

Each year we have chefs who join us for food columnist Andrew Coppolino's segment and this year, we're excited to haveJody and Kirstiefrom The Culinary Studio join us and whip up a dish for the audience to sample.

For those needing their caffeine fix that morning, our friends Phong and Dawn at Matter of Taste will be serving up espresso-based drinks.

Our thanks to the staff at TheMuseum for once again donating the space for this annual event.

Rewatch this year's show: