New Years Eve, Niagara Falls, Justin Hines, Kim Mitcell, Roger Hodgson

Dec. 15, 2008 - PRLog -- Holiday airwaves are alive with Justin’s version of the classic ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas’ and his original composition, ‘How I Love This Time’ playing on, among others, CHRE, CHMX, CFFX,CJEZ, CFQR, CFMG, CKCW, CHYM, CKY, CFQM and CJMX FMs and CBC outlets across the country. The seasonal songs are available on iTunes. With unwavering spirit, Justin puts this pair of Christmas tunes squarely in the elegant acoustic environment that has made his poignant vocals and his eloquent lyrical vision esteemed by his legion of fans. With the capacity to see hope shining through despair and disappointment, the extraordinary artist guides others to recognize beauty and light in the everyday realities of life’s journey.

Highlights this years of Justin’s support of his debut album SIDES, with it’s hits ‘April on the Ground’ and the number 1 iTunes single, ‘Wish You Well’, included opening the Canadian Parasport Summer Games and a 6-city tour of China in support of athletes in the Beijing Paralympic Games. He recently completed southern-Ontario concerts, performed in California with Sheila E, Kat Dysan and Rhonda Smith and raised thousands of dollars for the Variety Children’s Charity as the first artist ever to bring unique, interactive PDF technology on-line where he offers his music for a modest donation.

‘Like Each Day Was Your Last: A Journey with Justin Hines’, a television documentary profiling Justin’s musical achievements in an intimate hour-long portrait was re-broadcast as BRAVO’S Program of the Week recently resulting in his debut album surging up the iTunes Roots genre chart from the mid-70’s to # 3. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, he overcomes many obstacles to pursue his passion and the show follows Justin from the moment he is discovered by a Toronto record label to the end of his first international tour.

For information on The Niagara Parks Commission New Year’s Eve celebration visit www.niagaraparks.com or call (905) 356-2241 ext. 277.   The Niagara Parks Commission operates North America’s most completely maintained parks system, operating, controlling and maintaining its own police force, road maintenance, snow removal and transportation systems as it has done without taxpayer support since 1885.

For copies of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “How I Love This Time”, high-res photos and interviews, please contact Jim Monaco at 705 672 3599 or jmonaco@ntl.sympatico.ca. Thank you.

Visit www.justinhines.com.

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