 Fred's current band "The Blues Merchants" released a new CD in 2016, while he still found time to co-ordinate talent and act as musical director for the inspiring Cape Breton fundraiser concert "Givin’ Back to the Mac" which raised over $250,000 for victims of the devastating Alberta wild fires.Fred continues to write, perform, and produce music for new and established artists and will tour with "Cape Breton Summertime Revue" again in 2017 along with selected dates with the Blues Merchants.Fred is a recipient "Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal", for significant achievements, service and contribution to his community.