Riiver Brukes Releases "Rainy Tuesday", a Father's Final Gift

“Rainy Tuesday” is a heartfelt song that captures the fragile beauty of life - its joys, sorrows, pain and inevitable losses. It celebrates the enduring love of a father for his child and the deep lifelong friendships that hold us through moments of triumph, grief, and everything in between.

Written over 20 years ago by Ben Vezina, alongside his longtime friends, Angelo (guitar) and Jayme (bass), the song was born in anticipation of Ben’s first child, his son Liam. It was intended as a joyful tribute to a beautiful new life. But as life often does, circumstances intervened, and the song remained unfinished, tucked away like a cherished but incomplete memory.

Saterusna taun, dina umur 48 taun, Ben nampa diagnosis kanker terminal kalayan ngan 4-6 minggu lianna. Dina percakapan basajan, hati-hati, anjeunna ngabagéakeun sahenteuna penyesalanna pangbadagna: teu ngahasilkeun "Rainy Tuesday' pikeun anakna. Tindakan pikeun ngaktipkeun kehendakna, kuring nyambung ka produser urang, Kevin. Tanpa nganggur, Kevin nganteurkeun sakabeh karya studio pikeun ngidinan Ben, Angelo jeung Jayme - teman pikeun leuwih 35 taun - hiji sesi nyanggur jiwa final. Saméméh, aranjeunna nyimpen lagu ka hirup, nambahan eta hirup ti lantai, ngumpulkeun thread cinta, hilap jeung kemanusiaan nu ayeuna ngagambarkeun warisan Ben. Éta kehormatan pangalusna kuring nyanyi lagu ieu pikeun Ben.</fseg>

“Rainy Tuesday’ is more than a song: it’s a testament of what it means to be human, a reminder to cherish what truly matters” - Riiver Brukes

“It was Grade 7 homeroom class, and all I could hear was tapping on a desk. Eventually, I looked over at this blond kid laying down the beats with 2 pencils like a pro. Turns out he was a ballroom dancer and no more a drummer than I was!! That would change soon enough though as we were both after the drummer spot in music class. Guess it's pretty clear how that worked out - I’m playing bass!! Ben and I became best Friends and bandmates. Recording “Rainy Tuesday” for Ben and Liam after all those years, was a gift I will never forget" - Jayme Tartaglia

“Ben, how many times have we re-lived those moments? Each attempt was closer to perfection. Maybe we finally got it right, maybe each attempt is perfect, or maybe it’s not what matters at all. Please wait for us. There is more. I promise” - Angelo Vagenas

“Ben, you were an angel sent from above. You shined your love and light to the people who needed it most then went back home to heaven where you now rest easy. I knew you only for a minute in this World but you will never be forgotten. In my heart always; your energy will be with me forever 11:11” - Elizabeth Lopez-Jardine

‘Rainy Tuesday’ nyaéta lagu keenam dina koleksi husus tina 7 ngagambarkeun Friend na drummer urang, Ben Vezina.