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BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Winnipeg band the Fuse are all smiles while they take a short break during an evening rehersal at Paul Hatcher's house in Winnipeg, Man., Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The band is pictured in a basement room which is home to a guitar collection. Left to Right: Band members John Neal, who plays bass guitar, Laurie MacKenzie, who plays guitar, Don Hatcher, who plays guitar and also alto saxophone, David Briggs, who plays keyboard, and Paul Hatcher, who plays drums. Missing: Lead vocalist Jeff Hatcher, who also plays guitar and harmonica. The Fuse will be releasing their latest CD during the band's annual fundraiser show at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg Saturday, March 2, 2024. Singer Wendy Bird from Vancouver, B.C., will also join the band on stage.