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| |  54-40 -9.45pm 5440 are one of the most important popular music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape. With more than 2 decades of performing and recording behind them, the band has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs. Lead by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54-40 have carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and a outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. Over 25 years, 2000 performances, and 16 releases the secret to 54-40's longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves, taking long time 54-40 fans on a ride that is bound to pick up new young fans on the way. To experience 54-40 in concert is to experience how songs have touched and continue to touch people's lives. From people who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in east Vancouver to new young fans that have discovered the truly original band that is 54-40, a 54-40 concert is an extraordinary affair that bridges the gaps of generations through a shared love of music. For more information please visit:
www.5440.comwww.myspace.com/fiftyfourforty | | |
| |  SKYDIGGERS -8.15pm The Skydiggers have always had a certain country-flavoured sensibility... with a fondness for acoustic guitars and a talent for vocal harmonies, the group has always been categorized on the rural side of rock. So perhaps it's not surprising that the Skydigger's new album, "City of Sirens," looks at the urban life with caution...not contempt, but definitely caution. As the world speeds up, "City of Sirens" is a collection of songs about slowing down, and finding balance. Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson founded the Skydiggers in 1987; the rest of the original members joined in 1988. They scored their biggest commercial success with their hit, "I Will Give You Everything," from the 1990 album, Skydiggers. In 1993, the Skydiggers won the "Most Promising Group" award at the Junos. Since then, the 'Diggers have kept busy, steadily releasing albums and touring back and forth across Canada, many times over. This year, the band celebrates their 20th anniversary. "City of Sirens" is the band's seventh album, and their first studio album in five years. www.skydiggers.com | | |
| |  TheSpoons -6.45pm Formed in 1980, from the heart of suburbia in Burlington, Ontario, Gordon Deppe and Sandy Horne would soon make Spoons a different kind of household word. Their unique brand of upbeat, danceable music quickly became anthems to legions of fans. Gold albums, various EPs and a movie soundtrack produced such hit songs as Nova Heart, Arias & Symphonies, Old Emotions, Tell No Lies and Romantic Traffic. Now, more than two decades later, who could have predicted the magnitude of a phenomenon known as "retro 80s", when old and new fans alike would rediscover these Canadian classics? From the dance club to the symphony stage, a double vinyl set of four remixes of Nova Heart became available to clubs and deejays internationally and the Spoons found themselves performing their classics with a full symphony orchestra. Most recently, a Live In Concert DVD was released by Much More Music/Linus Entertainment, their songs appeared on a 20th Century Masters double CD (Universal Music) and a new, long awaited album has finally hit the streets. Aptly entitled "Unexpected Guest At A Cancelled Party", the CD is packed with previously unreleased recordings and concert favourites from the vintage 1982 - 1985 years. Come and see the Spoons ... again, or for the first time ... and join in the retro 80s fun as they play all their hits. See you at the party. www.thespoons.cawww.myspace.com/spoon | | |
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| |  The Trulee Odd Show - 5:30pm The Trulee Odd Show? FUN for the whole family!! He juggles and unicycles. He eats and spits fire. With his tiny motorcycle doing wheelies and jumps and his really cool pants you will not be disappointed.
He is one Trulee Odd character.
Paul's high energy show focuses on amazement, audience interaction, laughter and most of all creating special memories the entire family can share. | | |
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