Your Vote Is Worth $25,000

No, we are not running for any government offices, and we are not trying to buy your vote. Although….

On September 22, 2009, the Verge Music Awards will return for their 2nd year on XM Canada (The Verge – XM 87), live-to-air from The Mod Club in Toronto. The winners will be chosen by you, the public, and voting will run from July 1st until August 31st. $25,000 will be awarded to the winners of both “Album of the Year” and “Artist of the Year.” Last year’s winners were none other than The Weakerthans (“Artist of the Year”) and Hey Rosetta! (“Album of the Year”), and the VMAs featured performances by The Stills, Broken Social Scene, and Sebastien Grainger. This year’s performers have not yet been announced, but it will be interesting to see how The Verge plans to top last year.

For more info, check out thevergeonline.com/vma, or tune in to The Verge on XM 87. And don’t forget that it is your civic duty to vote.

Oh! Canada, Vol. 1

Many thanks to the kind people over at “The Line of Best Fit” – an awesome music site based out of the UK – for keeping us up to date about some of the great things that they have going on over there! First and foremost, they have a new section called “Oh! Canada,” which currently features a piece on this year’s Canadian Blast! showcase (Dan Mangan, Ultimate Power Duo, Hey Rosetta!, Arkells, and many, many more) from the Great Escape Festival.

To take things one step further, they have also teamed up with a variety of artists and labels to release a compilation of tracks that they have aptly titled “Oh! Canada, Vol. 1.” Some of the notables on there: Hey Rosetta!, Dan Mangan, and Ohbijou. It is definitely worth checking out, and be sure to send a big thank you to our newly-made friends in the UK – The Line of Best Fit – while you’re over there.

They’ve got it in the bag…

Paper Bag Digital (part of Paper Bag Records) is releasing the “Tambourine” ep by the Toronto-based band “Little Girls” tomorrow, marking the first ep in a series of 3 to be released by the group before the end of this year. Starring Josh McIntyre on guitar and vocals, Andrew Wilson on guitar, Joseph Roth on bass, and Anthony Gerace on drums, the band brings together a blend of music that is… well… check it out here on their Myspace. For a brief overview of the band, read the full news story on Paper Bag Records’ website. 

Little Girs on tour:
June 18 – Toronto, ON – Secret Show w/ Slim Twig (NXNE)
June 19 – Toronto, ON – Secret ‘House Party’ w/ Slim Twig (NXNE)
June 20 – Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s w/ Crystal Antlers (NXNE)
July 8 – New York City, NY – Cake Shop
July 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Cameo Gallery w/ Japandroids
July 11 – Brooklyn, NY – TBA
July 12 – Boston, MA – Great Scott – w/ Japandroids
July 16 – Toronto, ON – El Mocambo w/ Japandroids

MonsTOUR Updates: BC

BRITISH COLUMBIA CONCERT LISTINGS

All tickets available through www.livenation.com and are subject to applicable service charges and facility fees.

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

JUN 13 / BAND OF SKULLS
With special guests
*June 13, Media Club, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $15.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / EARLY SHOW / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
Tickets also available at Zulu & Red Cat

JUN 24 / PILOT SPEED
With special guests
*June 24, Media Club, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $15.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / EARLY SHOW / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
Tickets also available at Zulu & Red Cat

JUN 24 / MAXWELL
With special guests
*June 24, The Centre For Performing Arts, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $65.50 & $45.50/ RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408142


JUN 27 / THE VERONICAS – SUPPORT ADDED – SOLD OUT
With special guests The Pretty Wreckless and Carney
*June 27, Venue, 881 Granville Street, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $15.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407867

JUL 4 / GREEN DAY – SUPPORT ADDED
With special guests The Bravery
*July 4, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $59.50 & $35.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Red Cat
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407418

JUL 30 / AN EVENING WITH THE MOODY BLUES
*July 30, The Centre For Performing Arts, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $129.00, $99.00 & $69.00/ RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408299

AUG 14 / VANS WARPED TOUR ‘09 – WE THE KINGS JUST ADDED
FEATURING:*ALEXISONFIRE *NOFX * 3OH!3 * LESS THAN JAKE* UNDEROATH* BAD RELIGION* SILVERSTEIN*
DEVIL WEARS PRADA* SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS * SING IT LOUD* A DAY TO REMEMBER * THE MAINE * GALLOWS * SAOSIN * ESCAPE THE FATE * TAT * BAYSIDE * MILLIONAIRES * BLACK TIDE * WESTBOUND TRAIN * I SET MY FRIENDS ON FIRE * STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO * BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE * P.O.S. * MEG & DIA * FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS * THERE FOR TOMORROW * HIT THE LIGHTS * CASH CASH * A SKYLIT DRIVE* BREATHE CAROLINA * EVERY AVENUE * VALENCIA * SENSES FAIL * THE WHITE TIE AFFAIR * TV/TV * BROKENCYDE * THEREFORE I AM * THE A.K.A.S * THE ARCHITECTS * SHAD * DIRTY HEADS * INNERPARTYSYSTEM * SHOOTER JENNINGS *
*August 14, Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver / Doors 11:00am / Shows 12:00pm
Tickets $34.50 (UNTIL JULY 14TH) / GENERAL ADMISSION / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Scratch
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406860/

AUG 24 / ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE SUGARCANES
With special guests
*Aug 24, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver / Doors 5:30pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $59.50 & $45.00 / RESERVED SEATING / GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408141

SEP 11 & 12 / AN EVENING WITH GREAT BIG SEA
*September 11, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver / Doors 5:30pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $52.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING / GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407929
*September 12, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver / Doors 5:30pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $52.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING / GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407929

CONCERT LISTINGS

MAY 28 / NEW YORK DOLLS
With special guests The Cliks
*May 28, Richard’s on Richards, Vancouver / Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm
Tickets $30.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Sctach
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406733

MAY 28, 30 & 31 / AN EVENING WITH IL DIVO
*May 28, Prospera Place, Kelowna / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $127.05, $91.55 & $57.05 / RESERVED SEATING / SELECT YOUR TICKETS / PROSPERA PLACE BOX OFFICE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/401370/
*May 30, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $127.05, $91.55 & $57.05 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/401364/
*May 31, Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $127.05, $91.55 & $57.05 / RESERVED SEATING / SELECT YOUR TICKETS  / SAVE ON FOODS MEMORIAL CENTRE BOX OFFICE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/401375/

MAY 30 / THE DEARS
With special guests Jets Overhead and Black Diamond Bay
*May 30, Richard’s on Richards, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $18.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Red Cat & Zulu
FOR MORE SHOW INORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405524/

MAY 31 / THE RECESSION-ISTA TOUR WITH SARAH SLEAN
With special guests
*May 31, Granville Island Stage, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $25.00 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407558

JUN 4 / RISE AGAINST
With special guests Rancid and The Riverboat Gamblers
*June 4, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $37.50 & $32.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404576/

JUN 3, 4, 5 & 6 / BLUE RODEO
With special guests Jeremy Fisher (Malkin Bowl) & Dustin Bentall (Abbotsford & Pentiction)
*June 3, South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $54.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.VALLEYFIRSTTIX.COM  
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407133
*June 4, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, Abbotsford / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $52.50 & $19.50 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.ABBOTSFORDCENTRE.CA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407125
*June 5, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver / Gates 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $55.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING & GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407109
*June 6, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver / Gates 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $55.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING & GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407110

JUN 6 / THE NYLON SUMMER MUSIC TOUR 2009 TOUR WITH PATRICK WOLF
With special guests Living Things, Plasticines and Jaguar Love
*June 6, Richard’s on Richards, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $17.50/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu and Red Cat
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407872

JUN 7 / AN EVENING WITH JOHN FOGERTY
*June 7, Pontiac Theatre at General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $69.50 & $52.50 / 4 Tickets $101.00 + S/C & FMF/ RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406042/

JUN 6 & 8 / AN EVENING WITH JOHN FOGERTY
*June 6, Interior Savings Centre, Kamloops / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $64.50 & $45.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406039/
*June 8, Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $69.50 & $49.50 / RESERVED SEATING / SAVE ON FOODS MEMORIAL CENTRE BOX OFFICE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406043/

JUN 9 / 1990s
With special guests The Shilohs
*June 9, Media Club, Vancouver / Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm
Tickets $15.00 / GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Red Cat
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407119

JUN 10 / A CAMP
(With special guests) Featuring Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Nathan Larson (Shudder To Think) and Niclas Frisk (Atomic Swing)
*June 10, Richard’s on Richards, Vancouver / Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm
Tickets $15.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Highlife
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405255

JUN 10 / THE OFFSPRING
With special guests Shiny Toy Guns and Street Dogs
*June 10, U.B.C. Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $45.00 & $35.00 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406324

JUN 12 / KATE VOEGELE
With special guests
*June 12, Media Club, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $15.00/ GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ / EARLY SHOW / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Highlife
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408124/

JUN 12 / RIDLEY BENT
With special guest Dustin Bentall
*June 12, Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $17.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION SEATED / ALL AGES / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Highlife & Zulu
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406534/

JUN 17, 19 & 20 / BACHMAN CUMMINGS
With special guest Booker T.
*June 17, Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $85.00, $59.00 & $39.00 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.SELECTYOURTICKETS.COM      
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 4TH @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407629
*June 19, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, Abbotsford / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $79.50 & $49.50 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.ABBOTSFORDCENTRE.CA
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 4TH @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407548
*June 20, Prospera Place, Kelowna / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets  $85.00, $59.00 & $39.00 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.SELECTYOURTICKETS.COM      
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 4TH @ 10AM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407625

JUN 19 & 20 / AN EVENING WITH THE TRAGICALLY HIP
*June 19, Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $69.50/ RESERVED SEATING / SAVE ON FOODS MEMORIAL CENTRE BOX OFFICE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405034
*June 20, Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
SOLD OUT/ RESERVED SEATING
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404815

JUN 20 & 21 / COLDPLAY – SOLD OUT
With special guests Snow Patrol and Howling Bells
*June 20, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
SOLD OUT / RESERVED SEATING
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION:http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405326/
*June 21, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
SOLD OUT / RESERVED SEATING
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405639/

JUN 22, 23 & 24TH / AN EVENING WITH THE TRAGICALLY HIP
*June 22, Orpheum, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $89.50 & $69.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404821
*June 23, Orpheum, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $89.50 & $69.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404822
*June 24, Orpheum, Vancouver / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $89.50 & $69.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404823

JUN 24 / CANADIAN CARNAGE FEATURING MEGADETH & SLAYER
With special guests Machine Head and Suicide Silence
*June 24, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:40pm
Tickets $65.50, $45.50 & $35.50 / RESERVED STANDS / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Scrape
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407496

JUN 25 / PAUL POTTS
With special guests
*June 25, The Centre For Performing Arts, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $89.50, $69.50 & $49.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407765

JUN 29 & 30 / JONAS BROTHERS
With special guests Jordin Sparks and Honor Society
*June 29, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Single Tickets $97.50, $77.50, $67.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406243
*June 30, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Single Tickets $97.50, $77.50, $67.50 & $37.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405573

JUL 6 / PAUL BRANDT
With special guest Jason Blaine
*July 6, EnCana Events Centre, Dawson Creek / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $42.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TIGER BOX OFFICE PLUS, DAWSON CO-OP HIGH PERFORMANCE TICKET OUTLET, 1-877-339-TIXX & DAWSONSCOOPTICKETS.COM 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408023

JUL 16 / DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
With special guests The New Pornographers and Ra Ra Riot
*July 16, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $47.50 & $35.00 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets also available at Zulu & Red Cat
*** A LIVE NATION & SEALED WITH A KISS CO-PRESENTATION ***
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406014

JUL 18 / NO DOUBT
With special guests Paramore and Bedouin Soundclash
*July 18, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $102.50, $78.50 & $62.00 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404690/

JUL 22 / “BLAZED AND CONFUSED TOUR” FEATURING SNOOP DOGG & SLIGHTLY STOOPID
*July 22, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $85.50, $59.50 & $35.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 1ST @ 4:20PM
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407247/

AUG 1 / ROCK THE BELLS 2009 FEAT. NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY
PLUS COMMON, BIG BOI (OF OUTKAST), REFLECTION ETERNAL (TALIB KWELI & HI-TEK), TECH N9NE, SLAUGHTERHOUSE (JOE BUDDEN, CROOKED I, ROYCE DA 5’9”, JOEL ORTIZ), K’NAAN, CHALI 2NA (JURASSIC 5 / OZOMATLI)
HOSTED BY: PETE ROCK, SUPERNATURAL, KRS-ONE
*Aug 1, Deer Lake Park, Vancouver / Doors 12:00pm / Show 1:00pm
Tickets $79.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION / ALL AGES / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH @ 10AM
Tickets also available at Beatstreet & Zulu
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/408068/

AUG 8 / AN EVENING WITH ROD STEWART
*August 8, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Single Tickets $149.00, $89.00 & $49.00 / 4-Pack $99.00 + S/C / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404993/

AUG 8 / AN EVENING WITH THE TRAGICALLY HIP
*August 8, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, Abbotsford / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Tickets $79.50 & $45.50 / RESERVED SEATING / VENUE BOX OFFICE OR WWW.ABBOTSFORDCENTRE.CA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407864

AUG 5 / THE FRAY
With special guests Jacks Mannequin and Vedera
*August 5, U.B.C Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Tickets $49.50 & $37.50 / 4 Tickets $99.00 + S/C / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404949/

AUG 15 & 16 / KINGS OF LEON
With special guests The Whigs
*August 15, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
SOLD OUT / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407245
*August 16, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $55.00 & $39.50 / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407650

AUG 29 / AC/DC – SOLD OUT
With special guests
*August 29, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver / Doors 5:00pm / Show 6:30pm
SOLD OUT / RESERVED SEATING
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406743

SEP 16 / KEITH URBAN “ESCAPE TOGETHER WORLD TOUR”
With special guests Lady Antebellum
*September 16, General Motors Place, Vancouver / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $84.50, $69.50 & $20.00 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407496

OCT 17 & 19 / BROOKS & DUNN
With special guest Gord Bamford
*October 17, Interior Savings Centre, Kamloops / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $79.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407772
*October 19, CN Centre, Prince George/ Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Tickets $79.50 / RESERVED SEATING / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/407770

OCT 28 / U2 360° TOUR
With special guests Black Eyed Peas
*October 28, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver / Doors 6:00pm / Shows 7:00pm
Tickets $30.00, $55.00, $95.00 & $250.00 / / GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS  / TICKETMASTER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/406171/

NEW SHOWS BEING ADDED WEEKLY
WWW.LIVENATION.COM

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“The JUNO Effect”

I just came across an interesting press release about “The JUNO Effect,” in which the JUNO Awards cause artists’ sales to SKYROCKET. Definitely worth the read…

April 15, 2009

Meteoric Gains in Album and Digital Sales for Performers of CTV’s Broadcast of THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS – Dubbed “The JUNO Effect” –

— JUNO Award Winners Sam Roberts and City and Colour see biggest gains of over 200% in digital track sales; The Stills also soar up the charts —

Toronto, ON (April 15, 2009) – The stars have aligned once again to create what is termed “The JUNO Effect.” Following CTV’s broadcast of THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS on Sunday, March 29, live from General Motors Place in Vancouver and watched by 1.23 million viewers from coast to coast, JUNO Award-winning artists and performers such as City and Colour, Divine Brown, Nickelback, Sam Roberts and The Stills have seen album sales and digital downloads soar double and triple-fold following their exciting live performances and entertaining appearances on the JUNO AWARDS stage.


Just two weeks ago, Canada celebrated the best in the music industry and subsequently rushed to stores and online outlets to support their favourite Canadian artists. Data from Nielsen SoundScan confirms significant sales spikes following the broadcast for the following headlining performers:


Album sales:
Divine Brown – up 16%
Nickelback – up 33% 

Sam Roberts – up 88% 

Serena Ryder – up 18% 

Simple Plan – up 29% 

The Stills – up 126%

Digital Track sales:


City And Colour – “Sleeping Sickness” – 230% gain 

Divine Brown – “Sunglasses” – 75% gain 

Nickelback – “Something In Your Mouth” – 99% gain 

Sam Roberts – “Them Kids” – 236% gain 

Serena Ryder – “Little Bit Of Red” – 62% gain 

Simple Plan – “Your Love Is A Lie” – 59% gain 

The Stills – “Being Here” – 189% gain 



CTV’s two-hour broadcast of THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS attracted an average audience of 1.23 million viewers, and pulled in more viewers from 9-11 p.m. than any other broadcaster, with total viewers Additionally, more than 4 million viewers watched part of the show, which was broadcast in High Definition and 5.1 Surround Sound from General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The audience compares to the broadcast of Canada’s Music Awards in 2005 (1.217 million) and 2006 (1.225 million) on CTV.

THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS was jam-packed with performances by 18 different artists, and was hosted for the second year in a row by comic sensation Russell Peters who wowed audiences with a colourful and riotous Bollywood act and opening monologue. 



Multiple JUNO Award winners Nickelback kicked off the show performing “Something in Your Mouth” amid a sizzling pyrotechnical display. Other highlights included Songwriter of the Year Dallas Green teaming up with special surprise guest Gord Downie for a beautiful performance of “Sleeping Sickness” while Canadian music icon Bryan Adams sang “Walk on By” accompanied by Kathleen Edwards on violin.

Crystal Shawanda, Divine Brown, Sam Roberts, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Simple Plan, The Stills, and collaboration by Canadian folk-rockers Great Big Sea, Hawksley Workman and Eccodek topped off a star-studded show.



Since CTV joined forces with CARAS in 2002, The JUNO Awards have travelled across Canada, bringing a live, electrified stadium show to millions of Canadians. CTV has broadcast The JUNO Awards from St. John’s (2002), Ottawa (2003), Edmonton (2004), Winnipeg (2005), Halifax (2006), Saskatoon (2007) and Calgary (2008), Vancouver (2009). The 2010 JUNO Awards will be broadcast on CTV once again from St. John’s, NL.



THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS is produced by Insight Productions in association with CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). Executive producers are John Brunton and Barbara Bowlby for Insight Productions and Melanie Berry and Stephen Stohn for CARAS. Louise Wood is Producer and Donna Luke is Line Producer. Susanne Boyce is President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. 



Broadcast sponsors for THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS are Garnier, Pepsi, Pontiac and Rogers. 

Sponsors of THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund,” The Province of British Columbia, The City of Vancouver, Music BC and Radio Starmaker Fund. 



About CARAS: 


The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’academie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards. For more information on The 38th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit our websites at http://www.carasonline.ca and www.junoawards.ca. 





About CTV: 


CTV, Canada’s largest private broadcaster, offers a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming. It has the number-one national newscast, CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON, and is the number-one choice for prime-time viewing. CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada’s premier multi-media company which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country, and leading national specialty channels. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., and in Dome Productions, a North American leader in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities. More information about CTV may be found on the company website at www.ctv.ca.



Web Links: 


CTV’s JUNO Awards website: www.junos.ctv.ca 

Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca 

CARAS website: www.carasonline.ca



Source: BBM Nielsen Media Research

*Total audience comprised of 1.101 million viewers for national broadcast and 125,000 additional viewers for Vancouver encore broadcast at 9 p.m.



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Rock on the Range CANADA

NEW BANDS ADDED TO LINEUP FOR 1st ROCK ON THE RANGE CANADA

AMERICA’S ROCK FESTIVAL MAKES DEBUT NORTH OF THE BORDER SATURDAY, JUNE 27th AT WINNIPEG’S CANAD INNS STADIUM

ROCK ON THE RANGE–America’s premiere destination rock festival makes its Canadian debut on June 27th at Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Canad Inns Stadium. The 2009 lineup for the nationally-renowned festival will be highlighted by performances from some of rock’s biggest artists around the world including Billy Talent, Rise Against, Rancid, Theory Of A Deadman and Shinedown. The festival is pleased to announce two additions to the lineup: L.A. Myspace sensation Hollywood Undead and Michigan rock group Pop Evil, whose song “100 in a 55” is a Top 10 rock hit.  Presented by Right Arm Entertainment and True North Sports & Entertainment Ltd, the one-day, two-stage music and lifestyle event features a potent lineup of more than a dozen bands.

In addition to the music, ROTR Canada will be doing its part to go green.  Festival-goers can deposit their old, unused and broken cell phones at special drop-off boxes inside the stadium in return for ROTR awards points redeemable for a variety of prizes.

The third American version of the festival will take place on May 16-17 in Columbus, Ohio.  Last year’s event drew more than 50,00 people.

Tickets for ROCK ON THE RANGE are on sale via www.rockontherangecanada.com and www.ticketmaster.ca, and all local Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket prices start as low as $29.50.

For up-to-the-minute information on ROCK ON THE RANGE 2009, visit www.RockOnTheRangeCanada.com orwww.myspace.com/rockontherangecanada

ROCK ON THE RANGE:  WHERE ROCK LIVES! 

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Metric’s “No Tickets Sold” Tour

About a week ago, Metric posted details on their Myspace about a Western Canada acoustic tour. Metric acoustic?! The deal is, though, they’re not selling tickets to their shows. Find out how to score your way in here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=29053291&blogId=482136174.

If the shows are going to be anything like their new album “Fantasies,” you will not want to miss them! And whether you already have “Fantasies” or not, be sure check out the packages they’re offering through their webstore, simply because they’re sweet.

Osheaga ’09!

GROUPE SPECTACLES GILLETT
Transmitted by CNW Group on : March 31, 2009 18:59

Coldplay and Beastie Boys at OSHEAGA 2009!

MONTREAL, March 31 /CNW Telbec/ – Gillett Entertainment Group presents the 4th edition of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival that will take place in the park on August 1st and 2nd. Osheaga is proud to announce that the headliners for this year’s edition are the multi-platinum selling band Coldplay on Saturday, August 1st and hip-hop pioneers Beastie Boys on Sunday, August 2nd.

Osheaga is one of only two North American festival appearances that Coldplay will make this year. 2008 Grammy Award winners Coldplay continue to take the world by storm while touring on the wings of their high-soaring album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends which included a visit to a sold out Bell Centre on July 20th. We are extremely happy to welcome them to the Osheaga grounds on August 1st!

The Beastie Boys will bring their one of a kind lyrical and musical wizardry to headline Osheaga’s second day on the island Sunday, August 2nd. Montreal fans got their last dose of the Beasties’ funk at the Metropolis and at the Bell Centre on back-to-back nights in September 2007. Don’t miss these musical trailblazers rock Osheaga as they tear through over 25 years of hits!

Here are a few of the artists that will be on stage (other bands will be confirmed shortly):
COLDPLAY – BEASTIE BOYS – JASON MRAZ – THE ROOTS – RUFUS WAINWRIGHT – GIRL TALK – THE DECEMBERISTS – CRYSTAL CASTLES – LYKKE LI – BEAST – ELBOW – ARCTIC MONKEYS – THE TING TINGS – WINTER GLOVES – THE HONEY BROTHERS – JOSH RITTER – PARLOVR – KITTY DAISY AND LEWIS – LE VOLUME ETAIT AU MAXIMUM – MOTHERS FATHERS…

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AT NOON!
Tickets available at the Bell Centre box office
Charge by phone: (514) 790-2525 or 1-877-668-8269
Order online at: http://www.osheaga.com or http://www.geg.ca

For the first time ever, Osheaga will be offering a limited number of VIP passes for Osheaga in the Parc August 1 & 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The new VIP passes will include access to:
– VIP entrance (Priority access)
– VIP grandstands
– VIP food kiosks & vendors
– Private washrooms

VIP Weekend Pass: $295.00 (+ service charges)
Saturday, August 1: $75.00 (+ service charges)
Sunday, August 2: $65.00 (+ service charges)
Weekend pass: $125.00 (+ service charges)

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JUNO Results!

2009 JUNO AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to all of last night’s winners! Special congrats to Nickelback (3 awards), Kardinal Offishall (2 awards), Sam Roberts (2 awards), and The Stills (2 awards).

JUNO FAN CHOICE AWARD (PRESENTED BY PEPSI)
Nickelback (EMI)

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Dangerous
Kardinal Offishall (Kon Live*Universal)

INTERNATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Viva La Vida
Coldplay (Capitol*EMI)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY CANADIAN RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION)
Dark Horse
Nickelback (EMI)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sam Roberts (Universal)

GROUP OF THE YEAR
Nickelback (EMI)

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY FACTOR AND CANADA’S PRIVATE RADIO BROADCASTERS)
Lights (Underground Operations*Universal)

NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY FACTOR AND CANADA’S PRIVATE RADIO BROADCASTERS)
The Stills (Arts & Crafts*EMI)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO) 
Dallas Green
“Waiting…” | “Sleeping Sickness” | “The Girl”
BRING ME YOUR LOVE – City and Colour (Dine Alone*Universal)

COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR 
Beautiful Life
Doc Walker (Open Road*Universal)

ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY GALAXIE, RISING STARS PROGRAM OF THE CBC)
is it o.k
Serena Ryder (EMI)

ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Oceans Will Rise
The Stills (Arts & Crafts*EMI)

POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY 91.7 THE BOUNCE)
Flavors of Entanglement
Alanis Morissette (Maverick*Warner)

ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Love At The End Of The World
Sam Roberts (Universal)

VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Lucky
Molly Johnson (A440*Universal)

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Embracing Voices
Jane Bunnett (EMI)

TRADITIONAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Second Time Around
Oliver Jones (Justin Time*Fusion III)

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Nostomania
DJ Brace presents The Electric Nosehair Orchestra (Balanced Records)

FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Tous les sens
Ariane Moffatt (Audiogram*Select)

CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Snacktime!
Barenaked Ladies (Desperation*Warner)

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO OR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 
Homage
James Ehnes (ONYX*SRI)

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: LARGE ENSEMBLE OR SOLOIST(S) WITH LARGE ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIMENT
Beethoven: Ideals Of The French Revolution
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal/Kent Nagano (Analekta*Select)

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: VOCAL OR CHORAL PERFORMANCE 
Gloria! Vivaldi’s Angels
Ensemble Caprice (Analekta*Select)

CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR
Flanders Fields Reflections
John Burge – FLANDERS FIELDS REFLECTIONS (Marquis*EMI)

RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR 
Not 4 Sale
Kardinal Offishall (Kon Live*Universal)

DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY ENERGY 101.5) 
Random Album Title
Deadmau5 (Ultra*EMI)

R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR 
The Love Chronicles
Divine Brown (WEA*Warner)

REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Everything
Humble (Palm of Gold Records)

ABORIGINAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY ABORIGINAL PEOPLES TELEVISION NETWORK)
Running For The Drum
Buffy Sainte-Marie (Gypsy Boy*EMI)

ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO
Proof Of Love
Old Man Luedecke (Black Hen*Fontana North)

ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: GROUP
Chic Gamine
Chic Gamine (Independent)

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ramblin’ Son
Julian Fauth (Electro-Fi*Outside)

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ending Is Beginning
Downhere (Centricity*David C. Cook)

WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS)
Africa To Appalachia
Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko (Independent*Outside)

JACK RICHARDSON PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Daniel Lanois
“Here Is What Is” | “Not Fighting Anymore” 
HERE IS WHAT IS – Daniel Lanois (Red Floor* Fontana North)

RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Kevin Churko
“Disappearing” | “The Big Bang”
U-CATASTROPHE – Simon Collins (Razor & Tie*Sony)

CD/DVD ARTWORK DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Anouk Pennel (Director/Designer); Stéphane Poirier (Illustrator)
En concert dans la forêt des mal-aimés avec l’Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal PIERRE LAPOINTE (Independent*Select)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY VIDEOFACT)
Honey Honey
Anthony Seck
FEIST (Arts & Crafts*EMI)

MUSIC DVD OF THE YEAR
Blue Road
Christopher Mills, Geoff McLean
BLUE RODEO (WEA*Warner)

For more info about the JUNO Awards, check out http://www.junoawards.ca/.

“Next Big Thing”??

You tell me…

From http://soundcloud.com/frontside/black-and-white-lies-radio-edit:

“It’s O.K. if this is the first you’re hearing of Desperate Union, as their ascent has been a rapid one. Essentially it’s a fairy tale rock n’ roll story of an incredibly talented young band (they’re all under 18 years old) being discovered by Grammy nominated super-producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Three Doors Down, Finger Eleven, Staind, Plain White T’s, and many more) and taken under his wing.

Not surprisingly, a band that had shown lots of promise has now turned the corner to become a much talked about ‘next big thing.’ 

The band has a series of shows coming up, a myspace following of over 150,000, an EP on iTunes and much more on the plate as they’ve just signed with a soon-to-be named very prominent booking agent in Los Angeles. Combine that with a chance meeting with Gene Simmons parlaying into a performance at an upcoming event he’s holding and well, things are underway.

The video will be completed in a few weeks time to give you a better look at the band, but until then, please enjoy their first straight ahead rock single “Black And White Lies”!

Released by: Frontside
Release date: Mar 24, 2009″