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George Street Association Announces 2011 Festival Lineup
Strong Lineup of Performers Announced for 27th Annual George Street Festival
The Biggest Little Street in North America comes alive for six days of musical entertainment
ST. JOHN’S (July 13, 2011) – The George Street Association has released the final line-up of artists to perform at the 27th Annual George Street Festival, July 28-August 2, 2011. Opening the Festival will be Newfoundland and Labrador’s very own, Great Big Sea who will take to the stage in Prince Edward Plaza on Opening Night, Thursday, July 28th. Nightly performances will feature artists and bands that appeal to a wide variety of genres and tastes; from local favourites Hey Rosetta! to Canadian rock legends Trooper, to the Boston-based, Dropkick Murphys, a rocking & rolling, green-clover machine with a reputation for phenomenal live shows. Complementing its list of A calibre rock and roll bands will be a night dedicated to the country and western fan, featuring Newfoundlander Dahmnait Doyle’s band The Heartbroken who will be opening for Jason McCoy and the Road Hammers. As tradition dictates, our annual George Street Kitchen Party will feature a number of crowd favourite Celtic bands, including Tarahan, Celtic Connection and Masterless Men who will provide a full day of traditional music on Saturday, July 30th, starting at 2:00pm.
“We have continued to raise the bar with respect to the quality of entertainment that has ever performed on stage at a George Street Festival”, commented GSA Executive Director, Seamus O’Keefe. “The George Street Festival attracts music fans from all over North America and we are able to provide a collection of artists that our George Street patrons have asked for”. A unique addition to this year’s Festival will be the introduction of the World’s Largest Screech In ceremony on Sunday evening that will undoubtedly appeal to the numerous tourists that have travelled to St. John’s.
Support for this year’s Festival comes from corporate partners Bud Light, Lamb’s Rum, Rogers, Red Bull, North Atlantic Petroleum, Oz Fm, NTV, the Herald and the Delta St. John’s, enabling the Association to put together a line-up second to none during the popular St. John’s Time.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
$35.00
7:00pm Lazybones
8:00pm Elliott Brood
9:15pm Great Big Sea
Friday, July 29, 2011
$20.00
5:30pm Billy and The Bruisers
7:15pm The Vibe
9:15pm Trooper
Saturday, July 30, 2011
$20.00
2:00pm Heel & Toe
3:00pm Mill Road
4:15pm Tarahan
5:45pm The Punters
7:30pm Celtic Connection
9:15pm Masterless Men
Sunday, July 31, 2011
$25.00
7:00pm World's Largest Screech In Ceremony
7:30pm The Heartbroken
9:00pm The Road Hammers
Monday, August 1, 2011
$35.00
7:00pm At Ship's End
9:00pm Dropkick Murphys
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
$25.00
7:00pm Plants and Animals
9:00pm Hey Rosetta!
Tickets for the George Street Festival range in price from $20.00-$35.00 ($15.00 after 11:00pm) each night and are currently onsale at participating North Atlantic Petroleum Orange Stores in the Metro St. John's area or by purchasing online at www.georgestreetlive.ca.
About the George Street Festival
In its 27th year, the George Street Festival has grown to become an iconic event in the St. John’s calendar; a must attend attraction for tourists and residents alike. The Biggest Little Street in North America parties for six straight days, featuring big name bands, tribute acts and local favorites alike.
For more information please contact:
Seamus O’Keefe
George Street Association
(709) 722-7634
sokeefe@georgestreetlive.ca
