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Strong Lineup of Performers Announced for 26th Annual George Street Festival
The Biggest Little Street in North America Comes Alive For Six Days of Musical Entertainment
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador (July 7, 2010) – The George Street Association has released the final line-up of artists to perform at the 26th Annual George Street Festival, July 29-August 3, 2010. Opening the Festival will be Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, who will take to the stage in Prince Edward Plaza on Opening Night, Thursday, July 29th. Nightly performances will feature artists and bands that appeal to a wide variety of genres and tastes; from local favourites Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers to rock legends and hall of famers April Wine to one of the premiere bands in Canadian rock history, Blue Rodeo. Complementing its list of rock and roll bands will be a night dedicated to country and western fans, featuring Newfoundlander Tara Oram and the Juno award winning Charlie Major. As tradition dictates, on Regatta Day Eve will be the George Street Kitchen Party featuring headline act, Celtic Connection.
“We have undoubtedly raised the bar on the collective level of entertainment to ever perform at a George Street Festival”, commented GSA Executive Director, Seamus O’Keefe. “Having an extremely positive experience with the Juno Awards and responding to the wishes of George Street patrons, along with support from Festival sponsors Bud Light, Lamb’s Rum, NTV, Delta St. John’s, The Current, and Diageo (Smirnoff Ice and Strongbow) has enabled us to put together a line-up second to none during the popular St. John’s Time”.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Opening Night, presented by Bud Light
7:00pm Kujo
8:00pm The Novaks
9:30pm Our Lady Peace
Friday, July 30, 2010
Bud Light Classic Rock Night
5:30pm Masterless Men
8:00pm Damian Follett & the Jersey Brotherhood
9:30pm April Wine
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Lamb's Shed Party
7:00pm At Ship's End
8:00pm Rex Goudie
9:30pm Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Budweiser Big Country Night
7:00pm Rod Jackson & Southern Rock Revival
8:00pm Tara Oram
9:30pm Charlie Major
Monday, August 2, 2010
Bud Light Caribbean Cruise Night
8:00pm Timber
9:30pm Blue Rodeo
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
George Street Kitchen Party with Alexander Keith's
7:00pm Kilkenny Krew
8:00pm Síochána
9:30pm Celtic Connection
Tickets for the George Street Festival range in price from $20-$30 ($15 after 11:00pm) and will go on sale Monday, July 12th at NLC Liquor Stores in the Metro St. John's area and online at www.georgestreetlive.ca or www.ticketbreak.com.
About the George Street Festival
In its 26th 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.
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For more information please contact:
Seamus O’Keefe
George Street Association
(709) 722-7634
sokeefe@georgestreetlive.ca
