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Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo – Halifax & Moncton

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Cirque du Soleil’s festive and theatrical show

CORTEO

takes place for the first time in HALIFAX,at the Scotiabank Centre, June 6-9, 2024.  In MONCTON, from June 13-16, 2024, at the Avenir Centre

Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is heading to Halifax to charm audiences for the
very first time at the Scotiabank Centre for six performances only, from Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, 2024.
This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, was performed for the first time in Montreal in April 2005.
Since its creation, Corteo – presented by Sun Life Global Investments – has amazed over 10 million people, in 22 countries
on four continents and celebrates 1000 arena shows performed this month.

For downloadable Press Kit, Photos, Trailer & B-Roll Videos in various formats, click here.

Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show
brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a
theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels.
Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of
imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to
illustrate the portion of humanity within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful, carrying Corteo through a
timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue in two with each half of the audience
facing the other half, giving a unique perspective to the audience and the performers. A never seen before atmosphere
at a Cirque du Soleil arena show. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were
hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets available now at: cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
Performance schedule:

HALIFAX
Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.TI

MONCTON

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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Jim Cuddy to headline the Stan Rogers Folk Festival

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BLUE RODEO
Press shots. Dundas, ON – July 25, 2016
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Plus Dave Gunning, Terra Spencer, Tim Baker, The Once 
and more part of the full festival line up!

Tickets on sale now at stanfest.com

(Canso, NS) – The Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Stanfest) is pleased to announce that much-loved Canadian artist Jim Cuddy will perform in Canso, Nova Scotia on Friday, July 26.

Both as a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician, including 15 JUNO Awards, The Order of Canada and, along with bandmates Blue Rodeo, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received the Governor General Performing Arts Award and a Star on the Walk of Fame. Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. With the release of his fifth solo album, Countrywide Soul, he continues to contribute to that extraordinary songbook and on this record, Cuddy continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate and accessible. For more information on Jim Cuddy, visit: jimcuddy.com

“We pride ourselves on being Canada’s Songwriter Festival and Jim’s catalog of songs, both solo and with Blue Rodeo, stand out from the pack. He is one of our most frequently requested artists and we are excited to welcome him back,” says festival producer Troy Greencorn.

The 27th edition of Stanfest officially begins on Thursday, July 25 with a kick-off concert (to be announced soon) and runs until Sunday, July 28. Paying tribute to Stan Rogers’ legacy by celebrating songwriters, the festival continues to offer an eclectic mix of musical genres, and styles.

Stanfest is delighted to present: Aleksi Campagne, Campbell & Johnston, Carl Bond, Carsie Blanton, Dave Gunning, Hearts of Kin, The Hello Crows, Joachim Cooder, Joce Reyome, J.P. Cormier, Just Prince, Justyn Thyme, Kazdoura, Lennie Gallant, Les Royal Pickles, Lindy Vopnfjord, Luke Wallace, Mallory Johnson, Martin Kerr, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Miscellany of Folk, Nico Paulo, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds, Sam Polley and the Old Tomorrows, Shane Douthwright, Shiretown, Terra Spencer, The Once, Tiffany Liu, Tim Baker, The Town Heroes, Willie Stratton with more artists to be announced soon.

“Alongside rolling out this incredible line-up, we are pleased to announce we are growing our planning team. Almost 30 years ago, I was mentored by Winnipeg Folk Festival founder, Mitch Podolak. Paying it forward, I am co-producing this year’s festival with Steve MacIntyre, who has joined our team as Artistic Director. This is an exciting step, allowing us to steer the festival in some exciting new directions. Steve has programmed an incredible festival, balanced on many levels. We will be making other exciting announcements in weeks to come,” adds Greencorn.

For information on performing artists, visit: stanfest.com/artists

TICKETS: Tickets and weekend passes are available now at: stanfest.com/tickets. Special pricing is available for volunteers and children 12 and under are FREE.

ACCOMODATIONS: Campsites are available now by contacting the festival office, toll free at 1-888-554-7826 or by emailing: info@stanfest.com. RV sites are $100 plus tax and tent sites are $80 plus tax. For more information, visit: stanfest.com.

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About Stan Rogers Folk Festival
The Stan Rogers Folk Festival is a celebration of songwriters honouring one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters, Stan Rogers. The weekend-long musical adventure features a variety of genres, including folk, country, blues, soul, gospel, pop, rock, bluegrass, and world music.For more information, visit: stanfest.com

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ADRIAN BELEW, STEVE VAI, TONY LEVIN AND DANNY CAREY ANNOUNCE BEAT

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A TOUR PERFORMING KING CRIMSON’S ICONIC ALBUMS
IN HALIFAX AND MONCTON, OCT. 14 & 15
Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 5 at sonicconcerts.com

Photo credit: Alison Dyer

(Halifax, NS) – Former King Crimson members, ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN, band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI, and explosive Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums – Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair. As part of their extensive North American tour, BEAT will perform at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick in Moncton on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Exclusive pre-sales start today. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 5 at sonicconcerts.com.

Guitarist Adrian Belew reflects, “The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce.  For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again. A monumental task but we’re going for it!  There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!”

Guitarist Steve Vai states, “Being a part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege and opportunity to perform some of the most beloved, timeless, and monumental music of the 80’s (and beyond) with truly inspired musicians. This music resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny are unique musicians with an otherworldly insight into presenting rich musical complexities in a very accessible way, and I am looking forward to searching each other’s musical minds in real time on stage. I’m sure sparks will fly.” He continues, “Father Robert Fripp is one of our historical geniuses. His highly specific and exceptionally brilliant guitar technique is studied and revered. His contribution to the quality of my musical life, and so many others is supreme. I can assure the fans of KC that I will be putting my best foot forward to respect this great music with the care and intensity it deserves. Did I say ‘sparks will fly?’”

Bassist Tony Levin offers, “This is going to be quite a tour. Revisiting some of my favourite music is a treat in itself, but in company of this stellar lineup, I expect to have my musical butt kicked!  And it’s also great that we’re not just playing a few shows, we’re hitting it hard. So, Road Dogs are coming to your area soon.”

Drummer Danny Carey shares, “I am very excited to share the stage with three of my favourite musicians on the planet. Tony, Steve and Adrian have always been a source of inspiration for me since the beginning of my career, and now to be able to share a bit of my musical journey with them is a dream come true. There’s nothing better to make some sparks fly and light a fire under your ass than getting out of your musical comfort zone, and I can’t think of any other three guys I’d rather do this with.  I think I can speak for all of us when I say I hope all of our fans are as excited as we are about this tour.”

The vision for this undertaking emanated from initial dialogue between Angelo Bundini aka Scrote and Adrian Belew. Tour Producer Bundini recalls, “When Adrian called me to help bring his idea to fruition, I immediately thought it best to focus on the 80s albums: Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair. These three records famously marked Adrian and Tony’s entry into King Crimson. Their fluid, melodic virtuosity, and Fripp’s and Bruford’s dramatic precision created a totally unique, dynamic push and pull that would influence nearly every rock musician and/or band going forward for years, if not decades, to come.”

Regular, tickets meet & greet, and a VIP tour package will be available for purchase.

Halifax tickets start at $92.50 (including tax, CIF, and handling fee) and will be available at 12 p.m. at the Dalhousie Arts Centre box office, by phone at (902) 494-3820 (1-800-874-1669), and online at sonicconcerts.com. Additional fee may apply. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m.

Moncton tickets start at $96 (including tax and service fee) and will be available at 10 a.m. at sonicconcerts.com. Additional fee may apply. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m.

 

LEGENDARY RAPPER SNOOP DOGG ANNOUNCES CALI TO CANADA TOUR

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(Halifax, NS) – Today, multi-platinum selling rapper Snoop Dogg announces the Cali To Canada Tour this spring. Produced by Live Nation Canada, the tour will hit cities nationwide, kicking off at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Monday, June 3 and wrapping up in Vancouver on June 25. Across all stops, the West Coast icon will be joined by fellow G-funk pioneers Warren G and DJ Quik, along with New York DJ and producer DJ Green Lantern.Following the release of his debut album Doggystyle in 1993, the entertainment mogul has maintained great success with a career spanning over three decades and is regarded as a significant force in the introduction of West Coast rapto mainstream audiences. In summer of 2023, Snoop Dogg joined forces with fellow rapper and frequent collaborator Wiz Khalifa for their North American High School Reunion Tour, which included stops in Vancouver and Toronto.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with AMEX presale beginning Thursday April 4, with additional presales running throughout the week. The general on sale for the Cali To Canada Tour will begin Friday April 5 at 10 a.m. local time on ticketmaster.ca. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, VIP Lounge access, limited edition tour poster, specially designed VIP gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit: vipnation.com.
 
CALI TO CANADA TOUR DATES:
Mon June 3, 2024 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Thurs June 6, 2024 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
Sun June 9, 2024 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Tues June 11, 2024 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
Wed June 12, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri June 14, 2024 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
Mon June 17, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
Wed June 19, 2024 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
Thurs June 20, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Fri June 21, 2024 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Tues June 25, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
 
About Snoop Dogg:
An Entertainment Industry Mogul, Snoop Dogg has reigned for nearly three decades as an unparalleled force who has raised the bar as a globally recognized innovator. Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, DJ, media personality, businessman and Icon. In addition to his extensive work in music, Snoop Dogg is a serial entrepreneur with endeavors in Web 3.0, tech, entertainment, lifestyle, global consumer brands, food/beverage, and cannabis industries. For more information on Snoop Dogg, visit: SnoopDogg.com

About Warren G:
The cultural influence of groundbreaking American rapper, record producer, media personality, philanthropist, and entrepreneur WARREN G (born Warren Griffin III) remains as urgent today as his 1994, multi-platinum-selling smash “Regulate”, recorded with childhood friend and iconic superstar Nate Dogg. For three decades, Griffin has sold eight to ten million records worldwide. Today, he continues his solo career, working on multiple projects while maintaining an extensive schedule of public appearances to promote various charitable causes and the preservation of musical venues. He continues to work with and tour with some of the top talent in the genre, including Baby Bash, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quik, E-40, Mack 10, Suga Free, and Tha Dogg Pound. In 2019, Griffin launched SniffinGriffins BBQ sauces and rubs. A venture developed with Griffin’s father, Warren Jr., in mind. As the artist reaches 50, his achievements in crafting music to reflect the sound and poetry of a generation are without compare. Now, Griffin has emerged as the “hip hop pit master,” eager to share a lifestyle that personifies joy, family, and celebration.

SHANIA TWAIN August 16 & 17 Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL

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Tickets on sale Thursday, April 4 at 12 noon local (NDT)

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(St. John’s, NL) – The Churchill Park Music Festival is thrilled to announce five-time GRAMMY® award-winner and top-selling female country-pop artist in music history, Shania Twain playing all her hits, over two nights on her only Canadian stop this summer, Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17 at Churchill Park in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador.

Special guests include Alan Doyle and Lindsay Ell on August 16 and TALK on August 17. More artists to be announced soon.

TICKETS: 

Shania Twain pre-sales begin Tuesday, April 2 at 12 noon local time (NDT) at ShaniaTwain.com

The general on-sale begins Thursday, April 4 at 12 noon local time (NDT) and tickets will be available online at ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com

About Shania Twain
Global superstar, celebrated songwriter, and style icon Shania Twain is a five-time GRAMMY winner and one of music and fashion’s most renowned trailblazers. With six albums released and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Twain remains the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. Her hits include “Any Man of Mine,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”. Shania was the first artist in history to release 3 consecutive diamond-certified albums. Twain’s first album in 15 years, NOW, was released in September 2017 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums, making it the first female country release in over 3 years to top the all-genre chart. The release was followed by a year-long sold-out NOW World Tour.

In 2021, Shania kicked off her second residency in Las Vegas called “Let’s Go!” which completely sold out and continued through September 2022. In July 2022, Netflix released “Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl,” a brand-new, career-spanning documentary on Twain’s life and career with an accompanying Highlights album. Most recently, Shania released her sixth full-length album Queen of Me on February 3, 2023, via Republic Nashville, which received glowing reviews from NPR, Rolling Stone, Consequence, Billboard, Variety, and many more.  In April 2023, Shania kicked off her sold-out global Queen of Me tour, which ran through November 2023, and was one of the Top 10 highest-grossing country tours of the year.  Shania will return to Las Vegas this May for her third residency entitled “Come On Over!”.

For more information on Shania Twain, visit: ShaniaTwain.com

About Alan Doyle
Expect the unexpected from Welcome Home, Alan Doyle’s fourth full-length solo album and 20th overall. While upholding his status as a perennial merrymaker – a reputation burnished by his years with acclaimed Newfoundland folk-pop combo Great Big Sea — the new album also finds the multifaceted singer- songwriter and 14-time JUNO Award nominee exploring novel sonic terrain. Alongside marquee co-writers Jimmy Rankin, Donovan Woods, and Hollywood actor Oscar Isaac (yep, of Star Wars fame), Doyle presents nine original songs that are both typically buoyant and surprisingly intimate, what Doyle refers to as “the lower and slower: the lower part of my vocal range and the slower songs. I’m letting myself do that for the first time on this record,” which he cut in Montreal with producer-engineer Marcus Paquin.

Doyle’s CV is extensive — he is a thrice-published author, a film and TV actor-producer with multiple major credits, and the co-producer of the recently released, 20-song Ron Hynes tribute album, Sonny Don’t Go Away. Yet the wildly popular musician from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland remains most electrifying before a live audience, abetted by his ace band. “I am the luckiest guy in the world,” Doyle says. “It’s such a privilege to stand among those players on stage.”

For more information on Alan Doyle, visit: AlanDoyle.ca

About Lindsay Ell
With more than 200M global career streams, Lindsay Ell has become one of the most celebrated female voices in country music. Lauded as “one of the most exciting and talented young artists” (Forbes), Lindsay Ell has two Canadian #1 singles (“Criminal” / “wAnt me back”), a US #1 single alongside Brantley Gilbert (“What Happens In A Small Town”) and in 2021celebrated her third consecutive CCMA Award win.

Ell has been nominated for ACM Awards (New Female Vocalist (2019), New Female Vocalist (2020), Music Event of the Year (2020)), CMT Awards (Social Superstar (2015), Collaborative Video of the Year (2019)), CMA Awards (Musical Event of the Year (2019)) JUNO Awards (Country Album of the Year (2021)) and 18 CCMA Awards. Last year, she earned her first GOLD single (“wAnt me back”), executed her first Canadian headlining tour and released a smash hit collab with Cheat Codes (“How Do You Love”).

This summer will see Lindsay tour across the US, Europe, and Canada in addition to stepping onto the stage as direct support for Shania Twain in August. Outside of her award-winning musical accomplishments, Ell has made a name for herself as a talented network television host, first co-hosting the 2021 CCMA Awards and as the host of Citytv’s hit show Canada’s Got Talent. With much more to come from the award-winning talent this year, fans can be sure that this is just the beginning for Lindsay Ell.

For more information on Lindsay Ell, visit: LindsayEll.com

About TALK
“Show love to everyone you meet because you don’t know what they’re going through or where they’ve come from. “This is the guiding principle for TALK’s life. The singer-songwriter is a mass of positive energy, colour and enthusiasm, bringing a smile to the face of everyone he connects with. TALK is eccentric, flashy and colourful, and he’s crafted a sound equally unique. He launched himself on a rocket with his debut single “Run Away to Mars”. Originally written at 3am on a lonely night, the song has connected with listeners all over the world: earning 150+ million of streams, rising to #1 on the Spotify Global Viral 50, and reaching multi-platinum certificationaround the world, including in Canada, Sweden, Norway and more.

TALK has earned praise from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and People, performed on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and interviewed with legendary broadcaster George Stromboulopoulos on Apple Music radio. His music has been licensed several times, including twice in Grey’s Anatomy, in Sony Playstation’s MLB The Show 2023, and Fortnite radio, and he recently created an original theme song for CBS’ new show Tracker.

He’s shared stages with superstars including Imagine Dragons, Luke Combs, Shania Twain and The Lumineers, and in summer 2023 he supported Young The Giant and Milky Chance on 26 shows around the United States. This fall he headlines his first run of 10 countries across the United Kingdom and Europe and is preparing to headline in North America 2024. Now, TALK is preparing to release his debut album Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees. Executively produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, the record will showcase his diverse talents, ranging from emotional ballads to massive stadium anthems full of love and passion.

For more information on TALK, visit: IamTALKmusic.com

The Churchill Park Music Festival is brought to you by Mighty Quinton Concerts.

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About Churchill Park Music Festival
The annual Churchill Park Music Festival takes place in Churchill Park, located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland in August. Featuring wide open views, surrounded by mature trees and greenery, the festival location is easily accessible from all parts of the city – a perfect setting for recreation and leisure, social gatherings, and celebrations. The event brings to Newfoundland a variety of top musical talent and aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and pleasing experience for all attendees.

For more information, visit: ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com

ARTIST BIOS & PHOTOS: HERE

Steve Earle Alone Again 2024 Tour

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Shows in The Maritimes

July 15 – Light House Arts Centre – Halifax
July 16 – Fredericton Playhouse – Fredericton

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 22 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME
(Halifax, NS) – One of America’s most gifted living songwriters, Steve Earle will perform two shows in The Maritimes this summer, including the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax on Monday, July 15 and the Fredericton Playhouse in Fredericton on Tuesday, July 16. Showtime 7:30 p.m.

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023.

Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts…Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES(2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. His most recent album, Jerry Jeff (2022) consisted of Earle’s versions of songs written by Jerry Jeff Walker, one of his mentors.

Earle has published both a novel I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011) and Dog House Roses, a collection of short stories (Houghton Mifflin 2003). Earle produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez (Day After Tomorrow) and Lucinda Williams (Car Wheels On A Gravel Road)

As an actor, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé.  In 2009, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Timesdescribed as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Earle is the host of the weekly show Hard Core Troubadour on Sirius Radio’s Outlaw Country channel.

In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

For more information on Steve Earle, visit: SteveEarle.com

Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets for the Halifax show will be available online at lighthouseartscentre.ca and evenko.ca

Tickets for the Fredericton show will be available at the Fredericton Playhouse Box Office (686 Queen St.), by phone at (506) 458-8344 / 1-866-884-5800 and online at ThePlayhouse.ca and evenko.ca

JANN ARDEN AND RICK MERCER ANNOUNCE THE WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY TOUR

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Atlantic Canada Shows

April 29 – Scotiabank Centre – Halifax
April 30 – Casino New Brunswick – Moncton
May 2 – Mary Brown’s Centre – St. John’s

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 1 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME
(Halifax, NS) – Today, singer-songwriter and author, Jann Arden and comedian and TV personality, Rick Mercer announce they will be hitting the road together this spring for the Will They or Won’t They Tour. Produced by Live Nation Canada, this nationwide tour will feature two of Canada’s most notable voices in a freewheeling, unscripted, unrehearsed, and unrestrained discussion that will have audiences cheering on the two Canadian icons. Spend an evening of laughter, stories, and successes from their careers in entertainment, spanning multiple decades.There are three shows in Atlantic Canada, including the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Monday, April 29, Casino New Brunswick in Moncton, Tuesday, April 30 and the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, Thursday, May 2.

Tickets will be available via pre-sales beginning this Tuesday, February 27 at 10 a.m. local with additional pre-sales throughout the week. The general on sale is this Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets for the Halifax show will be available online at ticketmaster.ca, evenko.ca and livenation.com

Tickets for the Moncton show will be available online at ticketpro.ca, evenko.ca and livenation.com

Tickets for the St. John’s show will be available at the Mary Brown’s Centre Box Office
(50 Gower Road), by calling 1-709-576-7657 and online at mbcentre.ca, evenko.ca and livenation.com

JANN ARDEN AND RICK MERCER 
WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY TOUR DATES

April 27, 2024 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in the Square
April 29, 2024 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
April 30, 2024 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
May 2, 2024 – St. John’s, NL – Mary Brown’s Centre
May 11, 2024 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre Southam Hall
May 12, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Roy Thomson Hall
May 14, 2024 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
May 15, 2024 – London, ON – Centennial Hall
May 17, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
May 18, 2024 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
May 19, 2024 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
May 21, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
May 22, 2024 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
May 23, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre
May 25, 2024 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
May 27, 2024 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre

About Jann Arden

Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and author. Arden has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. Her most recent album, Descendant was released in January 2022. Arden’s accolades include 8 JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. In 2020, she was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame joining the ranks of Canadian music icons including Alanis Morisette, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain and many more. Arden has also been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and has been awarded the Order of Canada.

Arden has written six books, the most recent being her debut novel THE BITTLEMORES available November 7th, 2023. Her most recent memoir IF I KNEW THEN: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging follows Arden’s 2017 Canadian best-seller, FEEDING MY MOTHER: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss, which spent a combined 44 weeks on The Globe and Mail bestseller lists.
Season 3 of Arden’s CTV hit original comedy series JANN premiered in September 2021. With Arden serving as co-creator and star of the show where she plays a fictionalized version of herself, Season 1 of Jann was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series of the 2018-19 broadcast season. Other screen credits include guest appearances in Wynonna Earp (Syfy), Private Eyes (Fox), The Detour (TBS), and Workin’ Moms (Netflix).
Whether she is captivating audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice – Arden is a Canadian original – a brilliant multi-dimensional talent.

For more information on Jann Arden, visit: JannArden.com

About Rick Mercer

Rick Mercer is a comedian, TV personality, author, and Canada’s top political satirist, best known for the Canadian Screen Award winning series Rick Mercer Report. Rick’s weekly helping of topical satire, funny takes on the week’s top stories, Canada wide adventures and famous rants have made this show a perennial audience favourite.

Mercer launched his television career in 1993 as one of the creators, performers, and writers on the hit topical weekly show This Hour Has 22 Minutes. In 1998 he joined Gerald Lunz and Michael Donovan to create the satirical dramatic series Made In Canada, where he again starred and contributed as a writer. In 2001 his CBC Television special Talking To Americans became the highest rated Canadian comedy special ever with 2.7 million viewers.

In 2014, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He’s also received The John Drainie Award from ACTRA in recognition of his contribution to Canadian broadcasting and for his “unique approach to raising awareness of Canadian politics and current affairs through the award-winning series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made in Canada, and The Rick Mercer Report. He is the sole civilian recipient of the Canadian Armed Forces Commander Land Forces, Command Commendation in recognition of his support of Canadian peacekeepers.

He is the recipient of nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen Awards for television writing and performance and in 2015 again won the CSA for ‘Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series.’ In 2009, the Rick Mercer Report took home the prestigious Golden Rose Award for ‘best comedy’ at the international Rose d’Or Television Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mercer is the author of three best-selling books and has written for Time, Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, and The National Post. In 2019, Rick was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Governor Generals’ Performing Arts Awards. Three years later, in 2022, he headlined the “Comedy Night in Canada” stand-up tour organized by Just for Laughs as part of the National tour. Additionally, Rick was awarded the prestigious Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for his critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir, “Talking to Canadians.” These achievements reflect Rick’s notable contributions to the field of performing arts and his aptitude for delivering exceptional comedic performances.

For more information on Rick Mercer, visit: RickMercer.com

HAWKSLEY WORKMAN ANNOUNCES RETURN TO HALIFAX SATURDAY, APRIL 6 – LIGHT HOUSE ARTS CENTRE

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(Halifax, NS) – Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman returns to Halifax this spring for a performance at the Light House Arts Centre (1800 Argyle St.) on Saturday, April 6. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 2 at 12 p.m. at sonicconcerts.com.

Workman is a JUNO Award winner and Gold certified selling artist. Since his ground-breaking, self-produced indie debut, For Him and The Girls (1999), through to his chart-topping singles of 2020, Workman has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Workman’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop, and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak, and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans.

Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Workman has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist, he has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway, and Australia, launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans, while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glam-y stompers, and heartfelt hymns.

Tickets are $49.57 in advance and $54.70 day of show (including tax and service fee). This show is reserved seating and restricted to ages 19+ with valid photo ID required for entry. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m.
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SMALL OF MY HEART Songwriters Circle series to tour Nova Scotia, February – May 2024

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(Halifax, NS) – Celebrating award-winning women and non-binary artists advancing their place and position within the Canadian music industry, the SMALL OF MY HEART Songwriters Circle series, featuring Catherine Maclellan, Erin Costelo, Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen, Kellie Loder, Kristen Martell and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet will tour Nova Scotia, February – May 2024.

Upcoming shows include:

Saturday, February 24 at First United Church in Truro
Line up: Erin Costelo, Heather Rankin, and hosted by Lisa MacIsaac

Friday, April 6 at the Lunenburg Opera House in Lunenburg
Line up: Catherine MacLellan, Erin Costelo, Kristin Martell, and hosted Lisa MacIsaac

Friday, May 24 at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool
Line up: Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen, and hosted by Lisa MacIsaac

Saturday, May 25 at The Stage at St Andrews in Halifax
Line up: Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen, and hosted by Lisa MacIsaac

Sunday, May 26 at Civic Centre in Port Hawkesbury
Line up: Heather Rankin, Kellie Loder, and hosted by Lisa MacIsaac

Tickets and details for all shows are available now at: BansheeCo.ca

All five shows are produced by Banshee Events Co, a not-for-profit organization co-founded and led by JUNO-nominated Nova Scotia-born musician Lisa MacIsaac and Nova Scotia music enthusiast, Jamie Whitty. The organization’s motivation and vision is to support and empower women and non-binary artists and help create equality within all aspects of the Canadian music industry.

“It takes a team and a community to push this important movement forward and create true equality in our industry with representation in all trades and skills, and in concert line-ups across our country,” says MacIsaac. “As we built the business plan and started planning the launch of our “Small Of My Heart” concert series, we felt it was critical to include both up and coming artists, as well as seasoned songwriters who have helped pave the way. I feel very lucky to have such gifted peers and friends who I could call on, and who believed in the movement.”

Grateful with the level of support received to date and around their first concert in Halifax in November 2023, MacIsaac knows very well the challenges that come with being a female musician and entrepreneur in the music business. She, along with her bandmate Brenley MacEachern, have been building their global brand and success with “Madison Violet” for over twenty years.

The ‘in-the-round’ show aims to create a memorable fan experience where well-known and award-winning songwriters will share their real, resilient, and unique journeys with incredible song writing, harmonies, musicianship, and storytelling, including some fun and horrifying road experiences and stories that helped create their celebrated music.

“No night will be the same. That is the beauty of this unique concert series,” adds MacIsaac. “Each show will make you feel like you are sitting with these artists in your own living room. There will be loads of laughs and likely a few tears as well, as that is exactly what artists do when they get together.”

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About Banshee Events Co.
Banshee Events Co is a not-for-profit organization created by musician and entrepreneur, Lisa MacIsaac of JUNO nominated duo Madison Violet and music enthusiast and tech entrepreneur, Jamie Whitty. The organization’s motivation and vision is to empower women and non-binary artists and create equality within all aspects of the Canadian music industry by collaborating and bringing together the industry’s best to generate momentum and take action to create real change! It’s not just a concert. It’s a movement. For more information, visit: BansheeCo.ca

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