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Blue Rodeo's Big Bud Riley O'Connor Honours Lads At Amphitheatre

Live Nation chairman Riley O'Connor stands centre with the lads at the ampitheatre in Toronto where he presented Blue Rodeo with a plaque commemorating the group's 20th annual headlining show at Budweiser Stage.

Blue Rodeo's Big Bud Riley O'Connor Honours Lads At Amphitheatre

By FYI Staff

Under a perfect sky and a cool evening breeze last Saturday (Aug. 24), Blue Rodeo made history of a sort performing at the Budweiser Stage amphitheatre in Ontario Place, the all-Canadian band’s 20th show at the venue since it opened in 1995.


In the true tradition of keeping it homespun and real, Jim Cuddy’s son was co-billed in the Devin Cuddy Band, alongside longstanding band mate’s Sam Roberts Band.

The expansive show included a setlist of 17 Blue Rodeo treasures, opening with 5 Days in May and closing on Hasn’t Hit Me Yet. After a rousing yell from the audience, the lads returned to encore with Try, I Got Stoned and Missed It, and Lost Together.

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Music News Digest: MusicNL Week Is Ready to Roll, Quebec City’s Le Phoque OFF Festival Announces Its Lineup

Also this week: Massey Hall's charity fundraiser presents Canadian stars, hard-rocking Juno nominee Lindsay Schoolcraft releases a new single and PEI troubadour Al Tuck tours Ontario.

Festival News

MusicNL Week officially kicks off today (Nov. 12), launching five days of performances, professional development, and community celebration across downtown St. John’s. From Nov. 12-16, more than 40 artists will take the stage across five venues:- The Rock House, The Ship, The Black Sheep, the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland and the St. John’s Convention Centre. Scheduled events include eight showcases, a Songwriters’ Circle, a Music Business Conference, the MusicNL Industry Awards, and the MusicNL Awards Gala.

Topping the MusicNL Awards nominees list are Mallory Johnson with six noms, followed by Quote The Raven with five nods and XIA-3, Natasha Blackwood, Justin Fancy, and Mick Davis and Thin Love, with four nominations each. The Awards Gala is held on Nov. 15 at the St. John’s Convention Centre, and Gala tickets can be purchased at the Mary Browns Box Office here. Full schedules, artist lineups, conference schedules, and tickets are available at musicnl.ca.

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