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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 Biz Headlines: BTS Set To Invade Toronto This Week, Rush Mania Continues

Also this week: Jann Arden gets married, the 2Pac murder trial gets underway, the Asian Pop category at the Grammys remains a hot topic and more.

The ongoing blockbuster international tour of Rush continues to make the headlines, especially in their Toronto hometown, where they recently played four sold-out shows. Next up with arena shows in Toronto is BTS and the city is buzzing in anticipation.

Internationally, the 2Pac murder trial is underway decades after his death. BTS has also spawned an internal conversation at the Grammys around the organization's new Asian Pop category.

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