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Latest NewsBubbles himself will be taking the stage during the evening for an exclusive performance. Brian Vollmer of Helix will taking stage with Arkells on a few performances. Some YouTube videos of what to expect can be found on the Opening Night Facebook event page. Let your friends know you'll be attending Opening Night, to confirm your attendance click hereAbout the NightArkells, The Novaks and some very specials guests will take centre stage at the NBC Universal Canada Opening Night Gala Party, September 17th at Halifax's Metro Centre. You won't want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the Trailer Park Boys one last time with the cast & crew with performances by: Halifax's DJ Double A Newfoundland's The Novaks and featuring Hamilton rockers the Arkells along with some very special musical performances by Brian Vollmer of Helix along with Bubbles, J-Roc Hosted by Picnicface's Mark Little |
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Picnicface's Mark Little
Mark Little is a Halifax-based improviser, stand-up comic and
a member of the Canadian Comedy Award-nominated sketch
troupe Picnicface (nominated for Best Troupe, 2008 and 2009).
He has written for This Hour Has 22 Minutes and was named
Halifax’s Best Comedian in 2007 and 2008. Mark recently won the
2009 Yuk Yuk's Great Canadian Laugh Off and the 2009 Just For
Laughs Homegrown Competition.
Arkells
Sharing a love of the kind of raw, soulful "Springsteenesqu"
rock that inspires a teen to pick up a guitar and start a band,
the Arkells formed in Hamilton, ON, in 2006. The ambitious and
prolific five-piece quickly found its groove, and recorded debut EP
Deadlines in 2007. From the strum of the first track, the six-song
EP showcased the Arkells masterful blending of traditional blues
hooks mixed with modern rock-laden riffs, and a touch of classic
Motown era rhythms. Since the release of Deadlines the band has
traveled across Canada sharing stages with Bedouin Soundclash,
Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Sam Roberts Band, Constantines,
Alexisonfire, and City and Colour. More recent performances
include a stint opening for legendary rockers Black Crowes,
MTV Live and V-Fest. With live shows fueling the buzz created by
the EP, the band quickly caught the ear of Dine Alone Records
(home to City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Attack in Black
and Black Lungs) who re-released "Deadlines" digitally in March
2008. In 2008, the Arkells released their full length album titled Jackson Square on Dine Alone.
- Nick Dika - Bass
- Mike DeAngelis - Guitar, Vocals
- Tim Oxford - Drums, Sexy
- Max Kerman - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Dan Griffin - Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals
Label: Dine Alone Records
The Novaks
The Novaks, based in St. John's, Newfoundland, formed in 2002.
The band’s eponymous first album was released in Canada by
Sonic Records in 2005. Featuring the singles Goodbye Rock and
Roll Band and I’ll Give You a Ring, the band won the 2006 ECMA
Rising Star of the Year. The song No One Quite Like You was
featured as “"The Coolest Song in The World" on Little Steven’s
Underground Garage. Little Steven released their debut album
in the US on his Wicked Cool Records label in 2006. The much
anticipated follow up, Things Fall Apart was recorded in just over
a week ‘live off the floor’ at The Sonic Temple in Halifax, NS. The
album features Ian McLagan of The Faces on keyboards. The first
single There Goes The Night was recently serviced to radio and a
video shot by Ante Kovac (Arkells, Joel Plaskett, Tragically Hip) has
been added at MuchMore.
DJ Double A
A long-time veteran of the North American dj/producer/remixer
scene, Double A has plied his craft from Cape Town to Tokyo, from
Los Angeles to Montreal, and many points between. Expect a
seamless blend of party jams, from funk, soul and disco to electro,
rock, house, club and more. Don’t expect your standard radio and top
40 fare. Do expect to shake it down... all night long... like Lionel Richie.
About Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day
Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are about to get out of jail, and this time, Julian vows to go straight,
even open a legit business. Soon the Boys will all be rich. At least that’s what they’ve told the parole board. But when they
arrive back at the park, they find it's not the same old Sunnyvale - and it's not the same old Jim Lahey, Trailer Park Supervisor.
Lahey's a new man, hasn't had a drink for two years. And he has plans - BIG PLANS - for Sunnyvale. But unfortunately for Lahey, Julian stands in his way.
With his big plans for Sunnyvale going down the toilet, his relationship with Randy broken down, and having the Boys back in the park is all way too much pressure for him to bear. For Jim Lahey, the countdown to liquor day is on.
Meanwhile, Julian's having problems of his own and the Boys are forced to resort to doing what they know best - breaking the law. Lahey's descent into the liquor coupled with the Boys descent into crime puts them all on a collision course to mayhem and destruction.
There even more Trailer Park Boys and behind the scenes on the film in this year's Program Guide. Look for the exclusive editorial in this year's Limited Edition Program Guide on sale September 2nd!
