Doc Walker to kick-off Grey Cup Festival
Published on July 17, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Winnipeg MB - The 2006 Winnipeg Grey Cup Committee announced today that Doc Walker will take to the stage Thursday night to kick-off Grey Cup Festival weekend, with tickets on sale this week.
The Magic of Manitoba Social with Doc Walker
Special guests Kyle Riabko and Easily Amused
Thursday, November 16th at 8:30pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre
Tickets $22.50 (+GST and agency fee) on sale 10:00am Friday, July 21st
Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.ca 204-780-3333
Manitoba's own Doc Walker are committed to the uniquely Canadian task of doing whatever it takes to build a devoted audience for their energetic brand of rockin' country. With a tenacious touring schedule and impressive track record of releases, Doc Walker has been embraced by the Canadian music industry and music fans across North America.
The three-time past JUNO nominees scored big in 2004 with two prestigious awards, the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Group of the Year, and the WCMA (Western Canada Music Awards) Entertainer of the Year - voted by fans and beating the likes of fellow nominees Nickelback and Sarah McLachlan. Their 2001 album Curve produced three Top 10 singles in two short years, while Everyone Aboard, released in 2003, received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, and spawned four straight Top 10 hits.
The Thursday night 'Magic of Manitoba Social' during the Grey Cup Festival will feature a performance by Kyle Riabko, whose groovy soul rock guitar and velvety vocals mesmerize and energize. Winnipeg's own Easily Amused will also take to the stage, a dynamic duo that will get you up dancing to pop rockin' tunes, infectious melodies and searing harmonies.
Three 'Manitoba-style socials' will take place on three consecutive nights at the Winnipeg Convention Centre during the 2006 Grey Cup Festival. Each will feature unforgettable Canadian entertainment, and come complete with all the good ol' social favourites - arms-length raffle tickets, dining on rye bread, kielbasa, cheese and pickles, and dancing in circles with friends until the lights go on. It's a distinctly Manitoba tradition and flavourful addition to the annual Grey Cup festivities.
The 2006 Grey Cup Festival gratefully acknowledges Premier Sponsors MLCC Liquor Marts, Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Public Insurance, CanWest Global Communications Corp., Coors Light, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Winnipeg Free Press, and Scotiabank; and Festival Sponsors Rogers, RONA, Prairie Ford Dealers, Tim Hortons, MBNA Canada, Purolator, Gibson's Finest Canadian Whisky, Canad Inns, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Frank's Red Hot, Monsanto, Pfizer, Reebok, and Sony. Special thank you to the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg for additional support.
FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2006 GREY CUP: www.cflgreycup.ca
FOR TICKETS TO THE MAGIC OF MANITOBA SOCIAL WITH DOC WALKER: www.ticketmaster.ca
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