November 18, 2008
ARKELLS TO PLAY HALF-TIME SHOW AT 2008 DESJARDINS VANIER CUP
HAMILTON, Ont. - As part of the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup on Nov. 22 at Ivor Wynne Stadium, MRX, Desjardins Vanier Cup's presenting host, is pleased to announce Arkells as the featured half-time musical act.
Considered the \"find\" of Canadian Music Week, Arkells bring a catchy, raw and unbridled sound to the stage. A group of musicians, not showmen, Arkells bleed honest musical passion and amazing Canadian rock without any pretension.
The band has been touring across Canada to support their debut album \"Jackson Square\" released on Oct.28. Arkells have opened for Sweet Thing and Alexisonfire.
Arkells is made up of Max Kerman, vocals and guitar; Mike DeAngelis, guitar and background vocals; Nick Dika, bass; Tim Oxford, drums; and Dan Griffin, Keyboard, guitar and background vocals. For more information on Arkells please visit: www.myspace.com/arkellsmusic.
Pre-game festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Y108 All-Canadian Tailgate Bash located inside Ivor Wynne Stadium at the corner of Melrose and Beechwood. Paddy-punk rock band The Mahones will take the stage performing songs from their eight released albums. The 2008 CIS All-Canadians will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
Prior to kickoff, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team will fly over Ivor Wynne Stadium, adding to the already electric atmosphere as the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup gets underway.
Don't miss out on the action as the Canadian university football champion is decided. The No. 1-nationally ranked Laval Rouge et Or battle the No. 3 Western Mustangs in the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. with both the game and half-time performance by Arkells televised nationally live on The Score Television Network and RDS. You can also catch the action via webcast on SSN Canada.
Tickets start at $25, and are available to the general public by calling 905-547-2418 or visiting www.vaniercup.ca.
About the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup
The 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup, in its 44th year, is the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Football Championship and will be held at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 p.m. The Desjardins Vanier Cup is an MRX production and is generously sponsored by Desjardins Group, Mitsubishi Motors, Fisherman's Friend and Primus. For information, news and tickets, visit www.vaniercup.ca.
Considered the \"find\" of Canadian Music Week, Arkells bring a catchy, raw and unbridled sound to the stage. A group of musicians, not showmen, Arkells bleed honest musical passion and amazing Canadian rock without any pretension.
The band has been touring across Canada to support their debut album \"Jackson Square\" released on Oct.28. Arkells have opened for Sweet Thing and Alexisonfire.
Arkells is made up of Max Kerman, vocals and guitar; Mike DeAngelis, guitar and background vocals; Nick Dika, bass; Tim Oxford, drums; and Dan Griffin, Keyboard, guitar and background vocals. For more information on Arkells please visit: www.myspace.com/arkellsmusic.
Pre-game festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Y108 All-Canadian Tailgate Bash located inside Ivor Wynne Stadium at the corner of Melrose and Beechwood. Paddy-punk rock band The Mahones will take the stage performing songs from their eight released albums. The 2008 CIS All-Canadians will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
Prior to kickoff, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team will fly over Ivor Wynne Stadium, adding to the already electric atmosphere as the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup gets underway.
Don't miss out on the action as the Canadian university football champion is decided. The No. 1-nationally ranked Laval Rouge et Or battle the No. 3 Western Mustangs in the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. with both the game and half-time performance by Arkells televised nationally live on The Score Television Network and RDS. You can also catch the action via webcast on SSN Canada.
Tickets start at $25, and are available to the general public by calling 905-547-2418 or visiting www.vaniercup.ca.
About the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup
The 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup, in its 44th year, is the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Football Championship and will be held at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 p.m. The Desjardins Vanier Cup is an MRX production and is generously sponsored by Desjardins Group, Mitsubishi Motors, Fisherman's Friend and Primus. For information, news and tickets, visit www.vaniercup.ca.
