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Auburn Annie · 06-21-2005, 11:48 AM

Here's the article from Macleans:

Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Gordon Lightfoot to perform at Canadian Live 8

ANGELA PACIENZA

TORONTO (CP) - Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot and The Tragically Hip are among the galaxy of homegrown performers who will take the stage in Barrie, Ont., next month for the Canadian edition of the Live 8 music extravaganza.

"We've had an incredible response from the artistic community," concert magnate Michael Cohl said Tuesday as he announced the lineup and location for the July 2 show.

The event will also feature a satellite performance by Celine Dion as well as performances by Motley Crue, Blue Rodeo, Simple Plan and Our Lady Peace.

The Rolling Stones, who are spending the summer in Toronto practising for a fall tour, were not announced as part of the lineup, but Cohl - who has a longstanding relationship with the band - said there are three more acts to be booked.

Barrie, about an hour's drive north of Toronto, will be one of eight cities holding simultaneous concerts around the world to raise awareness of poverty before leaders of the wealthy G-8 countries - which include Canada - meet in Britain.

The shows are set to feature some of the biggest names in music, including U2, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Sting.

Live 8 has been spearheaded by musician Bob Geldof, who organized the massive Live Aid concert 20 years ago to raise money for African famine relief.

Although the Live Aid shows - held in London and Philadelphia on the same day - raised $40 million US for poverty relief, the Live 8 shows will be free. Geldof has said they are intended to raise awareness.

In a videotaped message Tuesday, the Boomtown Rats frontman warned Prime Minister Paul Martin to stay away from the G-8 summit if he is not prepared to sign on to a deal to increase aid to Africa.

"There's no use your prime minister coming to Scotland unless he's prepared to do this deal. If he's not prepared, stay at home, just stay at home, don't come," said Geldof.

"You're not welcome unless you're prepared to do something finally and irrevocably on behalf of the poor of this world."

Geldof noted that of the group of seven leading industrialized countries, Canada is the only government in budgetary surplus.

"In other words, Canada is the only country making a profit for the last few years. You have a special responsibility, almost."

Martin was in Montreal on Tuesday and was not immediately available for comment.

Cohl said the Canadian show - to be hosted by comedian Tom Green and actor Dan Aykroyd - will begin at 11 a.m. and run until about 8 p.m.

Tickets will become available online Thursday at 10 a.m., he added.

There had been rampant speculation about where the Canadian show would be held, with Toronto and Barrie duking it out for the tourism dollars the show will undoubtedly bring to the area.

The other shows will be held in London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Philadelphia, Tokyo and Johannesburg.

A list of the performers scheduled to play at the Canadian Live 8 show to be held July 2 in Barrie, Ont.

-Bryan Adams

-Jann Arden

-Bachman Cummings Band

-Barenaked Ladies

-Blue Rodeo

-Bruce Cockburn

-Celine Dion (by satellite from Las Vegas)

-Gordon Lightfoot

-Motley Crue

-Deep Purple

-Our Lady Peace

-Simple Plan

-Sam Roberts

-Tragically Hip

-Great Big Sea

-African Guitar Summit

-Tom Cochrane

-DobaCaracol featuring Kna'an

-Les Trois Accords

-Tegan & Sara

Hosts: Dan Aykroyd, Tom Green

Copyright by Rogers Media Inc.

06-21-2005, 11:48 AM	#4
Auburn Annie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,101	Here's the article from Macleans: Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Gordon Lightfoot to perform at Canadian Live 8 ANGELA PACIENZA TORONTO (CP) - Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot and The Tragically Hip are among the galaxy of homegrown performers who will take the stage in Barrie, Ont., next month for the Canadian edition of the Live 8 music extravaganza. "We've had an incredible response from the artistic community," concert magnate Michael Cohl said Tuesday as he announced the lineup and location for the July 2 show. The event will also feature a satellite performance by Celine Dion as well as performances by Motley Crue, Blue Rodeo, Simple Plan and Our Lady Peace. The Rolling Stones, who are spending the summer in Toronto practising for a fall tour, were not announced as part of the lineup, but Cohl - who has a longstanding relationship with the band - said there are three more acts to be booked. Barrie, about an hour's drive north of Toronto, will be one of eight cities holding simultaneous concerts around the world to raise awareness of poverty before leaders of the wealthy G-8 countries - which include Canada - meet in Britain. The shows are set to feature some of the biggest names in music, including U2, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Sting. Live 8 has been spearheaded by musician Bob Geldof, who organized the massive Live Aid concert 20 years ago to raise money for African famine relief. Although the Live Aid shows - held in London and Philadelphia on the same day - raised $40 million US for poverty relief, the Live 8 shows will be free. Geldof has said they are intended to raise awareness. In a videotaped message Tuesday, the Boomtown Rats frontman warned Prime Minister Paul Martin to stay away from the G-8 summit if he is not prepared to sign on to a deal to increase aid to Africa. "There's no use your prime minister coming to Scotland unless he's prepared to do this deal. If he's not prepared, stay at home, just stay at home, don't come," said Geldof. "You're not welcome unless you're prepared to do something finally and irrevocably on behalf of the poor of this world." Geldof noted that of the group of seven leading industrialized countries, Canada is the only government in budgetary surplus. "In other words, Canada is the only country making a profit for the last few years. You have a special responsibility, almost." Martin was in Montreal on Tuesday and was not immediately available for comment. Cohl said the Canadian show - to be hosted by comedian Tom Green and actor Dan Aykroyd - will begin at 11 a.m. and run until about 8 p.m. Tickets will become available online Thursday at 10 a.m., he added. There had been rampant speculation about where the Canadian show would be held, with Toronto and Barrie duking it out for the tourism dollars the show will undoubtedly bring to the area. The other shows will be held in London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Philadelphia, Tokyo and Johannesburg. A list of the performers scheduled to play at the Canadian Live 8 show to be held July 2 in Barrie, Ont. -Bryan Adams -Jann Arden -Bachman Cummings Band -Barenaked Ladies -Blue Rodeo -Bruce Cockburn -Celine Dion (by satellite from Las Vegas) -Gordon Lightfoot -Motley Crue -Deep Purple -Our Lady Peace -Simple Plan -Sam Roberts -Tragically Hip -Great Big Sea -African Guitar Summit -Tom Cochrane -DobaCaracol featuring Kna'an -Les Trois Accords -Tegan & Sara Hosts: Dan Aykroyd, Tom Green Copyright by Rogers Media Inc.