Great Big Sea will be playing at the Metropolis in Montreal, on June 24th, 2008 ( same day as GBS album release ).

The bash entitled " An Evening With the Gainey Family"

Anna, the eldest of Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey's kids, is the guiding force behind a St. Jean Baptiste Day bash, An Evening With the Gainey Family, at Metropolis.
 

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=bc744efb-5109-4eca-8c56-86ce210e90f4

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Called the Metropolis. They have no info yet on price or when they're on sale. The whole thing was only just confirmed

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Monster Tee

According to Canada.com tickets are on sale starting at noon this Friday, and tickets are

$100 a piece.

Here's a quote:

"An Evening With the Gainey Family, to benefit the Gainey Foundation, takes place Tuesday, June 24, at 8 p.m. at Metropolis, 59 Ste. Catherine St. E. Admission is $100; VIP and corporate packages are also available. Tickets will be available Friday at noon at Metropolis and Ticketpro outlets. Call 514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090. For information about the Gainey Foundation, go to www.gaineyfoundation.com "

 

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Hmm, Here's some info from the Gainey Foundation website:

http://www.gaineyfoundation.com/statement.htm

 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 16TH AT NOON!

Tickets available at the Metropolis and at all Ticketpro outlets Charge by phone: (514) 790-1111 or 1 866 908-9090 Order online at: www.ticketpro.ca and www.geg.ca TICKET PRICES: $100.00 (+ service charges) VIP and corporate packages also available

" For this Montreal premiere, the St-John's-based, Juno-nominated band, Great Big Sea and hometown rock singer-songwriter Sam Roberts and will co-headline the evening.

Great Big Sea fuses Newfoundland traditional music with modern pop in a crowd-pleasing formula both heartfelt and vital. Their fans have been responding since their self-titled debut in 1993. All of their albums have gone gold, and several are multi-platinum. The band is thrilled to release their new album entitled Fortune's Favour on the same day as the show. "

 

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you think you may go Fran ? I think you are in Montreal eh ?

My parents live in Brossard. 

Fran:

Called the Metropolis. They have no info yet on price or when they're on sale. The whole thing was only just confirmed

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With bells, whistles and bodhrans on!

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"I see you in the front row, bouncing up and down, you're ripped and ready for a night downtown." ~ Margarita
What's wrong with a little flirtation?

Monster Tee

You taking me ? hehehehehe  

Fran:

With bells, whistles and bodhrans on!

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Being accompanied by my body guard. But you could always teach him a thing or two about tolerating flights of fancy.

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"I see you in the front row, bouncing up and down, you're ripped and ready for a night downtown." ~ Margarita
What's wrong with a little flirtation?

Monster Tee

Enjoy it for me Fran! GBS in Montreal...so perfect! They must feel special!

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If Great Big Sea had a soul, Its name would be Alan. Unfortunately, a degree in religious studies has evidently done little to prevent him from dealing with the devil... Either way, wherever he goes, I'll be right there behind him. -Sean McCann