LIVE EVENTS
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Stompin' Tom In Concert
Tuesday July 21, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
| Orchestra Ticket Price: $49.25 |
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| Balcony Ticket Price: $49.25 |
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The man, the music, the legend. Stompin' Tom Connors returns to The Empire stage. Canada's most acclaimed troubadour. You know the songs "Bud the Spud", "Sudbury Saturday Night", "Tillsonburg", "The Hockey Song" and many more. This summer our beloved Canadian treasure Stompin’ Tom Connors adds another major accolade to his long list of honours with the release of his very own Canadian Postage Stamp, which he calls his “stamp of approval”. In celebration of this and with the success of his most recent studio album The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom he has decided to hit the road as a special thank you to fans. The tour kicks off in Belleville. His last show was a sell out, book early for this one.
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Legendary Ian Tyson "In Concert"
Friday September 25, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
| Orchestra Ticket Price: $47.75 |
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| Balcony Ticket Price: $47.75 |
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A Canadian reflects on the things that matter to him: the prairies, the legedns of the West and the changing life of a
veteran artist. Ian Tyson has long been one of Canada's most respected singer-songwriters. From "Four Strong Winds",
"Someday Soon", his years with Ian and Sylvia, through his pioneering country rock sounds of the "Great Speckled Bird"
to his critically acclaimed odes to cowboy mythology and legend from recent albums "Songs from the Gravel Road" and
"Yellowknife to Yellowstone and Other Love Stories".
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Great Big Sea
Monday September 28, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Pricing:
Single seats remaining, call 613-969-0099 to order
Orchestra: $59.50
Premium Balcony: $59.50
Balcony: $49.50
GREAT BIG SEA rolls in to The Empire. Direct from the Rock, GREAT BIG SEA’s much anticipated return to The Empire Theatre. Fusing both traditional, East Coast and Celtic influences, GREAT BIG SEA perform a passionate, high energy, rollicking and rocking show that defies their audience to sit still. Their last performance at The Empire in 2006 was recorded for their critically acclaimed DVD “Courage & Patience & Grit”.
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Doc Walker
Friday October 16, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
| Orchestra Ticket Price: $35.75 |
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| Balcony Ticket Price: $35.75 |
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Doc Walker return to the delight of their growing fan base as they continue to take the contemporary country music scene by storm. Multiple CCMA and Juno award winners... Group of the Year and Country Recording of the Year. Doc Walker's sound embraces all that's great about country and rock, drawing comparisons to the Eagles, Bob Seger, Dierks Bentley and Tom Petty. "Beautiful Life", "Driving with the Brakes On", "The Show is Free", "Rocket Girl"... just some of the hits that will rock this evening.
On August 25, 2009, Doc Walker will release their fifth, hotly anticipated, full-length album. The band’s first single, “Coming Home,” is completely true to form. From the rich melody and the soaring harmonies, to the kind of chorus you only have to hear once before you find yourself singing along, it is clear Doc Walker’s follow-up to Beautiful Life features some of the best songs they have ever recorded.
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Mel Tillis In Concert
Sunday October 18, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
| Orchestra Ticket Price: $46.25 |
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| Balcony Ticket Price: $46.25 |
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Country music legend, Mel Tillis, started performing in the early 50's. His musical career was launched in 1956, when Webb Pierce recorded a song written by Mel entitled "I'm Tired". A recipient of numerous awards, Mel has written over 1,000 songs, 600 of which have been recorded by major artists, including Kenny Rogers, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town". A great evening out for fans of classic traditional Country music. Mel's wonderful stage presence and easy going sense of humour, promise a most memorable time.
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The Temptations, Temptations Sing 45 Year
Anniversary Tour
Tuesday October 27, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Pricing:
| Premium Orchestra: $76.75 |
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| Orchestra: $68.75 |
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| Premium Balcony: $76.75 |
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| Balcony: $68.75 |
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| Back Balcony: $59.75 |
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Celebrating the anniversary of The Temptations first #1 hit "My Girl" in 1964. They continue to bring new freshness and fire to the world of contemporary urban music, supporting their new album "Back to Front". Motown's recording institution. The Temptations are winners of 4 Grammy awards, 18 #1 Billboard singles, 23 top ten singles and 10 top ten albums. They are recognized as one of the top 50 bands of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Led by original founding member, Otis Williams, the five man vocal group will perform in front of a 15 pc. band. Joining Otis is long time member Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon, Terry Weeks and Bruce Williamson. All acclaimed vocalists in their own right. Fine-tuned choreography and even finer harmonies. You know their hits..."Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Get Ready", "Just My Imagination", "Cloud 9", "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", "I Know I'm Losing You", "Wish It Would Rain"...and the list goes on. Mark this date down, you won't want to miss it.
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The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure
(90 minute live theatrical production)
Thursday November 5, 2009 @ 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Pricing:
| 3:30 p.m. - Orchestra $25.75 |
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| 3:30 p.m. - Balcony: $25.75 |
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| 6:30 p.m. - Orchestra $25.75 |
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| 6:30 p.m. - Balcony: $25.75 |
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Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus's garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet...all before snack time? The Backyardigans! Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin are back on stage, singing, dancing, as they plunge sea deep in adventure. Dive into the action as the five friends explore clues, discover underwater magic, and match wits with an all-too-tidy octopus and a pair of playful (but messy!) dolphins. And with a splashy range of song-and-dance styles - including psychedelic soul, Ballywood, bossa nova, and more - our heroes save the day. With non-stop excitement and surprise, this watery tale will mesmerize, entertain and delight audiences of all ages!
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