Hedley announces Penticton performance
Hedley, Vancouver’s multi-platinum power pop-rockers have announced they are kicking off their next tour with a show at the South Okanagan Events Centre on March 22 before crossing the country to finish up in St. John’s, NL on April 19.
Special guests Fefe Dobson and Stereos will join them on the road for all dates and Faber Drive will be on the bill for the Penticton show.
Since the band reformed in 2004, it’s been making a steady climb to the top, earning two multi-platinum albums and winning acclaim and a devoted fan base through relentless touring.
The band, named after the Similkameen community, hails from Abbotsford. It’s led by frontman Jacob Hoggard, third place finisher in the 2004 Canadian Idol.
While the band works as hard as any, much of Hedley’s huge appeal lies in the band members’ refusal to take themselves too seriously.
“We’re not rocket scientists — or rocket surgeons,” said Hoggard. “We’re the same jerks we’ve always been; four buddies who like to have fun and make music. But our show is no longer about flashing lights and us running around pulling our pants down. We’ve really grown as writers, musicians and performers, so now it’s the full entertainment package.”
That mix of candor and honesty lies at the heart of The Show Must Go, Hedley’s much-anticipated third album. On this album the band has pushed its sound forward without sacrificing any of its distinctive edge.
They may not be “rocket surgeons,” saving lives or saving the world, but Hedley is making a contribution to the music scene. From the fizzy pop-punk of its debut to the sophisticated pop-rock of The Show Must Go, Hedley continues to prove that mixing frivolity with thoughtfulness and showmanship with songcraft is a formula for success.
Tickets for the show go on sale tommorrow at 10 a.m. and are available at SOEC Box Office, the Penticton and Wine Country Visitors Centre, online at www.valleyfirstTIX.com or charge by phone at 1-877-763-2849.
Hedley is offering their fans the opportunity to purchase special VIP packages. The “Amazing VIP Experience” includes great seats, a meet and greet with the band, exclusive merchandise items including a custom cell phone skin, and access to a series of special video messages from the band. Details and other package options are available at www.hedleyvip.com.
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