Sam Roberts, 54-40 part of Surrey 2010
The Sam Roberts Band is one of many coming to Surrey for the Olympics celebration in February.
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Updated: November 04, 2009 3:03 PM
Sam Roberts, 54-40, and Wide Mouth Mason are only a small sampling of talent heading to Surrey in February as part of the local Olympic celebrations.
The City of Surrey launched its 100-day countdown Wednesday at city hall by announcing some of the performers playing here from Feb. 12 to 28, 2010.
In addition to Sam Roberts, Wide Mouth Mason and 54-40 are Randy Bachman, Wintersleep, Tokyo Police Club, Serena Ryder, Hot Hot Heat, Jully Black, KS Makhan, Dan Mangan, Doc Walker, The Irish Descendants, Alex Cuba, Jim Byrnes and the Sojourners, Hey Rosetta, Five Alarm Funk and Delhi 2 Dublin.
Melissa Snow, Surrey's special events coordinator, said Wednesday the announced talent is only a tiny sampling of what's to come.
The city is in negotiations with several other large name groups that also may be coming to Surrey. The will be announced as they are confirmed.
The events are part of a free concert and 2010 Celebration at Holland Park that will include live coverage of the Olympic Games on four huge video screens.
The screens will be located throughout site, including indoors under a 30,000-sq.-ft. tent.
Guests to Surrey 2010 can also participate in free on-site activities including mingling with the 2010 mascots, zipping down one of the runs at the slide zone, enjoying the outdoor skate park, and tossing rocks at the curling zone.
The total amount budgeted for the event is $3.5 million.
For more information about the event, visit www.surrey2010.com.
kdiakiw@surreyleader.com
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