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Here are the bands from Newza 2011. Stay tuned for information about this year's lineup.
And this year's special guests:
...... The Back Issues are Jen Cutts, Tom Henheffer, Brian D. Johnson, Peeter Kopvillem, Sean McCluskey, Joe Power, Brad Reinhardt and Andrew Tolson. When not enjoying each other's company for up to 12 hours a day, the Back Issues also like to play rock and and roll. It's a little known fact that he founder of Maclean's Magazine, Lieutenant Colonel John Bayne Maclean, was an early influence on both Chuck Berry and James Brown and even recorded several uncredited tracks with Buddy Holly, though it's unclear what instrument Maclean played. Sources close to Holly at the time of his death suggested that Maclean was scheduled to fly on the same plane that killed the influential early rocker. In the spirit of their founder, the Back Issues carry on the tradition of driving home the truth, both adhering to factual accuracy and rocking the house. ...... The Deadlines are back for their fourth kick at the can. Formed 4 years ago in a bar across the street from Mother Star, The Deadlines shed their social leanings to bring some serious fun back to rock and roll. Lead by the silky tones of vocalist and guitarist Steve Tustin, The Deadlines epitomize the “garage band” ethos. Mike ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly is on guitar, while bassist Duncan Boyce and drummer Brett ‘Hit Man’ Lodge keep perfect time. “We’re the Keith Richards of rock,” admits Kelly. “Loose and fun.” ......
The Everywhere want you out there and support The Children's Aid Foundation. The Kooky Everywhere's are Andrew Palframan, Mark Domitric, Steve Dagg, Caitlin Smith, and Wayne Smith. ......
Introducing, Holy Joe & The Principles 2.0. The Toronto Star brings an 8-person ensemble extraordinaire to this year’s Newzapalooza show, assembled in haste after last year’s Star act bowed out at the last minute, which surely had nothing to do with the fact that three of the four band members had recently been bought out or laid off. In three short weeks, my friends, Holy Joe & The Principles 2.0 began with nothing but a whim and ended up with a powerhouse line-up, which is rumoured to include dancers. Robert “Clarence” Cribb on tenor sax, keys and vocals; Robyn “Dee-lite” Doolittle on vocals and dance; Wendy “The Chops” Gillis on trumpet; Brendan “Killer” Kennedy on rhythm guitar; Jesse “Big-bottomed” McLean on bass; “Great Scott” Simmie on drums; Donovan “The Axe” Vincent on guitar; and Michael “The Wonder” Woods on alto sax. On stage, in spirit, will be the band’s namesake and legendary Star publisher, Holy Joe Atkinson. ...... From the newsroom on King emerges a new band known as Mental Circuit. The band members are Plaz on guitar/vocals, Mr.Joe on bass and DuHast On drums. Their original brand of rock will help you fight off those demons. Get Ready - Get Mental. ...... Over the years, thanks to corporate downsizing, The Toronto Sun's Screaming Headlines have gone through guitarists like Spinal Tap has gone through drummers. But they are currently grooving with the talented tandem of Tycho Manson (no relation) and Ron Lund. The screaming has been a constant, with serviceable lead vocals from Jim Slotek (known as "Batman" to Johnny Rivers fans), bombastic bass playing from Ian Harvey and downright dangerous drumming from Jonathan ("J.J.") Jenkins. Their influences range from Elvis (Presley) to Elvis (Costello). ......
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It's clear that the 'Smell The Money' tour came together for just that, the money. But the aging rockers haven't exactly stood still. "It's great not to have to play large venues with screaming girls", said guitarist Graeme Roy. "We've been playing mostly in church basements, casinos, that sort of thing. The acoustics are much better."
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