Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 69

FESTIVALS – CANADA

NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE), TORONTO, JUNE 17-21, 2009
A fi ve-day live music and fi lm festival and music conference based on the format of the SXSW (U.S.) event.
Lineup: Check the website for the 500+ performers over fi ve days.

Ticket price: $50. Camping: No. nxne.com

EDGEFEST, DOWNSVIEW PARK, TORONTO, JUNE 20, 2009
Hosted by 102.1 the Edge radio station, this one-day festival began in 1987 and promotes Canadian rock.
Lineup: Billy Talent, AFI, Alexisonfi re, k-os, The Stills, Arkells, Metric and more.

Ticket price: $49.50. Camping: No. edge.ca/ConcertsandEvents/Edgefest

MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL, MONTREAL, JULY 1-12, 2009
For 12 days in 2009, the creatively charismatic and enchanting Montreal will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the city’s world-class jazz festival. Be there to participate, party and be awed by an impressive array of musicians, ranging from traditional jazz to bluegrass and French hip hop.
Lineup: Check the website for details and site map showing all the outdoor stages.

Ticket price: Free and ticketed events. Camping: No. montrealjazzfest.com

CALGARY STAMPEDE, CALGARY, JULY 3-12, 2009
From rodeos to marching bands, from rock stars to crooning country greats, the Calgary Stampede elicits many yeehars.
Lineup: George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Jully Black, Natasha Bedingfi eld and more.

Ticket price: From $170.42. Camping: No. calgarystampede.com

MERRITT MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL, MERRITT, B.C, JULY 9-12, 2009
The biggest country music festival in Canada.
Lineup: Kenny Chesney, Paul Brandt, Crystal Shawanda, The Steve Miller Band, Jo Dee Messina, Emerson Drive, Doc Walker, Johnny Reid and George Canyon.

Ticket price: From $244.55. Camping: Yes. mountainfest.com

NAKUSP MUSIC FEST, NAKUSP (WEST KOOTENAYS), B.C., JULY 17-19, 2009
B.C.’s largest classic rock festival.
Lineup: Nick Gilder & Sweeny Todd, The Hip Replacements, Trooper, Sweet, Hot Rash, Mad Shadow, Beyond the Fall, Sweatshop Union, Skavenjah, East Blues Experience, The Yardbirds, Sam Moore, Gregg Rolie (Santana), Emerson Drive and more.

Ticket price: From $50. Camping: Yes. nakuspmusicfest.ca

VANCOUVER FOLK FESTIVAL, JERICHO BEACH, VANCOUVER, JULY 17-19, 2009
Sitting at Jericho Beach, listening to great music while looking over the harbour at mountains and downtown Vancouver, the Folk Fest offers a superb lineup in a beautiful urban location.
Lineup: 2009 will be announced in mid-June. Check the website for details.

Ticket price: From $43. Camping: No. thefestival.bc.ca

CALGARY FOLK FESTIVAL, CALGARY, JULY 23-26, 2009
A popular folk festival in Calgary that attracts big names in the industry.
Lineup: LeE HARVey OsMOND, Umalali, The Acorn, Justin Rutledge, Akron/Family, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall and Väsen, Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few, Mavis Staples and more.

Ticket price: From $45. Camping: No. calgaryfolkfest.com

ROCK THE PARK, HARRIS PARK, LONDON, ONT., JULY 23-25, 2009
Hosted by three London, Ont., radio stations: The Hawk (classic rock), FM96 (rock) and BX93 (country). Each night provides a new musical tone.
Lineup: The Tragically Hip, Kathleen Edwards, The Arkells, The Spades, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy, Aaron Pritchett, Shane Yellowbird, The Doobie Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Dennis DeYoung and more.

Ticket price: From $39.50. Camping: No. rockthepark.ca

HILLSIDE FESTIVAL, GUELPH LAKE ISLAND, GUELPH, ONT., JULY 24-26, 2009
Celebrating Canadian indie music in a noncommercial environment.
Lineup: Sam Roberts Band, Stars, Bedouin Soundclash, Bell Orchestre, Great Lake Swimmers, K’NAAN, Jay Malinowski, That 1 Guy, Thunderheist, The Magic and more.

Ticket price: From $60. Camping: Yes. hillside.on.ca

SHAMBHALA, SALMO RIVER RANCH, B.C, AUGUST 7-10, 2009
Set in the Kootenay Mountain range with a fl owing river running along the edge of the festival site to cool off in during the day, this is B.C.’s chilled-out music festival.
Lineup: 2009 to be announced; check the website for details.

Ticket price: From $180. Camping: Yes. shambhalamusicfestival.com

OSHEAGA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU, MONTREAL, AUGUST 2009
Showcasing Montreal’s musical talent alongside internationally acclaimed bands and musicians, Osheaga hosts a world-class, European-style festival. osheaga.com/en

POP MONTREAL, MILE END, MONTREAL, SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 4, 2009
Film, art, fashion, conferences, a cultural fair and 400 acts at more than 50 venues provide rock, indie rock, alternative, hip hop and folk parties for appreciative pop partiers. popmontreal.com

HEAVY MTL, PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU, MONTREAL
A two-day heavy metal and hard rock festival held in a park. heavymtl.com

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