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Tokyo Police Club Kick-Off Final Weekend of the O Zone
26 February 2010Hectic and electric, Canadian indie rock band, Tokyo Police Club, will be playing the Main Stage tonight at the Richmond O Zone, along with pop-rock duo, Quinzy. The performers will be starting off the weekend with a bang, headlining an exciting day at the O Zone featuring a variety of art, music and sport.
Tokyo Police Club, performing at 9:45 p.m., made their mark on the world music scene in 2006 with their debut EP A Lesson in Crime, while also building a strong reputation at Edgefest, Lollapolooza and Coachella music festivals. Hailing from Ontario, the close-knit group became known for their hard-hitting live performances and later released the well-received debut album Elephant Shell in 2008.
Self-proclaimed gentlemen and masterful performers, Quinzy brings their charismatic rock show to the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m. CBC radio has called them “one of the brightest lights on the musical horizon.”
Also featured, the Visions of the North Artisans Market will showcase the unique art and culture of Canada’s three northern territories starting at 3 p.m. And don’t forget to catch the Men’s Ice Hockey Semi Finals on the O Zone’s 42-metre² HD screen at 6:30 p.m.
Playing at 3:30 p.m. is world beat percussion rock band Brave Waves, followed by the winner of CBC Radio On the Coast’s Best High School Rock Band competition, This Means Nothing in Mexico, at 4:45 p.m.
Connie Watts, Project Manager of the Vancouver 2010 Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program, will be speaking at the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. as part of Richmond’s Media Mixer Speaker Series. Watts will be discussing her involvement in creating original art for the Games as a reflection of both Canada and its rich history.
All performances and exhibits are free and open to all ages. For more information, visit www.richmondozone.ca.
