Babe Ruth @ Metropolis w/ Karcius
FMPM and Get It Promotions are pleased to announce that Babe Ruth, the legendary ‘70s British rock band, has reunited and will be playing at the Metropolis (59 Ste. Catherine Street East • 514-844-3500) on Saturday July 10th, 2010.
And we just got word that Montreal prog-fusion band Karcius will ensure the opening act for the evening. Composed of Thomas Brodeur on drums, Simon L’Espérance on guitars, Mingan Sauriol on keys and Sylvain Auclair on bass and vocals, the group is just returning from a highly succesful tour in France and is currently working on their next album.
The “new” Babe Ruth includes all five original members: vocalist Janita (Jenny) Haan, guitarist Alan Shacklock, bassist Dave Hewitt, keyboardist Dave Punshon, and drummer Ed Spevok. “Since the release of our first album, First Base, in 1972, Canada has always been Babe Ruth’s most enthusiastic fan base,” says Alan Shacklock. “We’re completely thrilled to be coming back out to play for everyone again. Our fondest memories as a band are the large arena concerts we played in cities like Montreal and Ottawa in 1974 and 1975.” First Base was certified Gold in Canada.
The band will be playing fan favorites such as Wells Fargo and the massive international hit The Mexican, as well as new material. “Songs from the new album Que Pasa such as Break for the Border and The Sun, Moon & Stars have that same progressive Latin-Mexican vibe” states Shacklock. “Singing is like breathing for me, I can’t live without it” says Jenny Haan. “We’ve all been doing our own separate projects over the years, but none of us has ever stopped playing. We are so charged to have the chance to do it as Babe Ruth once again… we are going to absolutely kill this!” For more info on the band please go to www.baberuthband.com.
TICKETS: Reserved seating tickets for Babe Ruth ar now available through TicketPro (514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090 or online at www.ticketpro.ca) for $49.50 + fees/taxes.
