54-40
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 9:00PM
54-40 is one of the most important music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape. With more than two decades of performing and recording behind them, the band has an amazing catalogue of hit songs. Lead by chief songwriter, Neil Osborne, 54-40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums including 16 releases of original material. Every 54-40 concert is an extraordinary affair that bridges the gaps of generations through an amazing live music experience

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Watch: You Tube - Ocean Pearl
Watch: You Tube- I Go Blind

BIF NAKED
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 7:30PM Bif Naked's new Album "The Promise" is the stunning tour de force in an already remarkable career. As her sixth studio album - "The Promise" was written and recorded while undergoing 13 months of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for breast cancer, which she had been diagnosed with in January of 2008. "I was determined to make this new record if it was the last thing I did" says Bif, who is now strong, healthy and inspired. Bif Naked fans and those new to the fold will all be incredibly drawn to the passion and sheer force of the CD's first powerful single, "Sick". Be sure not to miss her comeback performance at this year's Surrey Canada Day Celebrations.

Official Band Website | Wiki |
Watch: YouTube - I Love Myself Today 
Watch: YouTube - We are the Lucky Ones  

SWEATSHOP UNION  ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 6:15PM Two-time Juno nominees and URB Magazine's 2009 Next 100 official selected group Sweatshop Union are in the midst of a 90+ North American city tour in support of their fourth album Water Street (4 out of 4 stars. A boom-bap masterstroke. - The Boston Phoenix). They are rapidly becoming known for their distinctly musical conscious hip hop and a live show far beyond the average rap concert. With tens of thousands of sales of their critically acclaimed albums they have toured relentlessly and performed with the likes of The Roots, Black Eyed Peas, Ozomatli, Jurassic 5, Blackalicious, De La Soul, Swollen Members and the Living Legends; building a dedicated following. Sweatshop Union are on the rise. Official Band Website

CARLY RAE JEPSEN
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 5:30PM Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Mission, B.C. In the summer of 2007 she was a contestant on the fifth season of Canadian Idol, placing third. She was also a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour. After completing the tour, Jepsen retreated to B.C. to focus on writing and recording her debut Album “Tug of War”. The unfussy debut plays like a middle passage through the stealth pop gloss of Nelly Furtado and the more adult concerns of Feist, whom Carly adores. Her childhood diet of James Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, and Van Morrison serves her well on Tug Of War, from the smartly built, double-edged title track, to the sense of drama that invigorates the record’s centerpiece, “Sweet Talker”. Once you see her performance you will be quick to agree that her songs are a million miles away from the bubblegum factory.

MySpace Watch: YouTube - Tug of War

JEREMY FISHER
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 4:45PM
As a curly-haired singer with an acoustic guitar, Fisher gets the requisite comparisons to Bob Dylan, while his boyish tenor, dexterous fingerpicking and electrifying hooks eerily recall Paul Simon. “It was a little weird to hear that sort of stuff at first,” he says, “but I’m really flattered that people see those resemblances, and I’m sure that some of the records Simon and Dylan listened to are in my collection—Delta blues singers like Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy, Alan Lomax’s field recordings, Depression-era stuff. For some reason, I identified with all that old stuff when I was going through this renaissance in my songwriting—it’s what inspired me to continue making music". Official Band Website 

KUBA OMS  
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 4:00PM The time is now for Kuba Oms, the Canadian singer who mines ‘70s-era soul, funk and rock n’ roll on his solo debut, How Much Time. As the long-time musical director of the live house jam band Velvet, he has taken a contemporary approach to his own project that could be likened to a cross between Jamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, David Gray and Ben Harper. Kuba started at age 15 by singing covers at school and around bonfires. An accomplished tennis player, he had the option of a scholarship to a U.S. college, but opted for music instead. And so his pursuit began. His first original band, Out Of Nowhere, built quite a following in the west coast with its influence of rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s, such as Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. “In a lot of ways, it was the kind of music I’m playing now, only heavier,” Kuba reflects. Official Band Website

CHRISTINA MARIA                         ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 3:00PM

Christina Maria is a genuine free spirit, and her personal adventurousness infuses the highly original and genre-defying music she creates. The muse of this young Vancouver singer/songwriter gets fired up by travel, as is strikingly demonstrated on her debut solo album, Stars & Satellites. Official Band Website

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MUSIC WITH MARNIE
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 12:30PM
Described as one of the Best Performers of her generation, Marnie and her Rock n’Roll Band, work as a team to captivate their audiences and deliver stimulating, high-energy performances that involve children mentally, physically and emotionally. The lively and interactive performances promote audience participation through music and movement, imitation and sing-a-longs. Marnie’s interaction with her “characters” (i.e. Mumbu the Monkey) creates a dynamic and theatrical environment that’s guaranteed to enthrall the crowd and keep them wanting more. Marnie and her Band have performed to raving SOLD OUT crowds at many festivals and theatres across Canada and continue to develop a huge fan base and mosh pit wherever they go! Music with Marnie website

ALEX ELIXIR
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 11:45AM Award winning, internationally acclaimed funnyman, Alex Elixir is renowned for his ability to draw huge crowds of enthralled onlookers, playfully involving some of them in his amazing and highly entertaining 40-minute act that sees him juggling five lit torches, balancing circus balls and several other stunts.

MIKE BATTIE
ON THE CHEVRON MAIN STAGE @ 11:00AM
Since 1985 Mike Battie has been wowing audiences with his hilariously dynamic stage show. He blends virtuoso juggling choreographed to music with light-hearted crowd participation to amaze and amuse. Company parties, corporate events, festivals, exhibitions, trade shows, fund raisers and sports events are just a few of the venues in which Mike has honed his expertise. Whether he's performing on a stage, or in a field for a family festival, Mike brings out the best, not only in himself, but in those he performs for.
Mike Battie's Official Website

YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! 
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 7:00PM
Headliners of the 2010 Celebration Zone Stage, YSP!WSD! bringing you the best in New Wave/Punk.  This nationally recognised five piece dance-punk band from Abbotsford, BC is sure to give an explosive finish to our 2010 Zone Stage. 
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CURRENT SWELL
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 6:00PM
Current Swell brings a unique style of music that is deeply rooted in folk and blues, reggae inspired, and rock driven. The musical recipe is equal parts prairie and coastal, blending a couple of acoustic guitars, a lap slide, harmonica, drums, bass, and 3 vocal mics.
Official Website  | MySpace

DAN MANGAN
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 5:15PM
Dan Mangan  shares his “signature gravelled vocals” with a fusion of new jazz, indie-pop and folk music. After three and a half years of touring his sleeper-hit, Postcards and Daydreaming, Dan is ready and eager to unveil a collection of lyrical ruminations that showcase his growth as a songwriter. His current release "Robot" is a top 20 hit on 100.5 the Peak radio station.
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WILD MOCCASINS
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 3:45PM
WILD MOCCASINS DANCERS isa First Nations dance, song and drum troupe whose specialty is "Fancy Dancing," a style originated by Plains First Nations people that melds different tribal traditions into a colourful and dynamic contemporary dance form. The 2010 Zone Stage at Canada Day welcomes them to inspire and entertain the local community.
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GRACE JONG EUN LEE
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 2:45PM
Grace Jong Eun Lee is a composer and a performer dedicated to inter-culturalism. Grace is an nternationally acclaimed Kayagum soloist, which one of the most representative and best known of traditional Korean musical instruments. You will be uplifted by the tranquil music generated in this unique musical performance.
Official Website 

PAN-A-CEA
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 2:00PM
Pan-A-Cea Steel Drum and Calypso Band is made up of a collection of world-class musicians predominantly originating from the Caribbean islands.  All the way from LA, they are here to help us celebrate Canada Day with the smooth grooves of calypso, socca & reggae at the 2010 Zone Stage.
Official Website 

BC CULTURAL BHANGRA ACADEMY INC.
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 1:00PM
BC Cultural Bhangra Academy Inc. promotes the growing Punjabi culture through the authentic dance “Bhangra”. Don’t miss this chance to be delighted by this colourful dance performance.
Official Website 

BC JUNIOR TALENT SEARCH WINNERS
ON THE 2010 CELEBRATION STAGE @ 12:00PM
BC Junior Talent Search  "It's so fun to see the kids get up there and have fun and feel like stars," said Chris. "When you see it, you feel really good about the whole experience." (source: Chris Danielsen, Organizer, BC Junior Talent Search.