Despite best efforts on the part of “Paul maniac” Brent Randall (see http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95480637365, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stTjeyXK_Tc, and probably more), who really and truly put in a superior effort, the Canadian artist who will open for Paul McCartney when the ex-Beatle plays in Halifax on the 11th of July is a Berlin Wall…

…a cannonball…

It’s Halifax’s Joel Plaskett.

Read More at THE HOUR - Full Article
by Dave Jaffer

The Joel Plaskett Emergency will be accompanied by singers Rose Cousins and Anna Ege and Plaskett’s father, Bill Plaskett, at the gig, according to CBC Radio 3.

Plaskett reportedly told CBC Radio 3 he’s “pretty damn excited” about opening for Macca. Yeah, we bet! …

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Paul McCartney — okay, okay, Sir Paul McCartney — has personally selected Joel Plaskett to open for him at McCartney’s only upcoming Canadian show, going down July 11 in Halifax, at the Halifax Common. Plaskett told CBC Radio 3 he’s “pretty damn excited.”  …

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By Greg Pratt

Paul McCartney has chosen Halifax indie band Joel Plaskett Emergency to open for his July 11 concert in the city.

The band posted the news on its website Thursday.

On June 16, the former Beatle announced he wanted a Canadian supporting act for his show at the Halifax Common, his only Canadian tour date this summer.

Halifax-area bands scrambled to catch McCartney’s ear ever since, sending tapes of their music in hopes of being chosen …

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JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY (guys and dolls)  opening for MACCA!

July 11th, Halifax Commons

LETS ROCK!

Tour proper is wrapping this Friday in NFLD at the Holy Heart but more shows on the horizon this summer starting with Joel solo at the folk fest in Montreal on Saturday.  Check the shows page for more details…

Here’s Stuart Jolliffe’s great photo from Massey.  

Dear Truck,

Please roll.

Yours,

J.P.