~The Scoop on BRAND NEW EYES for 2011~

~Taken from the group page on facebook:

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know that BNE will be taking bookings for weddings in the new year! :)

If you, or someone you know is getting married, don't let them hire a lifeless d.j! Recommend Sudbury's top dance band!  Our rates are very negotiable, and we provide a full sound system, and will even ...do requests!......message us, or contact any of the band members for more information, and a quote!

Take care, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE! :D

Brand New Eyes (BNE) links:
Brand New Eyes facebook group
"We are Sudbury's Newest Top 40 Band! Playing chart topping Pop*Rock*Dance hits as well as classics from the 80's and 90's! Be Prepared to hear some Lady Gaga, Three Days Grace, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Stevie Wonder, Ke$ha, NickelBack, Paramore... and much much much more! Come look at music through Our Eyes!"

The Band is!!

Cindy Thornton - Lead Vocals
Justin Lussier - Guitar / Backing vocals
Matt Bond - Bass / Backing vocals
Devon Kenneth Michael- Lead Guitar/ Backing Vocals
Jason Girdwood - Drums / Backing vocals

For Booking info please contact:
Vic and Emily @ Bigtown Entertainment! 705-560-0830.

Email:  brandneweyes@hotmail.ca

Website:  http://www.youtube.com/user/BrandNewEyes01

~4th ANNUAL RADIOTHON at 100.7 "The Island"~

Tune into 100.7 FM "THE ISLAND" Radio-station on Thursday, December 9 · 6:00am - 9:00pm

Taken from The Island's facebook event page: "We look forward to having everyone join us all day as we raise funds for the Manitoulin Family Resources Christmas Hamper Campaign! 

Call (705) 368-1419 or (705) 368-1997 to make your donation.

Tax receipts issued for everything over $10.00.

And for every $107 donation your name will be entered into a draw for a pair of Manitoulin Country Fest V tickets as well as a survival kit!!!"
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*For those of you with facebook, click here to "LIKE"  100.7-The-Island and keep up-to-date on all the latest local news and events happening around the good ol' Manitoulin Island!

~Happy Holidays from my family, to yours,
Melissa xx

~BRAND NEW EYES~ @ The Anchor on Sat., Dec. 11th~

BRAND NEW EYES EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK (click here for more info)


Date & Time:  Saturday, December 11th, from 10pm 'til 2am

Taken from the site:  "Brand New Eyes will be playing the Anchor Inn for the first time! Get ready for something new, with a hit set list of todays rock, dance and top 40.  There's something for everyone so come on out and have a good time with the band".

Just a reminder that there will be a $5 cover charge at the door to help pay for your entertainment!!  Come on out and support local talent and be entertained!  It's a WIN/WIN for everyone! \m/

~NACK'S STORE ~ A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING for your Christmas needs!

~NACK'S Store is located at 45 Queen Street,
Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

Proprietors are Greg & Sue Wilson
(705) 859-3401

~This Christmas Season, remember Nack's for all your seasonal needs!  They have more than just musical instruments and accessories.  Stop by and check them out today.  You'll be amazed at what you can find!!!  (Let them know I sent ya...lol)

~They offer a wide selection of musical instruments, and will take special orders upon request.

Do you require strings, drum sticks, picks??  Why travel to the mainland when you can find just what you need here!!

NACK's carries Greg Bennett Samick guitars and banjos, Jay Turser guitars, Alabama banjos, Westbury drum sets, Martin, Dean Markley, Darco, GHS, Dunlop and Elixir electric and acoustic guitar strings, Sinclair brass and woodwind instruments, Profile guitar bags and stands, harmonicas, cables, capos, picks, microphones, Mega amps, & Randall amps coming soon!

From Movies

~Crystal Shawanda's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Tour~

Crystal Shawanda's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Tour hits Sudbury on Friday, December 17th at Sudbury Secondary School's beautiful Sheridan Auditorium.

LOW GUNS will be opening the show at 6:15pm and tickets are $20 each, available at:
Records on Wheels - 56 Elm St. 675-6617
Black Cat - 96 Durham St. 673-6718

Dwayne will wear a cowboy hat.