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The Georgia Straight presents Metric at Rogers Arena

by Staff on Jun 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm

Live Nationhas announced that Canadian indie-rock group Metric will be performing—with guests Stars—at Rogers Arena on Saturday, November 10, in support of its latest album, Synthetica.

Metric consists of Emily Haines (vocals, synthesizer, and guitar), James Shaw (guitar, synthesizer, and theremin), Joshua Winstead (bass), and Joules Scott-Key (drums). Formed in 1998, the group has released five studio albums and has achieved mainstream success with singles such as “Combat Baby”, “Monster Hospital”, and “Stadium Love”.

Subscribers to Metric’s free email list at ilovemetric.com will receive special pre-sale notices and chances to grab some of the best seats in the house at reduced prices for the fall Canadian tour.

Tickets for the show are priced at $29.50, $45, and $140 for a Me+3 4-Pack Tickets (plus service charges) and go on sale to the general public this Friday (June 29) at 10 a.m. on the Live Nation website.

Tickets are also available for purchase at all Ticketmaster Outlets and through Rogers Wireless Box Office.

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