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The Barenaked Ladies had to cancel two shows at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre on Saturday due to yet another hurtle was thrown their way.
The band explained (via their official website) that Ed Robertson’s mother "has been admitted suddenly to the hospital with a serious illness."  The shows will be rescheduled soon so you’ve got the choice of keeping your ticket (it will be honored) or getting a refund through Ticketmaster.
This is just the latest in a series of unfortunate events for BNL this year – lead singer Steven Page was arrested on several charges including drug possession and …read more

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Like many of you, I tune into a local station that carries all of my holiday favorites and I’m also thrilled when a song from Barenaked for the Holidays comes on. 
The Barenaked Ladies have a fun collection of songs (20 tracks all together) that range from silly (like Elf’s Lament which you can download for FREE!!!) to the funky, acoustic (and awesome!) collaboration with Sarah McLachlan on "God Rest Ye Gentlemen." 
When it comes to holiday music, you may just want to go Barenaked…
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It has been quite a year for Canadian band, Barenaked Ladies.  Lead singer, Steven Page was arrested for drug possession and fellow co-founder, Ed Robertson, survived a plane crash!  Talk about stress!  Yet, the members of the group, which has been together for 20 years, says the events of 2008 have only made them grow closer.  As drummer Tyler Stewart put it: “Any time one member of the group has a problem, we tend to rally. And I think that person becomes a better person because of it." 
Close friend of the band, Jason Priestly, who you may remember …read more

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