By Canadian Press

Toronto band The Beaches to perform at Grey Cup kickoff show

Oct 24, 2019 | 9:10 AM

CALGARY — Toronto four-piece the Beaches will play at the Grey Cup kickoff show in Calgary next month.

The opening festivities will also feature the Calgary Stampede Showband and a young guest vocalist performing the national anthem.

Country star Keith Urban will take the stage for the previously announced halftime show.

The CFL regular season continues through Nov. 2 and the playoffs begin Nov. 10.

The 107th edition of the league’s championship game will be played at McMahon Stadium on Nov. 24.

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Canadian country music duo The Reklaws performed at last year’s Grey Cup kickoff show in Edmonton.

The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 27-16 in the 2018 final. Canadian singer Alessia Cara headlined the halftime show.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2019.

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