Alexisonfire, Sam Roberts, Wilco Playing Free Olympics Shows

10/08/09 5:17pm

by Kate Harper (CHARTattack)

Alexisonfire, Sam Roberts Band, Malajube, Blue Rodeo, Wilco and Jully Black are among those that will play free outdoor concerts as part of the festivities surrounding the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

The shows are part of LiveCity Vancouver, two sites in Vancouver that will also host family-geared events.

The Yaletown site in David Lam Park will host most of the music programming, while the downtown location at Cambie and Georgia streets is intended to be more of an area where people can eat and drink and watch Olympic events on big screens.

The concert lineup hasn't been finalized yet, but should be announced within the next few weeks. Wilco's Feb. 13 performance at David Lam Park will launch their 2010 "Trans Canada" tour.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games run from Feb. 12 to 28 in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.