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March 31st 2003

More News on the Peace Songs CD

It will be a double-CD, and BNL's contribution is
a live version of Bruce Cockburn's Lover's In A Dangerous Time!

Source
Nettwerk

March 30th 2003

Tyler on TV tonight!

Ty will be on today's Because I Said So
on Star! and CityTV in Canada.

AirTimes
Sunday, March 30th @ 9:30 pm ET on Star!
Sunday, March 30th @ 12:00 am ET on CityTV
Show
Because I Said So
Topic
Has Rock And Roll Sold Out?
Host
Maggie Cassella
Guests
Tyler Stewart
Ted Rosnick (Advertising Music Producer)
Damhnait Doyle (Singer/Songwriter)
Source and More Info
Nettwerk Management

BNL on upcoming PEACE SONGS Compilation

A Compilation called Peace Songs will benefit War Child,
an organization that aids children in war-torn countries.

Press Release
War Child Canada - News
Release
Canada: April 15th 2003
USA: planned for May 2003
Title
Peace Songs
Participating Artists
Bryan Adams
Jann Arden
Barenaked Ladies
David Bowie
Bruce Cockburn
Leonard Cohen
Celine Dion
Gord Downie
Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)
Chantal Kreviazuk
Avril Lavigne
Paul McCartney
Moby
Our Lady Peace
David Usher
and others
More Info
Rolling Stone

February 19th 2003

!!! New BNL Record will be released THIS YEAR !!!

The band plans to begin recording in March,
and release the new CD by the end of the year.

For the first time ever,
all BNL members wrote the songs TOGETHER!
They have written 26 songs
(which is more then ever before for a new record)!
So far, they want to make a 12-song record.

Ron Aniello will be the producer.

Check out Rolling Stone for more info!

February 13th 2003

Tyler to host today's CLOSER TO THE HEART benefit concert

Next to Ed and Kevin, Tyler is the 3rd Lady at tonight's Benefit Event.
Tyler will be the host of the show.

To talk about CLOSER TO THE HEART,
Tyler was live at The Edge yesterday afternoon.
After the Interview,
Tyler performed together with Kevin and Tara Slone
(who were live at the Edge too)
Echo Beach (by Martha and the Muffins).

The great Mace & Tex from Drums, Chicken and Poop
recorded the Radio Interview and Live Performance,
turned it into mp3, and made it available for all!
So if you missed it, head over to DCP!

February 2nd 2003

Ed and Kevin will perform at the CLOSER TO THE HEART benefit concert

The second annual Closer To The Heart benefit concert
takes place at the Club 279 on February 13th 2003.
The concert is meant to raise money for the Regent Park School of Music.
A large number of Toronto musicians will cover their favourite Canadian songs.
Among them will be Ed Robertson and Kevin Hearn.

Date
Thursday, February 13th 2003 @ 7:30 pm
Location
Club 279
279 Yonge Street - Toronto
(above the Hard Rock Cafe)
Tickets
$ 15
More Info
Club 279
Regent Park School of Music
Chart Attack

News Links

Check out the great updates on Drums, Chicken and Poop!

SuperSkate V - Photos and Movies by Lora
DCP
BNL and Bill Clinton
DCP

January 19th 2003

BNL performed at the Seeds Of Peace Celebrity Auction

BNL gave a special performance at the 5th Annual Bid for Peace Celebrity Auction
on Tuesday, January 14th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
They also received the first-ever MTV Networks Seeds of Peace Award.
The event was hosted by Actress/Comedian Jeneane Garofalo.
Special guest was former President of the United States, Bill Clinton.

Seeds of Peace is a non-profit organization.
Its purpose is to bring teenagers of conflict nations together,
(in summer camps) to develop skills for a peaceful coexistence.

Steven Page donated his winnings from playing Celebrity Jeopardy to Seeds of Peace.

More Info
Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace (December 2002 - Press Release)
Seeds of Peace (January 15th 2003 - Headlines)
Nettwerk Management
ChartAttack (Steven on Celebrity Jeopardy)

Congratulations Tyler!

Tyler scored a goal during the SuperSkate V game,
January 12th at the Madison Square Garden in NYC!

A day later, January 13th, BNL performed the Anthems at the
Maple Leafs - Rangers game in the same venue.

SuperSkate V - Info and Photos
New York Rangers
Tyler at SuperSkate 2002
DCP

December 22nd 2002

BNL at Sarnia's Bayfest 2003

BNL will play at the 2003 Sarnia Bayfest.

Sarnia Bayfest 2003
Thursday July 17th - Saturday July 19th
BNL perform
Friday July 18th
Other Bands
Cheap Trick, Sum 41
More Info
Nettwerk Management
Sarnia Bayfest

Tyler Stewart to play at Superskate 2003

Tyler is one of many celebrities to take part
at the 5th Annual Charity Hockey Event.

The Event is organized by the New York Rangers
and benefits Rangers Cheering For Children
and the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.

Date
Sunday, January 12th 2003 @ 1 pm
Location
Madison Square Gardens, New York City
Other Celebrities
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and many others
More Info
Nettwerk Management
New York Rangers
Rangers Cheering For Children Foundation
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

Barenaked Bash 2003

This Year's Barenaked Bash (Fan Convention) was a big Success!
Julie and her crew have announced
date and location for the 2nd Bash.

Date
Friday June 20th - Sunday June 22nd 2003
Location
Radisson Hotel O'Hare, Rosemont (Chicago) IL
More Info
Barenaked Bash 2003

December 1st 2002

Steven Page produces upcoming Boyce's Road album

Steven will produce the upcoming Boyce's Road album.

Recording is expected to take place in early 2003.

More Info
Boyce's Road Website

Steven Page invests in redesign of the Vines magazine

Steven belongs to a group of investors, who will found
the redesign of the Canadian Vines magazine.

Steven will also have his own column in the magazine
called Steven's Page.

More Info
Globe and Mail
Vines Magazine

November 24th 2002

The Buried Heart Project - The Streets Where You Live

Website
Buried Heart
Lyrics/mp3
The Streets Where You Live
Release of Women & Songs 6
December 3rd 2002
Order W&S 6
HMV Canada

November 19th 2002

Steven Page - Hip To Help!

Together with Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip),
Sarah Harmer, David Usher and many other Canadian Artists,
Steven lent his voice to The Streets Where You Live
The Song will be included on the forthcoming Women & Songs 6 album.
Royalties will go towards the development of a residential
detox and transition house for women in Vancouver.

More Info
Much More Music

November 16th 2002

Movie Star Ed Robertson!

If you saw Barenaked In America you know,
that Ed has an interest in acting.

According to rumours (which are most likely true!)
Ed will have a short appearance in the new
Charlie's Angels Movie Full Throttle.
The new Charlie's Angels Movie is supposed to
be released (in the USA) in summer 2003.

At the moment, Ed is working on a new Film Project!
Eating The Bones is a romantic comedy from Canada.
Shooting takes place between November 11th and December 13th 2002

Charlie's Angels
Sony Pictures
Eating The Bones newswire.ca

5. November 2002

News Links

Gemini Awards Nettwerk Management
Barelaked Nadies Noble PR UK

November 4th 2002

Barenaked Ladies win Gemini Award!

Yesterday,
November 3rd 2002
at the
17. Annual Gemini Awards
BNL won the Award for

Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series

for hosting the 2002 Juno Awards
on April 14th 2002

Congratulations!

November 3rd 2002

New BNL Releases:

Barelaked Nadies (DVD)

Contents A Collection of all BNL Videos
with Commentary-Track by the Band

Plus 7 Live Tracks

Exclusive Bonus:
"Synchro Arts Technology" Karaoke

More Info and Track listing Nettwerk Management
Release Date (Code 1 - USA/Canada) November 5th 2002
Order (Code 1) Amazon US
Release Date (Code 2 - Europe) November 25th 2002
Order (Code 2) Amazon Germany

Maybe This Christmas (Compilation CD)

Contents Famous Christmas Songs
Interpreted by Ben Folds, Neil Finn, and others

BNL sings together with Sahra McLachlan
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

More Infos and Track listing Nettwerk Management
Maybe This Christmas
Release Date (USA/Canada) November 5th 2002
Order Amazon US

For The Kids (Compilation CD)

Contents Children Songs (from TV Shows)
interpreted by Tom Waits, Billy Bragg, Guster, Cake and others

BNL interpret La La La La Lemon (Sesame Street)

The first 25'000 Copies in the USA
and the first 5'000 Copies in Canada
come with a Crayon

More Info and Track listing Nettwerk Management
Release Date (USA/Canada) November 5th 2002
Order Amazon US

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