Jacks & Crocks co-brand to present live entertainment

(Thunder Bay, ON)Live music has always been a staple in the downtown core of Port Arthur, and will continue to be this summer with the launch of “Two For One Days” at two Cumberland street. venues.

The grand opening of Jacks a popular restaurant/pub in the downtown core is launching July 16th with Tea Time Drive and also features a chance to win prizes for anyone in attendance. Jacks has re-opened under new management and promises to bring an array of live entertainment to the downtown core. Under the new management Jacks has teamed up with Loffredo & Associates to bring local and national musicians and comedy acts to the pub. Jacks will also be teaming up with Crocks to present “Two For One Days” on weekend events during the summer.

Having developed some of the most memorable live music showcases in Thunder Bay, Loffredo & Associates prides itself on providing an extensive program of

performances at affordable prices. “I wanna make this one of the best summers for live music” says Frank Loffredo owner and operator of Loffredo & >
Associates. Loffredo wants to make the area into an entertainment district for folks in the region with live quality entertainment at affordable prices.

Thunder Bay’s entertainment district stretches from Bay and Algoma to Cumberland St with great options for music, drinks and dining. Loffredo & Associates wants to build on the rapidly growing diversity of this area of Thunder Bay and hope to have others on board drawing attention to the entire Bay to Cumberland area. The co-branding with Jacks and Crocks will definitely create some buzz in the downtown core and eventually you will see other venues on board.

In the months to come, expect a wide variety of amazing events, world-class music, diverse crowd, all with a spotlight on customer service and attention to detail. Acts such as The Arkells, Cancer Bats, The Business and Wax Mannequin are confirmed to perform this summer.

Jacks
28 Cumberland St S.

Crocks
16 Cumberland St S.

Loffredo & Associates
www.loffredo.ca
promo@loffredo.ca
807-344-3123

ROCK94 PRESENTS

TOKYO POLICE CLUB

THE ARKELLS

THE MELIGROVE BAND

LIVE AT CROCKS – 16 CUMBERLAND ST. S.

THUNDER BAY, ON

Tix on sale now online at www.loffredo.ca

TICKETS – GENERAL ADMISSION – $20

AGE OF MAJORITY REQUIRED – 9PM SHOWTIME

Ticket Outlets: The Urban Boutique(Memorial Ave), Extreme Pita, Ozone(Memorial), Bean Fiend(Algoma St), Valentes Music

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TOKYO POLICE CLUB ANNOUNCE CANADIAN TOUR DATES

(June 21, 2010) Tokyo Police Club return home for a string of dates across Canada including a highly-anticipated appearance with the Flaming Lips in Toronto.

David Monks (vocals, bass), Josh Hook (guitar), Greg Alsop (drums), and Graham Wright (keys/percussion) formed in 2005 and released the debut EP A Lesson In Crime the following year to instant and universal acclaim. A few world tours later, Tokyo Police Club’s first full length album, Elephant Shell was released in April 2008. Elephant Shell’s release was preceded by multiple sold out shows and appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson and Desperate Housewives. Critical response to the full length was even more enthusiastic and diverse, not only with Canadian media but with major international magazines such as GQ, Elle, Spin, Rolling Stone and Men’s Health all giving thumbs up. Their sophomore album Champ (available on Dine Alone Records in Canada) was released on June 8, 2010 and is enjoying similar acclaim.

Recently, the band announced a contest to embrace the spirit of their latest album The “Champ Championship” calls on fans to challenge the band to “something…anything.” Fans can enter their ideas at TokyoPoliceClub.com and winners will have access to tickets, merchandise, etc. and the chance to hang with the guys while competing in whatever activity they submitted.

Currently on tour in the US with Passion Pit, the band took a day off from touring to shoot a video for the single “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)” with director Mike Juneau in Toronto. Tokyo Police Club will soon head to Europe to perform on festival stages before embarking on their first US headline tour in support of Champ. The band then returns to Canada. For further dates, more details and updates, check back at http://tokyopoliceclub.com/shows

Upcoming Canadian Shows:

July 08 Toronto, ON – Molson Amphitheatre w/Flaming Lips
July 10 Ottawa, ON – POPLife Stage, 2010 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest w/Born Ruffians
Sep 04 Edmonton, AB – Sonic Boom Festival
Sep 05 Squamish, BC – Squamish Music Festival
*Sep 25 Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks w/Arkells *
Sep 26 Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre w/Arkells
Sep 27 Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ Pub w/Arkells
Sep 29 Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom w/Arkells
Oct 02 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Oct 03 Victoria, BC – Element w/Arkells

These guys know how to make wasted youth blister, and Champ is brimming with radio-ready, “woo hoo” hooks…it’s Monks’ worn-out benevolence that most separates TPC from other buzz-bin bullshit worth no more than a few megabytes. – Pitchfork.com

If you’re still on the lookout for album of the summer, this could be it. – Exclaim! Magazine

…you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hook as catchy as the “ooh-ooh-oohwoo-ooh-hoo” refrain to “Boots of Danger (Wait Up)” this summer. – Toronto Star

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THE MIX ON CUMBERLAND

LIVE DJ’S – TOP 40 – DANCE – HIP HOP – ELECTRONIC – HOUSE

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

DRINK SPECIALS – PRIZES

THE OFFICE – CROCKS – 16 CUMBERLAND ST. S

AGE OF MAJORITY REQUIRED – NO COVER

SPECIAL LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASES

Video By: Damien Gilbert

LOFFREDO & ASSOCIATES DEVELOPS PROMOTIONS DEAL WITH THE OFFICE

The Office becomes the future home of Crocks, the original home of independent music in Thunder Bay.

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(Thunder Bay, ON – March 22nd, 2010) – Loffredo & Associates is an independent, events marketing company known for pioneering ideas and promotional development. They have recently developed a promotions deal with, The Office, located in downtown Thunder Bay, planning to transition the north side venue into “Crocks”. Frank Loffredo founder and owner of Loffredo & Associates was previously the owner of the Cumberland Street venue, formerly known as ‘Crocks N Rolls’ from 1986-1996.

The company is aiming to improve the atmosphere within the venue, moving towards a more streamline ‘look and feel’ allowing them to host world class entertainment. Gordie Johnston of Grady (formerly the front man of Big Sugar) will be the first major headlining act to perform April 12th at the future home of “Crocks”. “We are excited to transition this venue and have a lot of work cut out over the next few months, we are working on booking some great bands and hosting open mic nights as well” says Frank Loffredo.

Frank has been booking entertainment for over 15 years at other local venues and promotions companies including Multi-Media Entertainment, Jacks, Black Pirates Pub, C2, The Zoo, Warp 9, Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, Coyotes, The Outpost, 201 Club, Unitarian Hall, Millenium Club and Trinity Hall Fionn Macools, Port Arthur Prozz, Roxy’s and Scuttlebutts. He has booked world class concerts including the 2005 “Rock the Fort”, “Thunder Jam” and acts such as The Tea Party, Motorhead, Offspring, Naughty By Nature, Billy Talent, D12, LMFAO, Bo Diddley and The Trews just to name a few.

The Office – “The Future Home Of Crocks”16 Cumberland Street South Thunder Bay, ON