Seether, alongside Stone Temple Pilots, is gearing up to rock the stage at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) on Oct. 23.
The South African hard rock band hasnsa国际传媒檛 formally toured within Canada since the mid-2000sa国际传媒檚 when they partnered with Three Days Grace. They are currently wrapping up their American leg of the tour.
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The hard rock band is known for its sa国际传媒渉eaviersa国际传媒� instruments, but sets itself apart from the metal genre with lyrics and melody.
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Humphrey and the band are grateful for the opportunity to keep performing and producing music over the years.
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Humphrey understands that Canadian fans have been waiting a few years to hear some of the bandsa国际传媒檚 hits including Remedy, Country Song, and Fake It. Country Song won most active rock song of 2011 on Billboard charts and Canadian Hot 100. It was also named number one song of the year in terms of airplay by Mediabase.
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Doors open on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, .
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