Barenaked Ladies Live at the Rehearsal Hall - Bravo!, December 13 Programming Highlights / Bravo! Posted by Tripster on Nov 16, 2005 - 12:13 PM One of Canada's most popular bands brings its own brand of seasonal cheer to Bravo!'s intimate concert space in a very special instalment of the Gemini Award-winning series Live at the Rehearsal Hall. In 2004, Toronto's Barenaked Ladies released the album Barenaked for the Holidays, an eclectic collection of traditional carols and infectious originals inspired by Christmas and Hanukkah. A highly successful tour for the album followed, to be repeated this year. Thanks to this exclusive television appearance hosted by Marilyn Denis (CityLine, 104.5 CHUMFM Morning Show), viewers are treated to spirited renditions of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Jingle Bells and I Saw Three Ships by the quirky quintet without having to leave the warmth of their living rooms. The band's own Elf's Lament, Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind (from the Stratford Festival's As You Like It), One Week and If I Had a Million Dollars are also featured in the 11-song setlist. The performance sparkles with the Ladies' trademark banter and an enthusiastic audience of fans both young and not-so-young. Founded in 1988 by singer-guitarists Steven Page and Ed Robertson, Barenaked Ladies have sold over ten million records worldwide. Along the way, they have developed a dedicated following and a reputation as one of North America's best-loved live acts. The band also includes Jim Creeggan (vocals, bass), Kevin Hearn (vocals, keyboards, accordion, guitar) and Tyler Stewart (vocals, drums). Additionally, Barenaked For The Holidays: A Live At The Rehearsal Hall Special Presentation airs December 18 on Citytv Toronto at 8pm ET (in high definition), Citytv Vancouver at 8pm PT, Citytv Calgary and Edmonton at 7pm MT and Citytv Winnipeg at 7pm CT. The Bravo! Rehearsal Hall is a state-of-the-art facility featuring an astonishing electronic acoustic system that can dial up the sound quality of an intimate nightclub or the Sistine Chapel. The Bravo! Rehearsal Hall provides the perfect setting and sound for Bravo!'s Gemini Award-winning concert series Live at the Rehearsal Hall, which has featured such diverse musical artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Ben Heppner, Diana Krall, Philip Glass, Hall and Oates, Ute Lemper, Bob Geldof, Daniel Lanois, Joe Jackson, Rufus Wainwright and Paul Anka. This article is from CHANNEL CANADA   http://www.channelcanada.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1131