Randy Bachman returns to Winnipeg for Symphonic Overdrive with

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Randy Bachman returns to Winnipeg for Symphonic Overdrive with WSO Winnipeg, MB – November 26, 2014 – Legendary Winnipeg-­‐born rocker Randy Bachman returns to Winnipeg for Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive, Dec. 5-­‐7, in the WSO Air Canada Pops series. Bachman guides audiences through a veritable soundtrack of the last 35 years of popular music, with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate. "I am super stoked about presenting my songs in a Symphonic Overdrive setting. It'll be all-­‐new grooves and a lot of excitement for myself and the band, including surprises that nobody will be expecting!" said Bachman. Bachman earned his first major success with Winnipeg rock band The Guess Who, when their hit “American Woman” reached #1 on the Billboard charts, a first for any Canadian act. He soared even further with Fred Turner in Bachman-­‐Turner Overdrive, which became a musical phenomenon with extraordinary global success and chart-­‐topping hits including “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” and “Looking Out for #1.” Bachman went on to earn over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world for performing and producing, and has sold over 40 million records. He was recently in Winnipeg for the 2014 JUNO Awards when Bachman-­‐Turner Overdrive was inducted into the Canadian Musician's Hall of Fame, marking his second induction; The Guess Who were previously inducted in 2001. Now, for the first time, Randy will perform with the full, sweeping sounds of orchestra. Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive features a program of his greatest hits including “Let it Ride,” “These Eyes,” “American Woman” (Bossa Nova), “No Sugar Tonight,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” “Taking Care of Business” and more, coming to life like never before. Air Canada Pops Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive Friday, December 5 -­‐ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 6 -­‐ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 7 -­‐ 2:00 PM Centennial Concert Hall Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor; Randy Bachman, vocals and guitar PRE-­‐CONCERT PERFORMANCE Musicians in the Making begins 45 minutes prior to the concerts on the Piano Nobile. Friday, December 5 -­‐ Desautels Faculty of Music Holiday Horns Saturday, December 6 -­‐ Desautels Faculty of Music Sunday, December 7 -­‐ Manitoba Band Association Christmas Tuba Festival Pops Series Sponsor: Presenting Media Sponsor: Tickets start at $32.00 and are available through the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999 or wso.ca or Ticketmaster: 1.855.985.ARTS and Ticketmaster.ca The WSO is integral to Winnipeg's rich cultural life, delighting more than 100,000 audience members each year with innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO presents educational programs for more than 40,000 students annually and tours to communities across Manitoba. -­‐30-­‐ MEDIA: Interview availability with Randy Bachman is Wednesday, December 3. To schedule an interview, please contact: Sarah Panas, Marketing & Communications Coordinator p. (204) 949-­‐3970 f. (204) 956-­‐4271 e: spanas@wso.mb.ca