12:00    The Mercy Now

1:30      Cowlick

3:00      Helix

4:30      The Reason

6:00      Saga
7:30      Arkells

9:30      The Tea Party

The Mercy Now

The Mercy Now were the winners of Y108's "Rock and Roll Challenge" securing themselves the opening slot at this years Y108 Rock & Roll Picnic at The TD Festival of Friends. Their debut album "Self Control" was released in the fall of 2010. Produced and mixed by Can-rock legend Ian Blurton “Self Control” delivers thirteen hook-drenched tracks cycling hope, despair and redemption.
http://www.themercynow.com

Cowlick

COWLICK started one day in February 2006 when Dylan Hudecki (formerly of By Divine Right & Junior Blue) and his younger brother Jackson Hudecki (Alive & Living) recorded some improvised bed tracks in a studio out in the country. Since that time, COWLICK has made a name for themselves making exciting records & playing w/ bands like the Coppertone Most Serene
Republic, Don Caballero, Sandman Viper Command, Hidden Cameras, Ian Blurton, Huron and a host of others. Always drawing upon of bag of influences -- indierock, folk, psychedelia, hiphop, noise rock & experimental, COWLICK has created an intriguing body of work that is wildly unpredictable, solid, and bursting with ideas. Wild intrigue. Dig it.
http://www.cowlick.ca

Helix

Regarded as one of Canada's most successful heavy-metal bands, Helix is best known for their 1984 smash single "Rock You". In 2009 the internationally successful 80s lineup reunited to release a new CD in 2009 called "Vagabond Bones". Helix has toured with bands such as KISS, Aerosmith, Rush, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Heart, and Motörhead among others.
http://www.planethelix.com

The Reason

The Reason is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, ON formed in 2003. They released their third studio album, "FOOLS" in 2010 and have been touring the country extensively in support of the album.
http://www.thereasonmusic.com

Saga

Arguably Canada's most successful Progressive Rock band, Saga has enjoyed success both in Canada and around the world. Formed in 1977, Saga continues to tour internationally to large crowds and maintains a loyal fan base overseas. With over 30 albums to their credit, Saga remains a leading fixture in the Progressive Rock world, 35 years in.
http://www.sagaontour.ca

Arkells

Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario in 2006. In 2010 they won the Juno Award for "New Group of the Year". The band is currently writing and recording their sophomore album, which is expected to be released in the Fall of 2011.
http://www.arkells.ca

The Tea Party

The Tea Party is a Canadian rock band with blues, progressive rock, Indian and Middle Eastern influences, dubbed "Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s up until 2005 when the band broke up, The Tea Party released eight albums on EMI Music Canada, selling 1.6 million records worldwide. In 2011 the band re-united and is scheduled to play multiple Canadian tour dates this summer.
http://www.teaparty.com