FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 11, 2011

BOULEVARD CASINO PRESENTS

THE RANKIN FAMILY LIVE AT THE RED ROBINSON SHOW THEATRE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

Coquitlam, BC – It was in 1989 when Cape Breton siblings – Raylene, John Morris, Jimmy, Cookie and Heather Rankin – began touring together professionally when just a year later with the independent release of their second recording, Fare Thee Well Love, they were signed to Capitol/EMI Music. After the label re-released the album in 1992, it quickly went on to become a platinum seller with the title track finding its way to the Disney film, Into the West. The following year, they released North Country which featured the popular title track along with “Borders and Time” resulting in another-multi platinum success for The Rankin Family. Their music crossed over many musical styles earning them a fast growing following as well as industry accolades that included six Juno Awards and fifteen East Coast Music Awards. Both Grey Dusk of Eve and Endless Seasons were released in 1995 followed by Heather, Cookie and Raylene’s best-selling Christmas album, Do You Hear What I Hear.

In 1998, the group released their final album together … aptly titled Uprooted. The following year, they decided to go their separate ways … each pursuing their own interests and musical projects. It wasn’t until eight years later that in 2007, they released their Reunion album and the family soon set out on a cross-Canada tour with niece Molly Rankin – daughter of the late John Morris – completing the line-up. It was as though no time had passed … night after night, audiences welcomed them back into the fold. The time that had passed only served to strengthen their foundation, renew their spirit and sweeten their sound. While still pursuing their own musical and business endeavours, The Rankin Family continue to perform select concert dates having proven beyond a doubt that the magic is indeed still there!

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 10:00 AM

DOORS 7:00 PM SHOW 8:00 PM

Tickets: Orchestra $59.50 & Golden Circle $69.50 (+ Service Charges)

Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone 1-855-985-5000 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca

Ages 19 years & over

Additional Information Contact: Howard Blank - Vice-President, Media & Entertainment TEL: (604) 303-1000 FAX: (604) 247-8605 [email protected] Donnie Gordon - Manager, Entertainment Publicity & Promotions TEL: (604) 247-4127 FAX: (604) 247-8587 [email protected]