__________________________________________________________________________________________ 194 Grenfell Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2M6 Phone: (780) 791-2447 Fax: (780) 743-0995 Email: [email protected] www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/woodbuffalo August 20, 2013 For Immediate Release Suzie McNeil to headline the Suncor Stage at 4th Annual SMS Equipment Wine Auction (Fort McMurray, AB) The last woman standing in the hit TV series Rockstar:INXS, Suzie McNeil, will be performing on the Suncor Stage at the 4th Annual SMS Equipment Wine Auction Saturday, October 5, 2013, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo. Her solid 2007 debut ‘Broken & Beautiful’ with the inspirational top ten hit ‘Believe’ garnered her the 2008 Canadian Indie Award for “Best New Pop Artist” in addition to her nominations for a JUNO for “Best New Artist” and 2 Canadian Music Awards. Her sophomore effort ‘Rock-n-Roller’ was released in 2008 with hits like ‘Let’s Go’ and ‘Supergirl’ which reached #3 on the charts. Suzie had the honour of performing ‘Believe’ at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and also co-wrote the Athlete’s Tribute song. In May 2010 she released her 3rd CD ‘Live Acoustic’ which captures her live performance while on tour with the legendary Colin James. Suzie latest release ‘Dear Love’ has produced three Top 20 hits ‘Drama Queen’, ‘Tough Love’ and ‘Love Can’t Save Us Now’ as well as the smash hit ‘Merry Go Round’ which was in the Top 10 for over 12 weeks. Joining her on stage is local musical maven Becca Hess, who has earned herself a loyal fan following and has opened shows for such major artists as Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Travis Tritt, Trooper, Sweeney Todd, Dwight Yoakam and many more. She has also performed at the Merritt Mountain Music Fest, the Rockin’ River Music Fest (in Mission BC) and the 542 Music Fest in Deming Washington. She is not only a talented singer and entertainer but a gifted songwriter with a big book of songs she is ready to record. Her performances on YouTube have received some 25 thousand views. Tickets are on sale now are 40% sold out for both event tickets and the popular Tasting Room where guests can sample rare wine and spirits lead by local wine enthusiasts. For more information or to purchase tickets call 780-791-2447 or email [email protected]. -30- Media Contact: Danielle Murgatroyd Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo 780-791-2447 .