There was a sense of anticipation at Flames Central on May 16^th, as the Coca-Cola Covert Concert took place to announce the 2011 lineup for the Coke Stage.

The Coke Stage has offered an eclectic mix of music, free with admission, for decades. The Tea Party, Jann Arden, Live, Our Lady Peace, Eve 6, Nelly Furtado, Terri Clark, The Barenaked Ladies, Three Days Grace, Moist, Amanda Marshall, Johnny Reid, Tom Cochrane, and Sum 41 are just a few of the many names that have played the outdoor stage.

This year's line up features a long list of popular, mostly Canadian artists like Marianas Trench, Fefe Dobson and Finger Eleven to name a few. Long time fans will be excited to check out The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, while Kevin Costner and his band Modern West should certainly draw a crowd.

The concert itself kicked off with Juno nominees Hollorado. Lead by singer Menno Versteeg, the foursome got the crowd jumping up and down with them to songs like Juliette and Americanarama.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia's The Trews headlined. Singer Colin MacDonald displayed his impressive vocal range leading the audience in sing alongs to songs like Not Ready to Go and Poor Ol' Broken Hearted Me.

"I think we've played the coke stage more than any other band," MacDonald declared. "We can't wait to be back." They take the stage again July 15^th.

The long tradition of concerts isn't just about the Coke stage. Nashville North has a stellar line up of country stars like Doc Walker, Aaron Pritchett and Gord Bamford, among others. The Saddledome will feature NKOTBSB, Katy Perry, Sugarland, and Kenny Chesney.

Coke Stage 2011 Lineup

July 7 – For The Weekend. These Kids Wear Crowns.
July 8 – State of Shock. My Darkest Days.
July 9 – The Dudes. Mother Mother.
July 10 – Hollerado, Tokyo Police Club
July 11 – Alyssa Reid, Shawn Desman, Fefe Dobson, Justin Nozuka, Lights
July 12 – Finger Eleven
July 13 – Down With Webster
July 14 – Kevin Costner & Modern West
July 15 – The Trews
July 16 – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
July 17 – Marianas Trench