Former reality show contestant plays here June 10

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Toronto native Suzie McNeil was the last woman standing on the 2005 televised smash hit Rockstar:INXS and although Nova Scotia native JD Fortune ended up winning, McNeil has carved out her own highway-to-heaven music career. McNeil just released her sophomore release Rock-N-Roller with the instantly memorable hit Let's Go along with 10 other solid songs that showcase her amazing voice and independent spirit. McNeil cowrote the record with none other than Marti Frederiksen who has worked with everyone from Aerosmith to Motley Crue. Since her days on Rockstar: INXS, McNeil has gained a wealth of experience performing as a back-up singer for P!nk, a duet with Clay Aiken, a featured vocalist on Buckcherry's most recent recording, starring in the Toronto production of We will Rock You as well as serving her country by performing for our troops in Afghanistan.

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Following her appearance on the reality show 'Rockstar: INXS,' Suzie McNeil has carved out many career successes.

McNeil's big hit Believe appeared on numerous TV network series including The Biggest Loser, Beauty And The Geek, MTV's The Hills, Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give and So You Think You Can Dance Canada. The song was also chosen by Bell Canada as their official Olympics 2010 inspiring song and video. Last year McNeil won the Juno for Best New Artist along with many other accolades. McNeil just recently finished a tour with pop superstar Gwen Stefani's hubby and former Bush front man Gavin Rossdale. Suzie had this to say about her musical in-roads;

"I think rock ’n’ roll has always remained a pretty genuine, real style of music," she says. "It’s something that’s been around for years and years and has stood the test of time. You can't fake rock ’n’ roll. You can try. But you can't."

Suzie McNeil brings rock ’n’ roll to The Blue Olive stage on June 10 with her band. This is going to be a killer show and is expected to sell out so reserve your tickets by calling 634-3184. Check McNeil out by going to www.myspace.com.suziemcneilmusic

June 11 it's the Sleddogs and June 26 it's Melanie Doane at The Blue Olive. Don't forget to pick up your tickets for the Rob Lutes show at The Shadow Lawn Inn June 12.

To find who the winners were at the Saint John Music Awards announced last Friday at their gala award evening go to www.giraffecycle.com We will rock ya! The Music Man!

Jeff's musical pick of the week - This is My Truth Tell Me Yours - The Manic Street Preachers

Jeff Liberty has spent two decades in the entertainment business as an impresario and is known as the Music Man of the Valley. He can be reached by emailing freedomismusic@aol.com.