A number of great seats have been released as of this morning for Friday's Rod Stewart concert. In addition, fans can arrive early and dine at the Exchange Restaurant & Beer Market Reservations can be made by calling 926-5660.

Rod Stewart has always been a man who lives by his own standards. Over the past three years, the legendarily soulful Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has made musical history interpreting standards from the great American Songbook. In the process, Stewart has managed to make some of the most enduring and romantic compositions ever written his own. "Singing these amazing songs has moved me deeply and given me a much-needed kick in the arse," Rod explains with his characteristic honesty and wit.

What started out as something of a commercial long shot and a true labor of love has quickly become a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Stewart's first two Grammy-nominated collections of standards -- 2002's It Had To Be You. . .The Great American Songbook and 2003's As Time Goes By. . .The Great American Songbook, Volume II -- have already sold over ten million copies and brought this veteran superstar to a new and even larger audience of all ages.

Even by the standards of a man who has sold more than 130 million albums worldwide, the public's loving embrace of these albums during a challenging time in the music industry has been nothing short of stunning. Now with the much anticipated release of Stardust. . .The Great American Songbook: Volume III, the story continues with his strongest set of standards yet.

"Every night we do a concert with `Maggie May' and `Forever Young' -- all the hits -- but I love it whenever these great American songs come around." Stewart has spent most of 2004 on the road with "From Maggie May to the Great American Songbook," an 82-city tour, that was one of the Top 5 tours of the year according to Pollstar.

Somehow Rod makes it all look and sound easy. His infinitely expressive voice, sly wit and a truly electrifying stage presence have earned Rod Stewart a place in the hearts and lives of millions of fans worldwide.

Don't miss Rod Stewart when he performs live at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on Friday, March 18th, 2005.

Tickets $55.00, $85.00 & $125.00 (INCL. GST) + f/f + s/c

Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or Charge by Phone 204-780-3333

Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or www.hob.ca

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