I wonder if Ms McKennitt will be attending some, or all, of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia? A performance by her and her band would certainly liven up those events!

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Originally posted by Mark:
I am guessing you will see, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Michael Buble and something rocky like Nickleback or maybe a Rush / Getty Lee appearance.

My goodness, I am OVER Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. The song is so offensive...grr!

(With the recent reminder about politeness on this board, I would like to point out that that last comment was not intended as offensive to Avril Lavinge. She has some other songs out which I thoroughly enjoy)

Hmm, such a pity that Loreena could not perform more...oh well, their loss!

But weren't the games exciting? Too bad about the luge accident, though. What were some of your favourite events? Mine were the bobsledding, the skating (speed, figure, and ice dancing), and the snowboard half-pipe!

Indeed she was at the opening ceremonies, but she is not at the closing.

I am guessing you will see, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Michael Buble and something rocky like Nickleback or maybe a Rush / Getty Lee appearance.

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Originally posted by Loreenya:
I would also like to make note that a portion of McKennitt's "Marco Polo" was used for Japanese skater, Miki Ando's long program in the figure skating competition. I heard the music and it sounded familiar. I thought "Whoa! That was a surprise." --Loreenya

I saw that too! I'm not entirely sure that it was Loreena and her band playing though, it souded like no recording of the piece that I had heard before...do we know if someone else has covered it?

I hope she does get to perform at the closing ceremony...to be honest I thought it was quite rude of them to only let her play the introduction to The Old Ways. I was extremely disappointed not to hear the entire song...

I would also like to make note that a portion of McKennitt's "Marco Polo" was used for Japanese skater, Miki Ando's long program in the figure skating competition. I heard the music and it sounded familiar. I thought "Whoa! That was a surprise." --Loreenya

Well, She did perform at the opening ceremonies, so I wonder if she will at the closing ceremonies!
But did anyone watch any of the events? I just watched my hometown hero, Shaun White (the Flying Tomato), on the snowboard half-pipe. That was so awesome! What were some other favourite events?