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LaurenVanderdeen lvanderdeen@burnabynow com

It’s one of the most beautiful venues in Metro Vancouver, and it’s going to host indie pop and altrock favourites this summer.

Burnaby’s Deer Lake will feature two big shows this summer:The National will play on June 5, then on Aug 25,Vance Joy will come to town

The National, originally hailing from Ohio, are on a world tour for their new album, FirstTwo Pages of Frankenstein, according to the band’s website The album is scheduled for release on April 28.

Many of the tour dates are sold out throughout the U S

The Grammy Award-winning band, known for its low-toned sounds, previously played at Deer Lake Park in 2019 In 2017, they played at Queen Elizabeth Theatre inVancouver

The National’s concert will have American singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy as a guest.

Less than three months later, andVance Joy (of “RipTide” fame) will take the stage with his In Our Own SweetTime tour.

Tour tickets for the Juno Award-nominated artist have been selling out

With upbeat, poppy hits that will have you dancing,Vance Joy will also bring alongVancouver’s own Dan Mangan and Canadian sing-

er-songwriter Ruby Waters

Both shows will take place outdoors rain or shine on Deer Lake’s stunning festival lawn

THE NATIONAL IN BURNABY

When: Monday, June 5, gates at 6 p m

Where: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn

Cost: $85, including fees and taxes, tickets available online through Ticketmaster

VANCE JOY IN BURNABY

When: Friday, Aug. 25, gates at 6 p m

Where: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn

Cost: $87 50, including fees and taxes Tickets available online through Ticketmaster