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Bob's Guitar Service

2012-02-09T19:23:00Z

Bob Egan's new Kitchener, ON enterprise, Bob's Guitar Service, is featured in the business section of today's The Record. The article gives some background on the business, as well as what motivated Bob to set up shop again. Check it out!

Juno Nods For Jim

2012-02-07T15:23:00Z

Big congratulations to Jim on his Juno nominations for Skyscraper Soul! Jim has been nominated in the Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album categories. We'll be cheering him on when the ceremonies air on CTV this April 1. Visit the Junos site for a full list of this year's nominees.

Blue Rodeo Inducted To The Canadian Music Hall Of Fame

2011-12-12T15:00:00Z

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced this morning that Blue Rodeo are the 2012 inductees to the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame. The band will be honoured during the 41^st annual Juno Awards ceremony, set for April 1, 2012 at Ottawa's Scotiabank Place, and will be broadcast across the country on CTV.

Speaking about the band's induction, CARAS President and CEO, Melanie Barry, says: "Blue Rodeo is indisputably one of Canada's most beloved bands, and I'm pleased that they are continuing their craft and sharing their incredible gift of songwriting and musicality to yet another generation of music lovers. I join millions of Canadians in congratulating Blue Rodeo on this great achievement."

In reaction to the announcement, Jim Cuddy says: "We couldn't be more honoured to be going into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. We have always been grateful for our long musical journey above the 49^th parallel."

Please join all of us at BlueRodeo.com in congratulating the band, and make sure you tune in to the Juno Awards on April 1!

Vote for Jim!

2011-12-08T21:38:00Z

Jim Cuddy has been selected as one CBC Radio's Top 50 Artists of 2011, joining a stellar, diverse list of Canadian and International artists, including Blue Rodeo friends Cuff The Duke, Ron Sexsmith, and Wilco. The countdown of the Top 50 will air on CBC Radio 2's Drive on December 30, but it's up to listeners to determine the order of that countdown.

Head to CBC.ca now to vote for Jim as your favourite artist of 2011! Voting closes on December 19, so be sure to vote before then, and the remember to tune in on December 30 to hear the results!

Skyscraper Soul Merch has Arrived!

2011-11-29T17:28:00Z

New merchandise celebrating Jim's recent release, Skyscraper Soul, is now available to pre-order! Head to the BlueRodeo.com Store's Skyscraper Soul section to see some great women's t-shirts, a cozy men's hoodie, a stainless steel water bottle, and more.

Please note that these items are being presold and will not ship until early 2012. If you are including any items from the rest of the Blue Rodeo store with your purchase, please consider separating your orders so that shipment arrives in time for the holidays. Customers will be notified when shipping commences.

Holiday Delivery Cut-Off Dates

2011-11-24T16:02:00Z

With the holidays upon us, please keep in mind our Store holiday cut-off dates for delivery before Christmas!

To all you North Americans, have your order placed before December 14. International customers must have their orders placed by December 1.

Wishing you a safe and happy start to your holiday season!

New Ontario Dates for the Jim Cuddy Band, Presale Happening Now!

2011-11-23T21:31:00Z

Exciting news for fans in Ontario: Another handful of 2012 dates for the Jim Cuddy Band have just been announced. BlueRodeo.com is hosting our Best Seats presales for these shows right now, but you need to be a BlueRodeo.com member to take part. Not a member? Sign up here!

Jim Cuddy Band in Red Deer, Presale Begins Tomorrow!

2011-11-15T22:21:00Z

A new Alberta date has been added to Jim's Canadian tour. On January 11, 2012, the Jim Cuddy Band will be playing Red Deer Memorial Centre.

To participate in the BlueRodeo.com presale for this show, log in to your BlueRodeo.com account tomorrow Wednesday, November 16 at 10 am MST. Not a member? Sign up here at no cost!

Jim Cuddy Band in Thunder Bay, Presale Begins Wednesday

2011-10-31T17:26:00Z

One more Ontario date has been added to Jim's Canadian tour. On January 22, 2012, the Jim Cuddy Band will be playing Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.

To participate in the BlueRodeo.com presale for this show, log in to your BlueRodeo.com account beginning Wednesday, November 2 at 11 am EDT. Not a member? Sign up here at no cost!

Glenn Milchem at Sleepwalk Guitar Festival

2011-10-28T14:52:00Z

Blue Rodeo fans in Ontario will want to take note of an exciting upcoming event in Toronto. The Sleepwalk Guitar Festival, happening from November 4-6, promises to be a true celebration of musicianship.

Along with performances with The Sadies, Luke Doucet, and J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., the event will host numerous workshops including one with Blue Rodeo's own Glenn Milchem! Click here to find out more about this great event.

Two New JCB Dates, Peterborough Presale on Now!

2011-10-20T17:40:00Z

Following the announcement of Jim's 2012 solo tour earlier this week, two more shows have been added to the schedule, in Belleville and Peterborough.

The BlueRodeo.com presale for Belleville begins Monday, but the Peterborough presale has just begun, so log in to your BlueRodeo.com account now to get your tickets. Don't have an account? Create one here!

For more details and a look at all of the Jim Cuddy Band's upcoming dates, check out the JimCuddy.com Tour page.

New Canadian Tour for Jim Cuddy Band, Presales Start Tomorrow!

2011-10-18T21:52:00Z

We're pleased to announce an exciting new batch of dates for the Jim Cuddy Band! This Canada-wide tour will kick off in early 2012 and hit major cities from Nanaimo to Montreal.

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19, BlueRodeo.com has got your presale tickets for some of this tour's best seats.

Head to the JimCuddy.com Tour page for a complete list of dates and exact presale start times and then this Wednesday, log in to your BlueRodeo.com account to participate. Not a member yet? Sign up here!

New Jim Dates for Atlantic Canada - Presale on Now!

2011-10-06T15:46:00Z

Here's a really quick announcement for Jim fans in Atlantic Canada: The Jim Cuddy Band has been scheduled to play two new shows in Nova Scotia. Jim will be taking the stage on November 20 at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay and on November 24 at Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro.

Our BlueRodeo.com presales for these shows are happening right now, and not for long, so log in to your account for a chance at some of the best seats in the house. Not a member? Sign up here!

New Jim Cuddy East Coast Dates - Presale on Now!

2011-10-05T20:40:00Z

Some exciting news for East Coast fans: A handful of dates have just been announced for the Jim Cuddy Band. Our BlueRodeo.com presales for these shows are happening now so head over to the Store and grab some of the best seats in the house.

Not a BlueRodeo.com member yet? Sign up for your free account to participate in our exclusive presales.

Blue Rodeo In Winnipeg October 9

2011-09-27T19:05:00Z

Heads up: Tickets are on sale now for the Winnipeg Jets After Burner Social, a special post-game concert event on Sunday, October 9 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Head to Ticketmaster now to get your tickets before they're gone!

Please Note: This show has an age restriction of 18 and up.

Skyscraper Soul Available Now!

2011-09-27T19:02:00Z

It's here at last: Jim's new album, Skyscraper Soul, is available now. If you haven't already picked up your copy, head to your favourite local record shop today, or order it from our online store now. Remember, the two-disc Deluxe CD Edition is a JimCuddy.com exclusive.

We've given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Skyscraper Soul over the last couple months, with blog entries from Jim, his bandmates and others who worked on the album, photos from the recording sessions, and intimate video glimpses of the creative process. Don't worry if you haven't been keeping up. The entire countdown calender is still available here.

Jim Cuddy In Newfoundland, Presale On Now!

2011-09-21T18:46:00Z

UPDATE: This presale is now over.

Head's up Newfoundland! Jim has booked a six-date run through your fair province in support of his new album, Skyscraper Soul. Kicking off November 10 in Corner Brook, and wrapping up in Labrador West on November 27, most of these dates will be intimate shows that see Jim perform as part of a trio, backed by of Anne Lindsay on violin and Colin Cripps on guitar.

The BlueRodeo.com presale for these shows has just begun, so make sure you're logged into your account and head to the Store now to get your tickets! Don't have an account? Create one now at no cost!

Jim Cuddy: Set List To Air On CMT Canada

2011-09-15T15:17:00Z

On Saturday, September 24 at 6 pm, CMT Canada will premiere Jim Cuddy: Set List, a new concert special featuring the Jim Cuddy Band playing songs from Skyscraper Soul. Taped last month at CMT's Studio One in downtown Toronto, the special will be repeated at 11 am on September 25, and at 6:30 pm on September 29. Don't miss it!

Now Talks: Jim In Conversation On September 25

2011-09-14T15:20:00Z

On Sunday, September 25 at 6 pm, Jim will be at the Drake Hotel in Toronto for a conversation with Michael Hollett, editor and publisher of NOW. Jim will answer questions and perform a few songs from Skyscraper Soul.

Tickets for this intimate event are available at Now's offices (Monday - Friday, 9 to 6), online and at the door on September 25. See you there!

Blue Rodeo Return To Stratford, Presale Starts Thursday

2011-09-13T18:25:00Z

It's the news you've been waiting for: Blue Rodeo will return to the Festival Theatre in Stratford, ON, on December 3, 2011. The BlueRodeo.com presale for this annual event will begin on Thursday, September 15 at 11 am EDT.

Tickets for the show will likely go quickly, so make sure you're logged into your account and ready to go in time for the sale. Not a member? Sign up here at no cost!

Blue Rodeo Featured In CBC Documentary

2011-09-09T21:15:00Z

Next Thursday, September 15 at 8 pm, CBC will premiere the first episode of a new two-part documentary, Life Is A Highway: Canadian Pop Music In The '90s. The program features a vintage performance of "Hasn't Hit Me Yet", as well as interviews with Greg Keelor, Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, kd lang and many more.

The second installment of Life Is A Highway will air the following Thursday, September 22. For more information, please visit CBC.ca.

Blue Rodeo In Kenora

2011-09-07T17:15:00Z

Heads up: Blue Rodeo has just been announced as the first band to play the new Harbourfront Tent in Kenora, ON, on September 16. Tickets are on sale now!

The Jim Cuddy Band To Perform On Canadian Country Music Awards

2011-08-31T17:59:00Z

Just announced: The Jim Cuddy Band will team up with nominees The Heartbroken for a very special performance at this year's Canadian Country Music Awards at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum on September 12.

The CCMAs will be broadcast live on CBC, beginning at 8:00 pm EDT, and will be re-broadcast on CMT Canada at 10:00 pm EDT the same night. For more information on the CCMAs, please visit CCMA.org. Tickets to the show can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

The Jim Cuddy Band In Oshawa

2011-08-30T21:00:00Z

We're happy to tell you that the Jim Cuddy Band will be performing at The ROI in Oshawa, on October 14. You can pick up your tickets in the BlueRodeo.com Store right now! Just log into your account to get tickets before they're available anywhere else.

Tickets On Sale Now For Carrboro, NC

2011-08-29T13:36:00Z

In case you hadn't heard, there's been one more show added to Blue Rodeo's upcoming US tour schedule. Starting now, you can log into your BlueRodeo.com account to purchase tickets for the September 29 show at Carrobro, NC's The Artcenter. Not a member? Sign up here at no cost!

Pre-order Skyscraper Soul At iTunes Canada Now

2011-08-16T11:56:00Z

Jim's new album, Skyscraper Soul, is now available for pre-order on iTunes Canada. Available in standard and deluxe versions (featuring two iTunes-exclusive bonus tracks), pre-order the deluxe version to receive an instant download of the album's first single, "Everyone Watched The Wedding".

Win Tickets To See Jim At CMT!

2011-08-09T15:29:00Z

Next Monday, August 15, the Jim Cuddy Band will be in Toronto to tape a forthcoming televsion special for CMT Canada, during which they will debut songs from Jim's new album, Skyscraper Soul. While taping is closed to the public, we've got 10 pairs of tickets to give away to this very special event.

To enter for your chance to see the show, all you need to do is head to Jim's page on Facebook, "like" it if you haven't already, and then post a comment sharing your favourite Jim Cuddy memory. Tell us the first Jim Cuddy song you heard or about the best JCB show you've seen, it's up to you and just that simple!

The contest closes Thursday (August 11) at 6 pm EDT. Winners will be notified via Facebook on Friday morning. Please note: this prize is for tickets to the taping only, so you must be able to get yourself to Toronto on Monday afternoon to see the show.

Ridge Fest 2011 Cancelled

2011-08-03T21:28:00Z

Bad news for fans intending to catch the band this Saturday night: Ridge Fest 2011 has been cancelled. For more information, please read the official statement on RidgeFest.ca

A Peek into the Making of Skyscraper Soul

2011-07-27T20:51:00Z

On September 27, Jim Cuddy's brand new solo album, Skyscraper Soul, will be released!

From now until then, we are very excited to be able to give you a look into the making of Skyscraper Soul, including blog posts by Jim and his band, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and even an audio stream of the entire album!

While the first blog post is available right now, the rest of this exclusive content will be revealed as the release date for Skyscraper Soul approaches.

Visit JimCuddy.com to read Jim's "First Things" blog, which you can access by clicking on the July 27 window in our skyscraper landscape.

You'll see that all of the windows on that page feature a date, which tells you exactly when the content behind each window will become available. Mouse over the windows for a sneak peak at what's to come. You can also share everything on this page with your friends by clicking on the Facebook, Twitter and email icons at the bottom of each pop up.

And if you haven't purchased a copy yet, we are still preselling three fantastic versions of Skyscraper Soul. You can preorder this album on CD, as a deluxe CD, or as a vinyl+CD package. Once your preorder is placed, you will instantly receive a link to download the demo recording of demo track "Water's Running High".

Enjoy!

Show and Ticket Presale Announcement for Sudbury, ON

2011-07-20T18:43:00Z

It's been confirmed that on July 29, the guys will be performing at Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Sudbury, ON.

This is going to be a great show that you do not want to miss!

To purchase your tickets, click here. To view all upcoming dates, visit our Tour page.

Banff, AB, Ticket Presale

2011-07-19T14:58:00Z

Update: This presale has now ended. Public sale tickets can be purchased here.

Exciting news, Banff fans! On September 11, the guys will be playing at Shaw Amphitheatre - The Banff Centre in, you guessed it, Banff, AB.

General admission presale tickets for this show are available right now in our Store. Click here to pick up yours today.

The Concert at Lyric Pond - Stop the Mega-Quarry!

2011-07-14T20:52:00Z

On July 22 at 6 pm, Jim, along with Barney Bentall, Bazil Donovan and others, will be performing at a benefit to stop the development of a mega-quarry. This show takes place at a private residence in Honeywood, On. Tickets can be reserved via email or cheque. See below for details.

Happy Canada Day from London!

2011-07-05T18:19:00Z

Jamming during "5 Days".

Blue Rodeo on stage at Trafalgar Square singing "Hasn't Hit Me Yet".

O Canada Sale Ending Soon

2011-06-30T13:01:00Z

Update: This sale has now ended.

On June 20, we announced our O Canada sale, with all clothes, books and items in our “Other” category marked as 20% off.

The response so far has been fantastic and items have been flying off the shelves. Make sure you don’t miss out by visiting our Store and taking advantage of this sale today.

This discount shows up automatically once you add an item to your cart and applies to all orders from now until July 4.

How Was The Show?

2011-06-30T13:00:00Z

The guys are playing a number of exciting shows in Europe, Canada and the US this summer and if you’ll be going to any of these dates we want to hear about it!

Send us your show review by visiting our Tour Archives page and clicking on the date of the show you attended. You can also send us any photos you’ve taken. Just email them to help@BlueRodeo.com and make sure to include the date of the show.

Your reviews and photos will then be posted on the Tour Archive page for everyone to see.

Photos From Paris

2011-06-29T19:59:00Z

Live Feed of Blue Rodeo at Azkena Rock Festival in Vitotia-Gasteiz, Spain!

2011-06-24T15:49:00Z

UPDATE: Blue Rodeo's set has now ended.

Click here to watch a LIVE FEED of the guys at Azkena Rock Festival in Vitotia-Gasteiz, Spain!

O Canada! In Celebration of Our Home and Native Land We're Giving You 20% Off All Clothes, Books, and More!

2011-06-20T15:49:00Z

Canada Day is fast approaching and as proud Canadians we wanted to do something to celebrate the 144th birthday of this great land.

From now until July 4, our Store is offering 20% off all clothes, books and everything in our “Other” category, which includes a silk-screened poster, recycled tote and scarf.

This discount will be automatically applied once you add an item to your cart and will work on every purchase you make from now until the end of the Canada Day long weekend.

Please note: Due to the current Canada Post strike, shipments to Canada and outside North America will be delayed until the strike ends. Orders to U.S. addresses will be freight forwarded to the U.S. Postal System and will not be affected.

Happy Canada Day!
Blue Rodeo and the BlueRodeo.com Team

Skyscraper Soul

2011-06-15T15:41:00Z

On September 27, Jim Cuddy will release Skyscraper Soul, his first solo album in almost five years.

Click here to pre-order Skyscraper Soul on CD, deluxe CD, or as a vinyl + CD package now. All preorders will come with a handwritten lyric manuscript, the first 500 of which will be signed by Jim. You’ll also get an instant download of the demo recording "Water's Running High".

A note from Jim on the track "Water’s Running High":

I wrote the song for Rena’s short comedic film Four Sisters. I was not her first choice for the music but I worked my way in by presenting her with this song which I envisioned running over the credits at the end.

Keep your eyes on JimCuddy.com for more exciting updates leading up to Skyscraper Soul’s release.

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

2011-06-14T15:49:00Z

On July 4, the guys will be performing at Métropolis in Montreal, QC, as part of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Tickets are on sale now. Click here to buy yours today.

Westobou Festival

2011-06-07T21:13:00Z

UPDATE: The venue for this show is Richmond Academy - an outdoor venue - and not Imperial Theatre as originally posted.

It's just been confirmed that the guys will be performing at the ~~Imperial Theatre~~ Richmond Academy for the Westobou Festival on September 30, supporting Rosanne Cash. Information about this festival and tickets can be found here.

Two Shows and Presales Announced for Nova Scotia + Paris Update

2011-06-02T13:30:00Z

This August, the boys will be hitting Nova Scotia for two new dates. On August 5, the guys will take the stage at Truro Exhibition Park in Truro, NS, while on August 7, they'll be at Harbourside Commercial Park in Sydney, NS.

Presales for both shows are happening in our Store right now. For tickets to Truro, NS, click here. For tickets to Sydney, NS, click here. Both shows are general admission.

As we announced yesterday, on June 29, Blue Rodeo will be performing at Canadian Blast in Paris, France, alongside Karkwa and Jimmy Hunt. This inaugural Canada-Day-in-Paris event is taking place at La Maroquinerie. For more information and tickets, click here.

Paris Show Announced - June 29

2011-06-01T17:27:00Z

Two Vancouver, BC, Dates Announced; Ticket Presales May 25

2011-05-24T10:03:00Z

Update: Our presale has sold out! Click here for public sale tickets.

It's finally confirmed: On September 9 and 10, Blue Rodeo will be hitting the stage at Malkin Bowl in Vancouver, BC!

Tomorrow, May 25 at 10 am PDT, our Store will be holding ticket presales for both of these dates. All of our tickets are on the floor and within rows 1-13 so be sure to log into your account before 10 am so that you can try your luck at scoring front row seats!

For a list of all upcoming shows, visit our Tour page.

Oh Susanna - The Dakota Sessions

2011-05-06T15:24:00Z

"Lucky Ones" is an Oh Susanna duet featuring Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo). The song, has been excerpted from Suzie's Dakota Session show.

Click here to watch the video.

On Tuesday March 29 Oh Susanna shot 7 songs with CMT for The Dakota Sessions. Joining the band were Bazil Donovan (bass), Cam Giroux (drums), Gord Tough (guitar), Burke Carroll (pedal steel) plus guest musicians Kendel Carson, who was in town for The Juno celebrations and offered to join our motley crew, and Jim Cuddy who sings with Suzie on "Lucky Ones".

OH SUSANNA -- THE DAKOTA SESSIONS will premiere on Saturday May 7 at 6pm EST

Toronto Ticket Presale

2011-04-29T19:44:00Z

It's that time of year folks! Time to announce our presale for Blue Rodeo's Molson Amphitheatre show, that is! Steve Earle will be opening the guys' annual summer concert in Toronto on Saturday, August 20, and once again BlueRodeo.com will be your first place for presale tickets.

Our sale starts this Friday, May 6, at TIME EDT. With a lineup this great, the best seats are sure to go quick, so get your tickets early!

Toronto to Japan - Hope Blossoms April 21

2011-04-13T17:43:00Z

On Thursday, April 21, Jim Cuddy, Oh Susanna, and a bevy of other famous Canadians, will be participating in the Toronto To Japan - Hope Blossoms charity event at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, ON.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Blue Rodeo at Molson Amphitheatre

2011-04-05T14:51:00Z

Toronto's Molson Canadian Amphitheatre has just released a sneak preview of its 2011 Season. We're happy to announce that Blue Rodeo's much-loved annual show will take place on August 20, with openers Steve Earle and The Dukes and Duchesses! So mark it down in your calendars, and stay tuned for ticket information.

Blue Rodeo at The Kee To Bala

2011-04-04T19:47:00Z

Blue Rodeo has just confirmed that they'll be playing on May 21 and May 22 at The Kee To Bala, in Bala, ON! These shows continue a cherished Blue Rodeo tradition, so be sure to purchase your seats before they sell out. Presale tickets are on sale NOW in the BlueRodeo.com Store.

New Date, Presale Starts April 4

2011-04-01T15:44:00Z

On May 20, the guys will be heading back to Sunderland, ON, for another show at the Sunderland Arena.

Presale tickets for this great night of music will be available through our Store starting at 10 am EDT this Monday, April 4.

Blue Rodeo to Open the Winnipeg Folk Festival

2011-03-30T15:58:00Z

Blue Rodeo will kick off this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival by playing Five Days in July in its entirety. This is the 38th year the festival has taken place and it is now officially a five-day affair. Other acts include k.d. lang, Tegan and Sara, The Jayhawks, and many others.

Click here to purchase your tickets and here to learn more about the festival itself.

Tickets Available for the Juno Cup!

2011-03-21T21:41:00Z

On Friday, March 25, at 7:30 pm, two of Canada’s favourite pastimes – hockey and music – come together for an all-out clash of the titans during Juno Cup, a celebrity hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity. Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor will be there alongside other musicians from bands like Sloan, The Sadies, Billy Talent, Down With Webster, The Barenaked Ladies, and more!

Some of the confirmed NHL Greats are: Mark Napier, Brad Dalgarno, Derek King, Gary Leeman, Gary Roberts, Mike Pelyk, Paul Coffey, Russ Courtnall, Troy Crowder, and Valeri Bure.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

Did Juno?

2011-03-09T22:48:00Z

March break is one of the busiest travel times of the year at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and to make your travel time as pleasant as possible, the folks at Pearson are putting together a number of fun performances and art pieces in various terminals starting March 10.

For the exhibit “Did Juno?” Blue Rodeo has loaned two original pieces of album cover art to Pearson Airport. Find out which ones as you go through Terminal 1 this March break.

The exhibit will run until early August. For more information, click here.

Canada Day in London, England

2011-03-07T19:13:00Z

This Canada Day, Blue Rodeo will be performing at the 6th annual Canada Day in London celebration at Trafalgar Square, in London, England. This free show also features Jill Barber, The Mahones, and Karkwa, among others. Blue Rodeo will take the stage at 9:15 pm. For more on this event, visit the http://www.canadadaylondon.com/.

Updates on Greg’s Solo Dates

2011-03-03T14:35:00Z

Greg’s March 6 date at Collingwood’s Historic Gayety Theatre has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 2. If you haven’t picked up your tickets yet to what’s sure to be a fantastic night of music, you can do so over here.

And don’t forget that Greg has his first solo date in some time this Saturday, March 5, at Peterborough’s The Venue. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Travis Good from The Sadies will be accompanying Greg at both shows.

Our Biggest Super Sale Ever is Almost Over!

2011-02-22T20:48:00Z

The BlueRodeo.com Store is having its biggest sale ever and it’s nearly over!

For all of February, the Store has been holding a super sale on a ton of classic items, including t-shirts, jackets and hats, with many pieces priced as low as $5.99.

You only have one more week to take advantage of this super sale, which ends February 28.
All super sale items are limited in quantity and once they sell out, they'll be gone forever, so don't delay.

Check out all items by visiting the Clearance section in our Store.

The Swallows set to release Demystified

2011-02-22T17:14:00Z

Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem will see his band The Swallows release their fourth album Demystified on March 1. The band will be celebrating the release with an album launch at Toronto's The Piston on March 3.

You can download the track "Shoot Out Sparks" here.

In truth, Milchem intended to make a sonically diverse, acoustic-based record when he first conceived of Demystified. Having collaborated with artists ranging from Change of Heart, Andrew Cash, and Holy ***, Milchem clearly has an eclectic array of musical interests and, as such, he needs an outlet to express them. So, when he gets the inkling to record his own songs, he usually does some multi-tracking and plays every instrument himself (including a yali tambur, a Turkish bowed instrument, featured on “The Day is Upon Us”).

That’s pretty much what happened with Demystified at first, but as the sessions at Twang Recordings with co-producer Carl Petzelt progressed, it got rockier and rockier and musicians like John Borra (bass), Andrew Innanen (drums, since replaced in the live band by Brad Kilpatrick), Jonny James (guitar, since replaced in the live band by Dean Drouillard), Michael Boguski (keyboards), and special guests Bob Packwood and Julie Fader were called in to bolster a couple of songs. Otherwise, all Milchem, all the time.

Milchem sees Demystified, as his most multi-layered record yet, both musically and philosophically. He can write an uncharacteristic love tune to his wife (“Shoot Out Sparks”), as easily as he can reconsider his perspective on war after Blue Rodeo performed for the troops in Afghanistan (“Outside the Wire”). Yet he does it all really artfully and deceptively, like only the best pop song writers really can. The Swallows may only appear sporadically but, as Demystified demonstrates, when they do, they’re here to leave a definitive mark.

Juno Cup 2011 Training Camp

2011-02-11T19:39:00Z

Check out photos from the Juno Cup 2011 Training Camp here.

Two New Greg Dates

2011-02-11T15:34:00Z

Two new dates have been confirmed for Greg. The first takes place March 5, at The Venue in Peterborough, ON. The second is on March 6, at The Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood, ON. Tickets for Peterborough on sale now and presale tickets for Collingwood go on sale February 14. To participate in the Collingwood presale, use the code: Be Mine.

For both dates, Greg will be performing with Travis Good from The Sadies.

From the Sanderson Centre website...

2011-02-02T17:59:00Z

Major roads have already been cleared in the Brantford area. Tonight's Blue Rodeo performance will proceed as scheduled. Some patrons travelling from outside Brant County may still have difficulty travelling. Please click here for information on your options. Please make sure to check the Sanderson Centre website before leaving for the performance in case this changes.

BlueRodeo.com Super Sale - T-Shirts, Jackets and Hats for as Little as $5.99!

2011-01-27T20:50:00Z

The BlueRodeo.com Store is having its biggest sale ever!

For the entire month of February, the Store is holding a super sale on a ton of classic items, including t-shirts, jackets and hats, with many pieces priced as low as $5.99.

All super sale items are limited in quantity and once they sell out, they'll be gone forever, so don't delay.

Check out all items by visiting the Clearance section in our Store.

Demystified – New Album from The Swallows!

2011-01-27T16:25:00Z

If you're a fan of Glenn's side project, The Swallows, we have some exciting news for you! Their new album Demystified is being released on March 1, 2011 and you can snag a copy of the CD and/or vinyl at the release party on March 3. The launch show will be happening at The Piston (937 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON) with doors at 9:30 pm EST and Dany Laj opening. Prices are as follows: $7, admission only; $10, admission + Demystified CD; $15, admission + Demystified CD and vinyl.

TRACK LISTING:

Shoot Out Sparks
Outside The Wire
Disconnecting
I Broke My Own Heart
Blame Us
The One Who Got Away
Demystified
Secret City
Mouths To Feed
The Era Beyond Guilt
Absolutes
The Critics Agree
The Day Is Upon Us

From Demystified's press release:

“On the cusp of the burgeoning indie scene in Toronto, Glenn Milchem’s brainchild, The Swallows, was the result of knowledge culled from years well spent. Aural osmosis is evident in the breadth of musical genres present in Glenn’s repertoire of song and, while long recognized as one of Canada’s premier drummers (Blue Rodeo, Holy ***, Change of Heart, among others), Glenn can now add frontman to list. Following up on the critically acclaimed Awkward Situation, 2011’s Demystified, The Swallow's fourth album, represents a huge step forward in the band’s evolution. Arguably their most ambitious record so far, it also features some of their catchiest pop moments and most extreme sonic experiments.”

Anne Lindsay "Hurry on Home" CD Release Concert with Jim Cuddy

2011-01-14T16:10:00Z

Anne Lindsay will launch her new CD, Hurry On Home, in concert at Gallery 345 on Tuesday, January 25 at 8 pm.

A who's who of the Canadian contemporary music scene will accompany Anne, including Jim Cuddy, Aaron Davis (Holly Cole), David Woodhead (James Keelaghan), Michael Johnston (Skydiggers), Jaron Freeman-Fox, Jason Fowler (John McDermott), Joe Macerollo, Andy Hillhouse ( Pierre Schryer), Tosh Weyman and Colleen Allen (Molly Johnson).

Gallery 345 is located at 345 Sorauren Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash only) for $20. Seniors only need to pay $15 and students can come for $10.

There's also a lovely exhibition of 19th century photographs by Carlo Naya in the Gallery , so come early and wander around.

Jim Cuddy Book Signing

2010-12-16T20:16:00Z

Just in time for the holidays, Jim Cuddy, will be signing copies of Music from Far and Wide: Celebrating Forty Years of the JUNO Awards at Real Sports Apparel on December 17 from 3 pm – 4 pm. Proceeds from the sale of the book benefit MusiCounts.

Since 1970, the JUNO Awards has honoured Canadian music and its creators. Music from Far and Wide: Celebrating Forty Years of the JUNO Awards chronicles the history of Canadian musical excellence from across the spectrum: from Anne Murray to Bryan Adams; from Diana Krall to K-OS. Stories and anecdotes from Canada’s leading music writers Karen Bliss, Nick Krewen, Larry LeBlanc, and Jason Schneider paired with archival and behind-the-scenes photos document four remarkable decades of our country’s rich and dynamic musical legacy. The book’s foreword was written by Jim Cuddy.

Retailing at $40 (including taxes), all proceeds go to MusiCounts, Canada’s Music Education Charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).

Don’t miss your chance to take home a piece of Canadian music history, signed by a true music legend.

Great Gift Idea

2010-12-13T22:11:00Z

Featuring a foreword by Jim Cuddy, Cheers! Celebrating Local Wines and Ontario Flavors is the perfect gift for the wine lover, or anyone interested in learning more about Ontario's vineyards. You can pick up a copy at your local bookstore, participating wineries, or online, at Chapters, Indigo, or Coles.

Last Chance To Have Your Order Arrive By December 25!

2010-11-26T15:43:00Z

If you're planning on taking advantage of the holiday promos running in our Store, make sure that your purchase ships before December 25. This means ordering before December 12 for North American orders.

Use the promo code "BRTHINGS" to get 15% off all the Things We Left Behind tour merch, or combine the Things We Left Behind, Blue Road or Small Miracles CDs with any other purchase for 10% off!

Charity Auction: Grab Yourself A Jim Cuddy Portrait!

2010-11-24T19:57:00Z

If you watched the episode of Star Portraits featuring Jim Cuddy, you'll know which portrait he chose.

From December 6th to 13th you can bid here on the other two portraits, along with many others being auctioned off. Proceeds from Jim's portraits will be going to MusiCounts.

Concert Stream: Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy

2010-11-24T15:06:00Z

On Oct 21, 2010, Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy performed and gave interviews to CBC's Laurie Brown as part of the If You Could Read My Mind series presented by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Stream the entire concert and interview here!

15% off Things We Left Behind Merch Until Dec 24

2010-11-19T14:44:00Z

The holidays are just around the corner and what better gift to give the Blue Rodeo fan in your life than some goodies from the 2010 tour. From now until December 24, use the promo code "BRTHINGS" and get 15% off all the Things We Left Behind tour merch.

Simply enter the code in the promo box when you check out of the Store and feel free to use it as many times as you want!

And that's not all! If you're looking to purchase that special someone a Blue Rodeo CD, then you'll be happy to know you will automatically receive 10% off the Things We Left Behind,
Blue Road and Small Miracles CDs when you add them to any other Store purchase.

To ensure that your purchase arrives before December 25, please make sure to order by December 12 if you live in North America, or by December 2 if you live anywhere else.

Cheers!
BlueRodeo.com

Jim Cuddy on Star Portraits

2010-11-09T19:38:00Z

Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91k2gvhzrkg

2010 Giller Prize Presenters

2010-11-08T20:47:00Z

Jim Cuddy will be a presenter for the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize alongside Anne Murray, Barbara Amiel Black, Linden MacIntyre and Lisa LaFlamme. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday, November 9, at 9 pm ET on Bravo!, BookTelevision or CTV.ca.

You can find out more information about the Giller Prize and its nominees here.

Search and Win Toolbar

2010-11-08T17:50:00Z

If you still haven't tried Blue Rodeo's very own search toolbar, why not give it a shot? Download it right here and then use it to search the web in style, all while earning Swag Bucks, which can be redeemed for some great prizes like gift certificates.

Try it out now!

Blue Rodeo Presale - Saskatoon, SK

2010-11-03T19:03:00Z

What are you doing on December 31, 2010? If you're in Saskatoon, SK, head on over to Prairieland Park to catch Blue Rodeo in action! BlueRodeo.com will have general admission presale tickets starting this Friday, November 5 at 10 am CST. Just sign into your BlueRodeo.com members account to make your purchase.

If you're not yet a member of BlueRodeo.com you can join here to get exclusive access to our ticket presales, fan forums and much more!

Community Rocks

2010-11-01T17:42:00Z

On November 20, Blue Rodeo will be performing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for Community Rocks, a fundraising event that celebrates Community Living Toronto and people with an intellectual disability.

CLToronto provides service and supports to people with intellectual disabilities to live full lives in the community. All funds raised at the event go toward providing opportunities that help people reach their personal goals and dreams.

Click here to learn more and to purchase your tickets today.

Blue Rodeo covers The Band!

2010-10-28T20:16:00Z

In stores November 16, 2010, Garth Hudsons brings us Garth Hudson Presents A Canadian Celebration of The Band, with partial proceeds supporting The Hospital for Sick Children.

Blue Rodeo will be covering the classic song, "King Harvest" and are also the featured on "Sleeping" with Bruce Cockburn.

Produced by Garth Hudson and Peter J. Moore, this album features an all star cast of Canadian talent, celebrating this legendary band.

Garth Hudson also plays keyboards on all tracks:

1. Forbidden Fruit – Danny Brooks & The Rockin’ Revelators
2. Out Of The Blue – Mary Margret O’Hara
3. Acadian Driftwood – Peter Katz & The Curious
4. This Wheel’s On Fire – Neil Young and The Sadies
5. Ain’t Got No Home – Suzie McNeil
6. Clothes Line Saga - Cowboy Junkies
7. You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere - Kevin Hearn & Thin Buckle
8. Sleeping - Bruce Cockburn & Blue Rodeo
9. Yazoo Street Scandal - The Road Hammers
10. The Moon Struck One – Raine Maida
11. The Shape I’m In - The Sadies
12. Tears Of Rage – Chantal Kreviazuk
13. I Loved You Too Much – Hawskley Workman
14. Knockin’ Lost John - Great Big Sea
15. King Harvest - Blue Rodeo
16. Move To Japan – The Trews
17. Genetic Method (Anew) – Garth Hudson
18. Chest Fever – Ian Thornley & Bruce Cockburn

Stratford, ON, Ticket Presale This Friday

2010-10-27T14:05:00Z

After a great time in Europe, Blue Rodeo is back on Canadian soil and ready to rock. The band will be performing at the Festival Theatre in Stratford, ON, on Saturday, December 4.

Presale tickets will be available in our Store on Friday, October 29 at 11 am EDT. This is always a hot show so make sure you're signed into your BlueRodeo.com account and ready to go right at 11.

If you're not a member of BlueRodeo.com, you can sign up for your free account here.

Blue Rodeo in Dublin!

2010-10-19T16:00:00Z

From Balconytv.com

Star Portraits: Featuring Jim Cuddy

2010-10-06T18:17:00Z

Set your dials to Bravo! on Saturday, November 13 at 8 pm PST to catch Jim Cuddy on Star Portraits.

The premise of the show involves three competing portrait artists sketching a surprise celebrity guest. The portrait artists who will be drawing Jim on this episode are Gwendolyn Healy, Paul Wyse and Stev’nn Hall.

Don’t miss it!

IMPORTANT: Tonights Venue is Razzmatazz

2010-10-06T15:02:00Z

Very Important Note: Tonight's show will be at Razzmatazz, Sala 3 in Barcelona, not Rocksound. Any tickets that say Rocksound will be honoured at Razzmatazz.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF THE JUNO AWARDS

2010-10-05T14:27:00Z

With the JUNO Awards heading back to Toronto in 2011, he International Festival of Authors (IFOA) will be honouring Canadian music and its talent with the launch of Music from Far and Wide: Celebrating 40 Years of the JUNO Awards. Featuring co-authors Karen Bliss, Nick Krewen and Jason Schneider, with special guests Jim Cuddy, Dan Hill, and Emm Gryner.

This event takes place October 23 at 9pm at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre (207 & 235 Queens Quay West), and will be moderated and hosted by the CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi. Tickets to most JUNO events are $18/$15 members and free for students and youth under the age of 24 (subject to availability). Some exceptions apply; please refer to individual event listings. The public may purchase tickets through the Harbourfront Centre Box Office at 416-973-4000 or online at www.readings.org

Canadian Icons: Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy

2010-09-24T15:34:00Z

The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame presents If You Could Read My Mind an intimate performance and conversation with Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy. Taking place on October 21, 2010 at The George Weston Recital Hall in Toronto, this event celebrates the impact of their songs on Canadian culture.

With opening performances by Wayne Petti of Cuff the Duke and hosted by CBC Radio’s Laurie Brown, this is a must-see show for any Blue Rodeo devotee.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

Enter the Blue Rodeo Tell-A-Friend Contest

2010-08-30T14:02:00Z

Blue Rodeo is gearing up to play eight shows across the pond with stops in Ireland, England and Spain, and we need your help to spread the word! Enter our Tell-A-Friend Contest now and get the chance to win a pair of tickets to a European show of your choosing.

To enter, simply click here and fill out the form with your details and the details of up to five friends. For each friend that enters the contest you will receive an additional entry! Official rules are posted here.

Good luck!

A Little CCMA Love!

2010-07-28T20:32:00Z

Earlier today the final nominations for the 2010 CCMA’s were announced and Blue Rodeo has been honoured with a nomination for Roots Artist of the Year. In addition, the band’s album, The Things We Left Behind, is being considered for Best Album Design and the band’s studio, The Woodshed, has been nominated for Recording Studio of the Year!

The CCMA Awards will be broadcast nationally on CBC and CMT at 8pm on September 12th from Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB. Tickets for the awards show are $35, $70, and $95 and are available at all Ticketmaster locations.

Here is the full list of the CCMA nominations.

In Memoriam

2010-07-06T17:26:00Z

Some sad news has come across the Blue Rodeo desk as news of two dear friends passing reached us. Legendary Red Wing/Blackhawk bruiser Bob Probert died July 5 near Windsor, ON. Probert was a member of the NHL Greats pitting him against Jim Cuddy and his Rockers in several Juno Cups. As well, Probert joined Blue Rodeo and several fellow NHL stars in Afghanistan in 2008 when the Stanley Cup toured the Kandahar Air Base. Bob Probert was 45.

And Miriam "Mimi" Braidberg of Mimi's Restaurant succumbed to a heart attack on July 4. Mimi was the proprietor of Mimi's Restaurant, situated just north of Queen and Bathurst in Toronto, ON. The restaurant was a regular for the hip music crowd of the 80s and 90s. She was a long time supporter of Blue Rodeo, and even named a chili after them on the menu. Read about Mimi, "Toronto's Blintz Queen," here on The Pulmyears Music Blog.

Bob Probert and Greg Keelor, Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, 2008

Malkin Bowl, Nanaimo and the Polaris Prize

2010-06-18T21:27:00Z

Monday morning, BlueRodeo.com will hold ticket presales for two just announced BC shows– Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl and Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. Log into your BlueRodeo.com account first thing Monday morning, June 21, at 10 am PDT to purchase your tickets. West Coast fans, rejoice!

In other exciting news, Blue Rodeo has been long-listed for prestigious Canadian music award the Polaris Prize with their album The Things We Left Behind. Congrats to the band and to Blue Rodeo One Degree artists The Sadies and Justin Rutledge for their nomination. Short-listed nominees will be announced July 6.

New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee Music Festival

2010-06-09T21:38:00Z

On the morning of Thursday June 10, at 11 am ADT, BlueRodeo.com will go on sale with general admission tickets to the August 1, Riverfront Jubiliee Music Festival in New Glasgow, NS. Log into your BlueRodeo.com member's account to purchase your tickets.

In The Summertime

2010-06-01T20:53:00Z

Blue Rodeo are kicking off their 15 date US tour tonight, June 1, which will take them from Boston, MA, all the way over to Bellingham, WA, with a few detours along the way. Check out the updated Tour page for all dates, including a couple of in store appearances, and some Jim Cuddy Band festival dates.

See you out there!

Sanderson Centre - Brantford, ON

2010-05-19T14:04:00Z

Blue Rodeo are once again confirmed to play a pair of shows at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford, ON. The shows are not until next February, but there's no time like the present to buy your tickets! Starting this Thursday morning, BlueRodeo.com will hold a members-only, Best Seats presale. Make sure you are logged into your BlueRodeo.com members account and are ready to purchase tickets right at 11 am EDT.

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON

2010-05-07T16:35:00Z

The annual homecoming show at Toronto's Molson Canadian Amphitheatre has been announced. On August 26, Blue Rodeo will once again rock the shores of Lake Ontario. Very special guest for this show is Austin, TX, troubadour Alejandro Escovedo. The BlueRodeo.com Best Seats ticket presale is happening right now through our Store. Tickets will go fast, so make sure to get your tickets now!

Elliot Lake, ON Parking Lot Party

2010-04-28T20:50:00Z

On Saturday, July 3, Blue Rodeo is performing in downtown Elliot Lake, ON, and tickets are on sale right now. These general admission, all-ages tickets will get you into the special preferred VIP area so even though it's a GA show, you will be in a prime spot in front of the stage.

Plan your trip for a super long weekend. Thursday, July 1, is a stat holiday for Canadians, and Monday, July 5, is Independence Day. Let's all meet in downtown Elliot Lake!

Also, still on sale are tickets for the August 7 show in Alliston, ON.

Gunless - Movie Passes and Original Soundtrack

2010-04-21T19:41:00Z

Starting next week, on April 28, Gunless premieres at movie theatres across Canada. Gunless is the new Canadian comedy that pokes fun at the American Wild West, the Hollywood Western genre, and most importantly, the Canadian stereotype of a people who are passive, polite, and affable to an annoying fault.
Starring Paul Gross as The Montana Kid, the movie also features an original soundtrack composed by Greg Keelor. We here at BlueRodeo.com have a bunch of passes to give away to the following screenings:

Toronto, Scotiabank Theatre - April 28, 7 pm
Hamilton, Silvercity Ancaster - April 29, 7 pm
Waterloo, Galaxy Cinemas - April 29, 7 pm
St. Catharines, Empire Theatres Pen Center - April 29, 7 pm
Kingston, Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road - April 29, 7 pm
Ottawa, Empire 7 Cinemas - April 29, 7 pm
Saskatoon, Galaxy Cinemas - April 29, 7 pm
Regina, Galaxy Cinemas Regina - April 29, 7 pm
Winnipeg, Silvercity Polo Park - April 29, 7 pm
Halifax, Empire 8 Park Lane Cinemas - April 29, 7 pm
St. John's, Empire Studio 12 Cinemas - April 29, 7 pm
Victoria, Silvercity Victoria - April 29, 7 pm

To win a pair of passes, email contest@BlueRodeo.com with your mailing address and the desired screening city.

But before the movie premieres, the Gunless Original Soundtrack will be released on Tuesday, April 27. The BlueRodeo.com store will have copies available for you to purchase. Watch this space next week for more details.

Blue Rodeo Announce US Dates

2010-04-14T23:27:00Z

Blue Rodeo is going stateside for a handful of shows, and BlueRodeo.com is making it easy for you to get your tickets. Right now over in the Store, purchase your tickets for shows in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco. And there will be more to come! We'll be sure to announce new dates as the information becomes available to us.

Get Your Tickets to the Hearts Gathering Children's Concert

2010-04-01T19:03:00Z

Tickets are now available to Blue Rodeo's performance at the Hearts Gathering Children's Concert in St. Catharines, ON. This very special charity event, which supports Adrie's House of Hope for Orphaned and Abandoned Children in South Africa, takes place April 11, 2010. Click here to purchase your tickets today.

Sunderland Presale!

2010-03-23T21:55:00Z

Once again, Blue Rodeo is coming back to Sunderland, ON, for their annual concert, which of course means that we have advanced tickets for sale for you! This Thursday morning, March 25, at 11 am EDT, log into your BlueRodeo.com members account and grab your tickets. These shows always sell out - very fast - so don't delay!

Young Artists for Haiti Release Charity Anthem

2010-03-11T21:43:00Z

More than 50 Canadian musicians lend their voices to single.

Watch the video here!

A constellation of more than 50 Canadian stars - including Jim Cuddy - gathered in Vancouver’s The Warehouse Studio last month to record a song in aid of the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Spearheaded by legendary music producer Bob Ezrin and three-time 2010 Juno Award nominee K’naan under the banner Young Artists for Haiti, the song and video – a brand new rendition of K’naan’s "Wavin’ Flag" - will be available for sale wherever music is sold digitally as of Friday, March 12 at 12:01am ET. All proceeds from the sale of the single will go to Free The Children, War Child Canada and World Vision Canada in support of their on-the-ground efforts in Haiti.

"I'm honoured to have experienced the soulful energies of so many talented individuals who contributed their voices and expertise to ‘Wavin’ Flag’," says K’naan. “The unity and spirit of everyone involved in the recording reminds us that we all share in the responsibility to help. We can’t let the situation in Haiti fall off the public’s agenda."

You can support this worthy cause by purchasing the single right here.

Juno Nomination!

2010-03-03T19:26:00Z

It was announced during an earlier press conference today that Blue Rodeo has been nominated for a Juno award in the Group of the Year category!

And just to be sure that the band will be on hand to accept their award should they win, Blue Rodeo will also be performing on the televised event.

Also special congratulations to Darryl Neudorf who was nominated in the Engineer of the Year category for his work on The Things We Left Behind.

JUNO Week takes place April 12-18, 2010, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, culminating in the live broadcast of THE 2010 JUNO AWARDS, Sunday, April 18 on CTV.

And in other great news, Blue Rodeo has entered the Top Ten on the Americana Music Association playlist! Check out the full list here!

The Things We Left Behind Certified Platinum

2010-02-10T19:44:00Z

Thanks to all of the incredible Blue Rodeo fans who have helped The Things We Left Behind attain platinum certification (80,000+ units sold). The album is currently charting at #28 on the US Americana Charts, and has been on the Top 100 selling albums in Canada for 12 weeks now!

The Things We Left Behind Released in the US

2010-01-29T17:17:00Z

All of North America is enjoying The Things We Left Behind now that the album has released in the States. Check out these great reviews!

"... a testimony to the creative staying power of this extraordinary country-rock outfit...The Things We Left Behind is a lesson in how to deliver a first-rate country-rock album in this day and age... this one is a definite keeper!" - Power Pop
"Cuddy and Keelor both seem to be taking stock, reflecting on the passage of time and the state of the heart with penetrating but poetic insight... An absolutely stellar outing, this is unquestionably the strongest statement yet from a band that continues to set new standards with each release. Highly recommended!" - BlogCritics
"...it helps when you have two songwriters as consistently great as Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, who are obviously trying to push themselves creatively. The results are pretty impressive." - PopDose

Plus read many more reviews in publications such as Slant, the Banner Graphic, Chicks With Guns, and upcoming reviews in Spin and the new M magazines.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Jim and Greg were on This Hour Has 22 Minutes recently, ~~interviewed~~ ambushed by Geri Hall during their stop in Halifax. Watch the clip right here.

New 2010 Tour Merch

Brand new 2010 Tour merchandise will be arriving in the BlueRodeo.com Store very soon. We'll have all the t-shirts currently being sold at the shows right now, and some brand new toques and scarfs!

Blue Rodeo on CBC The Hour

2009-12-21T22:56:00Z

Tune into The Hour tonight, December 21, on CBC-TV at 9 pm EST to see Jim, Greg and Kathleen Edwards kick off the show!

And just to get you in the mood, check out this video from the Holiday Jam that happened on December 17.

Massey Hall Third Show Announced

2009-12-14T22:12:00Z

Great news for those in the GTA. Blue Rodeo has added a third show to their stops at Massey Hall in Toronto. Tickets go on sale later this week for this February 4 show, but BlueRodeo.com has your presale tickets available tomorrow morning, December 15, at 11 am EST. Make sure you are logged into your BlueRodeo.com Members account in time for the sale.

Olympic Spirit

2009-12-10T16:39:00Z

In the midst of a 3-month Canadian Tour promoting their new album, The Things We Left Behind, Blue Rodeo has announced its participation in performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics this February. The band will be performing in Surrey, Whistler and Vancouver for the Olympic Celebrations. Check out the Tour page for a complete listing of dates on upcoming events.

A Second Hamilton Show and Blue Rodeo on CMT

2009-12-08T22:20:00Z

BlueRodeo.com will be selling Best Seats tickets for a just announced second Hamilton, ON show. This Wednesday morning, December 9, at 11 am EST, log into your BlueRodeo.com members account for your opportunity to purchase tickets to this March 13, 2010 show.

And in other news, the roof top show that Blue Rodeo did back on November 10, which CMT filmed, will air this Sunday, December 13. Tune into CMT at 8 pm EST/ 9 PST to catch the show!

What A November!

2009-11-24T20:56:00Z

It has been a very busy month of November for Blue Rodeo with no signs of stopping. Tonight, November 24, the guys are in Victoria, BC followed by two nights this Thursday and Friday in Vancouver, BC. Jim and Greg will find time to be guests on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos this Wednesday, November 25. And then this Sunday, check out the CFL Grey Cup to hear Blue Rodeo on the halftime show.

If football is not your thing, and you're a SiriusCanada satellite radio subscriber, tune into the Iceberg85 Sunday night to hear a recording of Blue Rodeo live from the Molson Amphitheatre this past August.

And a reminder for all of you holiday shoppers. To ensure that anything you order from the BlueRodeo.com Store arrives before December 25 international customers should place orders no later than December 1, and customers in North America should order by December 11. While we try our very best, we can't guarantee delivery dates, so please do your shopping as soon as you can!

Ladies and Gentlemen..."Arizona Dust"!

Greg Keelor & Blue Rodeo Score Soundtrack

2009-11-16T20:49:00Z

Alliance Films announced today that Greg Keelor and Blue Rodeo will score the soundtrack for an upcoming comic western titled GUNLESS. The film, scheduled for release in Spring 2010, stars Paul Gross and Sienna Guillory. Check out a trailer of the film at Gunless.ca

Earlier last week, Blue Rodeo celebrated the release of their new double album by throwing a roof top concert in downtown Toronto. Check out this video of "One More Night" captured that beautiful November afternoon!

Blue Rodeo Throw a Street Party to Celebrate New Album

2009-11-05T19:42:00Z

To celebrate the launch of their new double album, The Things We Left Behind, Blue Rodeo are throwing a street party in their hometown of Toronto. The band will perform selections from the new album from the roof of the Diesel Playhouse (55 Blue Jays Way) at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10. The City of Toronto is closing off both Blue Jays Way and Mercer Street that afternoon for the special public performance.

Congratulations to BlueRodeo.com members getfit, Ann, Cruisegirl93, Virginia and paisleee who each won a pair of tickets to be on the roof for this show.

If you weren't lucky enough to get on to the roof, you're welcome to come on down and join the party on the street. You'll be able to watch the performance on large screens set up in front of the venue.

Cross-Canada National Tour 2010

2009-11-02T18:59:00Z

BlueRodeo.com is excited to announce a cross-Canada 2010 tour that will take Blue Rodeo to over 30 cities. After kicking things off in Calgary on January 5, the band will hit the prairies, Northern Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, return to Southern Ontario and then wind up in Sault Ste Marie on April 10. See the full tour itinerary on the Tour page.

Beginning Monday, November 9, BlueRodeo.com will hold Best Seats ticket presales for all shows. As always, ticket presales are exclusive to BlueRodeo.com members, so if you don't have an account yet, simply join now. Presale start times will be posted later this week on the Tour page.

An Evening of The Things We Left Behind

2009-10-23T21:35:00Z

BlueRodeo.com is proud to announce that Jim and Greg will be embarking on a unique promotional tour in support of the band’s new album, The Things We Left Behind. For the first time ever Jim and Greg will perform as a duo in five Canadian cities and, starting Monday morning, October 26, you will be able to buy tickets to these very special events right here through BlueRodeo.com!

As the band will be playing in intimate venues, total available tickets are limited so there will be a maximum of two tickets allowed per order. These shows will sell-out fast, so make sure that you are logged in to your BlueRodeo.com account in plenty of time before the sales start. Blue Rodeo has also arranged for $5 from every ticket sold to be donated to local charities.

If you haven't yet bought your copy of The Things We Left Behind, we'll make it a little bit easier for you. Purchase a pair of tickets to any one of these shows and we'll send you a promo code for $2 off the regular price of the CD or the LP/CD combo.

Visit the BlueRodeo.com Tickets page for show details including what time the presale starts in your timezone.

The Things We Left Behind

2009-10-19T14:49:00Z

Be the first on your block to purchase The Things We Left Behind. The BlueRodeo.com presale for the new album is on now and as an added bonus for our presale buyers, we are throwing in a completely free and exclusive video download - an acoustic version of "One Light Left In Heaven" captured live in the Woodshed Studios with just Jim, Greg and Michael at the piano.

Canadian residents who purchase the album can expect to receive it on or about the November 10 release date. Other locales will follow soon after.

The double CD, with 16-page booklet and full colour art CD sleeves, comes in a two-panel gatefold digi-pack. Or take advantage of the warm, organic nature of the recording and grab the double vinyl package. The 12x12 double gatefold album comes with a lyrics insert as well as the double CDs in individual full colour art sleeves. That's four distinct sides programmed to take the listener on a trip.

But don't just take our word for it. Have a listen to the album yourself, now streaming online here at BlueRodeo.com. Over the next four weeks leading up to the November 10 release date, we will be previewing each of the four sides of the album.

Blue Rodeo Is Going To The Grey Cup

2009-10-12T18:46:00Z

Canadian football fans and Blue Rodeo fans rejoice because your two favourite things are coming together on November 29. “I’ve been watching the Grey Cup all my life and it’s really exciting to be playing the Half-time show,” said Jim Cuddy. The CFL announced today that Blue Rodeo will play this year's halftime show, and you get to choose which songs the band plays!  

Visit the "Name Your Playlist" contest at GreyCupHalfTimeShow.ca and select three songs from the following list of hits:

Lost Together
Hasn’t Hit Me Yet
Rose Coloured Glasses
Heart Like Mine
Diamond Mine
Trust Yourself
C’mon
Til I am Myself Again
Walk Like You Don’t Mind
Head Over Heels

Contest is open until November 20, with great weekly prize packs available to be won.

While music is undoubtedly Cuddy's and Keelor's bond, football also brought them together – literally.   “I was the quarterback of the junior team at our high school, and Greg was a senior defensive end, and somehow he missed the memo about not rocking the quarterback during a scrimmage,” Cuddy joked.

“To this day, I tell Jim that I knew back then: as quarterbacks go, he was going to be a great musician. It’s funny to think that 30 years later that we’re actually playing the Grey Cup,” Greg explained.

Stratford!

2009-10-01T21:16:00Z

Blue Rodeo is returning to the Festival Theatre in Stratford, ON, on December 4 and 5. And starting Monday October 5, at 11 am EDT, BlueRodeo.com will have tickets available for your presale purchases. Ensure that you are logged in to your BlueRodeo.com Member account (and that your payment and delivery info is all up-to-date) first thing Monday morning because these tickets will go fast!

Hey Western New York, we haven't forgotten about you! Tomorrow morning, October 2, at 11 am EDT, tickets for the November 19 show at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda will be on sale through BlueRodeo.com.

Check out the Tickets page for links to all of these presales.

New Album Track List Revealed

2009-09-29T15:22:00Z

Blue Rodeo's new album The Things We Left Behind is due to be released November 10, and we can now reveal the track listing for this double disc / double vinyl recording. Read on after the jump for the full run down.

CD One
Vinyl A	Vinyl B
All The Things We Left Behind	One Light Left In Heaven
One More Night	Million Miles
Waiting For The World	Gossip
Never Look Back
Sheba

CD Two
Vinyl C	Vinyl D
Don't Let The Darkness In Your Head	You Said
Arizona Dust	And When You Wake Up
In My Bones	Venus Rising
Candice
Wasted

BC Dates Announced with Presale Tickets

2009-09-29T15:02:00Z

BC Blue Rodeo fans will not have to wait very long to hear songs from the brand new album. Nor will they have to wait very long to grab some Beat Seat concert tickets, because tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 30, at 9 am PDT, BlueRodeo.com will hold presales for three upcoming BC shows scheduled for the end of November.

The shows, one in Victoria, and two in Vancouver, are on sale exclusively to BlueRodeo.com members, so make sure you're logged in and ready to go first thing tomorrow morning!

Blue Rodeo Show Their Olympic Spirit at Vancouver 2010

2009-09-22T18:21:00Z

It has been announced that Blue Rodeo will take part in Whistler Live!, a free concert presented by the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad. The performance is schedule for February 28, 2010, in the Whistler Village Square. You can visit the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad website for more information, and please also visit the Official Website of Whistler. Some good advice: take the Sea to Sky Highway shuttle bus from Vancouver as this will be the best way to get into Whistler during the Olympics.

UPDATE: US Dates Announced

2009-09-15T14:33:00Z

Following the release of The Things We Left Behind on November 10, Blue Rodeo will make a brief trip to the US for a series of 5 dates, including two special nights in New York City: one, an acoustic performance and the other fully electric.

For a look at the complete list of shows, please visit the Tour page now. ~~Information on ticket sales will be added as we receive it, so check back often.~~ Tickets for these shows will be on sale to BlueRodeo.com members Thursday, September 17, in the BlueRodeo.com Store.

Watch Canada's Walk of Fame Tonight

2009-09-13T20:19:00Z

Canada's Walk of Fame unveiled our very own Blue Rodeo's star on the walk yesterday in a Toronto ceremony. BlueRodeo.com members Bluegirl and julesheart won a chance to be there. For the rest of us that weren't able to be part of the action, Global Television and Slice will be airing last night's festivities TONIGHT at 9 pm EST. It is almost like being there!

Blue Rodeo set to release new album on November 3

2009-09-08T16:19:00Z

At last, the news you've all been waiting for: Blue Rodeo's twelfth studio album, The Things We Left Behind will be released on November 3, 2009.

We'll be sharing many more details in the coming weeks, so make sure you keep an on this space, and register for the BlueRodeo.com mailing list if you haven't already.

CBC-TV Documentaries

2009-08-31T18:23:00Z

CBC-TV has a couple of very interesting documentaries airing on Thursday nights for the next few weeks. Each of these programs take a look back at the Canadian music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. This Beat Goes On focuses on the ground-breaking era of great sounds, from glam and progressive rock to punk and reggae of the 1970s. From Gordon Lightfoot and Burton Cummings to Trooper and Loverboy, by the end of the decade the Can-rock revolution had arrived.

The second documentary, Rise Up puts the spotlight on the 1980s, an era of big hair and bigger shoulder pads. MTV and MuchMusic have arrived, giving homegrown artists the ability to take off internationally. The late 80s sees the rise of some diverse new sounds, including the alt-country of our own Blue Rodeo and Cowboy Junkies and the hip hop beats of Maestro and Michie Mee.

Follow and join in on the conversation about these documentaries right now in the BlueRodeo.com forum. And check your local CBC-TV (and CBC Newsworld) schedules for dates and air times.

Catch The Swallows!

2009-08-17T21:59:00Z

Glenn Michem’s side project, The Swallows, is touching down this Thursday, August 20, at Toronto’s Graffiti’s, located in Kensington Market. This pay-what-you-can show starts around 10, with doors opening at 9:30 pm.

A Concert for the Kids with the Jim Cuddy Band

2009-08-07T18:45:00Z

On October 6, the Jim Cuddy Band will perform at the Grand Theatre in London, ON, for A Concert for the Kids, a fund raising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Bethany's Hope Foundation and the George Bray Sports Association. Tickets for this very special show go onsale Monday, August 10 at 10 am EDT.

You must be a BlueRodeo.com member to take advantage of our presales, so create an account now if you don't have one already. And for a look at the complete list of upcoming JCB and Blue Rodeo shows, check out the Tour page.

Canada's Walk of Fame

2009-06-16T15:54:00Z

Hey Blue Rodeo fans - we did it! Canada's Walk of Fame has just announced that one of this year's inductees is none other than our own Blue Rodeo! Congratulations! Without all of your support and votes, this obviously could not have happened. Give yourselves a pat on the back.

And big congrats to BlueRodeo.com members Bluegirl and julesheart for winning trips to the prestigious ceremony happening in September. They will have the opportunity to mingle with the stars!

Dougy, Cuddy & Friends Celebrity Bowl

2009-05-29T14:55:00Z

On June 11, Jim Cuddy will co-host with Doug Gilmour the 6th Annual Dougy, Cuddy & Friends Celebrity Bowl for Special Olympics Canada Foundation. This is always an inspiring afternoon of great fun and all for a very worthwhile cause. You can also be involved by submitting your own team, sponsoring a celebrity, or by contributing to Dougy's or Cuddy's pledge goals. Visit the Dougy, Cuddy & Friends Celebrity Bowl website for all of the details.

Concert Announcements - Pointe-Claire, QC and St. John's, NF

2009-05-21T21:39:00Z

The summer tour just keeps on filling with more and more dates. Today, we can announce two more. On June 27, Blue Rodeo will make their way over from Miramichi, NB to Pointe-Claire, QC for a show at the Fairview Centre Pointe-Claire. And then on July 30, the guys will find themselves at one of the biggest street parties in North America, at the George Street Festival in St. John's, NL.

Presale tickets for both of these concerts are available to BlueRodeo.com members Friday, May 22. Check the Store page for times and details.

Kitchener & Calgary Announcements

2009-05-11T17:48:00Z

BlueRodeo.com has two concert announcements to make, which means two more presales this week. Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas, tickets for the June 13 show at the Region of Waterloo International Airport go on sale Tuesday morning, May 12 at 11am EDT.

And for everyone in the Greater Calgary Area, you'll want to be logged in to BlueRodeo.com first thing Wednesday morning, May 13. Tickets for the July 2 show at Flames Central will be on sale at 10am MDT.

Check the Store Tickets page for links to the respective sales.

Presale Monday Morning for Toronto Amphitheatre

2009-05-01T22:06:00Z

Blue Rodeo has confirmed their annual date at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre, and which means BlueRodeo.com has an exciting presale for you! Monday, May 4, at 11am EDT, "best seats" tickets will be available for presale to this August 27 show. Make sure you are logged in to your BlueRodeo.com member account ahead of time and ready to go!

Kenora, ON Harbourfest Presale

2009-04-28T18:11:00Z

Kenora, Ontario's biggest summer party will take place on the Harbourfront July 31, August 1 and 2. And you know that it just wouldn't be a summer party without Blue Rodeo! The band is confirmed to play on Sunday, August 2, and BlueRodeo.com will have general admission tickets available for presale tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 29 at 10am CDT.

BC Shows Announced With Presales Too

2009-04-21T20:59:00Z

Calling all Blue Rodeo fans in Penticton, Abbotsford and Vancouver - Blue Rodeo will be heading out west at the beginning of this June for a handful of shows. The shows are June 3 through 6 and are on sale to BlueRodeo.com members only on Wednesday, April 22 at 9am PDT. These shows are Best Seats sales, so ensure that you are logged into your account bright and early tomorrow morning to get the best seats you can. All ticket links can be found at the Tickets page here.

Presales for Bala and Miramichi

2009-04-14T19:39:00Z

BlueRodeo.com has two presales happening on April 15 for two very exciting shows! On May 30, Blue Rodeo will return to The Kee in Bala, ON. A favourite destination for both the band and the fans. Tickets for this show are on sale here at 12pm EDT noon on April 15.

And the other exciting concert announcement is June 26 at the Cultural Festival 2009 in Miramichi, NB. This marks the first time that Blue Rodeo will be performing in Miramichi. Tickets for this show are on sale here at 11am ADT on April 15.

See all upcoming concerts on the Tour page.

Juno Weekend Update

2009-03-30T19:43:00Z

This past weekend in Vancouver, BC, Blue Rodeo added another Juno to their list of accomplishments. Blue Road was awarded Music DVD of the Year at the Juno Gala Evening presentations Saturday, March 29.

This win was just part of a big weekend for the guys. Friday night saw the Rockers finally beat the NHLers in the Juno Cup. "I don't know how this happened,", said team captain Jim Cuddy. "We're certainly not supposed to win." Other highlights included the Juno Songwriters' Circle, featuring Jim Cuddy and many others.

It seems that the only crack in the armour was a Juno Cup half-time show sing-off that saw NHL legend Lanny McDonald beat our Jim Cuddy. All in good fun of course!

Congratulations Blue Rodeo!

Jim Cuddy Band Presale

2009-03-25T21:19:00Z

River Place Park in Ayton, ON, is THE place to be on June 20 for all Blue Rodeo fans. That's when the Saugeen Summer Nights festival will be presenting a terrific line-up including Johnny Reid, Serena Ryder, Corb Lund, The Sadies, Mark Benson, and the Jim Cuddy Band. More to be announced.

As always, BlueRodeo.com gives you the chance to get tickets before the general public. Tomorrow morning, March 26 at 11am, presale tickets will be available for BlueRodeo.com members.

Songwriter's Circle

2009-03-23T20:52:00Z

This Sunday, March 29, the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts will host the Juno Songwriters' Circle - Songs and Stories by Some of Canada's Finest Songwriters. This event will be hosted by Hawksley Workman and will feature our own Jim Cuddy & Greg Keelor along with Buffy Sainte-Marie, members of Doc Walker, Jacob Hoggard (Hedley), Ndidi Onukwulu, and Sarah Slean.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or if you aren't in the Vancouver area, listen live on CBC Radio 2 at 12 noon PST.

Sunderland Ontario!

2009-03-17T21:21:00Z

It is now confirmed - Blue Rodeo will be coming back to Sunderland just in time to usher in summer! Friday, May 29, is the date to mark on your calendars, but more importantly, make sure that you are right here at BlueRodeo.com this Thursday morning (March 19) for the official presale. Tickets will go on sale at 11am EDT through the BlueRodeo.com store. If you haven't registered as a BlueRodeo.com member, you can follow this link.

This is always a popular concert on the Blue Rodeo tour, and has sold out the past few years in a row.

Blue Rodeo Presale Tuesday March 3

2009-03-02T22:33:00Z

Blue Rodeo will be making a stop in Alliston, ON, on August 7 to headline the 36th annual Alliston Potato Festival. Tickets to this general admission show will be on sale to BlueRodeo.com members this Tuesday morning (March 3), right here through BlueRodeo.com.

Jim Cuddy Band at Massey Hall

2009-02-17T16:15:00Z

The Jim Cuddy Band performed at Massey Hall this past Saturday night (February 14), and the best way to capture the feeling at this Valentine's Day show would be with three S's: Smiling, Singing and Swooning! Read reviews from the BlueRodeo.com community in the forums here and here, and check out this terrific article published in the Toronto Star just before the concert.

Blue Road Earns Juno Nomination

2009-02-03T18:29:00Z

The Juno awards nominations (Canada's Grammy's) were announced this morning, February 3, during a media conference at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Blue Rodeo have been nominated in the Music DVD of the Year award for Blue Road.

Many of the Blue Rodeo One Degree artists were also honoured with Juno nominations, including Great Big Sea, Ron Sexsmith, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Sarah McLachlan, Sarah Slean, and Kathleen Edwards. The awards will be presented in Vancouver on March 29. Congratulations everyone!

Welcome to the new BlueRodeo.com

2009-01-28T22:52:00Z

As you can see, we have a brand new look here at BlueRodeo.com. We hope that you like the new changes. We felt that it was time for the site to get a bit of a polish - spruce it up a bit!

We'll have some nice new features for you in the coming weeks, and you'll still find all of your old favourite things about the site.

Have a look around, and let us know what you think. Use the poll on the side of the page here, and leave a comment in the forums.

If you have some personal comments, please feel free to email us at help@BlueRodeo.com.

California Or Bust

2009-01-22T15:01:00Z

Blue Rodeo are on their way to California for a handful of shows. If you're lucky enough to find yourself in San Francisco, Los Angeles or Santa Barbara near the end of February, head on over to the BlueRodeo.com Store to grab some tickets to these shows. Full concert details can be found on the Tour page.

An Evening with Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor

2009-01-12T17:00:00Z

War Child Canada is excited to announce another exceptional night of music, An Evening with Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo, which will take place at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This special night will be the third Dakota Nights for War Child benefit, a unique monthly concert series featuring very intimate performances by celebrated artists, hosted by The Dakota Tavern and War Child Canada. All proceeds from these events will go to support War Child Canada, a registered charity that provides humanitarian assistance to war-affected children in some of the most devastated regions of the world. Tickets for An Evening with Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor are $50 and can be purchased at the door on the night of the show.

Twenty some years after the formation of Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor are widely respected as one of Canada’s best songwriting teams. Since the release of their debut album Outskirts in March 1987, Blue Rodeo has established themselves as one of the most successful and well known contemporary bands in Canadian music history. Over the course of their stellar career, Blue Rodeo has released eleven studio albums, two live albums, a Greatest Hits collection and an award winning DVD, selling in excess of 4 million copies around the world. Blue Rodeo has won numerous Canadian music awards, including eleven Juno Awards.

War Child Canada is an award-winning charity which provides opportunities and long term solutions for war-affected children, focusing on education, strengthening children's rights, reducing poverty and fostering self reliance. War Child Canada works in partnership with local people and organizations to build sustainable programming that empowers children and their communities. War Child Canada currently provides active support to communities in Afghanistan, Sudan (Darfur), Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Georgia. For more information please visit www.warchild.ca.

The Dakota Tavern is one of Toronto's newest live music venues, located just north of Dundas Street West on Ossington Avenue. Set downstairs in a dimly-lit basement with character in every corner, The Dakota Tavern serves up live music, serious drinks, and simple, good food seven nights a week, plus a Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays. For more information please visit www.thedakotatavern.com.

Jim Cuddy Band in Peterborough, ON

2008-12-03T21:35:00Z

We have another exciting concert announcement for you. The Jim Cuddy Band will be performing Wednesday, February 11 at the Showplace Theatre in Peterborough, ON. And once again, BlueRodeo.com is the only place you can buy your best seat tickets before the general public. Make sure you are a BlueRodeo.com member today because this presale happens TODAY – Thursday, December 4 at 11am EST. Buy your tickets through the BlueRodeo.com Store.

Blue Road CD/DVD Bonus Offer

We have added a nice little bonus for everyone that purchases Blue Road from BlueRodeo.com - an exclusive video! After you have bought the live CD/DVD, you will receive an email with your instructions to download your very own copy of "Good Year For The Roses" - unedited and in its entirety.

Cheers!

Happy Birthday Jim!

2008-12-02T14:59:00Z

In celebration of Mr. Cuddy's birthday today is an exclusive to iTunes Canada release of "Arrenpentido". This is Alex Cuba's Spanish adaptation of "Bad Timing". The story of how this song came together is quite interesting - you can read about it here. Listen to CBC Radio 2 Drive this afternoon, Tuesday, December 2 as Alex Cuba is Rich Terfry's special in-studio guest.

Meanwhile, here is the link to the iTunes Store where you can purchase your own copy of this song. Happy Birthday Jim!

Arrepentido (Bad Timing)

Jim Cuddy Band Concert Announcement

2008-11-20T15:23:00Z

Our Presale Tickets have sold out!

We have some sweet news for BlueRodeo.com members: the Jim Cuddy Band has been booked to play Toronto's legendary Massey Hall on Valentine's Day 2009. ~~Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 21 at 11am EST in the BlueRodeo.com Store. BlueRodeo.com is the only place to buy tickets a full week before they go on sale to the public.~~ So for everyone looking for that extra special holiday gift, think of this as a 2-for-1 – Christmas and Valentine's!

It was in February of 2008 that Blue Rodeo performed three nights at Massey Hall – a performance that was captured and recently released as the Blue Road CD/DVD. This past summer, the Jim Cuddy Band was on the road (in between Blue Rodeo dates) as the support act for Sheryl Crow's tour, and garnered rave reviews everywhere he played. Jim's album The Light That Guides You Home won the 2007 Juno award for Best Adult Alternative Album.

Tickets will only be available to BlueRodeo.com members, so if you haven't yet registered, do so here. It's easy, free and we always protect your privacy.

Still available in the BlueRodeo.com Store are tickets for Blue Rodeo's concert in Lindsay on December 6. Buy those tickets here.

Two Concert Announcements

2008-10-28T20:53:00Z

Just announced - two shows for Blue Rodeo fans in the Lindsay, ON and Cobourg, ON areas. On December 6 Blue Rodeo will be performing at the Lindsay Agricultural Society Exhibition Building. Presale tickets will be available through the BlueRodeo.com Store on Thursday, October 30. On November 19 get yourself to the Park Playhouse Theatre in Cobourg, ON for an evening with the Jim Cuddy Band. This show will also be available on Thursday, October 30 to BlueRodeo.com members through our Store. But hurry as these limited, very exclusive seats won't last long!

And while you are in the BlueRodeo.com Store, we've put together a couple of gift packages just in time for the holiday season. Keep yourself warm this winter with a BlueRodeo.com toque and scarf. Or pick up our "Small Miracles" concert bundle - t-shirt, CD and tote bag. These gift sets will be on sale for the remainder of the year, but get your orders in soon to ensure Christmas delivery. More details on holiday cut-off dates can be found here.

Blue Road DVD Screening: Toronto

2008-10-23T21:30:00Z

We have been given a very limited number of tickets to a private screening of the Blue Road DVD. Check out a trailer of this documentary below. The DVD captures an intimate jam session as we sit in on the band playing a few of their favourite cover songs as well as two new tracks. The Blue Road documentary also includes footage of the band on the road and backstage during their Small Miracles Tour.

This screening party will be happening at Toronto's Camera Lounge (1028 Queen Street West - just west of Ossington) on November 9 (time still to be announced). We have three pairs of tickets that we will give to three randomly drawn entries. To enter, send your name, address, and daytime phone number to help@BlueRodeo.com by November 4 at 11:00 pm EST. Winners will receive two passes to the screening where there’s a chance they might bump into a band member or two.

The fine print: only one entry per household, tickets non-transferable, transportation / accommodations are not provided, winners must be 19+.

Blue Road Presale

2008-10-17T13:29:00Z

The moment you have all been waiting for is finally upon us. The brand new release from Blue Rodeo, Blue Road, is now available for presale through the BlueRodeo.com Store. This is a CD/DVD package that contains ten acoustic songs recorded live at Massey Hall in February 2008; live video of those same songs; and a documentary by Juno-winning video director Christopher Mills. Check out the video trailer of this documentary.

Here is the track listing of both the live CD and DVD portions of the release:

5 Days In May
Crying Over You
Rebel
Blue House
3 Hours Away
Try
To Love Somebody
Know Where You Go
Bad Timing

Also included is a never-before released, Cuddy/Keelor co-write called "Losing You". This new song will be in your head for days!

Canadian customers who pre-order this item can expect to receive it on or about the October 28 release date. All other locales will follow as soon as possible.

Hurry over to the BlueRodeo.com Store to order your copy today!

Blue Road: Live at Massey Hall

2008-10-06T15:42:00Z

Earlier this year, at the end of February, Blue Rodeo played three wonderful shows at Massey Hall in Toronto, ON. For those of you lucky enough to be there on those bone-chillingly cold winter nights, you witnessed the guys warming the hometown crowd with a couple of hours of classic Blue Rodeo.

On October 28, Blue Rodeo will release Blue Road, a live recording of select songs from those performances. In fact, it's the first ten songs of the night, all performed acoustically. Track list includes “Try”, “5 Days in May”, “Rebel”, “Bad Timing” and more.

But that's not all! Blue Road also has an accompanying DVD – Live at Massey Hall Bootleg. Those ten songs were captured and are presented on this DVD for you to relive those nights.

Would you like more? How about a documentary by Juno-winning video director, Christopher Mills. See behind-the-scenes outtakes in Greg's home studio and the guys performing a handful of cover songs, "in the round".

We'll have a presale for you right here at BlueRodeo.com coming up very soon, and will have a little something extra for those that purchase the CD/DVD. All the details will be released in a couple of days so watch the news section, subscribe to the newsletter, and get on the Boards – make sure you don't miss this great sale!

Orangeville Presale On Right Now

2008-09-18T21:40:00Z

BlueRodeo.com has yet another presale for you this week. On November 1, Blue Rodeo will be performing at the Orangeville Agricultural Centre in Orangeville, ON. The presale tickets for this general admission show are available right now (as of Thursday, September 18) in the Store.

To see all upcoming Blue Rodeo concerts, check the tour calendar.

October and November Dates Announced

2008-09-16T14:50:00Z

Blue Rodeo has announced three upcoming dates at the end of October and early November, and BlueRodeo.com is your place for ticket presales. General public have their opportunity to buy tickets on Friday, September 19, but BlueRodeo.com members can buy them starting this Wednesday, September 17. Here are the details:

October 24    General Motors Centre    Oshawa, ON
October 25    K-Rock Centre                Kingston, ON
November 8   Sleeman Centre              Guelph, ON

Watch the tickets page tomorrow morning (Wednesday, September 17) at 11 am for your opportunity to buy tickets.

One More Night in Bala

2008-09-12T21:11:00Z

A few weeks back, the ticket sales for Blue Rodeo's October 10 appearance at The Kee in Bala were fast and furious; the show sold out in no time at all. Caving to demand, the band has added a second night at The Kee, Saturday, October 11. Presale tickets for this general admission show are on sale now from the BlueRodeo.com store.

Remember that you must be a BlueRodeo.com member to participate in our presales, so create an account for yourself now if you still need one and for a complete list of the band's upcoming dates, check out the tour page. And keep an eye right here as we'll be announcing more shows very soon.

Mount Forest Show Moved

2008-09-03T21:13:00Z

A quick update about this Saturday's show in Mount Forest. The show is being moved to the Old Roxy, 116 Main St N. (www.oldroxy.ca). All tickets purchased will be honoured at the doors, which open at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. If you haven't yet purchased your tickets, they are on sale through Ticketmaster.

Blue Rodeo back in Bala; presale starts Tuesday!

2008-08-29T18:34:00Z

You've been asking and now we've got an answer: Blue Rodeo will be playing The Kee in Bala, ON, on October 10, 2008. The BlueRodeo.com presale for this show is slated to begin on Tuesday, September 2 at 11 am EDT. Mark your calendars!

You must be a BlueRodeo.com member to take advantage of our presales, so create an account now if you don't have one already.

Mount Forest Ticket Sale - Saturday September 6

2008-08-05T21:49:00Z

On ~~September 5~~, September 6 Blue Rodeo rolls into the Mount Forest Sports Complex. So all you MoFo’s (Mount Foresters) and surrounding County Wellington’ers, head on over to the BlueRodeo.com Store - tickets are on sale now!!

Also, there are more Molson Amphitheatre tickets now available for purchase in the BlueRodeo.com Store. This show is almost here - August 21 - so don't delay!

And don't forget, if you are going to one of these shows, send us a review or post your pictures for all to see.

Blue Rodeo in Brantford next January, presale starts Monday

2008-07-12T14:10:00Z

UPDATE: The presale is now over.

Blue Rodeo has been confirmed to for two shows at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford, ON early next year, on January 15 and 16. The BlueRodeo.com presale for these shows will begin on Monday morning, at 11 am EDT. Make sure you're here on time to get your tix.

As always, you need to be a member to take advantage of our presales. Not a member yet? Create an account now.

It's a Busy Blue Rodeo Summer

2008-06-12T16:10:00Z

There are a couple of sure bets for a Canadian summer. One, it's going to be hot wherever you are. And two, Blue Rodeo is going to be busy on tour! Visit the Events Calendar to find out when the boys are going to be in your area and grab your tickets while you're there. From Ottawa to Vancouver, Paris to London (Ontario, that is) - Blue Rodeo is racking up the mileage this summer. And if you are at any of the shows, remember to send us your Show Reviews and then post your best pics over on the Discussion Board for all to see.

The Light That Guides You Home Tour Merch

2008-06-12T16:00:00Z

Show the world your love for Jim Cuddy. The Light That Guides You Home tour merch is now on sale at the BlueRodeo.com Store. Head on over for deals on t-shirts, vests, babydoll tees and sweatshirts!

Jim Cuddy Band to open for Sheryl Crow this fall

2008-05-30T21:02:00Z

UPDATE: The JCB has been confirmed as the opening act for the entire tour. Check out the link below for a full list of shows.

Just announced: The Jim Cuddy Band will reactivate to open a series of three shows on Sheryl Crow's upcoming Canadian tour this fall. The dates in question are: September 23 at Kingston's KROQ Centre, September 24 at the John Labatt Centre in London, ON and September 25 at Sault St. Marie's Steelback Centre. These shows are already on sale, for ticketing info, check out JimCuddy.com.

Toronto, Vancouver presales this Friday

2008-05-14T18:44:00Z

Blue Rodeo have booked their annual late August dates at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre and Vancouver's Malkin Bowl and BlueRodeo.com is giving you the first chance to get tickets to these shows, when our presales being this Friday, May 16. The August 21 show in Toronto will go on sale at 11 am EDT. The presale for the August 23 and August 24 shows in Vancouver will follow at 9 am PDT. These are best seats sales, so make note of those times and make sure you're here on time on Friday morning.

As always, you must be have a BlueRodeo.com membership to participate in these sales. Create an account now if you don't have one already.

Blue Rodeo headlining the Grand Stage Music & Arts Festival

2008-04-22T19:33:00Z

Update: This presale is now over. Beginning Saturday, April 26, tickets may be purchased here.

Blue Rodeo will headline the Grand Stage Music and Arts Festival at the Paris Fairgrounds in Paris, ON on July 12, 2008. Other acts on the bill include Matthew Good and His Band, The Sadies and more. The BlueRodeo.com presale for this show will begin tomorrow morning, Wednesday April 23, at 11 am EDT. This is a general admission show and kids under 10 will be admitted for free, so why not bring the whole family?

As always, you must be a BlueRodeo.com member to take advantage of our presales, so create an account now if you don't have one already.

Two new ticket sales

2008-04-09T18:03:00Z

Update: These sales are now over.

BlueRodeo.com has two more ticket sales for you:

First up, we've got a batch of tickets to the band's May 23 show at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV. These general admission tickets are on sale now.

Second, we'll be holding a presale for the bands May 31 show in Sunderland, ON, beginning this Friday, April 11, at 11:00 am EDT. Mark your calenders, and we'll see you here then!

A clean sweep for Blue Rodeo!

2008-04-04T20:16:00Z

Blue Rodeo went three for three at the 2008 Juno Awards this past Sunday, taking home the hardware for Group of the Year (for a record-setting fifth time), Adult Alternative Album of the Year (for Small Miracles) and Video of the Year (for "C'Mon"). Congrats to the band!

New photos in the gallery

2008-03-28T18:48:00Z

The band has logged some serious mileage recently, with trips to Austin for the South By Southwest Festival and to Afghanistan to entertain the Canadian troops stationed there. We've just added some photos from both trips to the Gallery. Have a peek!

The Swallows in Toronto this Saturday

2008-03-27T15:55:00Z

This just in: Taking advantage of a little down time from touring with Blue Rodeo, Glen Milchem's magnificent side-project The Swallows will peform at Mitzi's Sister this Saturday, March 29, at 10 pm. Cover for this show is pay-what-you-can. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Glen and the band!

Third nights added in Belleville and Peterborough

2008-03-25T21:52:00Z

Southern Ontario just can't get enough: due to the extremely high demand, Blue Rodeo have added third nights to their stands in both Belleville and Peterborough. The new Peterborough show is set for May 7, with the new Belleville date scheduled for the following night, May 8.

The BlueRodeo.com presale for these new shows will begin tomorrow morning, March 25, at 10:00 am EDT. These are Best Seats sales, so make sure you're logged on and ready to go then.

Blue Rodeo in Kandahar

2008-03-24T14:08:00Z

After wrapping up a successful trip to Austin's SXSW music festival, the members of Blue Rodeo headed to some place very different - Kandahar, Afghanistan. Canada's media has taken quite an interest in the band's trip to entertain our troops. Articles about their adventure to Afghanistan have appeared on CTV.ca, in the Ottawa Sun and by Canadian Press, among other sources. Also along for the trip were chief of defence staff Gen. Rick Hillier, several former NHL players and the Stanley Cup itself.

Blue Rodeo did bring their cameras with them and we're hoping they took some great shots that we'll be able to share with all of you.

Blue Rodeo announce West Coast Tour

2008-03-19T21:31:00Z

The band just keeps rolling: Blue Rodeo have just announced a series of West Coast dates for May of this year. Kicking off in Bellingham, WA on May 15, this tour will see the band make stops in a number of cities they haven't seen in a while. Check out the tour page to see where they're going.

Second Peterborough show added; presale starts today!

2008-02-29T22:25:00Z

*This presale is now over.*

A second night at Peterborough's Showplace Performance Theatre has been added on May 6, 2008. The BlueRodeo.com presale for this show kicks off Monday, March 3, at 11:00 am EST, so mark your calenders and make sure you're here to get your tickets for the show!

The bassman steps out

2008-02-22T19:57:00Z

Update: Matinee is now available in the store!

After 20 years as the rock solid foundation of Blue Rodeo, bass player extraordinaire Bazil Donovan has finally released his debut solo album, Matinee. The twelve song collection of classic country standards features a number of guests, including Justin Rutledge, David Baxter, Bob Packwood, Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Travis Good, and Lori Yates.

Currently available only at Blue Rodeo's live shows, Matinee will be available to order from BlueRodeo.com very soon. Stay tuned!

Four more shows announced

2008-02-21T22:50:00Z

It's a big day for Ontario: Blue Rodeo have just confirmed four new shows in the coming months. First up, hot on the heels of their sold-out April 15 gig at Belleville's Empire Theatre, they've added a second show on April 14. The BlueRodeo.com presale begins tomorrow morning at 10:00 am EST.

Next up, on April 16 the band will stop in Brockville, followed by Sudbury on April 18 and Peterborough on May 5. The sales for all three of these shows kick off Monday morning, February 25, at 11:00 am EST, so make sure you're logged in and ready to go at that time!

Two more Blue Rodeo shows! Presales on now!

2008-02-15T15:00:00Z

Update: The Belleville presale is now sold out.

Blue Rodeo's show at the Empire Theatre in Belleville, ON has finally been confirmed for April 15, 2008. The BlueRodeo.com presale is on now; we've got the best seats in the house for this, on now until next Tuesday, February 19. Don't delay, grab your tickets now!

The second new gig is in Petawawa, ON, at the Petawawa Civic Centre on June 14. This a general admission show, but BlueRodeo.com's presale lets you have the first shot at tickets. Go get them!

Please note: The BlueRodeo.com Newsletter listed the Petawawa show as June 15, but the correct date is June 14. We apologise for the confusion.

Small Miracles merchandise now available!

2008-02-14T21:26:00Z

After much delay, the first batch of new products from the Small Miracles tour has finally arrived. There’s still more to come, so make sure you check the Store for updates, but for now you can choose from items like the Small Miracles Tour t-shirt, the long sleeve Butterfly t-shirt and much more. Check out the full selection in our store now.

Blue Rodeo Receive Three 2008 Juno Award Nominations!

2008-02-05T18:33:00Z

At a press conference this morning, it was announced that Blue Rodeo have been nominated for three Juno Awards, including Group of the Year. The band was also received nods in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year for Small Miracles and Video of the Year for their Christopher Mills directed clip for "C'Mon".

Other nominees include One Degree artists The Sadies (Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Group), Justin Rutledge, Oh Susanna! (both Roots and Traditional Album of the Years: Solo) and Richard Underhill (Instrumental Album of the Year). Congrats to all!

The Juno Awards will be presented on Sunday April 6 in a ceremony to be broadcast nationally on CTV. Check your local listing for airtimes and make sure you tune in to root for the band!

Listen to Blue Rodeo on CBC Radio Two tonight!

2008-02-01T19:17:00Z

Tonight, Friday, February 1, CBC Radio 2's Canada Live will broadcast Blue Rodeo's January 7 show at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Beginning at 8 pm with Luke Docuet and the White Falcon's opening set, the entire show will be broadcast nationally. You can also stream the show directly from the CBC Radio 2 website.

Enjoy!

Black Ribbon (Acoustic) - MySpace Single of the Week!

2008-01-23T15:54:00Z

This week on MySpace.com, Blue Rodeo's "Black Ribbon (Acoustic)" is featured as the single of the week. The song is streaming from the player on the band's page and is available for download, but it won't be for long, so don't delay!

Kingston Date Rescheduled; Today’s Presale Cancelled

2008-01-11T22:36:00Z

*Update: Today's presale for Kingston has been cancelled because the Kingston date is being rescheduled. Once we know what's happening with that show we'll update this news post.*

Blue Rodeo's long-delayed show in Kingston has now been confirmed for March 29, at the newly-constructed Kingston Regional Sports & Entertainment Centre. The BlueRodeo.com Store's presale for this gig will kick off this upcoming Monday, January 14, at 11:00 am EST. Our presale's are only available to BlueRodeo.com member, so if you don't have an account yet; create one now. We'll see you Monday!

Blue Rodeo Back on the Road

2008-01-04T17:24:00Z

On Sunday, January 6, Blue Rodeo kicks off their cross-Canada tour in support of Small Miracles, the band's latest album. If you plan on catching any of those shows, please send your shows reviews and photos to us here at BlueRodeo.com. We'll post our favourites here on the site for all to see.

Tickets for many of the band's shows are still available. For more details, please stop by the Events Calendar.

Blue Rodeo at the Horseshoe!

2007-12-11T18:01:00Z

One of Toronto's finest rock institutions, the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, with a series of blockbuster shows. One of countless bands that got their start at the Horseshoe, Blue Rodeo will return to the club's stage next Monday, Decemeber 17 for special celebratory show. Billed as an "80s throwback show," this is sure to be the event of the season.

Tickets go on sale next Monday at 1 pm, only at the venue, with all proceeds from the show will go to the St. Philips Food Bank. Rockin' for a good cause? Don't miss out.

Presales for Montreal and Toronto

2007-12-11T17:52:00Z

UPDATE: These sales have now ended.

Additional dates on the 2008 Small Miracles Tour have been just confirmed for both Montreal and Toronto. Montreal's new addition will be February 2, while the latest Toronto show is scheduled for March 1.

The BlueRodeo.com Store is currently hosting presales for both of these shows. Presales are open to BlueRodeo.com members exclusively, so join now!

Get Your Cornwall Tickets!

2007-12-07T16:00:00Z

*This presale is now over. Public sale tickets are still available.*

Another batch of tickets for the band's April 20 show in Cornwall are now on sale. These tickets include seats located in the first six rows so if you want to see Blue Rodeo up close and personal in Cornwall this spring, stop by the Store now.

Vancouver and Hamilton Presale On Now

2007-12-03T19:19:00Z

*The Vancouver and Hamilton presales are now over.*

Just announced: Blue Rodeo has added second nights to their stays in Vancouver and Hamilton on the upcoming 2008 Small Miracles tour. The Vancouver show has been lined up for January 11, with the Hamilton date confirmed for February 15.

The BlueRodeo.com Store is currently hosting a presale for these two show. These tickets won't last long, so reserve your great seats to these two great shows now.

Blue Rodeo on CMT

2007-11-28T22:03:00Z

Mark your calenders: This upcoming Monday, December 3 at 7 and 11 pm EST, CMT will air Blue Rodeo: Small Miracles, an hour-long concert special capturing Blue Rodeo in performance at Toronto's Dakota Tavern. The program also features interviews with the band members and friends like Ron Sexsmith, Oh Susanna, Justin Rutledge, Luke Doucet, Jimmy Rankin and Carolyn Dawn Johnson.

You can take a look at some photos from the evening here and make sure you tune in on Monday for what is sure to be a great show.

Second shows added in Edmonton and Calgary

2007-11-14T19:20:00Z

Due to overwhelming demand, Blue Rodeo have added a second night in both Edmonton and Calgary. Details can be found on the Events page. There won't be a BlueRodeo.com Presale for these shows, as both are already on sale at Ticketmaster.

Just announced: Sault Ste. Marie, January 29, 2008

2007-11-12T17:49:00Z

*The presale sale for this show is now over.*

Another show has been added to the 2008 Small Miracles Tour. Blue Rodeo will be stopping at the Steelback Centre in Sault Ste. Marie on January 29, 2008.

The BlueRodeo.com presale for this show will kick off tomorrow morning, November 13, at 10:00 am EST.

Get Your Presale Tickets for the 2008 Small Miracles Tour!

2007-10-31T20:48:00Z

Please note: This first batch of presales is now over, but we've got a few more in the works so watch this space.

The presale madness continues this Monday, November 5, when presale tickets for Montreal and Vancouver will go on sale over in the BlueRodeo.com Store. For exact presale times, and a full list of 2008 tour dates, please stop by the Events page.

The BlueRodeo.com Store still has presale tickets available for almost all of Blue Rodeo's 2008 Small Miracles dates so if you want the best seats in the house, head over to the Store where we're allowing members exclusive access to tickets before they go onsale to the general public. Aren't a member yet? Go here and become one; it's free and only takes a moment.

Small Miracles for the U.S.

2007-10-30T14:54:00Z

Good news for U.S. fans. Hot on the heels of the Blue Rodeo & Friends tour, currently winding its way down the Eastern Seaboard, Small Miracles is now available in U.S. record stores. Released on the band's own TeleSoul Records, digital music fans south of the border can now purchase Small Miracles through iTunes and other digital retailers as well.

New video: C'mon

2007-10-02T21:33:00Z

Here it is, the first video from Small Miracles. Now in rotation on MuchMoreMusic, make sure you request it here. Enjoy!

Please note: Depending on the speed of your connection, it may take a moment to load.

Blue Rodeo is Popping Up All Over Toronto Today!

2007-09-24T13:17:00Z

Heads up Toronto fans! The rumours are true; Blue Rodeo will be performing a series of surprise shows in around downtown Toronto tomorrow, Monday, September 24.

We’ve been able to tentatively confirm the following times and locations for you, but keep in mind that times may change as needed.

TIME	LOCATION
8:30am	Union Station (Bay & Front)
12:15pm	First Canadian Place (Waterfall Stage)
5:00pm	The Black Bull (Queen & Peter)
6:30pm	Air Canada Centre (Bay St Entrance, Gate 2)

And make sure you keep your eyes and ears peeled, because you never know where else they’ll pop up throughout the day.

2008 Tour Dates Now Up

2007-09-21T19:15:00Z

We can finally tell you where Blue Rodeo's 2008 Small Miracles tour will be stopping. Kicking off on January 9 in Vancouver, BC, the tour will see the guys performing in 25 cities including Banff, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Cornwall, ON; Montreal, QC and Moncton, NB before wrapping things up at the end of Febuary with two Toronto shows at Massey Hall.

For a complete list of dates, stop by the Tour Calendar.

More Blue Rodeo & Friends shows on sale now

2007-09-21T14:31:00Z

*Tickets for this show are now off sale.*

The BlueRodeo.com Store has begun selling two more shows from the bands upcoming U.S. tour. Pittsburgh and Atlanta are the latest additions, but we're still selling tickets to a number of shows from this tour. Still need your tickets? Head to the the Store now.

Listen to "This Town"

2007-09-20T15:38:00Z

With just five days to go before the release of Small Miracles, we've got one more sneak preview to tide you over. Jim's song "This Town" has been added to the BlueRodeo.com Player. Enjoy!

Small Miracles on iTunes

2007-09-13T20:16:00Z

Good news for fans who have embraced the digital download movement: Small Miracles is now available to pre-order from iTunes Canada. Everyone who buys the complete album from iTunes will recieve an exclusive bonus track: an acoustic recording of "Blue House," while all pre-order customers will also be given an acoustic version of "This Town."

Blue Rodeo to appear on Canada AM on September 21

2007-09-12T14:21:00Z

Set your PVRs folks! Blue Rodeo are set to appear on CTV's Canada AM on Friday, September 21. In honour of the band's appearance, the show will be broadcast live from Ottawa's By Ward Market, where they will perform a number of songs from the new album Small Miracles.

This is just the first in a number of exciting events planned, so keep your ears open for more announcements soon.

Blue Rodeo invades the US!

2007-09-06T20:40:00Z

US fans get ready! Blue Rodeo will making a trip south of the border this October, playing a series of dates to promote the release of their new album Small Miracles.

The Blue Rodeo & Friends tour will also feature Ron Sexsmith and Luke Doucet. Check out the Events page now for more information.

New Song Up

2007-08-30T20:26:00Z

Another track from Small Miracles has been posted over on the BlueRodeo.com Player. Entitled "It Makes Me Wonder," this latest song is a Greg tune and we think you'll love it.

Pre-order Small Miracles now!

2007-08-28T20:11:00Z

Now's your chance to pre-order the new Blue Rodeo album, Small Miracles. Set for release on September 25, all those who pre-order the album from the BlueRodeo.com Store by September 17 will receive a download of an exclusive acoustic track and be entered into a draw to win one of 100 autographed copies of the Small Miracles CD booklet.

Don't delay; order your copy today!

Get Your Whitby Presale Tickets

2007-08-15T14:20:00Z

Update: This sale is now over. Tickets for the show will be available from Ticketmaster soon.

There must be something about Whitby, ON that Jim Cuddy just loves because he and his band will be returning to that city on Friday, September 21 to play yet another show at Johnny B's. This will be a GA show that will see Jim play tracks from his solo albums as well as a few Blue Rodeo favourites.

The BlueRodeo.com Store is currently running a presale for this GA show so if you want in on the fun, head over to the Store and order yourself some tickets.

Small Miracles Update!

2007-08-14T19:21:00Z

News about Small Miracles continues to trickle out: we can now announce the track sequence for the new album, due out on September 25.

Small Miracles will contain the following 13 songs:

So Far Away
This Town
Blue House
3 Hours Away
It Makes Me Wonder
Summer Girls
Together
Mystic River
Black Ribbon
C’mon
Small Miracles
Beautiful
Where I Was Before

You can listen to a few samples from the new album, as well as a special message from Greg and Jim, by texting BR to 12321. Each text costs 50 cents plus any fees your cell provider normally charges.

Win a Spot on the NOW Barge!

2007-08-08T15:30:00Z

The good people at NOW Magazine have been kind enough to give us two pairs of passes to the NOW Barge to give away to members of BlueRodeo.com. Our contest winners will get to eat and drink with other VIPs while enjoying a view of the majestic Toronto skyline from Lake Ontario before Blue Rodeo's show at the Molson Amphitheare on August 22. And you never know, the band may came out to say hello.

To enter, all you have to do is purchase lawn tickets through the BlueRodeo.com Store. All those who have previously bought lawn tickets from us have been entered already. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, don't delay: The sale -- and this contest -- closes this upcoming Sunday, August 12, at 11:59pm EDT.

UPDATE: The contest and sale are now over. We'll announce the lucky winners soon!

Blue Rodeo on Ian Tyson tribute

2007-08-07T22:23:00Z

The release of Small Miracles is fast approaching, but there's some new Blue Rodeo music available now to tide you over until September 25.

In stores now, The Gift: A Tribute To Ian Tyson features the band's recording of Tyson's classic "Four Strong Winds".

Update: This CD is now available in the BlueRodeo.com Store.

Thanks to CodeBlue for the tip!

The JCB in Newmarket

2007-08-01T14:11:00Z

Look out Newmarket fans: The Jim Cuddy Band will roll into town for a show at the Newmarket Theatre on September 22. The BlueRodeo.com presale for this date begins tomorrow, Thursday August 2 at 11 AM EDT.

This is an assigned seat venue and we've got the first seven rows to sell, so make sure you're here right at 11 to get yourself the very best seats possible.

New Blue Rodeo single!

2007-07-27T21:42:00Z

Starting your weekend off with a bang!

BlueRodeo.com is thrilled to offer you the first listen to "C'mon", the first single from Blue Rodeo's forthcoming album Small Miracles, set for release on September 25. Due to hit radio next week, you can stream "C'mon" from our homepage music player now.

Stayed tuned for more details on the album soon and enjoy "C'mon".

UPDATE: "C'mon" is now available to purchase from iTunes

Last Chance For Molson Amphitheatre Tickets

2007-07-24T19:45:00Z

With just under a month to go before the big day, the BlueRodeo.com Store is still selling lawn seats to the Molson Amphitheatre show in Toronto, but we won't be for much longer.

If you haven't already picked up your tickets, make sure you avoid disappointment and get yours today.

Store Downtime: July 19, 2007

2007-07-19T14:20:00Z

The BlueRodeo.com Store will be offline for a period time this afternoon as we perform a full upgrade. This project is scheduled to begin at approximately 2 PM EDT and may last for up to two hours.

The rest of BlueRodeo.com, including the forums, will remain online during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.