Monday, December 12, 2011
Blue Rodeo Inducted To The Canadian Music Hall Of Fame
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 41st 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 49th 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!
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Vote for Jim!
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!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Skyscraper Soul Merch has Arrived!
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.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Holiday Delivery Cut-Off Dates
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!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
New Ontario Dates for the Jim Cuddy Band, Presale Happening Now!
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!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Jim Cuddy Band in Red Deer, Presale Begins Tomorrow!
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!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Jim Cuddy Band in Thunder Bay, Presale Begins Wednesday
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!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Glenn Milchem at Sleepwalk Guitar Festival
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.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Two New JCB Dates, Peterborough Presale on Now!
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.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Canadian Tour for Jim Cuddy Band, Presales Start Tomorrow!
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!
Thursday, October 06, 2011
New Jim Dates for Atlantic Canada - Presale on Now!
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!
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
New Jim Cuddy East Coast Dates - Presale on Now!
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.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Blue Rodeo In Winnipeg October 9
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.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Skyscraper Soul Available Now!
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.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Jim Cuddy In Newfoundland, Presale On Now!
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!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Jim Cuddy: Set List To Air On CMT Canada
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!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Now Talks: Jim In Conversation On September 25
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!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Blue Rodeo Return To Stratford, Presale Starts Thursday
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!
Friday, September 09, 2011
Blue Rodeo Featured In CBC Documentary
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.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Blue Rodeo In Kenora
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!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Jim Cuddy Band To Perform On Canadian Country Music Awards
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.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Jim Cuddy Band In Oshawa
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.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tickets On Sale Now For Carrboro, NC
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!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Pre-order Skyscraper Soul At iTunes Canada Now
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".
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Win Tickets To See Jim At CMT!
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.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Ridge Fest 2011 Cancelled
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
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
A Peek into the Making of Skyscraper Soul
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!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Show and Ticket Presale Announcement for Sudbury, ON
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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Banff, AB, Ticket Presale
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.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Concert at Lyric Pond - Stop the Mega-Quarry!
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.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Happy Canada Day from London!
Jamming during "5 Days".
Blue Rodeo on stage at Trafalgar Square singing "Hasn't Hit Me Yet".
Thursday, June 30, 2011
O Canada Sale Ending Soon
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.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
How Was The Show?
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.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Photos From Paris
Friday, June 24, 2011
Live Feed of Blue Rodeo at Azkena Rock Festival in Vitotia-Gasteiz, Spain!
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!
Monday, June 20, 2011
O Canada! In Celebration of Our Home and Native Land We're Giving You 20% Off All Clothes, Books, and More!
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
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Skyscraper Soul
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.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
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.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Westobou Festival
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.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Two Shows and Presales Announced for Nova Scotia + Paris Update
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.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Paris Show Announced - June 29
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Two Vancouver, BC, Dates Announced; Ticket Presales May 25
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.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Toronto Ticket Presale
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!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Toronto to Japan - Hope Blossoms April 21
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.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Blue Rodeo at Molson Amphitheatre
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.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Blue Rodeo at The Kee To Bala
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.
Friday, April 01, 2011
New Date, Presale Starts April 4
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.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Blue Rodeo to Open the Winnipeg Folk Festival
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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tickets Available for the Juno Cup!
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.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Did Juno?
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.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Canada Day in London, England
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/.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Updates on Greg’s Solo Dates
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.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Our Biggest Super Sale Ever is Almost Over!
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.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Swallows set to release Demystified
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.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Juno Cup 2011 Training Camp
Check out photos from the Juno Cup 2011 Training Camp here.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Two New Greg Dates
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.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
From the Sanderson Centre website...
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.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
BlueRodeo.com Super Sale - T-Shirts, Jackets and Hats for as Little as $5.99!
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.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Demystified – New Album from The Swallows!
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.”
Friday, January 14, 2011
Anne Lindsay "Hurry on Home" CD Release Concert with Jim Cuddy
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.