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”.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.