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.

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:

1. Shoot Out Sparks
2. Outside The Wire
3. Disconnecting
4. I Broke My Own Heart
5. Blame Us
6. The One Who Got Away
7. Demystified
8. Secret City
9. Mouths To Feed
10. The Era Beyond Guilt
11. Absolutes
12. The Critics Agree
13. 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.