News Archives: 2023

CELEBRATING GORDON LIGHTFOOT 

November 17, 2023

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Today marks what would have been the 85th birthday of Canadian music icon Gordon Lightfoot. To honour his music and legacy, Massey Hall, in collaboration with the Lightfoot Estate, proudly announces Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Massey Hall.  

Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 22 at 10am ET with password READMYMIND

The evening, led by two extraordinary house bands, Blue Rodeo and the members of Gordon Lightfoot’s longtime band, The  Lightfoot Band (Rick Haynes, Barry Keane, Mike Heffernan and Carter Lancaster), will feature performances by Allison Russell, Aysanabee, Burton Cummings, Caroline Wiles & Bob Doidge, Meredith Moon, Sylvia Tyson, The Good Brothers, Tom Cochrane, William Prince with more to be announced.

Proceeds from Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot, as requested by the Gordon Lightfoot Estate, will support Massey Hall, a charitable not-for-profit, including the Revitalization of the Hall, its music appreciation, education, community outreach and artist development initiatives.

Tickets go on sale for Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot next Thursday, November 23 and available for purchase at masseyhall.com or by calling the Massey Hall box office at 416-872-4255.

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2nd Massey Hall Show Announced!

October 29, 2023

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Due to popular demand, Blue Rodeo is thrilled to announce that they will be adding a 2nd show at Massey Hall on December 13, 2023!

The BlueRodeo.com presale starts tomorrow, Monday, October 30 at 9 am ET!

Just head to the tour page!

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BLUE RODEO ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER VINYL PRESSING OF A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

October 13, 2023

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Warner Music Canada recording artists Blue Rodeo have announced the first ever vinyl pressing of their holiday classic A Merry Christmas to You. The album arrives with brand new artwork, created by Canadian artist Arthur Keelor, great uncle to the band’s vocalist Greg Keelor. In addition to the vinyl pressing the album will also be available on CD with the brand new artwork. A Merry Christmas to You is available now – click here to order!

Blue Rodeo are currently celebrating the 30-year anniversary of their iconic album Five Days in July. Originally released on October 26, 1993, Five Days in July contains the hit singles “5 Days in May,” “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet,” “Cynthia,” “Bad Timing,” “Head Over Heels” and their cover of Rodney Crowell’s “Til I Gain Control Again.” Recorded at Greg Keelor’s farm and featuring guest performances from Sarah McLachlan and Anne Bourne, the album went on to become the band’s most commercially successful album, having been certified six-times Platinum in Canada.

Track listing

1. O Come All Ye Faithful

2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

3. If We Make It Through December

4. Home to You This Christmas

5. Jesus Christ

6. River

7. Song for a Winter’s Night

8. Christmas Must Be Tonight

9. Glad to Be Alive

10. Getting Ready for Christmas Day

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Windsor Show Announced!

October 10, 2023

Join Blue Rodeo as they take the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars in Windsor on January 12, 2024 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Five Days in July! 

For a full list of upcoming tour dates, head to the tour page!

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Kitchener & Peterborough!

September 25, 2023

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Join Blue Rodeo as they take the stage in Kitchener and Peterborough this December to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Five Days in July! 

The BlueRodeo.com presale starts tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26 at 10 am ET.

For a full list of upcoming tour dates, head to the tour page!

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Five Days in July 30th Anniversary Tour Continues

August 21, 2023

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Join Blue Rodeo as they take the stage this October to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Five Days in July!

“We have a rare opportunity to revisit Five Days In July in its entirety. This being the record’s 30th birthday, we thought we would do a few special shows and play the record front to back. Should be fun.” – Jim Cuddy

The BlueRodeo.com presale starts tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22 at 10am local time.

For a full list of upcoming tour dates, head to the tour page!

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FIVE DAYS IN JULY DOUBLE LP ALBUMS!

July 27, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce the release of two special vinyl versions of Five Days In July as we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the album in October.

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The iconic album is now available on double neon orange vinyl with four 12 x 12 rare images and liner notes from Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan and more.

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The iconic album is now available on double cobalt blue vinyl.

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