*****[GRAHAM JONES] [JEFFREY INNES] [BRANDON SCOTT] *****
Other people who help:[SVEN PETERSON] [CAYNE McKENZIE] [NICOLE STISHENKO] [NICK BERNAL] [REGINA]*****
People who used to be around [ADAM NEWTON] [MATT VATOUR] [TYLER WITZEL] [ROBERT SINCLAIR]*****
Contacts: Management: nick [at] nevadorecords.com // Nevado Label: info [at] bumstead.com // Bumstead Booking: ben [at] paquinentertainment.com // Paquin Entertainment
With several national tours and over 300 shows under their belts, (including performances alongside Ladyhawk, Black Mountain and Women), Alphababy packed their bags and moved from Kelowna to Vancouver.
Big changes lead to new beginnings - so the band changed: Yukon Blonde signed with Toronto-based Nevado Records (Bahamas, Fox Jaws), parked the van and set out to write all new material. With deference to the best, the band took inspiration from 60’s rock harmonies, thick yet simple hooks, and depression-era furniture upholstery. The resulting set of 14 songs, recorded in Vancouver with producer Shawn Cole (Bend Sinister, You Say Party! We Say Die!), has brought them being comparisons to The Band, The Byrds, Grizzley Bear and CSNY.
Four of these songs became “Everything In Everyway”. Yukon Blonde’s debut EP was released on Nevado Records in Canada and internationally (digital) October 2009, introducing the new band, the new songs and the new name with great results. Big changes sometimes lead to dissent - but this is not happening. The quality of the songs seems to be actually strengthening the band’s relationship with long-time fans while bringing in a wave of new.
Old friends of long stretches of highway and sleeping on floors, the band set-out, in the fall of 09, for a 37-date tour across Canada including POP Montreal, Halifax POP Explosion and CMJ, picking up rave reviews along the way. The tour ended - almost two months later - with a triumphant return to their original home town of Kelowna on November 8th 2009.
The success of the EP, the tour, and the festivals attracted the attention of Bumstead Records (k.d. lang, Two Hours Traffic, The Trews) who is now set to release the remaining 10 songs as Yukon Blonde’s self-titled debut LP on February 9th 2010 across North America. The band plans to tour extensively in the US and Canada in the months following the release and tour dates will be announced soon.
Yukon Blonde is: Jeff Innes (Guitar, Vocals), Brandon Scott (Guitar, Vocals), Graham Jones (Drums, Vocals).
Hey Guys... Just wanted to let you know that Yukon Blonde's song "Streets" Made Electrik Press' Top 40 songs of 2009 Check it out... www.electrikpress.com
ive been a big fan since you guys were here in kelowna way back when, and i still am... perhaps i'll have an opportunity to play with you guys sometime.
That was an excellent set at The Supermarket. Reviving the sunny album-oriented sound of the 70’s, infusing catchy-hooks and folk-tinged harmonies of FM gold. Brimming with sparkling guitars and gentle swooning energy, this is breezy immaculate pop that’s indebted to bands like Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp, America, and giving it a modern twist. Keep to your musical vision.
Hope all is going well. I've got some shows lined up for your return. It's going to be sweet. We've still got that extra room in the Red Cedar house for Graham. Good times ahead. Get home safe. See you fine gentlemen soon.
Hi guys, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here. We are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
and if your interested, we have our new website up and we are offering free downloads of 10 our of favorite tracks from all three of our records. They are available here:
david here, are you guys playing music trader nov.1st or 2nd? i forgot, and plus im gonna pitch it to a bunch of people who were at your last show here. so let me know! hope tour is treatin you well!
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