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SiriusXM Canada Presents A Very Special Evening With
Barenaked Ladies At El Mocambo in Toronto on October 1
To Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of BNL’s First Toronto Show
To Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of BNL’s First Toronto Show
Perform on Live with Kelly and Mark on September 28
UK Tour Announced For April 2024
Barenaked Ladies are:
Ed Robertson (guitar, vocals), Tyler Stewart (drums, vocals),
Kevin Hearn (keyboards, guitar and vocals), and Jim Creeggan (bass, vocals)
Recent Praise for Barenaked Ladies:
“‘Lovin’ Life’ features an upbeat, summer-friendly melody alongside uplifting lyrics that find light
in the darkness of the world.” – American Songwriter
“[Barenaked Ladies are] known for a freestyle, go-where-the-music-takes-you approach in their live shows they tend to enjoy as much as the fans.” – Forbes
“The big hits still hit big.” – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“[‘Lovin’ Life’ is] the perfect summer jam” – MXDWN
Today, famed multi-Platinum rockers Barenaked Ladies release their highly anticipated new album, In Flight. Brimming with 14 vibrant tracks, the band’s 18th studio album seamlessly captures the hallmark playfulness and astute observation that have earned BNL global renown, and artfully juxtaposes those signature elements against a contemplative, philosophical backdrop, converging into a resounding impression of growth and wisdom gained. Stand-out singles include “Lovin’ Life,” “One Night,” and today’s, “What Do We Need” which explores the band’s journey as Barenaked Ladies through the years, reminiscing on what they’ve achieved while looking forward to what the future may hold. In tandem with the release, Barenaked Ladies will commemorate the silver jubilee of their chart-dominating, pop-culture-defining smash, “One Week”.
“’What Do We Need?’ is a fun rumination on how to endure every one of your dreams coming true,” says Ed Robertson. “I think about that all the time, I try to stay focused when the grind of a tour is long. I’m focused. I try to keep my eyes on the fact that this is literally my dream that I’m living and it’s really important to stay grounded to that.” Watch the video
Exclusive D2C packages are available which include items such as In Flight on CD, cassette (a nod to BNL’s 1991 independent, platinum, 5-song cassette EP, The Yellow Tape), 180 gram double white vinyl with two bonus tracks, a flight jacket, duffle bag and even a cassette player – all available for purchase here.
The first Barenaked Ladies concert was on October 1, 1998 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of that show, SiriusXM Canada is presenting a very special BNL event in Toronto at the El Mocambo. Ed, Jim, Kevin and Tyler will take the stage and play a few songs from In Flight, plus all of their hits from the last 35 years. This exclusive concert is being recorded and will be broadcast on SiriusXM at a later date.
BNL will be making their long-awaited return to the UK in April of 2024 for their In Flight UK Tour. The tour kicks off in Bristol and wraps up in Edinburgh on April 15. When asked about the upcoming tour, Tyler Stewart said, “From Edinburgh in the north to Brighton down south, we’re coming back to rock the UK. Barenaked Ladies always love playing in Ol’ Blighty.” All ticket information can be found here.
Produced by Grammy and JUNO-award winning producer Eric Ratz and recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Barenaked Ladies’ upcoming new album In Flight marks a new chapter for the band. Maybe it’s just the passage of time, maybe the joy of getting back on the road after the COVID lockdown, but Ed Robertson has noticed a change in his own attitude which adjusted his tone on the new project. While BNL’s last album, 2021’s Detour de Force, looked closely at the perils of contemporary, alternate reality media, In Flight offers a sense of joy and appreciation for life.
In addition to the eight songs written/co-written by Ed Robertson, the album features four songs from Kevin Hearn, (two of which are love letters to Toronto: “See the Tower” and “The Peace Lady”) and two from Jim Creeggan, (“Just Wait” and “Wake Up). The album also features co-writers such as Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), who co-wrote with Ed on “One Night” and “Lovin’ Life” (the latter with Thirty Seconds to Mars’ Steve Aiello), as well as notable Canadian musicians Max Kerman (Arkells) and Donovan Woods.
Ed Robertson says, “We’re a band that has committed to being who we are and what we are, and being as good as we can be—doing the best shows we can do, writing the best songs we can write—and we’ve done it for 35 years. I’m super proud of that.”
Over the course of 35 years, the beloved quartet has sold over 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavour, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield. To date, BNL has amassed eight JUNO Awards, garnered two GRAMMY nominations and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
In Flight Tracklist:
1. Lovin’ Life
2. One Night
3. Enough Time
4. What Do We Need?
5. Just Wait
6. Waning Moon
7. Fifty for A While
8. Too Old
9. See the Tower
10. Wake Up
11. Clearly Lost
12. The Dream Hotel
13. I Am Asking You To
14. The Peace Lady
Double vinyl version of In Flight will include the bonus songs “Hard to Do” and “Make Yourself Uncomfortable”.
Barenaked Ladies Live Dates:
09/22 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Banks (Kroger Wellness Festival)
12/01 – Orillia, ON @ Casino Rama
12/02 – Orillia, ON @ Casino Rama
12/02 – Orillia, ON @ Casino Rama
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