Sloan will be playing with the Rolling Stones on their two dates at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden (formerly Fleet Center) next month. We are pleasantly shocked by this development.
So we'll be in Boston for a few days before we head to Spain. Please come and join us for a concert or two with the Rolling Stones.
We are still finalizing our London plans, but we will be announcing something soon.
Comments
Mariko - December 13, 2005 6:11 PM
Wow~, Congrats! Go SLOAN!!!
Miranda - December 13, 2005 7:08 PM
OMG!!! That's big news! This is a Mother/Daughter road trip waiting to happen.
I love Sloan
Mom loves Mick
Way to go!
Hannah - December 13, 2005 7:53 PM
Holy geeze!
That is fantastic news! Everyone must be so excited!
Congrats guys, and have a fantastic time playing with Mick, Keith and the boys!
A. Fields - December 13, 2005 8:05 PM
I can't afford to see the Stones! It's still pretty cool to be on the same bill with Britan's favourite old farts!
Racergrl754 - December 13, 2005 9:13 PM
This is more than a well deserved honor for the band! Congrats from your fans in AZ!
As a fan, I am beaming wiht pride for ya!
YEAH!
slmader - December 13, 2005 9:21 PM
I'd kill to go to that show! Nice work, guys.
gwen - December 14, 2005 12:08 AM
wtf?
i'd like to know how that came about.
Deanne - December 14, 2005 12:14 AM
No shit,
That's wicked, I'm very pleased for all of you, refreshing to see all of your hard work and dedication paying off in spades. That's even a tad more exciting than leaving Canada for Spain in the middle of January, although if I had a choice I'd rather be in Spain. Anyway here's wishing you all the best of the holidays of both the naughty and nice varieties. Hoping to see you all back in Edmonton next year, have a fabulous tour.
Over and out,
Eternal fan Deanne
Lothriel - December 14, 2005 12:14 PM
*picks jaw off of floor* Wow! That is totally fantastic! And about bloody time! Hah! I really envy anyone who makes it to that concert. Meanwhile, I'll be waiting back in Toronto. *sigh* Go kick some Boston butt and show those old timers (er....who? Stones? Never heard of 'em...heehee)what'cher made of! ;) Happy Holidays, one and all!
Emily Abrams - December 14, 2005 3:34 PM
WOW!WOW!WOW! i wish i could make it to that show.but i know thats not gonna happen:(
congrats
merry christmas!
Nikki - December 14, 2005 4:19 PM
Fabulous news, guys! Well deserved. I'm stoked for you!
Merry Christmas and see you in England soon!
xx
SHP (okay . . . Anne) - December 14, 2005 4:37 PM
I sure hope it pays a lot!
Ha ha, okay. I tease! I think this is fantastic for Sloan! Well done. No, I'm not surprised. You guys deserve the recognition and any good things that WILL come of it.
Allan B (Elias) - December 14, 2005 6:57 PM
This is an awesome break for you guys! Knock 'em dead.
Yes, it is ironic to say that a band that's been around for 13 years plus is getting a "break."
Alicia - December 15, 2005 12:09 AM
how exciting, if I don't see anything about this in the tour journal afterwards, I'm gonna be wondering...(hint hint :) )
have fun!
Andrew - December 15, 2005 8:16 AM
HOLY SHIT! so...this is all a big joke........right?
Shannon - December 15, 2005 11:46 AM
I'm so pleased for you! You'll be brilliant, especially as you've admitted on your recent DVD that you've been practicing for years to BE the Rolling Stones!!
Holly - December 15, 2005 4:37 PM
THAT'S AWESOME!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
That's the show I would have liked to see in Moncton!
A road trip to Boston may be in my future...
Tyler - December 16, 2005 7:49 AM
Awesome. And by awesome I mean totally sweet.
Karen - December 16, 2005 1:02 PM
Opening for the Stones followed up by Barcelona, etc. You men definitely deserve this. This probably goes without saying -- enjoy yourselves!
nina - December 16, 2005 1:02 PM
That's wonderful to hear! I hope you have a great time!
Happy holidays, and have a superb new year, boys!
Rick - December 16, 2005 4:38 PM
Congrats guys!!!!!! I'm happy for you. This is very cool.
Mariko - December 18, 2005 4:55 PM
By the way...
I saw "video on trial" on Much Music.
Lots of 'guilty' videos...
You were really funny as
a jury, CHRIS (^_^)!!
http://www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=16872
Kyle - December 19, 2005 6:02 PM
Congratz...damn i wish i were filthy rich...
zallaz - December 20, 2005 11:27 AM
Way to go!!! London!!! London UK!! well guys i picked up 8 of your albums in Red Deer last year and now the chance to see you guys for the first time in my own backyard, i cant wait, what a way to start 2006!
Nikki - December 20, 2005 1:54 PM
Yay London, UK! I really can't wait either. I'm dying to find out what venue(s)/date(s) you'll be playing. Please let us know as soon as possible. London loves you! Europe loves you!
Happy holidays!
xx
matt pahl - December 20, 2005 11:41 PM
The Stones! That's totally rad. Sloan's sound should go over big with them. Dude, if it were the 60's - they'd be right alongside them too!!
Way to go! & have a monumental '06 fellas.
M
matt pahl - December 20, 2005 11:41 PM
The Stones! That's totally rad. Sloan's sound should go over big with them. Dude, if it were the 60's - they'd be right alongside them too!!
Way to go! & have a monumental '06 fellas.
M
matture cheddar - December 21, 2005 5:56 AM
Yeah yeah, I Nikki's rite, we need the dates and venues guys come on! I'm checking this site every day. Its been like two weeks now and I'm very impatient!...A cool place to see you guys would be the Garage. Just a suggestion...But come on, dates people dates!!!
Kelly - December 21, 2005 8:54 PM
All I can say is HOLY CRAP!! WAY TO GO!!Go show those old guys how the young ones can ROCK THE HOUSE!! Love ya cuz!
Merry Christmas SLOAN!
C - December 22, 2005 4:04 AM
Who are you going to be playing in London with??? Saw you years ago when you opened for the hip in shepard's bush. How about Matt Mayes to open?
Lynn - December 22, 2005 10:55 PM
Nice to see Metric on the tour as well. Nice to see an amazing international artist supporting our amazing Canadian bands. See you on New Years Eve!!
Kozue - December 23, 2005 11:13 PM
That's really awesome!! I hope you have a GREAT time!!
Merry Christmas SLOAN!! I'm waiting for you in JAPAN!!!
Jordynn - January 1, 2006 1:16 AM
WOW! actully to tell u da truth I've never heard of you buts still WOW! my family and I saw you In Barrie at the Town Hall on new years eve.You were all a big hit. Well good luck and have a great year in London with the Rolling Stones. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
glenny - January 1, 2006 9:37 PM
I agree with the fcomment about chris murphy on the trials.It was like five comedians and chris murphy,but we all know there was only one comedian,chris murphy's funny as fuc kc
Mariko - January 5, 2006 11:00 PM
Finally! UK date has been announced.
*Jan 31, 2006 London, UK Underworld
JDC - January 6, 2006 11:31 PM
Honestly, I am buying tickets to see Sloan and plan to leave once the Stones get on stage...
Mike - January 11, 2006 7:24 PM
Congratulations guys that is amazing news. If any band deserves to open for the Stones it would be Sloan. You guys have paid your dues. To me it gets a bit frustrating when I see you touring the states opening for bands like Jet and the Strokes. I am sure those bands have you as heavy influences - I respect both of those bands but believe you guys should be headlining those tours. I am sure the boys from Sloan check this discussion from time to time so here goes. My wife Linda and I saw you for the first time in Sacramento opening for Red Cross (I still owe Patrick an early Red Cross CD) and have been huge fans ever since. I remember talking to this girl before you went on and she flew down from Seattle to see you play. After you guys took the stage I then realized why she went to all that trouble to see a band in a small bar in Sacramento. About 4 months later you were playing at the Troubadour in LA and we drove down just to see you guys play and the show rocked. We have talked to you guys a few times - after the show at the Coach House a few others and then we ran into you at Spaceland at the Supergrass show. I would have to say you guys are truly genuine people and I hope you remember us when the Stones are opening for you in a few years HAHA. One of these days it will hopefully happen for you on a large scale in the States. Cheers
Dave - January 13, 2006 10:19 AM
I will be there on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all as much as the Stones. Lots of the Stones fan websites are asking who you are. Show that crowd what you're about.
Pete & Sues - January 13, 2006 4:19 PM
Like Dave, I'll be there, but on Friday night. I know I won't be able to smuggle in a camera, I'd love to get some pics of the scene tonight. I'm so excited. Haven't been to a show this big for a long time. There will be a lot of press there tonight too so I'm counting on some life changing stuff from that stage.
Lisa (Halifax, NS) - January 13, 2006 5:04 PM
Mike, please post some pictures of the Sloans on that gigantic stage. Too bad this couldn't have been set up for Moncton last year. I've been thinking about this show all day and all the lucky ducks who get to go.
Here's hoping for a tour diary entry from Pat.... (hint, hint)
Alicia - January 13, 2006 7:27 PM
hehe... friday the 13th, a full moon, and Sloan with the Stones ...how bizare and wonderful ... good luck tonight ;D
Ruh - January 14, 2006 11:02 AM
Yeah, I definitely want to hear more about this via tour diary! ;) Congrats, guys - hope last night's was awesome and tomorrow's is better.
paula fitz - January 14, 2006 4:55 PM
I;VE NEVER HEARD OF SLOAN, BUT AFTER READING THIS SITE, I CAN;T WAIT TO HEAR THEM PLAY SUNDAY NIGHT!!!!!!
SHP - January 15, 2006 11:19 PM
Come back and post a review, Paula! Hope you love Sloan like we do!
Dave - January 16, 2006 6:11 PM
Quick review of the Sloan/Stones show on Sunday. Sloan came out to a largely empty arena and kicked it. The crowd filled up as the set went on and they cheered every song fairly enthusiasticly. We were sitting in the back of the floor and moved up about halfway. I stood and sang thru most of the songs but i was the only one doing so around me. didn't matter, it was great.
The band played great, like the arena was full for them. Chris indoctrinated the crowd to the "Slo-oan!" cheer throughout the show and got some response. there were even a few betwen song "Slo-oans!" from individuals in the crowd (includng me) which Chris acknowledged. He even made the cheer "Sto-ones!" a few times.
The band was great. They played for about 40 minutes, played loud and played well. Chris was in good form, including the signature kicks. He even did a quick walk/run up one of Mick's ramps at the end of the show to show some versatility.
I went to A merch table--they had one sloan shirt for sale (the green one with the Sloan logo from A Sides Win), the A Sides Wn CD and a cool Sloan belt buckle. i heard the guy say he sold one shirt--so not a total loss!
The funniest thing was a reporter from the CBC came up to me after Sloan played and asked me if i had a picture of the band playing. had one on my cell phone, but it was pretty bad quality. She said she was covering the show and that she talked to a few other people there who were Sloan fans. I guess i was the only dope getting into the show in my area, so she spotted me.
All in all, it was a unique Sloan experience and worth every dime. They won the crowd over--oh yeah, Stones were great too. I've Sloan and the Stones a bunch of times (stones were the first band i ever liked), and seeing them together was a great one-two punch.
Set list as best as i can remember follows. not sure if i have the order exactly right and I may have forgotten one or two. there was one song i didn't know--probably one everyone on this board knows it, but i don't have every Sloan album:
The Good in Everyone
Penpals
The Lines You Amend
?
Money City Maniacs
Sensory Deprivation
Ready for You
Friendship
The Rest of My Life
If It Feels Good, Do It
Dave
Keith - January 17, 2006 8:03 AM
I went to the Boston show Friday night.
You guys rocked!!!!
I was actually outside having a beer or 3 when you started playing.
I walked in and caught most of your set.
Very good!! Plenty of people, yes it was an "older" crowd, stopped talking to listen.
That's a good sign.
I admit,I'd never heard you until then. What a great way for exposure.
Best of luck
Stagg - January 18, 2006 10:49 AM
Funny, when the Stones announced the Moncton Show I sent them a big e-mail detailing why they should have Sloan on the bill (along with Sam Robets and K-Os). I have seen Sloan and the Stones several times but together would have been awesome. Glad to hear you rocked it!!
Bill - January 20, 2006 6:36 PM
I travelled from Ireland just to see Sloan sharing a gig with the Stones - the Strolling Bones were OK but Sloan were mighty. Never heard better. I'm on for another pilgrimage to see you guys again on 31 January in the UK Underworld at Camden in London.
Kristie - January 26, 2006 7:21 PM
WOW! Okay, I am TOTALLY out of the loop...decided to pop by the site to see what was going on in the world of Sloan. Apparently LOTS!!!!!!!! Congrats guys and the best of luck in 2006!
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