The band shot the video for "All Used Up" this past Thursday, March 10. Look for Patrick's trusty Randy Rhodes Flying V knock-off that he hasn't rocked with since his days in The Convulsions and Happy Co. The single is scheduled to hit radio next month. We'll keep you updated as to when you may start the request onslaught.
Update: Here are some photos from the video shoot...
"A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005" will be released in early May. It will include two new songs which Sloan have just finished mixing with Dave Ogilvie. Patrick's "All Used Up" will be heading to radio soon, to be followed by Chris' "Try to Make It".
The DVD will feature all of Sloan's videos, a new documentary on the bands experience making the videos, as well as live performances of all of the singles. It is all coming together and it looks really great.
For the whole story check out mtv.com
After our US and Canadian western shows we are planning on continuing through central Canada and the American northeast. Stay tuned for frequent tour updates.
In other ongoing news, the band is moving ahead quickly with their singles collection/DVD project. We are looking at US and Canadian release dates in early May to correspond to all of the shows we have planned. We'll keep you posted as details are available.
In addition to the album poll, Sloan landed 5 spots in the top 50 Canadian songs, with Underwhelmed landing the number 2 spot just behind the Guess Who's "American Woman".
You can get the whole story at www.chartattack.com and check out the March issue of Chart Magazine with Sloan on the cover.
The concert is Thursday, Feb 10th at Club 279 in the Hardrock Cafe, 279 Yonge St. @ Dundas. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Guest vocalists will be backed by an all-star band as they perform covers of their favorite Canadian songs. Other guests include Emily Haines (Metric), Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Brian Byrne (I Mother Earth), Matthew Barber, Todd Clark (Pilate), Tara Slone (Joydrop), and many more.
For more information about the Regent Park School of Music, and the benefit concert, see the article in this week's Eye Weekly.
We are slated to play the festival on Sunday, May 1st. This should coincide with the release of our new CD/DVD and we plan to begin a full Canada/US tour around this time. We will announce more tour dates as they are confirmed.
For more information on this year's Coachella festival, check out their website at www.coachella.com
We've added a new feature to the Sloan website to help you keep up-to-date with what's going on with the band. Our new Email Newsletter gets your name, email, and location, so we can let you know when something's going to be happening in your area. So, for instance, when we're playing a show in your neighborhood we'll send an email about it. And, of course, we aren't going to go sharing your email address or information with anyone. Sign-up today and keep informed.
I never thought 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' and 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' were so easy to play.......OK, just kidding....it's 2 new originals. Here's a few pictures of us for proof.
Hopefully we'll have this out just in time for summer.... and yes we are planning on DVD material to be included as well. We're still finalising what will be included... as much as we can fit!
Stay tuned. Happy New Year. Jay
Other performers will include Tom Cochrane, Rush, Oscar Peterson, Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Daniel Lanois, Celine Dion, Anne Murray, Gord Downie, Molly Johnson and the Barenaked Ladies.
We are honored to have been asked to participate in this benefit concert, and hope that it is a great success.
You can find more information at the link below.
CBC to Broadcast Tsunami Relief Concert
Please take the time to learn more about the ongoing tsunami relief efforts and to contribute to a charity of your choice.
Thanks to all who have supported us over the last few months on the road! We have really appreciated all of the show reviews and photo submissions.
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