We will be selling and signing at our shows this summer.

2013 JUNO Host Committee announces entertainment lineup

During the 2013 JUNO Week celebrations, the PotashCorp Gonna Get Loud Tent, located on Regina’s City Square Plaza, is going to be the place to be, and …

IT’S GONNA GET LOUD!

Today, the Host Committee is pleased to announce some of the great entertainment that will take the stage, including:

Thursday
12:30 pm – Dean Brody (private corporate lunch event)
5:00 pm – Jason Plumb & the Willing
6:30 pm – Indigo Joseph (The Wolf Queen City Rocks winners)
8:00 pm – Fly Points (Rawlco Take the Stage winners)
9:30 pm – Grapes of Wrath

Entrance into the PotashCorp Gonna Get Loud Tent is $15.00 (Thursday and Sunday). For more complete information on JUNOfest, visit www.junoawards.ca.

For all the times and locations of all the events happening during JUNO Week, like us on facebook or follow us on twitter at GonnaGetLoud.

Thursday April 18-Grapes of Wrath, Fly Points, Indigo Joseph and Jason Plumb & the Willing will be playing. Start time is 5 p.m. and tickets are $15.

PotashCorp – Gonna Get Loud Tent
Presented by the JUNO Awards Host Committee
Date: April 18 – 21, 2013
Time: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Location: City Plaza Tent Downtown, Regina, SK
What: Large tent in Downtown Regina filled with entertainment and great party atmosphere.

We’ve done a complete site overhaul. Hope you like it.

Well, we just wrapped up the week-long promo blitz in Ontario for our new album.
“High Road” was released March 19th, and we celebrated with a few select shows, as well as a lot of interviews, an in-store appearance, and an acoustic set (in a hotel room!) at the Canadian Music Week Festival in Toronto.

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The Grapes of Wrath “Winning Memory” High Road Album Facebook Contest. Winner announced March 19th.
ENTER NOW!

Kitchener-MARCH 20
Burnstown-MARCH 21
Toronto-MARCH 23
INFO HERE.

The Grapes of Wrath announce first new album in 22 years ‘High Road’ out March 19 on Aporia Records

TORONTO – Platinum-selling Canadian folk-rock trio The Grapes of Wrath announce the release of High Road on March 19, 2013 via Toronto-based imprint Aporia Records. High Road is the first album in 22 years to feature all three of the band’s original members Kevin Kane, Tom Hooper and Chris Hooper. In 2010, the three founding members shared the stage for the first time since their final show in 1992. “We realized there was a special kind of chemistry between the three of us,” recalls Chris. “I guess because we’d grown up together.”

“It’s interesting how this has evolved from doing just a single reunion show to signing a new record deal – all on it’s own steam,” says Kevin. “It’s nice when things sort of come together of their own volition and don’t feel forced or contrived.

“In the spring of 2012 the trio gathered at co-producer Darryl Neudorf’s (Neko Case, Blue Rodeo) private studio to begin work on the album – the first time all three had been in a studio together since completing their final album, These Days, at London’s Abbey Road in 1991. The resulting twelve tracks, written by both Kevin and Tom, feature the signature harmonies, vivid melodies and heartfelt lyrics The Grapes are known for yet also explore new sounds that will surprise the average fan.

“This record is a continuation of where we last left off. This isn’t a nostalgia trip. It’s like our other records – the next step in our growth as songwriters and musicians. The only difference is it took us a little longer to make the step” says Tom.

About The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath formed in Kelowna, B.C. in 1983. Their 1985 debut, September Bowl of Green introduced listeners to Tom and Kevin’s Byrds-ian harmonies.

In 1987, The Grapes of Wrath broke through to Canadian mainstream radio with the dazzling folk-pop of its gold-selling sophomore effort, Treehouse. Now and Again (1989) spawned three Top 50 singles, including the quietly haunting “What Was Going Through My Head”.

Following the release of 1991’s These Days – their second platinum album that spawned two Top 10 hits “You May Be Right” and “I Am Here” – the band decided to call it a day. On Oct. 30 2012, a star studded cast of Canadian musical greats including Sam Roberts, Ron Sexsmith, The Great Lakes Swimmers, Hayden, Julie Doiron and more joined our reformed alt-folk/pop pioneers, The Grapes of Wrath, on stage at Toronto’s Mod Club to celebrate the official reformation of one of most popular Canadian recording acts of the late 80’s and early 90’s.

HIGH ROAD TRACK LISTING
Good To See You
Isn’t There
Mexico
Paint You Blue
I’m lost (I Miss You)
Take On The Day
Broken
Make It OK
Picnic
None Too Soon
Waiting To Fly
Sad Melodies

Upcoming Tour Dates
Mar. 20: Kitchener, ON @ Hacienda Sarria
Mar. 23: Toronto, ON @ Dakota Tavern
Jun. 21 – 23: Joussard, AB Gap North County Fair

More

New album release date and details coming soon…

Thanks for all the support this year everyone. See you in the new year and here’s to a great 2013! Cheers!

CBC Music caught up with The Grapes of Wrath twenty years to the day of their famous break-up for a special show that featured a cast of artists that were all heavily influenced by the band. Joined by the likes of Ron Sexsmith, Great Lake Swimmers, Hayden, Whitehorse and Sam Roberts it is easy to see what a huge impact The Grapes of Wrath have had on Canadian music.

Thank you Great Lake Swimmers, Hayden, Howie Beck, Julie Doiron, Lily Frost, Ron Sexsmith, Sam Roberts, and Whitehorse for joining us on stage at the Mod Club last night, and to every one who came to our show; we’re so grateful to have such amazing friends and fans!

2 shows left. Monday night in Hamilton, Tuesday night in Toronto. Check “gigs” section for details and tickets. See you there!

Ticket info:http://www.rmts.bc.ca/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=7040

CBCMusic.ca & CBC presents AN INCREDIBLY SPECIAL EVENT OCT. 30 @ MOD CLUB (TORONTO, ON)

‘SINGLES’ – A NEWLY RELEASED COLLECTION OF THE BAND’S HIT SINGLES PLUS TWO NEW TRACKS FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM OF ALL NEW MATERIAL TO BE RELEASED SPRING 2013.

TORONTO, ONTARIO – On October 30, 2012, one of Canada’s most beloved sonic commodities, The Grapes Of Wrath, are throwing a party at Mod Club (Toronto, ON) to celebrate the hits of their past, their new musical lease on life, their new Singles collection (out now) and a newly recorded album which will be released Spring of 2013.

October 30th will also mark the 20th anniversary of that unfortunate night when one of Canada’s most beloved bands imploded after a sold out show at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom. All of the usual break up ugliness followed but, in time, wounds were healed and – fast forward to 2012 – The Grapes Of Wrath’s founding members find themselves back at it like no one could ever have imagined.

Rich Terfry (aka Buck 65) will be hosting the evening, Julie Doiron will be the opening act, and there will be a slew of iconic Canadian artists lined up to perform selections from Singles alongside The Grapes Of Wrath. As a nod to the awesomeness of this concert, CBCMusic.ca and CBC Radio will be filming and streaming the performance in its entirety.Guests include Great Lake Swimmers, Hayden, Whitehorse, Howie Beck, Lily Frost, as well as a handful of others that we can’t formally announce. What we can say, however, is that this will be a concert that people will be talking about in hushed tones in the days to follow, speaking those dreaded words “I can’t believe you missed it!”

“SINGLES” album out now. Click cover to buy on-line through iTunes.

http://soundcloud.com/aporia-records/sets/the-grapes-of-wrath-two-new

THE GRAPES OF WRATH PRESENT ‘SINGLES’ – A COLLECTION OF THE BAND’S HIT SINGLES PLUS TWO NEW TRACKS

BRAND NEW ALBUM DUE EARLY 2013 & FALL TOUR DATES IN CANADA

Toronto, Ontario- September 4, 2012 It’s been 21 years since The Grapes of Wrath original members Kevin Kane (vocalist, guitar), Tom Hooper (vocalist, bass) and Chris Hooper (drums) released an album together. During the spring of 2012, the “original three” assembled at the private studio of producer Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Blue Rodeo) to record a full album of new material that is set for a spring 2013 release on Aporia Records.
While we await the new album, The Grapes Of Wrath present Singles – all 15 of their original single releases – together, for the first time – in one collection. Singles also features two brand new songs, “Good To See You” and “Take On The Day”. While both songs sound wonderfully familiar yet distinctively current, “Good To See You” truly encapsulates The Grapes trademark vocal harmonies and knack for creating an incredibly catchy melody. “Good To See You” will be serviced out to all radio formats late August 2012.
This fall, The Grapes Of Wrath will also perform several key dates alongside of fellow Canadian music icons 54-40 with a set of special dates in western Canada in October. This will be followed by additional across Canada dates, through to December, in support of Singles and their forthcoming studio album.
The Grapes, as they’re affectionately known, formed in Kelowna, B.C. in 1983 and quickly became college radio favourites with their 1985 debut, September Bowl of Green. The album introduced listeners to the bands “Byrdsian” harmonies and catchy pop melodies with singles like “Misunderstanding”, “A Dream (About You)” and “Loves Comes Around”.
In 1987, The Grapes of Wrath broke through to Canadian mainstream radio with the dazzling, jangly and infectious folk-pop of its critically lauded sophomore effort Treehouse with the singles “Peace Of Mind”, “O Lucky Man” and “Backward Town“. The band enjoyed even more success with 1989’s Now and Again, which spawned three Top 50 singles including the quietly haunting “What Was Going Through My Head”, “The Most” and “All The Things I Wasn’t” which remained on the Canadian charts for eight weeks.
Following the release of 1991’s These Days – their second platinum album that spawned three top 30 singles, “You May Be Right”, “I Am Here” and “A Fishing Tale” – the band decided to call it a day. Kevin and Tom reunited briefly in 2000 but it wasn’t until a show at the Surrey Fusion Festival in the summer of 2010 that all three original members shared the stage again.
“We realized there was a special kind of chemistry between the three of us,” recalls Chris. “I guess because we’d grown up together and learned how to play our instruments together.”
2011 saw the band back on the road for several dates in Canada to appreciative fans.
“It’s interesting how this has evolved from doing just a single reunion show to having an agent and then signing a new record deal. All on it’s own steam,” says Kevin. “It’s nice when things sort of come together of their own volition and don’t feel forced or contrived.”

Tour Dates
October 12th at The Vogue Theatre in Vancouver (with 54.40)
October 13th at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (with 54.40)
October 19th at the Royal Theatre in Victoria (with 54.40)
October 26 at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield (with Lily Frost)
October 27 at the Red Dog Tavern in Peterborough (with Lily Frost)
October 29 at the Casbah in Hamilton (with Lily Frost)
October 30 at the Mod Club in Toronto (with special guests, TBA)

Tracks
Good To See You – new track
Backward Town
Do You Want To Tell Me?
I Am Here
A Dream (About You)
All The Things I Wasn’t (single version)
What Was Going Through My Head (single version)
Peace Of Mind
The Most
You May Be Right (Single Edit)
Take On The Day – new track
Misunderstanding
Stay
O Lucky Man
Away
A Fishing Tale (Radio Edit)
Love Comes Around

The Grapes Of Wrath new collection Singles will be available in-stores and online on October 9.

Check our Facebook page for more info.

Vancouver Oct12/Oct13, Victoria Oct19, Wakefield Oct26, Peterborough Oct27, Hamilton Oct29, Toronto Oct30.
See ‘gigs’ for more details.

The Grapes & 54-40!
We’re playing three shows with 54-40.
October 12th at The Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
October 13th at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
October 19th in Victoria at the Royal Theatre.

More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grapes-Of-Wrath/125786907433634?sk=events

We’ve just finished recording our new album in Orangeville Ontario. It was 2 intensive weeks consisting of long days and nights, but we had about the best time you can have making an album.
It will be released on Aporia records in February, 2013. We can also say that 2 songs off the album could potentially be debuted in October…

Upcoming Shows:

Vancouver, B.C. Rickshaw Theatre. Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:00pm

Campbell River, B.C. Tidemark Theatre. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 7:30pm

Victoria, B.C. Upstairs Cabaret (old Harpo’s). Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 8:00pm

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grapes-Of-Wrath/125786907433634?sk=events

Just wrapped up a great time playing in Nelson, Kamloops and Airdrie. Thanks so much to all who came out! It was a lot of traveling in the course of only several days, but was worth it.
Great touring with you again, Odds!!

New shirts available! Get ’em at our next gigs in March and April and then here (if we have any left)…

Canadian music legends The Grapes of Wrath return to former Harpo’s location for Autism benefit concert!

On Sunday April 15, 2012, at 8:00 pm, multiple Gold recording artists The Grapes of Wrath return to a location very familiar to them (and to Victoria music fans) – the former Harpo’s Cabaret (now known as the Upstairs Cabaret). From the period of 1984-1992 the Grapes created some of the most indelible Canadian music of the time – Misunderstanding, All The Things I Wasn’t, You May Be Right, I Am Here and Oh Lucky Man were just a few of the songs that defined the nascent alternative pop scene north of the 49th parallel.

This very special concert is the first in a series of semi annual events that will reunite the beloved and revered Harpo’s venue with some of the beloved and revered groups who were part of its glory days – all in support of local charities and not for profit groups. These events will be curated by the same people who brought groups like Sarah McLachlan, Pearl Jam, John Lee Hooker, Green Day, The Neville Brothers, No Doubt and thousands more to Victoria in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. If you are interested in long term support or sponsorship of this or any of the Harpo’s events please contact us via facebook or at the harpos.org (currently under construction).

In honour of April being Autism Awareness Month, this inaugural Harpo’s concert is a benefit to raise funds for The Victoria Society For Children With Autism (www.victoriaautismsociety.com) and the local families that depend on it for support, information and respite funds. On the morning of the concert, Vancouver Island’s largest annual community autism event – The Autism Walk – takes place at UVic. For more information and to pledge funds please go to www.victoriaautismwalk.com.

Tickets for this fundraising concert are $20.00 and will be available at Ditch, Lyle’s Place later this week.

Aporia Records is pleased to announce it has signed Canada’s beloved folk-rock trio, The Grapes of Wrath.

It’s been 21 years since original members Kevin Kane (vocalist, guitar) Tom Hooper (vocalist, bass) and Chris Hooper (drums) released an album together. But this spring, the three musicians will assemble at the private studio of producer Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Blue Rodeo) to record a full album of new material, set for a February 2013 release.

“Darryl was a big part of our formative years in Kelowna,” says Kevin, who now resides in Toronto. “In fact, the first time any of us played music in front of an audience, the band consisted of Chris, Tom, Darryl and myself performing at Tom’s Grade 7 graduation dance.”

The new album will feature tracks written by Kevin and Tom, both of whom have released acclaimed solo albums in the years since The Grapes of Wrath first disbanded in 1992.

“All The Things I Wasn’t” was one of my favourite songs in high school,” says Gord Dimitrieff, owner of Aporia Records. “So, as you can imagine, I am thrilled to now be working with The Grapes Of Wrath on their first new album in over 20 years.”

Label manager and west coast transplant, Shannon Martin, perhaps summed up Aporia’s excitement best: “I’m so super stoked.”

The band is equally enthused to be working with Aporia.

“Aporia has a great reputation for providing their artists with both freedom and support, which is everything we could ask for in a label,” Tom says.

The Grapes, as they’re affectionately known, formed in Kelowna, B.C. in 1983 and quickly became college radio favourites with their 1985 debut, September Bowl of Green.

The album introduced listeners to Tom and Kevin’s Byrdsian harmonies and catchy pop melodies, which they would hone and perfect over the next seven years.

In 1987, The Grapes of Wrath broke through to Canadian mainstream radio with the dazzling, jangly folk-pop of its critically lauded sophomore effort, Treehouse. The band enjoyed even more success with 1989’s Now and Again, which spawned three Top 50 singles, including the quietly haunting “What Was Going Through My Head”.

Following the release of 1991’s These Days – their second platinum album that spawned two top 10 hits “You May Be Right” and “I Am Here” – the band decided to call it a day. Kevin and Tom reunited briefly in 2000, but it wasn’t until a show at the Surrey Fusion Festival in the summer of 2010 that all three original members shared the stage again.

“We realized there was a special kind of chemistry between the three of us,” recalls Chris. “I guess because we’d grown up together and learned how to play our instruments together.”

In 2011, The Grapes of Wrath played several dates across Canada to appreciative fans and have already lined up shows for this year.

“It’s interesting how this has evolved from doing just a single reunion show to getting an agent and signing a new record deal – all on it’s own steam,” says Kevin. “It’s nice when things sort of come together of their own volition and don’t feel forced or contrived.”

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The wonderful Great Lake Swimmers have recorded a cool version of “What was Going Through My Head” from the GOW album “Now and Again”. It is available on the “Have Not Been the Same Vol. 1: Too Cool to Live, Too Smart To Die ” album, out now.

More info here: http://radiofreecanuckistan.blogspot.com/2011/10/too-cool-to-live-too-smart-to-die.html