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Thursday, August 19, 2010 Brand New Video from Two Hours Traffic

Check out "Happiness Burns", the brand new video from Two Hours Traffic. This music video was filmed in Toronto earlier this summer and was directed by Richie Mitchell, who also co-directed the "Noisemaker" video. Bumstead and the band would like to thank to the good folks at MuchFACT for their support, producer Mike MacMillan, the amazing crew and a special thanks to all of the kids who came out and went to war with each other!

And if not too much trouble, request the video at MuchMoreMusic - just follow this link.

Friday, July 23, 2010 17 Years Later, The Blue Shadows Receive International Acclaim

Originally released in 1993, the deluxe reissue of The Blue Shadow's "On The Floor Of Heaven" (released on June 1st) has received much deserved international acclaim. Hitting top 25 in The U.S on Amazon.com including # 1 on Amazon.com ‘s "Americana Chart" and # 1 on RadioFreeAmericana.com. The album was recently featured on NPR's "Fresh Air" and has received rave reviews in the U.S. U.K. and Canada. Complete with outtakes, covers and rarities and all of the original songs. "On The Floor Of Heaven" with its brilliant harmonies, twangy guitars and insightful original songs was considered one of the great achievements of the alt-country movement. It seems that people still agree.

"On the Floor of Heaven is a complete, and frequently exhilarating, success." NPR

"The sound of The Blue Shadows, if set up against the music around today, is Alt Country gold." Danny McCloskey, The Alternate Root

"On the Floor of Heaven turns out to be alt-country heaven." Jeff Burger, No Depression

"Cult classic albums are a rare thing in Canadian music. On the Floor of Heaven , the 1993 debut record by the long-defunct the Blue Shadows, has earned that status ..". Kerry Doole, Exclaim.

"Think On It" is a gem - as is the album title song." **** Maverick UK

"The clever songwriting and the jangly guitars make it an alternative-country masterpiece." The Globe and Mail

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 The Trews Announce Acoustic Dates, CD Single and Online Chat

What a busy day for The Trews, Canada's hardest working band! Today they celebrate the release of the physical CD for the song Highway Of Heroes (you can pick it up wherever you buy music). All net proceeds from each sale will go to the Canadian Hero Fund. The band just announced more than a handful of "acoustic" tour dates that will take them from coast to coast this October and November, with more to be announced as well and have confirmed a live online chat for next week. All the details for the online chat are below.

Thursday, June 17, 2010      The Trews Welcome A New Addition

At 11:38 last night Jack Syperek from The Trews became the proud dad of healthy and beautiful 8lb.1oz baby boy. Due to Jack's paternal duties he will not join the band onstage for the Burlington Sound of Music Festival tomorrow night. Instead, Big Ben Richardson, of Grady fame, has offered to step up and fill these rather large bass playin' boots.Everyone at Bumstead sends their heartfelt congratulations to Jack and Sarah!!

Tuesday, June 01, 2010      On The Floor Of Heaven Deluxe Reissue In Stores Today

One of the great missing chapters of Americana music history can now be rediscovered with the long-awaited reissue of the classic debut album by the legendary group The Blue Shadows. On The Floor of Heaven is considered by many of those who got to hear it upon its initial release in 1993 as one of the great, unheralded achievements of the alt-country movement. Out of print for more than 15 years, the roots rock masterpiece is now available as digitally re-mastered deluxe 2 disc set and includes 12 previously unreleased songs. Order your CD or digital download directly from our online store.

Get more info, download the additional liner notes and song-by-song description at www.bumstead.com/theblueshadows. Read the great article on No Depression from Paul Cantin, who wrote the liner notes for this reissue.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010      Highway Of Heroes Instores Today

The wait is finally over, Highway Of Heroes, the brand new single from The Trews is officially out today. You can purchase it world-wide exclusively on iTunes.

This song was co-written and co-produced by The Trews and Gordie Johnson and was inspired by the 2006 death of Captain Nichola Goddard from The Trews' hometown of Antigonish, NS, who returned from duty along Canada's Highway of Heroes, the section of the MacDonald-Cartier freeway named to honour those who have sacrificed all in service of country. To find out more or to donate to the Canadian Hero Fund, please visit www.herofund.ca or send an email to info@herofund.ca

Also, check out the video, directed by Tim Martin.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010      The Trews To Release Benefit Single

THE TREWS TO RELEASE BENEFIT SINGLE

‘HIGHWAY OF HEROES'

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT iTunes MAY 18

The Trews have recorded a song reflecting their patriot goodwill in the form of "Highway of Heroes", which musically captures the poignancy of the return of fallen members of Canada's armed forces serving in Afghanistan. The single will be serviced to radio May 14 and will be available for purchase exclusively through iTunes May 18. Net proceeds from sales will benefit the Canadian Hero Fund (herofund.ca), an organization that assists the families of Canadian military personnel through academic scholarships.

The song was co-written and co-produced by The Trews and Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar) and was inspired by the 2006 death of Captain Nichola Goddard from The Trews' hometown of Antigonish, NS, who returned from duty along Canada's Highway of Heroes, the section of the MacDonald-Cartier freeway named to honour those who have sacrificed all in service of country.

"This past fall, Colin and I were reminded of Nichola's story via our mother, who had taught her at school," explains guitarist/vocalist John-Angus MacDonald of the inspiration behind the single. "While writing the song we decided to zoom out from the specific details of Nichola's story and make it more general, dedicating it to all soldiers past, present and future who are carried home on the Highway of Heroes. Afterward, we further felt compelled to do something with it that might benefit those who serve and those they leave behind. The Canadian Hero Fund was the most natural place to direct the proceeds."

To donate to the Canadian Hero Fund, please go to www.herofund.ca or send an email to info@herofund.ca

Tuesday, March 16, 2010      Dead Letter Chorus In Stores Today

Today marks the Canadian release of "The August Magnificent", the debut album from Dead Letter Chorus. To coincide with the Canadian release, the band will be performing and celebrating with a live show at The Horseshoe Tavern this evening. Following this show, Dead Letter Chorus will get out on the road with Two Hours Traffic. See below for the tour dates in your area!

You can purchase a digital download and order the CD directly from us. Head on over to Store page to order or visit the Dead Letter Chorus artist page to listen to the album and find out more about the band.

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates
March 16 – Official Album Launch, The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON
March 24 – Petit Campus, Montreal, QC *
March 25 – Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, ON *
March 26 – Clark Hall Pub (Queen's University), Kingston, ON *
March 27 – The Legendary Red Dog, Peterborough, ON *
March 30 – The Casbah, Hamilton, ON *
March 31 – Brass Taps (University of Guelph), Guelph, ON *
April 02 – Call The Office, London, ON *
April 03 – Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON *
* w/ Two Hours Traffic

Enjoy this little stop-motion video of Down In Your Valley.

Monday, March 15, 2010      Bumstead Artists at SXSW Music Festival

Bumstead Productions is pleased to announce that we have a few of our acts performing at this year's SXSW Music Festival. Should you be attending this year, make your way over to these showcases.

YUKON BLONDE - Wednesday March 17th @ Cabana Calle 6 Patio (709 E 6th St) - 8:40PM
THE TREWS "Acoustic" - Friday March 19th @ Prague (422 B Congress Ave) - 12AM
TWO HOURS TRAFFIC - Saturday March 20th @ Mi Casa Cantina (503 E 6th St) - 12AM

Thursday, March 11, 2010      Bumstead To Release Australia’s Dead Letter Chorus - “The August Magnificent” on March 16th.

"I had the pleasure of seeing Dead Letter Chorus in basement club in Sydney in 2008. I had no idea what to expect but they absolutely blew me away! Dead Letter Chorus are the best band I've seen outside of Canada in five years. They are Australia's answer to the Arcade Fire. A hugely enjoyable live show and an excellent debut record."
- Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3

If you are attending CMW this year, head on over to The Rivoli this Friday March 12 at midnight to see them live. Of course, you are also invited to come celebrate the Canadian release of "The August Magnificent" on Tuesday March 16 at The Horseshoe Tavern. Dead Letter Chorus will be performing at 11:30pm.

Thursday, February 18, 2010      Two Hours Traffic Stunning New Video

"Noisemaker", the brand new video by Two Hours Traffic has been added into rotation at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic! Speaking of MuchMusic, Alec and Liam will be dropping by MOD on Friday, February 27th with the video in hand live from Whistler, BC during the 2010 Olympics Games.

In other THT news, the band has just announced an Eastern Canadian tour with Australia's Dead Letter Chorus (whose debut album "The August Magnificent" will be released in Canada on March 16, 2010 via Bumstead). Don't miss the opportunity to see two great bands next month. Just head on over to the Two Hours Traffic page to check out the complete list of dates and cities near you.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010      The Trews Get An Indie Award Nomination

The Trews have been nominated in the category of FAVOURITE LIVE ARTIST/GROUP for the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards (aka "The Indies"). Click here for a full list of nominees and stay tuned for more details on how to vote.

The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards will take place on Saturday March 13, 2010 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel during Canadian Music Week.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010      k.d lang 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available!

The long awaited k.d. lang and the reclines "a truly western experience" is now available online and instores.

This 2 disc set and digital download includes:
- 6 rare and previously unreleased recordings and 3 videos
- Friday Dance Promenade & Damned Old Dog (1983 debut single)
- a truly western experience (1984 debut album)
- 3 rare videos from the Bumstead era

All music has been digitally re-mastered, the videos have been digitally enhanced and the physical release is available in eco-friendly packaging. You can order the CD, download a digital copy and check out all the special bundles from www.bumstead.com/kdlang. Alternately, you can pick up the album from your favourite local record store and online shop.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009      k.d. lang Pre-Sale Now Available

The wait is over!! You can now purchase authentic mint condition k.d. lang recordings from the Bumstead era (1983-85) at www.bumstead.com/kdlang as well as the re-issue+bonus tracks album, a truly western experience - 25th Anniversary Edition (US/International residents only).

There are lots of bundles to choose from. For the hard-core k.d. lang collectors, we have packages which include an original 1983 pressing of k.d.'s first record - the extremely rare and out-of-print, 7" white vinyl, Friday Dance Promenade. We also have the equally rare, out-of-print 1984 original vinyl LP of "a truly western experience". Both releases were originally released on Bumstead. Some bundles also include an original 7" vinyl of "Rose Garden" released in 1987 on Sire Records, the 1986 vinyl LP re-issue of "a truly western experience" on Warner and postcards. All memorabilia is authentic and in mint condition.

Decide for yourself, which bundle is right for you! Visit our exclusive k.d lang presale page at www.bumstead.com/kdlang. Please note that all pre-sale orders will not be ship until closer to the official street date of Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Thursday, December 10, 2009      Holiday Bundles & Free Music Sampler

To celebrate 30 years as an indie record label, Bumstead is pleased to announce exclusive Holiday bundles from The Trews and Two Hours Traffic, and a FREE Bumstead catalogue download sampler. To receive the FREE sampler, just sign up to our mailing list. Follow this link to sign up.

Bumstead is also going to re-issue the 25th Anniversary Edition of k.d. lang's debut album "a truly western experience". This 2 disc set will be released on January 19th and a presale will commence on December 15th.

The Bumstead FREE download sampler contains the following artists/songs:

The Trews: Hold Me In Your Arms
The Trews: Sing Your Heart Out
Two Hours Traffic: Heroes of the Sidewalk
Two Hours Traffic: Territory
Emma-Lee: Isn't it Obvious
Yukon Blonde: Wind Blows (Album coming February 9th, 2010)
Boy: Joey
John Ford: (Gone Is the) Freedom Train
Rocketface: Dirty
The Blue Shadows: On The Floor of Heaven (Album re-issue coming in 2010)
k.d.lang: Friday Dance Promenade (Album re-issue w/ exclusive unreleased tracks coming on Jan 19, 2010)

Thursday, December 03, 2009      Bumstead To Release Yukon Blonde's Debut LP

Bumstead is pleased to announce the signing of Vancouver/Kelowna psych-rockers Yukon Blonde, and will be releasing their album on February 9th, 2010 in North America. After a successful 2008, with a 4-song EP under their belts, a 37-date national tour and appearances at CMJ, POP Montreal and Halifax POP Explosion, the band and Bumstead decided it was time to work together. Check out their website at http://www.yukonblonde.com for a free download of the song "Wind Blows".

Also, befriend them on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/yukonblondeband
As well as on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/yukonblonde

Wednesday, December 02, 2009      Two ECMA Nominations for Two Hours Traffic

Congratulations are in order for Two Hours Traffic who just received two EMCA nominations for Group Recording of the Year and Pop Recording of the Year. The East Coast Music Awards will be held March 4-7 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. For more information and to find out who else received nominations, visit www.ecma.ca

Saturday, November 07, 2009      The Trews WIll Rock Studio 96

London's Best Rock FM96 wants to give you an opportunity to get in on an intimate Studio 96 session LIVE at Emac Studios with THE TREWS. On November 13th, The Trews will perform an acoustic set at the Emac Studios to be broadcast on FM96. To get into this exclusive event, you need to become a FREELOADER and enter online! Click here for all the details.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009      Two Hours Traffic Instore

Come join Two Hours Traffic this coming Friday, October 16th at Soundscapes (located at 572 College St in Toronto) for a live in-store. The band will be performing live at 5pm. Then make your way over to Lee's Palace later that evening to see the full show with The Danks and Spiral Beach. Tickets for the show are only $13.50 and can be purchased at the door.

See you there.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009      Welcome To Bumstead

Welcome to the brand new online home of Bumstead Productions Ltd. Please have a look around to discover more about our artists. Speaking of artists, we have some exciting news to announce today. The Trews have a brand new release! Acoustic - Friends & Total Strangers is now available on our store for you to purchase in both digital and physical formats.

Don't forget to check out the tour dates to see when The Trews Acoustic Tour is coming to your town. In the meantime, enjoy the video for their current single, Sing Your Heart Out.