tag:kevinhearn.com,2005:/blogs/home?p=1Home2023-02-07T19:03:36-08:00Kevin Hearnfalsetag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/71503272023-02-07T19:03:36-08:002024-03-14T01:59:07-07:00NEW VIDEO ! https://youtu.be/WdEj-GzUsio<p> </p>
<p>Our take on Bob Marley's song Coming In From The Cold . </p>
<p> Featuring the artwork of Don Porcella . Directed by Phil Harder</p>Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/68866692022-02-02T10:32:39-08:002023-12-10T10:57:03-08:00New Video ! https://youtu.be/e8xK2UNIlawKevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/68621972022-01-07T13:40:55-08:002023-12-10T11:24:46-08:00Coming Feb 11th , 2022 : There and Then . Solo Piano Improvisations.Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/66399582021-05-25T14:50:34-07:002023-12-13T01:08:33-08:00Kevin Hearn Releases Soundtrack to "There Are No Fakes"<p>Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn announces the release of the original motion picture soundtrack he composed for "There Are No Fakes," which is nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards. Presented by Celery Music and Cave 7 Productions, the original soundtrack will be available on all digital platforms and a limited vinyl edition on May 14, 2021. </p>
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<p>Directed by Jamie Kastner and made by an Indigenous and non-Indigenous team, There Are No Fakes takes a riveting deep dive into the tragic history of Indigenous art forgery and exploitation. </p>
<p>Nominations include: Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series; Best Photography, Documentary or Factual; Best Picture Editing, Documentary; Best Direction, Documentary Program; Best Writing, Documentary; Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research. The Canadian Screen Awards will air on May 20, 2021. <a contents="Click here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/kevinhearn" target="_blank">Click here </a>to listen or purchase.</p>Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717622019-09-10T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T10:34:15-08:00Secret Path October 19th
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<p align="center"><strong>ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR GORD DOWNIE’S SECRET PATH LIVE AT ROY THOMSON HALL ON OCTOBER 19<sup>th</sup></strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE, SAM ROBERTS, TANYA TAGAQ,</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>JULY TALK, WILLIAM PRINCE, WHITEHORSE, TOM WILSON</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.roythomsonhall.com/tickets/secret-path-live" data-imported="1">TICKETS</a> ON SALE NOW</strong></p>
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<p>On October 19<sup>th</sup>, <strong>Secret Path Live </strong>returns to Roy Thomson Hall. Featuring the original Secret Path band, surprise guests, dancers and artists will come together to create a fully immersive experience that celebrates Indigenous cultures and commemorates the lives of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack.</p>
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<p>The<strong> </strong><strong>Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund </strong>(DWF) is thrilled to announce the stellar, award-winning artists that will perform that evening: <strong>Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sam Roberts, Tanya Tagaq, July Talk, William Prince, Whitehorse, </strong>and<strong> </strong><strong>Tom Wilson.</strong> </p>
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<p>Secret Path Live brings to life the true story of <strong>Chanie Wenjack</strong> as told in <strong>Gord Downie</strong>’s JUNO Award-winning album, <strong>Secret Path</strong>, through the illustrations of Jeff Lemire, and animation of Justin Stephenson. This special show brings awareness to the true history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system.</p>
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<p>Artists will be backed by the original<strong> </strong><strong>Secret Path band</strong> that performed with Gord Downie on the same stage three years prior; including Kevin Hearn (<strong>Barenaked Ladies</strong>), Kevin Drew (<strong>Broken Social Scene</strong>), Josh Finlayson (<strong>Skydiggers</strong>), Dave Hamelin (<strong>The Stills</strong>), and Charles Spearin (<strong>Do Make Say Think</strong>). </p>
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<p>Secret Path Live takes place during <strong>Secret Path Week (October 17-22)</strong>;<strong> </strong>a national movement commemorating the lives of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack and <strong>calling on all Canadians to answer Gord’s call to “Do Something” to forward reconciliation.</strong></p>
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<p><em>“The Secret Path project was incredibly important to Gord. His passion and tenacity to help tell Chanie’s story never wavered and our hope is that it will continue to inspire Canadians to get involved and support this country on the path towards reconciliation for years to come,” </em>says Mike Downie, co-founder and DWF board member.<em> </em><em>“This night is one small example of what my brother Gord dreamed of for this country - Indigenous and non-Indigenous coming together to create a more complete, inclusive and equitable country.”</em></p>
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<p>This <strong>benefit concert </strong>supports the programming at<strong> </strong><strong>the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF). </strong> DWF continues the conversation that began with Chanie Wenjack’s residential school story and seeks to aid our collective reconciliation journey by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians.</p>
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<p><strong>About the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF)</strong></p>
<p>Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) aims to build cultural understanding and create a path towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. DWF’s work centres around improving the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians. <a href="https://www.downiewenjack.ca/" data-imported="1">www.downiewenjack.ca</a> @downiewenjack</p>
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<p><strong>About Secret Path Week (Oct 17-22)</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/secret-path-week/" data-imported="1">Secret Path Week</a> is a national movement commemorating the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack and takes place annually between Oct 17<sup>th</sup> and 22<sup>nd</sup>. This is a special week as October 17th and 22nd respectively mark the dates that Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack joined the spirit world. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund calls on all Canadians to use this week to answer Gord Downie’s call to action, to “<em>Do Something</em>” by creating a reconciliACTION and furthering the conversation about the history of residential schools.</p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717612019-05-27T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T11:11:31-08:00KEVIN HEARN DEBUTS MOVING SINGLE & VIDEO “THE SILENT COLLAPSE”
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<p align="center"><strong>TO BE RELEASED JUNE 14 </strong><a href="https://smarturl.it/calmandcents" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>SOLO ALBUM CATALOGUE TO BE RE-RELEASED JUNE 14</strong></p>
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<p>(May 24, 2019 - Toronto, ON) – Award-winning multi-instrumentalist <strong>Kevin Hearn</strong>releases the second single and video “The Silent Collapse” from with his widely-anticipated new solo offering, <strong><em>Calm and Cents</em></strong>, which will be available on vinyl, disc, and digitally on <strong>June 14</strong>via his Celery Music imprint. There’s a significant visual component to <em>Calm and Cents</em>. “The Silent Collapse” video directed and animated by Sonia Beckwith Cole is abstract, exploring the extinction of countless species through unique animations based on Hearn’s own drawings. Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG260GMb5Yo" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a>and stream <a href="https://smarturl.it/calmandcents" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>His first single “The Chemical Valley” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiMJI_0v8w" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a>is dedicated to the people of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, who have seen their traditional territory in Southern Ontario transform into one of Canada’s most polluted, causing unimaginable and undeserved hardships. The self-produced predominantly-instrumental collection on <em>Calm and Cents</em>features sprawling soundscapes created and captured at Hearn’s secluded studio in Northern Ontario – half in the summer, half in the spring – with Hugh Marsh (strings), Chris Gartner (bass), JUNO Award-winning producer Gavin Brown (percussion and programming), and a few special guests. The stunning album is inspired by our natural world, shifting seamlessly between celebrations of its ethereal beauty and the troubling urgency of what we, as humans, are doing to it. “I didn’t want to get on a soapbox, necessarily,” Hearn says about his theme, “but rather just relay those feelings through music.” </p>
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<p>Alongside the new album, Hearn will re-release his entire catalogue, which dates back to 1997 (his solo debut, <em>Mothball Mint</em>) and includes <em>Cloud Maintenance </em>(2011), <em>Days in Frames</em>(2014), as well as albums with his longtime band and collaborators Thinbuckle:<em>H-Wing</em>(2011), <em>Night Light</em>(2004), <em>The Miracle Mile</em>(2006) and <em>Havana Winter </em>(2009). His catalogue also includes a first time digital release of Record Store Day Canada project <em>Kevin Hearn & Friends Present: The Superhero Suite.</em>The unique collection features a well-known and eclectic cast of close friends and musical heroes performing an array of superhero-inspired songs, including Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes, and Colin Hay covering the <em>Batman</em>theme from the classic ‘60s TV series. The initial limited-edition vinyl release, from which all the proceeds were donated to MusiCounts to support music education in Canada, sold out nationwide and debuted on the Nielson Chart at Number 7.</p>
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<p>“Some of these projects have been in the works for a few years, and it seems the universe just sort of decided that they all needed to come out this year,” Hearn shares – and that doesn’t faze him in the least. He’s also the subject of a documentary <em>There Are No Fakes</em>, a riveting deep dive into the tragic history of indigenous art forgery and exploitation, for which he composed the score. The worldwide premiere screenings in Toronto sold out, leading up to the national theatrical release in June. </p>
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<p>A gifted composer, in-demand collaborator, and ever-active musical force with zero interest in creative stagnancy, Hearn cut his teeth collaborating with the likes of Look People, Corky and the Juice Pigs, and revered art-rock outfit Rheostatics before formally joining Barenaked Ladies in 1995. As the group’s profile swelled in the ensuing years, he explored new sonic ground with a series of innovative and imaginative solo albums. One of the most respected and sought-after Toronto musicians of the past 25 years, Hearn’s projects always attract brilliant collaborators including Ron Sexsmith, Dan Hill, Michael Ray of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Carole Pope, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Alan Doyle, The Persuasions, Violent Femmes, Colin Hay and drummer Rob Kloet (the Nits). One of his most rewarding creative and personal relationships of all was with the legendary Lou Reed, for whom Hearn acted as musical director and keyboardist from 2007 until his passing in 2013. Muses Hearn, “I like connecting with people that have an adventurous musical spirit – who are imaginative and still approach music with a sense of wonder.” Hearn was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018 as part of Barenaked Ladies. </p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717602019-05-23T17:00:00-07:002024-03-14T01:59:07-07:00OUT NOW - The Silent Collapse
<p>Out now - The Silent Collapse - From the forthcoming album Calm and Cents </p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717592019-04-23T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T09:06:26-08:00KEVIN HEARN RELEASES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “THE CHEMICAL VALLEY”
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>“THE CHEMICAL VALLEY” <br><br>FROM NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM <em>CALM AND CENTS </em></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>Watch + Share “The Chemical Valley” </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiMJI_0v8w" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong><br>Stream + Purchase on DSPs </strong><a href="http://smarturl.it/chemicalvalley" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">(Screenshot from “The Chemical Valley” music video) </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">(April 23, 2019 - Toronto, ON) – Award-winning multi-instrumentalist <strong>Kevin Hearn </strong>has debuted powerful first single <strong>“The Chemical Valley”</strong>with accompanying video from his next widely-anticipated solo offering <strong><em>Calm and Cents</em></strong>due on June 14. <strong>Watch “The Chemical Valley” </strong><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiMJI_0v8w" data-imported="1">HERE</a> </strong><strong>and stream the track </strong><a href="http://smarturl.it/chemicalvalley" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br><br></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Directed by Jennifer Bechwail and Nick de Pencierthe haunting video features Martin Tielli (The Rheostatics) on vocals alongside Hearn and Maia Davies (Ladies of the Canyons). According to the World Health Organization, the Chemical Valley is located in Sarnia, Ontario and is where Canada's most polluted air is found.“This song is dedicated to the people of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, who have lived there for centuries,” says Hearn. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The self-produced predominantly-instrumental collection on <em>Calm and Cents </em>features sprawling soundscapes created and captured at Hearn’s secluded studio in Northern Ontario with Hugh Marsh on strings, Chris Gartner on bass, and JUNO-award winning producer Gavin Brown on drums. The stunning album is inspired by our natural world, shifting seamlessly between celebrations of its ethereal beauty and the troubling urgency of what we, as humans, are doing to it. “I didn’t want to get on a soapbox, necessarily,” Hearn says about his theme, “but rather just relay those feelings through music.” More information on <em>Calm and Cents </em>will be released in the coming weeks. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Alongside the upcoming release, Hearn has announced he will re-release his entire solo catalogue recorded with his friends and longtime band Thinbuckle featuring <strong>Chris Gartner </strong>and <strong>Great Bob Scott </strong>on June 14<strong>. </strong>The catalogue dates back to solo debut <em>Mothball Mint</em>in 1997. <strong>See below for album titles.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">A gifted composer, in-demand collaborator, and ever-active musical force with zero interest in creative stagnancy, Hearn cut his teeth collaborating with the likes of Look People, Corky and the Juice Pigs, and revered art-rock outfit Rheostatics before formally joining Barenaked Ladies in 1995. As the group’s profile swelled in the ensuing years, he explored new sonic ground with a series of innovative and imaginative solo albums. One of the most respected and sought-after Toronto musicians of the past 25 years, Hearn’s projects always attract brilliant collaborators including Ron Sexsmith, Dan Hill, Michael Ray of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Carole Pope, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Alan Doyle, The Persuasions, Violent Femmes, Colin Hay and drummer Rob Kloet (the Nits). One of his most rewarding creative and personal relationships of all was with the legendary Lou Reed, for whom Hearn acted as musical director and keyboardist from 2007 until his passing in 2013. Muses Hearn, “I like connecting with people that have an adventurous musical spirit – who are imaginative and still approach music with a sense of wonder.” Hearn was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018 as part of Barenaked Ladies. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Kevin Hearn Catalogue<br><br></em></strong><strong>Kevin Hearn (Solo)<br></strong><em>Mothball Mint </em>(1997)<br><em>Cloud Maintenance</em>(2011)<br><em>Days in Frames</em>(2014)<br><br><strong>Kevin Hearn & Thinbuckle<br></strong><em>H-Wing</em>(2001)<br><em>Night Light</em>(2004) <br><em>The Miracle Mile</em>(2006)<br><em>Havana Winter</em>(2009)</p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717582019-04-17T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T10:47:12-08:00OUT NOW - The Chemical Valley
<p>Out now - The Chemical Valley - From the forthcoming album <em>Calm and Cents </em></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717572019-03-12T17:00:00-07:002024-01-22T03:25:36-08:00Kevin Hearn and Friends Present: The Superhero Suite
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<p>Award-winning multi-instrumentalist <strong>Kevin Hearn </strong>is partnering with <strong>Record Store Day Canada </strong>in support of <strong>MusiCounts </strong>on <strong>Saturday, April 13, 2019 </strong>with an exclusive EP titled <strong><em>Kevin Hearn and Friends Present: The Superhero Suite</em></strong>. The special edition 12” EP on 180g clear vinyl is limited to a hand-numbered run of 500 and will be available <strong>only at participating record stores listed </strong><a href="http://recordstoredaycanada.ca/musicounts/" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. <strong><em>Kevin Hearn and Friends Present: The Superhero Suite </em></strong>is a wild medley of vintage superhero-related songs, including iconic music from TV and film running the gamut from the classic Batman theme to the 1978 soundtrack of Superman. This one-of-a-kind record features a marvelous cast of eclectic heroes performing songs originally done by the Beach Boys, Flaming Lips, Queen and Black Sabbath. The musical luminaries include Ron Sexsmith, Michael Ray of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Carole Pope, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Alan Doyle, The Persuasions and more. One noteworthy highlight is Violent Femmes, Barenaked Ladies and Colin Hay joining forces for the theme song from TV's <em>Batman</em>. These kaleidoscopic sixteen minutes are a white-knuckle joyride that <em>fly by</em>in no time and the unique, fun-filled packaging includes an exclusive picture disc featuring artwork from Hearn as well as a collectible 10-page colour comic book with artwork illustrated by Hearn, Harland Williams, and Lauchie Reid. </p>
<p><br>Just like Superheroes, music saves lives and Canada’s music education charity <strong><a href="https://www.musicounts.ca/" data-imported="1">MusiCounts</a> </strong>recognizes that an education without music is empty. <strong><em>Kevin Hearn and Friends Present: The Superhero Suite </em></strong>will retail for $15 with all proceeds going to <strong><a href="https://www.musicounts.ca/" data-imported="1">MusiCounts</a> </strong>to help in the fight for a fulfilling future for children and youth across Canada. A school that has received support from MusiCounts was the setting for a promo video voiced by Kiefer Sutherland and featuring some of Canada’s diverse talent including Barenaked Ladies all performing the “Batman” theme. Watch <a href="https://youtu.be/JgR1tYzYuTE" data-imported="1"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>
<p><br>Says Hearn, “This project was a fun and epic way to make music with friends, all in the name of a good cause. Music is a beautiful, universal language that can change lives. It’s powerful and healing. Every child should have the opportunity to explore, learn, and make music.” See below for a full list of artist features and track list. <br><br></p>
<p><strong>Link to Comic Art: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2T0cOdZ" data-imported="1"><strong>http://bit.ly/2T0cOdZ</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Song List:</strong></p>
<p>1. “Heroes and Villains” – The Persuasions</p>
<p>2. “The Incredible Hulk Theme” – Kevin Hearn Band / Michael Ray / The Shuffle Demon Horns </p>
<p>3. “Can You Read My Mind?” (From 1978’s <em>Superman</em>) – Mary Margaret O’Hara </p>
<p>4. “Waiting For A Superman” – The Rheostatics </p>
<p>5. “Transformers” – Ron Sexsmith </p>
<p>6. “Wonder Woman” – Fernando Saunders / Tony Thunder Smith / Michael Ray / Sahara MacDonald </p>
<p>7. “Batman” – Violent Femmes / Barenaked Ladies / Colin Hay </p>
<p>8. “Spiderman” – Ron Sexsmith / Aaron Jensen / Countermeasure </p>
<p>9. “Cliffhanger Narration” – Harland Williams </p>
<p>10. “Flash’s Theme” – Kevin Hearn Band / Phil Nichol / Greg Neale / Sean Cullen</p>
<p>11. “Iron Man” – Alan Doyle / Carole Pope </p>
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<p>"Thank you to Kevin Hearn and friends for creating the amazing limited Record Store Day Canada release <em>The Superhero Suite</em>, and donating proceeds to MusiCounts," said Kristy Fletcher, Executive Director, MusiCounts. "We're proud to partner with Record Store Day Canada, and with funds raised through this initiative more kids across Canada will experience the transformational benefits of music."</p>
<p>Hearn may be best known as the multi-instrumentalist from Barenaked Ladies, whom he has played with since 1995. One of the most respected Toronto musicians of the past 25 years, Hearn’s solo albums always attract brilliant collaborators includingsinger/songwriters Ron Sexsmith and Dan Hill, drummer Rob Kloet (the Nits), producer Gavin Brown (Metric, Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer), and one of Hearn’s closest musical relationships, the late, great Lou Reed, for whom Hearn acted as keyboardist and touring musical director from 2007 up until his passing in 2013. In 2018, Kevin was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame alongside Barenaked Ladies. </p>
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<p><strong>About Record Store Day</strong></p>
<p>Record Store Day is a day that celebrates independent record stores all over the world with parties, in-store performances and special releases. It’s a day that spans genres and unites music lovers of all ages. There’s a palpable sense of camaraderie in those early morning lines, and an air of anxious excitement as fans gather to celebrate the place where they might be walking out with the record they came in for, and maybe with something totally new, too.</p>
<p><strong>About MusiCounts</strong><strong><br></strong>MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity associated with CARAS and the JUNO Awards, is keeping music alive across Canada by putting musical instruments into the hands of children that need them most. MusiCounts' mission is to ensure that children and youth in Canada have access to music programs through their schools and communities. MusiCounts celebrates musical excellence and achieves its mission through its Band Aid Program, the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program, the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, Scholarships and other music education initiatives. MusiCounts is funded by many of Canada's most dedicated individuals, events, and corporate citizens. Since 1997 MusiCounts has awarded nearly $12,000,000 in support of music education in Canada. These funds have benefitted 1,200 schools and communities, supported over 350 post-secondary music program graduates, and honoured 13 extraordinary music teachers and two MusiCounts ambassadors.<a href="http://www.musicounts.ca/" data-imported="1">www.musicounts.ca</a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717562016-11-30T16:00:00-08:002023-12-30T05:56:24-08:00Violent Femmes + My Artwork
<p>Would you like a Violent Femmes t shirt , pillow case etc with my artwork on it. ? Everything in their store will be discounted for a limited time. Below is the code and where to go ! I also have a few limited edition prints available at <a href="https://kevinhearn.store-08.com/artwork/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">kevinhearn.com.</a></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717552016-11-06T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T08:50:30-08:00Bubbly Bay - Live from Toronto
<p><span data-offset-key="4gfa5-0-0">Here is another video that was shot live from the Burdock Music Hall in Toronto.</span><span data-offset-key="4gfa5-0-0"> This is a song called 'Bubbly Bay' - hope you enjoy it!</span><span data-offset-key="4gfa5-0-0"> </span></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717542016-09-22T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T11:29:01-08:00Kevin Hearn Artwork Now Avail ONLINE
<h3>A limited number of 3 prints... All titled and signed by Kevin Hearn are now avail for purchase from the NEW online store! All printed on EPSON 100% cotton cold press, high quality natural paper. Get yours before they're gone! </h3>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717532016-04-19T17:00:00-07:002024-03-07T21:57:24-08:00Cathedral - Live from Toronto
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717522016-04-02T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T11:42:26-08:00VIDEOS: Live at Burdock in Toronto
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717502016-01-20T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T10:47:18-08:00Feb 19 & 20 - TORONTO SHOWS
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<p><strong>Excited to be performing back to back nights at <a href="http://burdockto.com/musichall/" data-imported="1">BURDOCK</a> in Toronto!</strong></p>
<p><br><strong><a href="http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=125" data-imported="1">FRIDAY, FEB 19</a> </strong><br><strong>*With Special Guest <a href="http://www.davebidini.ca/" data-imported="1">DAVE BIDINI</a>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tickets: <a href="http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=125" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=125</a></strong></p>
<p><br><br><strong><a href="http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=126" data-imported="1">SATURDAY, FEB 20</a></strong><br><strong>*With Special Guest <a href="https://laurabarrett.wordpress.com/" data-imported="1">LAURA BARRETT</a>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tickets: <a href="http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=126" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=126</a></strong></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717512016-01-17T16:00:00-08:002024-02-22T05:37:13-08:006 shows added - Supporting Ron Sexsmith
<p>I cannot wait to join my good friend, Ron Sexsmith on 6 of his tour dates this February.</p>
<p>See below for dates and ticket links to the shows I'll be playing at, and I hope to see you out on the road!</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">February 11th – Moncton, NB – Capitol Theatre - <a href="http://www.capitol.nb.ca/en/tickets-events/item/127-ron-sexsmith" data-imported="1">Tickets here</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">February 12th – Saint John, NB – Imperial Theatre - <a href="https://www.imperialonline.nb.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2579.html" data-imported="1">Tickets here </a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">February 15th – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - <a href="https://kil-dacweb-3.cohn.dal.ca/online/seatSelect.asp" data-imported="1">Tickets here</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">February 24th - Woodstock, ON – Theater Woodstock - <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=60977" data-imported="1">Tickets here </a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">February 25th – Waterloo, ON – Starlight Club -<a href="http://www.ticketweb.ca/event/ron-sexsmith-starlight-tickets/6284275" data-imported="1"> Tickets here</a></span></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717492015-11-26T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T09:08:13-08:00December 5th show at Burdock in Toronto
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<p><a href="http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=93" data-imported="1">BUY TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE</a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717482015-09-21T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T08:54:08-08:00Dream Serenade October 17th
<p>Extremely excited to take part in the 2nd annual Dream Serenade, a charity supporting services for children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers at Beverley Streer School. The night's entertainment will include performances by Hayden, Kevin Hearn, Joel Plaskett, TUNS, and The Weather Station. </p>
<p>Purchase tickets for the event <a href="http://tickets.masseyhallroythomsonhall.com/single/SYOS.aspx?p=2077" target="_blank" data-imported="1">HERE</a>: <a href="http://tickets.masseyhallroythomsonhall.com/single/SYOS.aspx?p=2077" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Dream Serenade TICKETS - October 17th, 2015</a></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717472015-08-26T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T08:44:34-08:00West Coast shows w/ Ron Sexsmith
<p>Kevin Hearn is heading to the west coast to join Ron Sexsmith on his tour for 3 tour dates! </p>
<p>Click on the ticket links below to catch the solo acoustic set from Kevin at the end of September</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sept 23 in Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre - <a href="http://bit.ly/1PBofMY" data-imported="1">GET TICKETS HERE</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sept 24 in Penticton, BC @ Dream Cafe - <a href="http://bit.ly/1Kor0S5" data-imported="1">GET TICKETS HERE </a>(call and reserve a table and tickets for this show specifically)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sept 25 in Nelson, BC @ Spirit Bar - <a href="http://tktwb.tw/1Kor0BC" data-imported="1">GET TICKETS HERE</a></span></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717462015-05-04T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T09:08:21-08:00May show update
<p>We are sorry to inform everyone that due to unforeseen circumstances the 5/6 show in Appleton and the 5/7 show in Burnstown are going to be postponed at this time. Wish we could make it out there but unfortunately we’re having to move these shows at this time…. Hope to see you all soon</p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717452015-04-22T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T09:13:38-08:00May Shows Announced!
<p>So incredibly excited to announce that we're heading out for a handful of dates in Ontario in May. Check out the list of shows below - we hope to see you there!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/fnlrom-futuroma%20" data-imported="1">May 1, 2015 in TORONTO, ON @ Royal Ontario Museum, Friday Night Live!</a> - 2 sets - 9pm & 11pm</p>
<p>**Special guest Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene will join us on stage at Royal Ontario Museum</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sharbotlakeinn.com/upcoming-events.php" data-imported="1">May 2, 2015 in SHARBOT LAKE, ON @ Sharbot Lake Country Inn </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/825210047572789/" data-imported="1">May 9, 2015 at 9pm in TORONTO, ON @ Supermarket Restaurant & Bar, 9pm set as part of CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK</a></p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717392015-04-19T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T09:05:50-08:00Official Music Video Premiere for "Gallerina"
<p>Check out the new official music video for the single, "Gallerina"<a href="http://bit.ly/1AH0uz5" data-imported="1"><br></a></p>
<p><a href="http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames" data-imported="1"><em>Days In Frames</em></a> is out now!</p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717442015-03-09T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T08:48:39-08:00"Crossing Over" Music Video
<p>As we get ready to welcome in Spring, check this out! It is a video for the song CROSSING OVER, from my new record <a href="http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames" data-imported="1">DAYS IN FRAMES</a>. </p>
<p>This beautiful footage was filmed by Philip Harder, who has directed a few BNL videos in the past, as well as the video for my song GALLERINA.</p>
<p>I hope you enjoy it! </p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717432015-01-14T16:00:00-08:002022-05-26T21:45:44-07:00A note from Kevin...
<p><strong>Hello friends - </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I hope you are all having a lovely 2015 so far. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I am writing today to give you a bit of news: I recently learned that I have a serious health issue which will leave me “on the bench” for a few months starting this month.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>In my absence, The Rock Boat cruise and other shows with Barenaked Ladies will go on as scheduled with Maury LaFoy filling in for me. Hopefully my recovery will be speedy and I'll be back on the road soon.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>I will miss seeing you all and I apologize for the surprise. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I look forward to seeing you all again a little ways down the road. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Please send good vibes my way, and see you soon. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Kevin </strong></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717422014-11-30T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T10:10:58-08:00Canada AM performance of "Gallerina"
<p>Check out this live performance of "Gallerina" on <a href="http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=499709&playlistId=1.2121771&binId=1.815911&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1" data-imported="1">Canada AM Soundstage</a></p>
<p><a href="http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=499709&playlistId=1.2121771&binId=1.815911&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1" data-imported="1">Click here</a> to watch the live performance </p>
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Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717412014-11-24T16:00:00-08:002022-05-13T22:16:33-07:00"Gallerina" - Southern Souls Session
<p>Check out this performance of "Gallerina" on Southern Souls and be sure to pick up your copy of <a href="http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames" data-imported="1"><em>Days In Frames</em></a> at <a href="http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames" data-imported="1">http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/110605573" data-imported="1">KEVIN HEARN - Gallerina</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mitchfillion" data-imported="1">Southern Souls</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com" data-imported="1">Vimeo</a>.</p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717402014-11-24T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T10:54:06-08:00Days In Frames release day!
<p>Days In Frames is out now - be sure to buy your copy by <a href="http://smarturl.it/DaysInFrames" data-imported="1">clicking HERE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://smarturl.it/daysinframes" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/f58bb1c2eb32f256fa7cf8ddabae5012112761d2/original/kevinhearn-nowmagazine-availnow-01.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjUweDM2MiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="362" width="650" /></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717382014-11-17T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T10:03:01-08:00Days In Frames streaming on CBC First Play
<p><em>Days In Frames</em> is being streamed exclusively on CBC First Play up until the release next tuesday, November 25th! You can also <a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1">Pre-Order the album by clicking here</a> and receive an instant download of the single, "Gallerina"</p>
<p><a href="http://music.cbc.ca/#!/blogs/2014/11/First-Play-Kevin-Hearn-Days-in-Frames" data-imported="1">LISTEN TO DAYS IN FRAMES ON CBC FIRST PLAY HERE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://music.cbc.ca/#!/blogs/2014/11/First-Play-Kevin-Hearn-Days-in-Frames" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/8bd6e3c2ab38c267db9ae320ab8325ef13bdf532/original/first-play-kevin-hearn-1114111437860-16x9-620x350.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjIweDM0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="348" width="620" /></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717352014-11-16T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T11:24:46-08:00Pre-Order 'Days In Frames' & Receive "Gallerina" instantly
<p><a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1">Days In Frames is now available for pre-order on iTunes</a>. Pre-order the album and get "Gallerina" as an instant grat track to tie you over until the album comes out on November 25th</p>
<p><a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1">CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER ON iTUNES</a></p>
<p><a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/448ae5b7419298889b2e64991e0ffe99b3b60d2a/original/kevinhearn-daysinframes-graphic.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMyeDUzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="532" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="532" /></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717372014-11-13T16:00:00-08:002022-05-18T05:35:04-07:00Gallerina featured on New Canadian Music
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.newcanadianmusic.ca/releases/g/gallerina-single/kevin-hearn/2014-11-13" data-imported="1">New Canadian Music</a> for featuring the new single "Gallerina" on their website! </p>
<p>You will receive "Gallerina" instantly when you pre-order your copy of <a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1">"Days In Frames" on iTunes</a>. <a href="http://smarturl.it/DIF_PreOrder" data-imported="1">CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER NOW</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.newcanadianmusic.ca/releases/g/gallerina-single/kevin-hearn/2014-11-13" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/297329987794a8716c5c6cfe037f2726d1b4f106/original/new-canadian-music.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjgyeDQ0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="440" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="682" /></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717362014-11-10T16:00:00-08:002023-06-06T21:33:41-07:00"Walking In The Midnight Sun" - Southern Souls Session
<p><span class="userContent">Check out this live version of "Walking in the Midnight Sun" that Kevin performed for <a href="http://bit.ly/1GMHzEe" data-imported="1">Southern Souls Sessions </a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/1GMHzEe" data-imported="1"><span class="userContent"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/8e7aa576cacf2486e4a7a331016528600729c9d3/original/southern-souls-midnight-sun.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDU3OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="579" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600" /></span></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717302014-11-07T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T11:46:54-08:00First Single - "Gallerina" (listen)
<p>The first single off of <em>Days In Frames</em> (available for preorder on iTunes on Nov. 11th, album out Nov. 25th) is called "Gallerina".</p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/kevinhearn-1/gallerina" target="_blank" data-imported="1">LISTEN HERE:</a></p>
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<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/174174857&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717342014-11-06T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T10:07:08-08:00North York Post cover feature
<p><span class="userContent">Check out this great cover feature in North York Post. The issue is on stands now, but you can also read it online - <a href="http://bit.ly/1x9Bb7b" data-imported="1">CLICK HERE TO READ</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/1x9Bb7b" data-imported="1"><span class="userContent"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/f579f5572facc30a9be8e7b04d991bfc1456f9e3/original/north-york-post-10-31-13.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzk4eDQ0OSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="449" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="398" /></span></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717332014-10-28T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T09:21:47-08:00Southern Souls Session shoot
<p>Had a great time shooting two live performances for <a href="http://southernsouls.ca/" data-imported="1">Southern Souls Sessions</a>. Be sure to stay tuned to see the videos of the performances.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://southernsouls.ca/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/13079f3e3ecf8b3d023386340f32b9a07f416920/original/kevin-southern-souls.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgyeDI2NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="265" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="282" /></a><em>Photo credit: Mitch Fillion</em></p>
<p><a href="http://southernsouls.ca/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/c2331c83d75d478e7d08bffe7ddcd7ed4e740b02/original/southern-souls-banner-new.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTg5eDEzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="130" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="589" /></a></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717322014-10-27T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T08:50:17-08:00Release Week Show - Nov. 26 in Toronto
<p><strong>Kevin Hearn and Thinbuckle Album Release Show in Toronto at The Piston </strong></p>
<p><strong>-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 2014-</strong></p>
<p><strong>TICKETS: $10 entry at the door, $15 entry + a physical copy of ‘<em>Days In Frames’</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>RSVP to <a href="mailto:miranda@roaringgirlrecords.com" data-imported="1">miranda@roaringgirlrecords.com</a> ahead of time to ensure a ticket into the venue</strong></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/f42c961530b92a8812de4ff170c296699ccdb688/original/kevin-hearn-dif-invite.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYwMHg2MDIiXQ%3D%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="602" width="1600" /></p>
Kevin Hearntag:kevinhearn.com,2005:Post/60717312014-10-26T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T10:19:12-08:00New Album - "Days In Frames" out 11/25
<p class="paraattribute10"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397013/112e8e8f9933c17f22a16a185da5fb04261083c0/original/kevinhearn-releasedate-graphic-b.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzU4eDQyOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="cover art release date poster" height="429" width="358" />(OCTOBER 28, 2014 - Toronto, ON) <strong>Kevin Hearn </strong>has just announced his new LP <strong><em>Days In Frames</em></strong> will be released on <strong>November 25</strong> via boutique label Roaring Girl Records/Fontana North. Those who take advantage of the iTunes pre-order on November 11, 2014 will receive an instant grat track of the infectious lead single “Gallerina” which premieres at Exclaim! today <a href="http://exclaim.ca/News/kevin_hearn_gets_lou_reed_ron_sexsmith_dan_hill_more_to_guest_on_days_in_frames_lp_shares_new_single" data-imported="1">here</a>. See below for full track listing.</p>
<p class="ParaAttribute1">Hearn’s seventh album is sonically stunning, piano-driven, hauntingly melodic pop resplendent in space-age synths and ukuleles, and as grounded in the everyday as it is fascinated with the otherworldly. That’s true lyrically as well; Hearn describes the songs as being about “love, loss, life, death and renewal, with brief glimpses of the supernatural and the occasional darkly humorous observation.” </p>
<p>Hearn is best known as a multi-instrumentalist from Barenaked Ladies, the multi-platinum selling band he’s played with for almost two decades now. One of the most respected Toronto musicians of the past 25 years, Hearn’s solo albums always attract equally brilliant collaborators: here, they include singer/songwriters Ron Sexsmith and Dan Hill, drummer Rob Kloet (the Nits), Joan as Policewoman, and producer Gavin Brown (Metric, Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer), not to mention his 22-year-relationship with the rhythm section of Chris Gartner and Great Bob Scott. The LP is also produced by Brown and mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Amy Winehouse, Adele). The ever-modest Hearn rarely asks for favours; people insist on granting them. Violinist Hugh Marsh (Bruce Cockburn, Mary Margaret O’Hara) happened to be visiting the studio where Hearn was recording; intrigued, he ended up spending 10 hours in the studio, playing on almost every track on <em>Days In Frames.</em></p>
<p>One of Hearn’s closest relationships, both musical and personal, was with the late, great Lou Reed, for whom Hearn acted as keyboardist and musical director from 2007 up until his passing in 2013. Hearn assembled his friends from<br> Reed’s band — bassist Fernando Saunders, drummer Tony “Thunder” Smith and guitarists Mike Rathke and Aram Bajakian — to play on this album. Several of those musicians play on a song that Hearn wrote about spending time with Reed in the hospital, “Floating.” “Floating, but my heart’s still beating,” sings Hearn, in an upbeat pop waltz, one defying expectations that a song about death has to be sad and morbid. Reed knew a thing or two about cutting through dark situations with gallows humour; Hearn sings: “Things get funny when your eyesight goes / Mistaking your fingers for your toes,” a lyric Reed actually contributed to the song.</p>
<p>The songs on <em>Days In Frames</em> were written in Hearn’s Toronto home as well as Muskoka, ON, Paris, Tofino, B.C., and Cape Dorset on Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic; he visited the latter in June 2014, a trip he describes as a “life-changing experience.” A longtime patron of Inuit art, Hearn was invited by the Dorset Fine Arts studio, home to some of his favourite artists, such as Shuvinai Ashoona, who painted a guitar for him; Hearn dedicates “Midnight Sun” to her. His relationship with art also informs <em>Days In Frames’</em> first single, “Gallerina,” sung from the perspective of a painting infatuated with a gallery worker—it’s not a tale of unrequited love, exactly, but it does illustrate Hearn’s unique outlook.</p>
<p>Though Hearn has contributed songs to Barenaked Ladies’ albums in the past 10 years, the songs on his solo records are much more personal, both in subject matter and musical exploration. “It’s fun for me to make music that doesn’t have to fit a certain criteria, whether it be regarding the style or sound, or who is playing it,” he says. “I’m inspired by the works of artists such as David Lynch and Sun Ra, whereas going in that direction with Barenaked Ladies might not make sense. It all finds a home in the proper place. When I make my own records, I can follow my heart and curiosity.” More tour dates will be announced when available.</p>
<p><strong><em>Days In Frames</em></strong><strong> Track listing:<br> </strong>01. Gallerina<br> 02. Cathedral<br> 03. Floating<br> 04. Melody/Memory<br> 05. Up Above<br> 06. You Wrecked Me<br> 07. Best Day Yet<br> 08. Midnight Sun<br> 09. Sugar Water<br> 10. Crossing Over</p>
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