EXTENSIVE INTERNATIONAL DATES CONTINUE THROUGH SUMMER
LIVE VERSION OF LATEST SINGLE, “S.O.S. (SAWED OFF SHOTGUN)” FILMED AT MEMORABLE K-ROCK CONCERT RELEASED ALONGSIDE PERSONAL OPEN LETTER TO FANS
Still buzzing with excitement after a memorable show performing as direct support for The Rolling Stones at the Orange Velodrome in France last month, today, JUNO Award winning band, The Glorious Sons announce details of their “SOS Tour”, headlining Canadian cities this Fall.
The Beaches photo Kayla Winkworth
TGS are thrilled to announce special guests The Beaches, who will be joining them on this 14-date, national tour. Fellow 2018 JUNO Award winners for “Breakthrough Group of the Year” and fresh off a slot opening for Foo Fighters in Toronto, The Beaches have also currently held the #1 spot for 5 weeks on Billboard Canada’s Rock radio chart with their single “T-Shirt”.
Kicking off in Kamloops, BC on October 30, this run of dates includes a show at the Scotiabank Arena (formerly the ACC) in Toronto amongst the list of impressive venues across the country, a major accomplishment for The Glorious Sons. See the itinerary below which also includes a U.S. national tour supporting Welshly Arms this Fall. Visit theglorioussons.com for tickets and information. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 20th at 10AM local time.
Glorious Sons perform at John St Pub in Arnprior photo Dave DiUbaldo
This announcement comes after an already extensive 2018 touring schedule throughout 12 different countries, across 10 different time zones and a fully sold-out Canadian tour last year. The Glorious Sons hit the festival circuit this summer, performing at Hangout Music Festival (Gulf Shores, AL), Firefly Music Festival (Dover, DE), and the esteemed Reading & Leeds Festivals (U.K.). Most recently, the guys were handpicked by The Rolling Stones to open their show at the prestigious Orange Velodrome in Marseille in June.
“S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” is the third radio single off the band’s sophomore album Young Beauties and Fools (October 2017). Lead singer Brett Emmons shares an “Open Letter” with fans – offering listeners context for the lyrics of this personal rock anthem. Brett expresses his fears, vulnerabilities and uncertainties in hopes of offering understanding and support to others who may have similar experiences. You can check it out here. The Glorious Sons also release a special performance of “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” from their memorable hometown show at the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, ON to give fans a taste of what they can expect to see on tour this Fall. Watch it here.
The Glorious Sons perform at RBC Bluesfest in 2017 photo Renee Doiron
Since the release of Young Beauties and Fools, The Glorious Sons have celebrated a banner year with a number of major accomplishments including; winning their JUNO Award for “Rock Album of the Year”, taking home the “Group of the Year” Award at the 2018 Indies, their anthemic single “Everything is Alright” was certified GOLD in Canada and also landed them the band their first #1 in the alternative radio format. The band has now logged 9 consecutive top-6 rock radio singles in Canada.
Canadian Headline Tour
with special guests, The Beaches:
10/30 – Kamloops, BC at Sagebrush Theatre*
11/01 – Victoria, BC at Save On Foods Memorial Centre
11/02 – Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
11/03 – Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
11/05 – Kelowna, BC at Prospera Place
11/07 – Grande Prairie, AB at Revolution Place
11/08 – Medicine Hat, AB at Canalta Centre
11/09 – Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
11/13 – Lethbridge, AB at Enmax Centre
11/14 – Regina, SK at Conexus Centre
11/15 – Saskatoon, SK at TCU Place
11/17 – Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
11/19 – Thunder Bay, ON at Community Auditorium
11/22 – Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena (formerly ACC)
*The Glorious Sons only, special guests to be announced
Summer Dates:
July 20 – Bala, ON at Kee To Bala (sold out)
July 21 – Bala, ON at Kee To Bala (sold out)
July 28 – Belleville, ON at Empire Rock Festival (sold out)
Aug 04 – Tyne Valley, PEI at Rock The Boat Festival
Aug 05 – St. John, NB at Area 506 Festival w/Arkells
Aug 24 – Leeds, UK at Leeds Festival w/Kings of Leon and Billy Talent
Aug 26 – Reading, UK at Reading Festival w/Kings of Leon and Billy Talent
Sep 02 – Tweed, ON at Trudeau Park
Sep 08 – Edmonton, AB at Sonic Field Day w/Arkells, Jimmy Eat World, Cold War Kids
U.S. Tour w/Welshly Arms
Sep 24 – St. Louis, MO at Delmar Hall (headline)
Sep 25 – Kansas City, MO at Record Bar
Sep 26 – Minneapolis, MN at 7th Street Entry
Sep 27 – Chicago, IL at Chop Shop
Sep 28 – Detroit, MI at Shelter
Sep 30 – Indianapolis, IN at The Hi-Fi
Oct 02 – South Burlington, VT at Higher Ground – Showcase Lounge
Oct 03 – Allston, MA at Brighton Music Hall
Oct 04 – Brooklyn, NY at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Oct 06 – Philadelphia, PA at The Foundry at The Fillmore
Oct 07 – Washington, D.C. at Union Stage
Oct 09 – Charlotte, NC at Visulite Theatre
Oct 10 – Nashville, TN at Exit/In
Oct 11 – Atlanta, GA at Vinyl ATL
Oct 13 – New Orleans, LA at The Parish
