The Undressed Tour will now feature Daniel Romano and Al Tuckon select dates. More details can be found below as well as at the tour page.
Oct 14 // Peterborough // The Red Dog* Oct 15 // Burnstown // Neat Cafe* Oct 16 // Kingston // Grad Club* Oct 17 // Ottawa // Irving Greenberg Theater* Oct 19 // St. John's // The Ship Oct 20 // Halifax // The Carleton* Oct 21 // Halifax // The Carleton Oct 22 // Fredricton // The Capital Bar* Oct 23 // Montreal // Il Motore* Nov 10 // Waterloo // Jane Bond# Nov 11 // Toronto // Church of the Redeemer# Nov 12 // Guelph // Dublin St. United Church# Nov 13 // London // Aeolian Hall# Nov 17 // Winnipeg // Park Theatre# Nov 18 // Regina // The Exchange# Nov 19 // Saskatoon // Amigos# Nov 20 // Edmonton // The Haven Social Club (2 SHOWS)# Nov 23 // Calgary // The Republik# Nov 24 // Canmore // Communitea Cafe# Nov 26 // Vancouver // The Biltmore# Nov 27 // Victoria // The Lucky Bar# Nov 28 // Duncan // Garage Showroom# Nov 29 // Duncan // Garage Showroom#
* w/ Daniel Romano (of Attack in Black, Daniel Fred & Julie) # w/ Al Tuck
Jason Collett is set to embark on a nationwide run of solo acoustic dates slated for the fall of 2010.
Dubbed The Undressed Tour Jason will make his way diligently across Canada from tip to tip - including his first ever appearance in Newfoundland - starting October 14th in Peterborough, ON.
Along the way, fans will be treated to soulful, stripped down acoustic versions of songs from his extensive catalogue, up to and including his 2010 Polaris Prize nominated LP Rat A Tat Tat
And to coincide with the tour, Jason will release a special collection of previous works, each re-imagined, taken apart and re-recorded with a focus on the beautiful simplicity and intrinsic storytelling at the heart of each song.
Oct 14 // Peterborough // The Red Dog Oct 15 // Burnstown // Neat Cafe Oct 16 // Kingston // Grad Club Oct 17 // Ottawa // Irving Greenberg Theater Oct 19 // St. John's // The Ship Oct 20 // Halifax // The Carleton Oct 21 // Halifax // The Carleton Oct 22 // Fredricton // The Capital Bar Oct 23 // Montreal // Il Motore Nov 10 // Waterloo // Jane Bond Nov 11 // Toronto // Church of the Redeemer Nov 12 // Guelph // Dublin St. United Church Nov 13 // London // Aeolian Hall Nov 17 // Winnipeg // Park Theatre Nov 18 // Regina // The Exchange Nov 19 // Saskatoon // Amigos Nov 20 // Edmonton // The Haven Social Club (2 SHOWS) Nov 23 // Calgary // The Republik Nov 24 // Canmore // Communitea Cafe Nov 26 // Vancouver // The Biltmore Nov 27 // Victoria // The Lucky Bar Nov 28 // Duncan // Garage Showroom Nov 29 // Duncan // Garage Showroom
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regrettably have been forced to cancel the upcoming Jason Collett show at the Mod Club. Refunds will be available at point of purchase. Jason will soon be announcing details of a fall tour, and we hope to see you then.
Rat A Tat Tathas been nominated alongside Zeus, Broken Social Scene, Dan Mangan and others for the long list for the 2010 Polaris Prize. The short list will be announced on July 6, and the winner announced September 20. To see the full list of nominees, visit the Polaris website.
Due to scheduling conflicts, we have had to move the upcoming Chicago show from Wednesday April 7 to Thursday April 29. Tickets already purchased will be honored for this new date.
BONFIRE BLOG PART 3: SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST (2010-03-28)
Two days of confinement in a van can be tough, but post SXSW it's even harder. Going from the insanity of the crowds to the stillness of the desert is both shocking and calming all at once. The first day at the festi was a whirlwind. First Zeus played at an IODA party and it was run and gun type of scenario. The excitement of being there and the residual juices from Mexico had us amped up. We ripped out a quick set that was over before we knew it. We were all charging around the stage like men on fire. Right afterwards, we sped over to the Convention Center to play a quieter affair with Collett. While there, I saw the young actor who played the Priest in There Will Be Blood. Highly held performance, by him in that movie! The set was followed by the fastest load out in history. 7.5 minutes between ending the set and leaving the parking lot with all our gear packed (made even more impressive by the fact that our gig was on the 4th floor of the convention center). Welcome to South By. After the third show of the day we went to Rubys for our first taste of BBQ at the festi.
Day two we played at a place called Red Eyed Fly. Nice backyard patio vibe. We closed the Collett set with a Zeus song (marching through...) Good times. That night we saw our label mates Timber Timbre and Gonzales play in a church. It was great to hear Taylor, Mika and Simone fill that church with their sounds and Gonzo was spectacular. The solo piano songs lifted my spirits right up to the top of that Cathedral ceiling. Friday was the day that we were really looking forward to.. In the afternoon we played at the Canvas/Onion party. The place was packed we ripped out a few Zeus songs and transitioned into a few Collett tunes. Like a mini Bonfire Ball. It felt like playing The Magpie in Toronto. The evening show was the Arts and Crafts showcase with our friends Still Life Still, Timber Timbre, Zeus, Collett and BSS. We were stoked to be playing right in the heart of the night and we brought that old fire into The Parish, which had great sound and lights. The stage sounded amazing thanks to our tour manager/sound tech Jer Bro. Shout outs to Kat who killed it on the lighting! By the time Saturday rolled around we were all feeling a little trampled but we found the juice to play two more Collett shows where we felt like we played the best versions of most of the songs yet. We rounded out the night with an Arts&Crafts family dinner of Mexican and pitchers of Margheritas. Time to lick our South By wounds and bring the love to San Fran tonight.
-Mike (Zeus)
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BONFIRE BLOG PART 2: Donde Esta El Hotel? (2010-03-23)
Bonfire Ball hit Mexico City last Monday, one of the most populated cities in the world. It was all of our first time playing in Mexico, and we loved every minute of it. Before the show, our hosts Armando and Umberto treated us to a great feast of barbecued squid, chicken, beef, fish, you name it. The show was great – the crowd seemed genuinely excited to have us there, even though they knew nothing about us. Capping off the night were our friends and label mates, Timber Timbre, who put on an incredible show.
Several bottles of tequila later, we stumbled into our hotel room. To be honest, I don't even know how we found our way back, especially with our limited knowledge of Spanish.
“Ola senorita, you are beautiful. Donde es hotel?”
Wish we could've stayed longer in this beautiful country, but Austin and the South by Southwest festival awaits.
A big thank you to all of Arts&Crafts Mexico. Congratulations on your one year anniversary Senors!
-Zeus
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BONFIRE BLOG PART 1: Bonfire ball hits the road... and ends up in Bucksnort Tennessee (2010-03-14)
Our trailer is jammed and we haven't even stuffed our luggage in yet. Thank God Jason and the Zeus boys pack light. A small suitcase each for 6 weeks on the road. Somehow we manage to jam them under the van seats and pile in. We spend the ride to London rocking out to Queen. I think these guys are almost as good at air guitar as they are at the real thing... The Bonfire Ball Tour kicked off with a bang four nights ago in Toronto with Lee\s Palace rammed to capacity. Another packed show at Ebar in Guelph. Jason got his first fan gift of the tour – a fanny pack courtesy of Lauren. I think we'll use it to store our air guitar picks. Thanks Lauren! Last night was London, probably the best show so far. After the gig, we headed back to the hotel where Neil got some funky looks from the staff when he stumbled into the lobby with a big ol' garbage bag full of beers instead of luggage. After 16 hours of straight driving we stop for the night in Bucksnort Tennessee. Our waitress tells us that the place was named after a hunter named Buck who made moonshine. Locals used to say they were going to “Buck's to get a Snort”. Back to the road!
2010-03-20 @ 04:59 by Luke
Who is Mother Zeus? Rat a Tat Tat is extremely good, blows my mind, it beat all expectations I may have had. I'm holding out to buy the cd when I see the band in Northampton - so no canceling :)
Rat A Tat Tat Available Today (2010-03-09)
Rat A Tat Tat,the latest from Jason Collett is available today at your local record store and at GalleryAC and all online retailers. Jason hits the road starting tomorrow alongside Zeus and Bahamas and will be playing multiple shows in Austin for SXSW. Click here for all show details.
Rat A Tat Tattrack listing: 01. Rave On Sad Songs 02. Lake Superior 03. Love Is A Dirty Word 04. Bitch City 05. High Summer 06. Cold Blue Halo 07. Love Is A Chain 08. Long May You Love 09. The Slowest Dance 10. Winnipeg Winds 11. Vanderpool Vanderpool
When you are watching the Academy Awards this Sunday, look out for a short film called "The Heart". Featuring Jason Collett's "Blue Sky", from Motor Motel Love Songs, the film serves as a public service announcement for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. To learn more and to donate to the cause, please visit http://www.facebook.com/LoveYourHeart
Jason Collett, Zeus and Bahamas announced last month the Canadian portion of their Bonfire Ball Tour, and now they will be bringing the revue night to fans in the US as well. The tour kicks off in March at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, before heading to SXSW in Austin then continues west through San Francisco and Seattle across Canada and the U.S. midwest, wrapping with two nights in New York late April. New dates are listed below.
03/17/2010 Austin, TX SXSW 03/18/2010 Austin, TX SXSW 03/19/2010 Austin, TX SXSW 03/20/2010 Austin, TX SXSW 03/23/2010 San Francisco, CA Cafe Du Nord 03/25/2010 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern 04/04/2010 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry 04/06/2010 Madison, WI Majestic Theatre 04/07/2010 Chicago, IL Schubas (Two Shows Early/Late) 04/20/2010 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live 04/21/2010 Northampton, MA Iron Horse 04/23/2010 New York, NY Mercury Lounge # 04/24/1020 Brooklyn, NY Union Hall
all dates w/Jason Collett, Zeus and Bahamas, except: # Jason Collett only
2010-03-01 @ 08:48 by Luk
Northampton!! Yes, thanks. I'm looking forward to the show.
To Wit To Woo (2010-01-21)
In addition to the March 9 release of Jason Collett’s fourth full-length, Rat A Tat Tat, Collett has announced the To Wit To Woo EP, featuring six songs recorded during album sessions, to be made available digitally and on Collett’s just announced spring Bonfire Ball tour.
Rat A Tat Tatand To Wit To Woo were recorded in the summer and fall of 2009, largely on the east side of Toronto at Ill Eagle, Carlin Nicholson and Mike O’Brien of Zeus’ studio. Zeus, Collett’s long time backing band contributed throughout both releases along with a bevy of guests. Rat a Tat Tatis Jason Collett at his most playful, robust and revelatory. A true marvel.
The Bonfire Ball tour, a true revue, with Zeus and Bahamas performing one long set, together and apart, was announced last week, kicking off at Canada Music Week on March 10th, continuing through SXSW, out west and across the great north on both sides of the border. Additional dates will be announced shortly.
For a free download of the EP track, “Little Tiger”, click here.
Jason Collett, Zeus and Bahamas have announced a North American revue tour featuring all three artists performing together and alone during a night long set of incredible music. The three acts have a long history of collaboration, as intertwined as their musical lineage. Instead of the typical show in which each act plays its own set, Collett, Zeus and Bahamas will all take the stage together, playing songs by all three.
The tour comes on the heels of new albums for Collett (Rat A Tat Tat, March 9) and Zeus (Say Us, February 23), and songs from both will be featured throughout the evening. The Bonfire Ball will kick off in March at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, wrapping in Kingston, April 17. Dates are below, with more to be announced.
03/10/2010 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace 03/11/2010 Guelph, ON E-Bar 03/12/2010 London, ON Call The Office 03/13/2010 Hamilton, ON Casbah 03/26/2010 Vancouver, BC The Biltmore 03/27/2010 Victoria, BC Sugar 03/29/2010 Canmore, AB Communitea 03/31/2010 Edmonton, AB The Pawn Shop 04/01/2010 Calgary, AB The Gateway 04/02/2010 Regina, SK The Exchange 04/03/2010 Winnipeg, MB West End Cultural Centre 04/13/2010 Waterloo, ON Starlight 04/14/2010 Ottawa, ON Zaphod's 04/15/2010 Montreal, QC Petit Campus 04/16/2010 Peterborough, ON Red Dog Tavern 04/17/2010 Kingston, ON Grad Club
2010-01-17 @ 21:03 by Luke
How about a show around Albany, NY. A nice centralized area is Northampton MA. Lots of decent venues.
2010-01-24 @ 10:33 by Alex
Is ticketmaster the only way to get tickets for the Lee's Show?
2010-01-29 @ 18:14 by kate
how about a show in boston, ma, please?!
2010-02-11 @ 18:39 by leif (http://www.littleriverfolk.com)
please come east. we'll host you right.
Rat A Tat Tat (2009-12-09)
On the heels of what has been an ecstatic start to the holiday season, last night's second installment of the third annual Jason Collett's Basement Revue saw Collett debut songs from his forthcoming album Rat A Tat Tat, to a sold out and enthusiastic crowd. Arts & Crafts is excited to announce details for the new album from Jason Collett, set for official release on March 9, 2010 in North America.
Mixed by Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Jamie Lidell), Rat A Tat Tat was recorded and produced in Toronto by the duo of Carlin Nicholson and Michael O'Brien. The pair comprise one half of Collett's label mates, Zeus, whose members have performed as Collett's backing band since the 2005 release of his acclaimed Idols of Exile album. Visit here for a free download of the song "Love Is A Dirty Word", and for further details on the album, please visit the release page.
Rat A Tat Tattrack listing: 01. Rave On Sad Songs 02. Lake Superior 03. Love Is A Dirty Word 04. Bitch City 05. High Summer 06. Cold Blue Halo 07. Love Is A Chain 08. Long May You Love 09. The Slowest Dance 10. Winnipeg Winds 11. Vanderpool Vanderpool
2010-01-21 @ 07:41 by Luke
I'm really looking forward to your new release. I'm a big fan. I had a thought about what a great show it would be if you hooked up with Chuck Prophet for a gig in my apartment. But, I'd take a show close by. Please consider dipping down around Albany, NY or Northampton Mass. for a show, I'll do what I can for promotion.
Best of luck with the new album!
Andrew Cash Fundraiser (2009-12-08)
Jason Collett will be in Vancouver next Sunday afternoon (December 13) to support Andrew Cash's campaign fundraiser. It takes place at the Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir at Seymour) from 4pm to 7pm. Other artists include Wykham Porteous, Pony and AC himself.
Since 2007, Jason Collett has played host to a very successful, multi-disciplinary variety show featuring some of Canada’s most talented artists — musicians, songwriters, poets, and raconteurs — coming together in a cross-pollinating showcase in the intimate setting of Toronto’s Dakota Tavern. With great pleasure, Jason Collett announces details for the third installment of the series titled, “Jason Collett’s Basement Revue,” which will take place every Tuesday evening this coming December. Tickets are available now at Soundscapes and Rotate This!.
2009-11-24 @ 12:44 by rocketbride
i'm betting on december 8 being the best show, because that's the only one i can see...
2010-09-02 @ 00:50 by cross stitch pattern (http://www.cross-stitch-pattern.net/Details.aspx?AlbumID=14&Page=29)
Jason Collett is a Toronto based singer-songwriter. He is a member of Broken Social Scene but also tours on his own, having released four solo CDs.
New Song (2009-11-06)
While the new Jason Collett album is still a few months off, you can check out a brand new song via the CBC Radio 3 podcast, take a listen here. Stay tuned for further details on the upcoming album.
Two days of confinement in a van can be tough, but post SXSW it's even harder. Going from the insanity of the crowds to the stillness of the desert is both shocking and calming all at once. The first day at the festi was a whirlwind. First Zeus played at an IODA party and it was run and gun type of scenario. The excitement of being there and the residual juices from Mexico had us amped up. We ripped out a quick set that was over before we knew it. We were all charging around the stage like men on fire. Right afterwards, we sped over to the Convention Center to play a quieter affair with Collett. While there, I saw the young actor who played the Priest in There Will Be Blood. Highly held performance, by him in that movie! The set was followed by the fastest load out in history. 7.5 minutes between ending the set and leaving the parking lot with all our gear packed (made even more impressive by the fact that our gig was on the 4th floor of the convention center). Welcome to South By. After the third show of the day we went to Rubys for our first taste of BBQ at the festi. 
