Yukon Blonde

I know it is only January, but spring just cannot seem to come soon enough for me; not only because spring brings, hopefully, less rain, but it also brings the release of a new full-length album from Yukon Blonde.
Yukon Blonde is a name that has been spreading like wildfire across the Canadian music scene. Tracks like: “Loyal Man”; “Blood Cops”; and “Babies Don’t Like Blue Anymore”; all from their 2010 self-titled album, have been burning up charts across the country all year. Here in Vancouver, where the band now calls home, I have had the pleasure of watching these guys rise up from a humble, hardworking band, to a well-oiled, fun-loving, rock and roll machine. They seem to respectively shrug off the comparisons to Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Fleetwood Mac, and why not. Although the band carries a somewhat retro feel, they seem to push past all that with a folksy-pop-rock twist that is uniquely Yukon Blonde; a sound I’m sure you will enjoy.

Last year was a triumphant year for the members of Yukon Blonde; not only did they perform on a North American tour of over 60 stops, but they also released a four track EP, titled Fire/Water, which we can only hope is a taste of what’s to come for their next album. Because the band has been touring across Canada for the past few years, they have gained a seamless chemistry to their sound. The guys look right at home on stage: their vast energy transferring throughout the crowd, coupled with their endless bag of tasty riffs. I highly recommended you get out and catch up with Yukon Blonde. If you like their sound, and their albums, you will be blown away by their live shows: a trait that is becoming increasing rare these days. As we speak, the band is gearing up to head back out on the road, on yet another tour, this time, world-wide; they have scheduled dates throughout Europe, and some back in North America. I caught their show a few months back, at the Biltmore Cabaret, here in Vancouver, and it was a tub-thumper. They will be back in town this April to play the windup show of the tour, and you can bet I will be there.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for their newest album, which should be here before the snow melts.

For the tour dates nearest you check out yukonblonde.com