TREASURED CANADIAN MUSICIAN ALAN DOYLE ANNOUNCES
U.S. TOUR DATES
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ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. - Alan Doyle, Canadian national treasure and unofficial ambassador of Newfoundland's rich musical traditions, returns to the road in 2022 with U.S. tour dates to support his latest album Rough Side Out (2020) and EP, Back to the Harbour - a collection of songs to celebrate his love of folk music – out now. Tickets will be on sale Friday, June 11th at 10 a.m. ET (for most shows).
On the heels of his 2020 album release Rough Side Out, Alan was in the midst of a Canadian national tour when COVID halted the live music industry across the world. “We came home from last year’s tour on March 9, and we never left,” Doyle recently told the San Francisco Examiner in an interview.
Postponing his U.S. tour dates indefinitely, Doyle didn’t sit idle long before performing live stream concerts and recording his new six song EP. Looking for something comforting in a year that had everyone out of sorts, Doyle went back to his roots to rediscover his love of folk music, especially the traditional songs from his native Newfoundland.
"I realize this may seem odd to some, as in most parts of the world people have one or two songs they don't remember learning, like Happy Birthday or Silent Night,” says Alan. “But in Newfoundland we have so many songs that are just part of our language. I doubt many from around here could tell you when they learned I'se The B'y or Lukey’s Boat. We just know them."
Inspired, he wrote three original songs plus unique spins on three classics: "Back Home on the Island" by one of Newfoundland's most popular musical groups Wonderful Grand Band; "Let It Be Me" popularized by legendary duo The Everly Brothers; and the first single, the shanty "Leave Her Johnny."
The result is Back to the Harbour, “a 6-song EP that maintains his quality consistently with an energetic fusion that carries over to his own personal efforts. Songs that are a part of his language.” – Americana Highways
“…his voice is Guinness-thick, and as warm as a Canadian kitchen, where Newfoundlanders traditionally gathered in the winter for family singalongs.” – San Francisco Examiner
Alan Doyle will return to the road in 2022 with his 6-piece band and special guest Chris Trapper. For tickets and full list of dates, visit https://alandoyle.ca/tour/
ABOUT ALAN DOYLE: Back to the Harbour follows Rough Side Out, Doyle's chart-topping country album released last February, and Songs from Home, a collection of music from Doyle and an all-star lineup of Newfoundland artists, which was released in November. Doyle – the songwriter, producer, actor and author – is a 12-time JUNO Award nominee for his solo material and work with his iconic band Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to the musical traditions of Newfoundland and for his commitment to numerous charitable initiatives. His most recent book, All Together Now: A Newfoundlander's Light Tales for Heavy Times, was released in November 2020 and quickly became a national bestseller.
U.S. TOUR DATES
FEB 16 / BUFFALO, NY @ Town Ballroom
FEB 17 / CLAYTON, NY @ Clayton Opera House
FEB 18 / BARRE, VT @ Barre Opera House
FEB 19 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery
FEB 20 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery
FEB 22 / PORTLAND, ME @ Aura
FEB 23 / HOLYOKE, MA @ Gateway Center for the Arts
FEB 24 / CONCORD, NH @ Capitol Center for the Arts
FEB 25 / PORT WASHINGTON, NY @ Landmark on Main
FEB 26 / NEW YORK, NY @ SONY Hall
FEB 27 / PHILADELPHIA, PA @ City Winery
MAR 1 / WASHINGTON, DC @ City Winery
MAR 3 / RICHMOND, VA @ Tin Pan
MAR 4 / RALEIGH, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
MAR 5 / CHARLOTTE, NC @ Booth Playhouse
MAR 6 / ASHEVILLE, NC @ Grey Eagle
MAR 8 / PONTE VEDRA, FL @ Ponte Vedra Music Hall
MAR 9 / OCALA, FL @ Reilly Arts Center
MAR 10 / CLEARWATER, FL @ Bilhemier Capital Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
MAR 11 / BONITA SPRINGS, FL @ Centers for Arts Bonita Springs
MAR 12 / BOCA RATON, FL @ The Funky Biscuit
APR 12 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door
APR 13 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door
APR 14 / PORTLAND, OR @ Alberta Rose Theatre
APR 15 / NOVATO, CA @ Session Room at HopMonk Tavern
APR 16 / LOS ANGELES, CA @ Pico Union
APR 17 / PHOENIX, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
APR 19 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground
APR 20 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground
APR 21 / KANSAS CITY, MO @ Madrid Theatre
APR 22 / EDWARDSVILLE, IL @ Wildey Theatre
APR 23 / NASHVILLE, TN @ City Winery
APR 24 / ATLANTA, GA @ City Winery
APR 26 / CLEVELAND, OH @ Music Box
APR 27 / ANN ARBOR, MI @ The Ark
APR 29 / CHICAGO, IL @ City Winery
APR 30 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota
MAY 1 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota
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