{"id":19226,"date":"2025-03-31T14:42:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=19226"},"modified":"2025-04-04T23:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T03:12:18","slug":"blue-rodeo-canada-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=19226","title":{"rendered":"Blue Rodeo (Canada 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span>
\nNew stamp celebrates Blue Rodeo<\/strong><\/span>
\nSince the band’s formation in 1984, its unique mix of country, folk and rock has helped shape Canadian music<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

TORONTO, April 3, 2025 \/CNW\/ – Today, Canada Post unveiled a new stamp to celebrate \"\"<\/a>one of Canada’s most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo.<\/p>\n

From the time it formed in 1984, the iconic group and its signature blend of country, folk and rock have helped define Canada’s musical identity \u2013 and 40 years on, Blue Rodeo continues to resonate deeply with loyal fans.<\/p>\n

Led by the soaring harmonies and endearing melodies of principal singer-songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo performed a first live gig in February 1985. The band \u2013 known for rootsy eclecticism and superb musicianship \u2013 quickly became a fixture in Toronto’s epic Queen Street West music scene.<\/p>\n

In 1987, the group released a debut album, Outskirts, with the first single “Try” becoming \"\"<\/a>an instant hit. The song helped certify the record double platinum the following year and was the driving force behind Blue Rodeo’s five 1989 JUNO Award nominations \u2013 the band won Group of the Year, while “Try” won Single of the Year as well as Best Video.<\/p>\n

Building on this initial success, Blue Rodeo went on to release more than a dozen albums. Classic songs such as “Lost Together,” “5 Days in May” and “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” propelled the band’s work to multi-\"\"<\/a>platinum status and turned the group, along with its members, into Canadian legends.<\/p>\n

Among countless accolades, Blue Rodeo has won 12 JUNO Awards, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and earned a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.<\/p>\n

The band, which continues to tour and record, has sold more than four million albums and performed over 2,500 live shows, including more concerts at Toronto’s venerated Massey Hall than any other rock band.<\/p>\n

About the stamp<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe stamp features a collage of studio portraits of the seven current members of Blue \"\"<\/a>Rodeo. From left to right, Mike Boguski, Jimmy Bowskill, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor appear in the front row, with Colin Cripps, Bazil Donovan and Glenn Milchem in the back row.<\/p>\n

The stamp was designed by Jim Ryce. It features photography by Luis Mora and illustration work by Katy Lemay, along with flower illustrations from thegraphicsfairy.com. It was printed by Colour Innovations. The issue includes a booklet of six Permanent\u2122 stamps and an Official First Day Cover. The cancel site is Toronto, Ontario, where the band is based; the cancel mark is a guitar pick with a flower at its centre, reminiscent of the floral details that appear on the band’s western-style shirts.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Stamps and collectibles are available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada.<\/p>\n

[en Francais pour les m\u00e9dias d\u2019information]<\/em><\/span>
\nUn nouveau timbre rend hommage \u00e0 Blue Rodeo<\/strong><\/span>
\nDepuis la formation du groupe en 1984, son m\u00e9lange unique de country, de folk et de rock a fa\u00e7onn\u00e9 la musique canadienne.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>TORONTO, le 3 avril 2025 \/CNW\/ – Aujourd’hui, Postes Canada a d\u00e9voil\u00e9 un timbre saluant l’un des groupes canadiens les plus aim\u00e9s, Blue Rodeo.<\/p>\n

Depuis ses d\u00e9buts en 1984, le groupe embl\u00e9matique contribue avec son style de musique – un m\u00e9lange unique de country, de folk et de rock – \u00e0 d\u00e9finir l’identit\u00e9 musicale du Canada. Une quarantaine d’ann\u00e9es plus tard, Blue Rodeo ne cesse de s\u00e9duire son fid\u00e8le public.<\/p>\n

Guid\u00e9 par les puissantes harmonies et les m\u00e9lodies irr\u00e9sistibles des auteurs-compositeurs-interpr\u00e8tes principaux Jim Cuddy et Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo se produit pour la premi\u00e8re fois en f\u00e9vrier 1985. Reconnu pour son style \u00e9clectique aux accents roots et sa superbe musicalit\u00e9, le groupe se taille rapidement une place sur la l\u00e9gendaire sc\u00e8ne \"\"<\/a>musicale de la rue Queen Ouest \u00e0 Toronto.<\/p>\n

En 1987, le groupe lance son premier album, Outskirts, dont le premier titre, \u00ab Try \u00bb, conna\u00eet un succ\u00e8s instantan\u00e9. La chanson contribue \u00e0 la certification double platine de l’album l’ann\u00e9e suivante, et le groupe obtient cinq nominations aux prix JUNO en 1989, o\u00f9 il remporte le titre du groupe de l’ann\u00e9e, tandis que \u00ab Try \u00bb est couronn\u00e9e single de l’ann\u00e9e et vid\u00e9oclip de l’ann\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

Fort de son succ\u00e8s initial, Blue Rodeo sort plus d’une douzaine d’albums. Des classiques \"\"<\/a>tels que \u00ab Lost Together \u00bb, \u00ab 5 Days in May \u00bb et \u00ab Hasn’t Hit Me Yet \u00bb lui valent des albums maintes fois platine et hissent le groupe et ses membres au rang des l\u00e9gendes canadiennes.<\/p>\n

Blue Rodeo re\u00e7oit de nombreuses distinctions : 12 prix JUNO, dont celui de son intronisation au Temple de la renomm\u00e9e de la musique canadienne, une \u00e9toile sur l’All\u00e9e des c\u00e9l\u00e9brit\u00e9s canadiennes et un Prix du Gouverneur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral pour les arts du spectacle de la r\u00e9alisation artistique.<\/p>\n

Le groupe, qui se produit et enregistre toujours, a vendu plus de quatre millions d’albums et pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 plus de 2 500 spectacles sur sc\u00e8ne, y compris au prestigieux Massey Hall de Toronto, o\u00f9 il se produit plus souvent que toute autre formation rock.<\/p>\n

\u00c0 propos du timbre<\/strong><\/span>
\nLe timbre pr\u00e9sente un collage de portraits des sept membres actuels de Blue Rodeo. De \"\"<\/a>gauche \u00e0 droite dans la rang\u00e9e avant, Mike Boguski, Jimmy Bowskill, Jim Cuddy et Greg Keelor, puis Colin Cripps, Bazil Donovan et Glenn Milchem dans la rang\u00e9e arri\u00e8re.<\/p>\n

Le timbre a \u00e9t\u00e9 con\u00e7u par Jim Ryce. Il pr\u00e9sente le travail du photographe Luis Mora et de l’illustratrice Katy Lemay, ainsi que des illustrations de fleurs de thegraphicsfairy.com. Il a \u00e9t\u00e9 imprim\u00e9 par Colour Innovations. L’\u00e9mission comprend un carnet de six timbres PermanentsMC et un pli Premier Jour officiel. Le timbre est oblit\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 Toronto, o\u00f9 r\u00e9side le groupe; le cachet d’oblit\u00e9ration est un m\u00e9diator de guitare orn\u00e9 d’une fleur rappelant les d\u00e9tails floraux des chemises westerns des membres du groupe.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Les timbres et les articles de collection sont en vente sur postescanada.ca et dans les comptoirs postaux partout au pays.<\/p>\n

The earlier preview announcement:<\/p>\n

[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span>
\nCanada Post to unveil stamp honouring award-winning Canadian band Blue Rodeo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 \/CNW\/ Canada Post invites you to the unveiling of a new \"\"<\/a>commemorative stamp honouring award-winning Canadian band Blue Rodeo on Thursday, April 3 at the Opera House.<\/p>\n

Official Website<\/a> \u2022 Wikipedia<\/a> \u2022 AllMusic<\/a><\/p>\n

Since its formation in 1984, Blue Rodeo has won 12 JUNO Awards, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and earned a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.<\/p>\n

The stamp unveiling will be a private event, by invitation only. Interviews will be available on site.<\/p>\n

WHAT:<\/strong> Blue Rodeo stamp unveiling<\/p>\n

WHEN: Thursday, April 3; doors open at 5:30 p.m. and event starts at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> The Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto<\/p>\n

RSVP:<\/strong> Media interested in attending the private stamp unveiling are asked to confirm their attendance by email to media@canadapost.ca.<\/p>\n

[en Francais pour les m\u00e9dias d\u2019information]<\/em><\/span>
\nPostes Canada d\u00e9voilera un timbre en hommage au groupe prim\u00e9 Blue Rodeo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TORONTO, le 31 mars 2025 \/CNW\/ Postes Canada vous invite au d\u00e9voilement d’un timbre comm\u00e9moratif rendant hommage au groupe canadien prim\u00e9 Blue Rodeo le jeudi 3 avril \u00e0 l’Opera House.<\/p>\n

Depuis sa formation en 1984, Blue Rodeo a re\u00e7u de nombreuses distinctions: 12 prix JUNO, intronisation au Temple de la renomm\u00e9e de la musique canadienne, une \u00e9toile sur l’All\u00e9e des c\u00e9l\u00e9brit\u00e9s canadiennes et un Prix du Gouverneur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral pour les arts du spectacle de la r\u00e9alisation artistique.<\/p>\n

Le d\u00e9voilement du timbre sera un \u00e9v\u00e9nement priv\u00e9, sur invitation seulement. Des entrevues pourront avoir lieu sur place.<\/p>\n

QUOI:<\/strong> D\u00e9voilement du timbre saluant Blue Rodeo<\/p>\n

QUAND: <\/strong>Le jeudi 3 avril; les portes ouvriront \u00e0 17 h 30 et l’\u00e9v\u00e9nement commencera \u00e0 18 h.<\/p>\n

O\u00d9:<\/strong> The Opera House
\n-735, rue Queen Est, Toronto<\/p>\n

RSVP:<\/strong> Les m\u00e9dias qui souhaitent assister au d\u00e9voilement priv\u00e9 doivent confirmer leur pr\u00e9sence par courriel \u00e0 media@postescanada.ca.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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