Matt Blais Announces Dates “Canadian Heartbeat Tour’ |

Matt Blais Announces Dates “Canadian Heartbeat Tour’

Matt Blais – Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica – (Photo Credit – Jenn Five) [Download – High Res Press Photo]

Calgary, AB alternative blues/ rock musician Matt Blais is proud to announce the following Canadian tour dates in promotion of his new album ‘The Heartbeat’ set for release on February 26, 2013 to follow up his 2010 debut full length ‘Let It Out’.

Matt Blais comments:

“I love life on the road. I’m really looking forward to just getting in the van, meeting new people and seeing new things. I’ve got a great group of guys in the band who are fun to play with on stage and party with after. So I know that we, and all the audiences are gonna have a blast. Canada is such a huge country. I never realized that until planning a tour from one end to the other, so, this is a huge undertaking for any band. But, I’ve always believed in the hard work, grass roots, live music approach to building a fan base, so, I’m really excited.”

With the first single ‘Running’ hitting the airwaves and iPods across Canada, Matt is gaining comparisons to artists such as Sam Roberts, Matt Mays and Joel Plaskett.

Single Stream – http://mattblaismusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-heartbeat

Featuring ten emotionally charged tracks fueled by fiery rock and roll with smooth vintage soul. The combination of Blais’ passion for song writing and high energy spectacles is why critics and audiences continue to grow in number with every step forward he takes.

Track Listing – The Heartbeat

1. Running
2. Guilty Heart
3. Headed Back to You
4. Goodbye Sunshine
5. All I’ve Got to Lose
6. Looking At You Now
7. Always
8. Get Out
9. I Wanna Love You
10. Set the City On Fire

TOUR DATES – Canadian Heartbeat Tour

Feb 9, 2013 – Hometown CD Release Party @ The Republik – Calgary, AB
Feb 10, 2013 – On The Rocks – Edmonton, AB
Feb 14, 2013 – Love Stinks Party @ Better Than Fred’s – Grande Prairie, AB
Feb 15, 2013 – Ernie O’s – Edson, AB
Feb 16, 2013 – Ernie O’s – Edson, AB
Feb 17, 2013 – Mercer Tavern – Edmonton, AB
Feb 19, 2013 – The Storm Cellar – Banff, AB
Feb 21, 2013 – The Last Drop – Revelstoke, BC
Feb 22, 2013 – The Dirty Jersey – Kamloops, BC
Feb 23, 2013 – Joe’s Apt. – Vancouver, BC w/ The Cut Losses & The Coalition
Feb 24, 2013 – Stepping Stone Radio Show – Vancouver, BC
Feb 27, 2013 – Fernando’s – Kelowna, BC
March 1, 2013 – Sneaky’s (Elkford Motor Inn) – Elkford, BC
March 5, 2013 – CTV Live Breakfast Show – Saskatoon SK – TV Performance
March 6, 2013 – Kergano’s – Moose Jaw, SK
March 8, 2013 – Shannons Irish Pub – Winnipeg, MB
March 9, 2013 – Shooters Pub (Lake of the Woods Hotel) – Kenora, ON
March 11, 2013 – The Spill – Peterborough, ONw/ Bryce Jardine
March 12, 2013 – The Hive – Picton, ON
March 13, 2013 – Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON
March 14, 2013 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC
March 15, 2013 – The Hideout – Toronto, ON
March 16, 2013 – The Hideout – Toronto, ON
March 17, 2103 – The Central – Toronto, ON
March 18, 2013 – Cam’s Place – Toronto, ON
March 19, 2013 – Free Times Cafe – Toronto, ON
March 21, 2013 – Teddy’s – Grimsby, ON
March 22, 2013 – Gladstone Hotel – Toronto, ON
March 23, 2013 – Rebels Rock Irish Pub – Hamilton ON
March 24, 2013 – The Station – Brantford, ON – (Sunday Roots Revival – Concert Series) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
March 30, 2013 – The Foundry – Thunder Bay, ON
April 5, 2013 – Original Joe’s – Medicine Hat, AB