Following a year of milestone celebrations for their 40th anniversary, Canadian music legends Blue Rodeo have announced the release of Songs Seldom Heard, a special vinyl pressing featuring handpicked fan-favourites and deep cuts from the band’s storied catalogue. This highly personal collection offers a new way for fans to connect with the band’s extensive body of work, a testament to Blue Rodeo’s enduring love affair with Canadians through four decades of timeless music. Songs Seldom Heard will be released on November 28th as a Record Store Day Black Friday Exclusive, available only at local independent record stores in Canada.
In creating this collection, the band’s current lineup of Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Bazil Donovan, Glenn Milchem, Mike Boguski, Colin Cripps, and Jimmy Bowskill each chose a track that rarely sees the spotlight, offering an intimate look into their personal connection to the music. The translucent emerald LP also features personal notes from every member, revealing hidden stories and little-known details that give a deeper look into both the music and the band itself. This collectible release is the perfect final note on a year of anniversary celebrations, which also included the release of Greatest Hits Vol. 2, their first-ever vinyl pressing of Greatest Hits Vol. 1, the award-winning documentary Blue Rodeo: Lost Together, and a commemorative Canada Post stamp.
Blue Rodeo’s journey began in 1984, when high school friends Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor formed what they called a “psychedelic country band” in an era dominated by other musical trends. After facing challenges in New York, their return to a thriving Toronto inspired them to craft music that resonated with their true artistic vision. Joined by bandmates Bazil Donovan, Cleave Anderson, and Bobby Wiseman, Blue Rodeo quickly gained momentum, filling venues and ascending to the top of the charts. Their unwavering commitment to authenticity and a distinctive sound became the cornerstone of their enduring success in the Canadian music scene.
Now celebrating their 40th anniversary, Blue Rodeo has solidified its place as one of Canada’s most enduring and important bands. Their rise in the late 1980s and early 1990s helped spark a roots and country-rock music revival in Canada, influencing a new generation of musicians. The magic of Blue Rodeo’s sound stems from the distinct yet complementary songwriting styles of its lead singers, paired with the exceptional musicianship of its members, including original member Bazil Donovan, drummer Glenn Milchem, keyboardist Michael Boguski, guitarist Colin Cripps, and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Bowskill. This unique blend of country, rock, and roots has created a body of work that stands as a benchmark in Canadian music, weaving deeply resonant, distinctly Canadian stories that have influenced countless songwriters and become woven into the fabric of the nation’s cultural identity. Blue Rodeo continues to prove their relevance and importance, maintaining an enduring love affair with Canadians through four decades of timeless music.
Blue Rodeo – Songs Seldom Heard
Side A:
1. Begging You To Let Me In
2. Rage
3. Summer Girls
4. Nice Try
5. In My Bones
Side B:
1. Is It You
2. So Hard to See
3. Train
4. Girl of Mine
5. The Ballad of the Dime Store Greaser and the Blonde Mona Lisa
Blue Rodeo 2025-2026 Tour Dates:
October 2, 2025: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
October 4, 2025: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
October 5, 2025: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
October 7, 2025: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
October 8, 2025: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
October 9, 2025: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC
October 11, 2025: Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC
October 14, 2025: TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK
October 16, 2025: Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
October 17, 2025: Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
October 18, 2025: Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB
October 20, 2025: Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
October 21, 2025: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON
October 23, 2025: GFL Memorial Gardens Arena, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
October 24, 2025: Sadlon Arena, Barrie, ON
November 5, 2025: Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay, NS
November 7, 2025: Avenir Centre, Moncton, NB
November 8, 2025: Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS
November 9, 2025: TD Station, St. John, NB
November 14, 2025: FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton, ON
November 15, 2025: Canada Life Place, London, ON
November 20, 2025: Slush Puppie Place, Kingston, ON
November 21, 2025: National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
November 22, 2025: National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
December 27, 2025: Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa, ON
December 28, 2025: OLG Stage @ Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON
January 8, 2026: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, Windsor, ON
January 9, 2026: Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON
January 10, 2026: Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON
January 16, 2026: Palais MOntcalm, Quebec City, QC
January 17, 2026: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts, Montreal, QC
January 23, 2026: Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
January 24, 2026: Massey Hall, Toronto, ON