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Country Music Twanger Blake Berglund’s Tour Includes Birch Hills

May 3, 2016 | 7:27 AM

Saskatchewan Twangster, Blake Berglund, is releasing a limited edition, double-single on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

The tour bearing the same name as the Side A single commences in Regina on Saturday, May 7 and continues throughout the year.

He will be performing in Birch Hills at the Mane Event (formerly the Flute and Fiddle) May 20th.

Berglund will be joined by his backing band The Vultures to kick the tour off and then proceed as a trio made up of partner, Belle Plaine, and right-hand-man Bryce Lewis, criss-crossing the prairies and tailoring their show to a variety of settings.

“We are of the mentality that we are embarking on the tour that never ends. From house concerts to honky-tonks we are armed with an arsenal of originals that have never been played live, a four album back catalogue, our friend’s songs, and a ton of Merle and Willie covers.”

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Berglund, Plaine and Lewis will be joined by guests and denominations of their full-time band members as performances progress. Dates continue to be added.

Word’s Gettin’ Around/Funny Thing About You Leaving will appear on translucent orange vinyl and act as the first installment to a trilogy of releases throughout 2016 and 2017.

As the overall concept unfolds, Word’s Gettin’ Around/Funny Thing About You Leaving will be followed by the anticipated full-length concept album, Realms, and the finally The Architect EP.

“I didn’t realize the scope of the project until I was well into the process. The songs had a through-line that demanded a third release to complete the thought. The last couple months have been an intense game of creative catch-up.”

Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, ON in early 2015 and produced by Aaron Goldstein, the two tracks explore a throw-back sound and push the boundaries of country music’s modern tone. With the apparent mainstream shift in Berglund’s genre, Word’s Gettin’ Around/Funny Thing About You Leaving has a sincerity through its thought-provoking lyricism and polished musicianship.

Berglund’s efforts have found him a co-write on Barber’s new release, The Puck Drops Here and Quinton Blair’s current single “Following Him Around”. His solo-penned track, “I’ve Never”, was recently performed by Calgary-based duo, FOXX Worthee, as part of a three song set to award them the top prize through Country 105’s Rising Star Competition presented by The Ranchman’s and Lammle’s Western Wear.

“We’ve been relentlessly independent and will continue to enjoy the grind while we slowly hand responsibilities off to focus more on the creative process and the hustle.”

Berglund’s hustle is defining. Industry buzz of him selling 10,000 albums door-to-door across western Canada shows a sense of heart and ingenuity that doesn’t go unrecognized. Paralleled with a devout artistry, refined writing, and a vision and you have yourself a Contender.

“Staying true to the vision, we are abandoning the industry’s model of releasing on Fridays and dropping 300 hard copies on Tuesday, May 10 – my 33rd birthday.”

The double-single hits national radio on Monday, April 25 and tour kick-off and vinyl release will take place at The Exchange in Regina on Saturday, May 7 with special guests The Windows Up Above.

For more on Berglund see the following links:
Download New Tracks: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dr8ibdb607kdyvv/AACZ7BPHpV3gz2jZ3RsRzlpBa?dl=0

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