ANNOUNCING THE WIDE VINYL DEBUT OF BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Aug 25, 2024

Barenaked Ladies bring THE BIG RACQUET to Toronto Leading the First Slate of Shows at Toronto’s The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium

May 1, 2024

TORONTO, May 1st, 2024 — Brace yourselves for a summer of sensational sounds as The Feldman Agency (TFA) proudly presents the inaugural Summer Concert Series at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium.The sprawling open-air venue, boasting a capacity of 9000, occupies prime space within York University’s grounds. Offering convenient access from nearby highways as well as the York University and Pioneer Village subway stations.

Launching the festivities on Thursday, June 27 is The Big Racquet: Barenaked Ladies headline a night of smash hits along with their good pals Sam Roberts Band and KT Tunstall. “This is going to be a triumphant return to the Steeles and Keele neighbourhood of our hometown. Rock historians have noted that I dropped out of York University, right next door!”, says BNL’s Ed Robertson “This is bound to be a Legendary show.” The Big Racquet promises to be the best way to kick off the long holiday weekend!  To whet your appetite for the show, visit

“Can’t wait for GTA music fans to experience incredible shows this summer at this fantastic new venue” Says Jeff Craib, CEO The Feldman Agency

And as if the stellar lineup wasn’t enough, The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium promises a luxurious experience for all attendees, with top-notch amenities including delectable food and beverages, and exclusive private lounge suites.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of history in the making at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium.

Get your tickets now and prepare for a summer filled with music, memories, and moments you’ll cherish forever.

Tickets to Barenaked Ladies:  https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000608BB8E621BA

The Big Racquet is participating in Live Nation’s National Concert Week Event. A limited number of tickets will be available for $25, May 8-14.  RBC Clients get Early Access on May 7.

For an exclusive sneak peek of The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium, check out the promo video

BNL Announce In Flight (Deluxe), 35 Live for SiriusXM, US Tour with Toad the Wet Sprocket

Mar 18, 2024

Barenaked Ladies have announced “35 Live,” an exclusive performance for SiriusXM, recorded live at BNL’s 35th Anniversary Show at the El Mocambo in Toronto last October. Exclusively created for SiriusXM, the sixty minute show contains songs spanning BNL’s entire career, including their 1992 debut album Gordon (“If I Had $1,000,000” and “Hello City”), multi-platinum albums Stunt and Maroon, and all the way up to their newest album In Flight, released last September. BNL’s Ed Robertson says, “The 35th Anniversary show at the Legendary El Mocambo was a very special night. All of our friends and family were there, and hardcore fans traveled far and wide to be in the room for it. It was a chance to look back, AND to look forward. The energy in the room was incredible. We played songs that were nearly 35 years old, and songs that were barely 35 days old. Most important of all, we had a blast doing it!”

The exclusive show will premiere on SiriusXM’s PopRocks (ch. 6) on March 22 at 5pm ET, and will air throughout the weekend on March 22 at 11pm ET, March 23 at 10am ET, and March 24 at 2am ET. There will be an encore performance of “35 Live” on SiriusXM’s Iceberg channel the weekend of April 19.  It will also be available to hear on the SiriusXM app.

In addition, BNL will be releasing a deluxe edition of their highly acclaimed new album, In Flight. The special version contains all 14 original songs, plus six live songs recorded at the 35th Anniversary Show in Toronto, only three of which are included on the SiriusXM special. This deluxe version will be released on March 22 and is only available digitally. Pre-save the album here .

Barenaked Ladies are also excited to announce a return to the road, embarking on a US tour this fall. The rockers will be reuniting with supporting act Toad the Wet Sprocket, who joined BNL on the 2022 run of the band’s ongoing, wildly successful Last Summer on Earth Tour. The upcoming BNL tour stretches across 30 shows throughout the States, including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Kicking off on September 16 in Cedar Rapids, information for all shows is available here. Tickets and VIP package pre-sales start on Wednesday, March 20 at 10am local exclusively through the Barenaked Bytes app, and Spotify Fans First access opens on Thursday, March 21. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 22 at 10am local. Barenaked Ladies will also be performing at this year’s Oceans Calling Festival on September 29.

Barenaked Bytes is the free, official Barenaked Ladies app, and it is where you’ll find BNL news, information, merch, and first access to VIP packages (which include soundcheck access, meet and greet and exclusive merch bundle) and presale tickets on Wednesday, March 20. Barenaked Bytes is available at the App Store and Google Play. It’s free to download and use here. In-app purchases available.

BNL and long-time sustainability partner REVERB will continue to build on their 20 years of environmental action on this year’s tour, working to reduce the footprint of live music and connecting with fans to take action for people and the planet. For the fall 2024 tour, BNL has partnered with REVERB and voter registration nonprofit, HeadCount, so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting environmental action and voter registration efforts.

Tour dates w/ Toad the Wet Sprocket

*Festival

**BNL Only

BNL ANNOUNCE SUPPORTS FOR APRIL 2024 ‘IN FLIGHT UK TOUR’

Jan 29, 2024

29.01.2024: Barenaked Ladies have announced the support artists for their long-awaited return to the UK in April for the ‘In Flight UK Tour’, watch their video announcement <here>. Support on the English shows, which includes London’s Eventim Apollo on Friday, April 5^th, will come from acclaimed singer-songwriter Callum Beattie, and the duo of Ferris & Sylvester will support the Scottish dates.

BNL’s lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Ed Robertson comments: “Always a pleasure to get back to the UK and perform for some of our favourite audiences on the planet. The tour buses are insane, the dressing rooms are tiny, but I have a Caffè Nero card that is just about full, so let’s do this!!”

Drummer Tyler Stewart adds: “Our In Flight UK Tour 2024 will feature tasty new songs from the album and of course, a whole slew of BNL hits spanning 35 years. So come on Subjects! It’s time to ring in Spring with your favourite Canadians, Barenaked Ladies. We look forward to seeing your happy faces.”

Barenaked Ladies “In Flight UK Tour 2024”

Thursday 4 April            Bristol, Bristol Beacon *

Friday 5 April                 London, Eventim Apollo *

Saturday 6 April             Wolverhampton, The Halls *

Monday 8 April              Brighton, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange *

Tuesday 9 April             Cambridge, Corn Exchange *

Thursday 11 April          Manchester, Albert Hall *

Friday 12 April               Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall **

Sunday 14 April             York, York Barbican *

Monday 15 April             Edinburgh, Assembly Rooms **

* with Callum Beattie

** with Ferris & Sylvester

Tickets on sale now, including VIP packages which include access to BNL’s soundcheck, a meet and greet, as well as a merch bundle made exclusively for the VIP attendees. All ticket information can be found here.

Barenaked Ladies Live – Press Quotes:

“BNL continue to show that beneath the seemingly goofy veneer they are a band of serious craft and commitment. Clothed or not, they’re a damn fine live act.”

Louder Than War

 “It’s obvious from the very beginning that these guys get along really well together and love playing live gigs. Their musicality and creative talent is obvious, and they are just fun to watch.’ 

Renowned for Sound

“The enraptured crowd were singing along with their best known and most-loved tunes to their heart’s content, led a merry dance through the band’s back catalogue, eventually leaving the venue blissfully happy to have been, once more, entertained by the after such a long wait.”

 All Music Magazine

“Barenaked Ladies are a blur of quips and banter on stage, but make no mistake they can play. Tight vocal harmonies between guitarist and singer Ed Robertson, guitarist/keyboard player Kevin Hearn, drummer Tyler Stewart and Jim Creeggan showed the class and sense of melody that bands who have risen up from the rest possess.”

The Press and Journal 

Barenaked Ladies Share Brand-New AI Video of #1 Hit “One Week” In Celebration of 25th Anniversary Watch It Now New Album In Flight Out Now 180-gram Limited Edition White Double Vinyl Record Available Today

Oct 31, 2023

Today, the legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies released a new video in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their Billboard #1 chart-topping, pop-culture-defining smash hit, “One Week.” The music video merges together modern day innovation (AI technology, with prompts engineered by humans), with pop-ups of information and trivia throughout, “One Week” – 25th Anniversary pays homage to the iconic hit, while transporting viewers into a whimsical time-travel journey from 1998 to 2023 and beyond. The video is set to the live rendition of the iconic track from the band’s album BNL Rocks Red Rocks (Live), released in 2016.

Kevin Briones, President of Fluxx88 Studios, says, “We are honored to have collaborated with the Barenaked Ladies on a project that merges innovation and history in celebration of the 25th anniversary of ‘One Week.’ It’s a testament to the dedication, innovation, and creativity at the core of Barenaked Ladies.”

Watch / Share: “One Week” 25th AnnIversary Video

Barenaked Ladies recently released their highly acclaimed new album, In Flight. Produced by Grammy and JUNO-award winning producer Eric Ratz and recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, In Flight marks a new chapter for the band. Across 14 vibrant tracks, the band’s 18th studio album seamlessly captures the hallmark playfulness and keen observation BNL is known for, while incorporating a resounding impression of growth and wisdom gained.

Also available today is the 180 gram double white In Flight vinyl with two exclusive bonus Ed Robertson penned tracks, “Hard to Do” and “Make Yourself Uncomfortable,” which brings the total number of songs on the album to sixteen.  In Flight is now available digitally, or on LP, CD,  and even a cassette (a nod to BNL’s 1991’s independent, platinum, 5-song cassette EP, The Yellow Tape), all available for purchase here.

“In Flight” Out Now ✦ UK Tour 2024 Announce ✦ SiriusXM Event

Sep 15, 2023

Barenaked Ladies have today released their highly anticipated new album In Flight and announced a UK Tour for April 2024. The much-loved, multi-Platinum band are also celebrating a pair of significant career milestones; today’s date of September 15 marks the 25th anniversary of the release of BNL’s chart-dominating, pop-culture-defining smash, “One Week”, while October 1 will mark the 35th anniversary of the band’s first ever live show in Toronto, an event being commemorated by an exclusive winners-only event in their home city, presented by SiriusXM.

Brimming with 14 vibrant tracks, In Flight,  the band’s 18th studio album, seamlessly captures the hallmark playfulness and astute observation that have earned BNL global renown, and artfully juxtaposes those signature elements against a contemplative, philosophical backdrop, converging into a resounding impression of growth and wisdom gained.  Stand-out singles include “Lovin’ Life,” “One Night,” and today’s, “What Do We Need?” which explores the band’s journey as Barenaked Ladies through the years, reminiscing on what they’ve achieved while looking forward to what the future may hold.

“’What Do We Need?’ is a fun rumination on how to endure every one of your dreams coming true,” says Ed Robertson. “I think about that all the time, I try to stay focused when the grind of a tour is long. I try to keep my eyes on the fact that this is literally my dream that I’m living and it’s really important to stay grounded to that.”

Exclusive D2C packages are available which include items such as In Flight on CD, cassette (a nod to BNL’s 1991 independent, platinum, 5-song cassette EP, The Yellow Tape), 180 gram double white vinyl with two bonus tracks, a flight jacket, duffle bag and even a cassette player – all available for purchase here.

BNL will be making their long-awaited return to the UK in April of 2024 for their “In Flight UK Tour 2024”.  Drummer Tyler Stewart comments:  “From Edinburgh in the north to Brighton down south, we’re coming back to rock the UK, Barenaked Ladies always love playing in Ol’ Blighty, and this time, Manchester, it’ll be more than just Ed and Tyler!  Our In Flight UK Tour 2024  will feature tasty new songs from the album and of course,  a whole slew of BNL hits spanning  35 years. So come on Subjects! It’s time to ring in spring with your favourite Canadians, Barenaked Ladies. We look forward to seeing your happy faces.” 

Barenaked Ladies “In Flight UK Tour 2024”

Thursday 4 April   Bristol, Bristol Beacon

Friday 5 April  London, Eventim Apollo

Saturday 6 April   Wolverhampton, The Halls

Monday 8 April Brighton, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange

Tuesday 9 April   Cambridge, Corn Exchange

Thursday 11 April Manchester, Albert Hall

Friday 12 April   Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Sunday 14 April   York, York Barbican

Monday 15 April   Edinburgh, Assembly Rooms

Ticket, VIP and CD bundles of new album pre-sale 10am September 20 / public on sale 10am September 22. VIP packages include access to the BNL soundcheck, a meet and greet with the band, and an exclusive merch package. All ticket information can be found here.

 
Produced by Grammy and JUNO-award winning producer Eric Ratz and recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Barenaked Ladies’ upcoming new album In Flight marks a new chapter for the band. Maybe it’s just the passage of time, maybe the joy of getting back on the road after the COVID lockdown, but Ed Robertson has noticed a change in his own attitude which adjusted his tone on the new project. While BNL’s last album, 2021’s Detour de Force, looked closely at the perils of contemporary, alternate reality media, In Flight offers a sense of joy and appreciation for life.

In addition to the eight songs written/co-written by Ed Robertson, the album features four songs from Kevin Hearn, (two of which are love letters to Toronto: “See the Tower” and “The Peace Lady”) and two from Jim Creeggan, (“Just Wait” and “Wake Up). The album also features co-writers such as Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), who co-wrote with Ed on “One Night” and “Lovin’ Life” (the latter with Thirty Seconds to Mars’ Steve Aiello), as well as notable Canadian musicians Max Kerman (Arkells) and Donovan Woods.

Ed Robertson says, “We’re a band that has committed to being who we are and what we are, and being as good as we can be—doing the best shows we can do, writing the best songs we can write—and we’ve done it for 35 years. I’m super proud of that.”

 The first Barenaked Ladies concert was on October 1, 1988 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of that show, SiriusXM Canada is presenting a very special BNL event in Toronto at the El Mocambo. Ed, Jim, Kevin and Tyler will take the stage and play a few songs from “In Flight”, plus all of their hits from the last 35 years.  This exclusive concert is being recorded and will be broadcast on SiriusXM at a later date.

Over the course of 35 years, the beloved quartet has sold over 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavour, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield. To date, BNL has amassed eight JUNO Awards, garnered two GRAMMY nominations and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

In Flight Tracklist:

1. Lovin’ Life
2. One Night
3. Enough Time
4. What Do We Need?
5. Just Wait
6. Waning Moon
7. Fifty for A While
8. Too Old
9. See the Tower
10. Wake Up
11. Clearly Lost
12. The Dream Hotel
13. I Am Asking You To
14. The Peace Lady

Double vinyl version of “In Flight” will include the bonus songs “Hard to Do” and “Make Yourself Uncomfortable”.

Barenaked Ladies Announce New Album “In Flight” Out September 15

Aug 18, 2023

Today, the legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies announced their highly anticipated new album, In Flight, set for release on September 15. Across 14 tracks, the band’s eighteenth studio album retains the dry wit and keen observation that BNL are known for, while also adding a strong sense of maturing and lessons learned. Available for pre-order as of today, exclusive D2C packages are available to include items such as In Flight on CD, cassette (a nod to BNL’s independent, platinum cassette, The Yellow Tape (1991), 180 gram colored double vinyl with two bonus tracks, a flight jacket, duffle bag and even a cassette player – all available for pre-order here. Alongside the release of In Flight, Barenaked Ladies will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping hit single, “One Week.”

Barenaked Ladies also shared their newest single + video, “One Night.” The latest peek into their new album, the track addresses the unique relationship the band have always had with their fans. BNL’s Ed Robertson says that the song addresses “the magical connection that happens between a whole audience and a band. When it goes right—which it almost always does—for that ‘One Night’ it’s a very intense connection.” The rocking single is paired with a colorful video directed by Phil Harder (who previously directed six of BNL’s previous videos, including “Pinch Me”) which celebrates the magic that happens when two people connect.

Watch the “One Night” Music Video

After more than three decades as the lead singer and guitarist for Barenaked Ladies, Ed Robertston has a routine when it comes time to start writing songs for a new album. “I tend to get ideas while I’m driving up to my lake house,” he says. “I record voice memos along the way, and then I mix and match the various ideas I’ve come up with. On a typical drive, I’m happy if I get six or seven—eight ideas would be a good drive. For this album,” he continues, “on my first writing trip I had 21 different song ideas. I sat down to write, and I thought if I could finish one of them—get the verses, get the bridge, get the chorus in one day—then I’ll know this whole writing period is going to be good. And I finished eight songs. I sat down at 10 in the morning, and I looked up at 9:30 and I hadn’t eaten, I hadn’t moved from the writing table. It was exciting. I’ve never felt that before.”

Produced by Grammy and Juno-award winning producer Eric Ratz and recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Barenaked Ladies’ upcoming new album In Flight marks a new chapter for the band. Maybe it’s just the passage of time, maybe the joy of getting back on the road after the COVID lockdown, but Ed Robertson has noticed a change in his own attitude which adjusted his tone on the new project. While BNL’s last album, 2021’s Detour de Force, looked closely at the perils of contemporary, alternate reality media, In Flight offers a sense of joy and appreciation for life.

In addition to the eight songs written/co-written by Ed Robertson, the album features four songs from Kevin Hearn, (two of which are love letters to Toronto: “See the Tower” and “The Peace Lady”) and two from Jim Creeggan, (“Just Wait” and “Wake Up”). The album also features co-writers such as Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), who co-wrote “One Night” and “Lovin’ Life” (the latter with Thirty Seconds to Mars’ Steve Aiello), as well as notable Canadian musicians Max Kerman (Arkells) and Donovan Woods.

Ed Robertson says, “We’re a band that has committed to being who we are and what we are, and being as good as we can be—doing the best shows we can do, writing the best songs we can write—and we’ve done it for 35 years. I’m super proud of that.”

Over the course of 35 years, Barenaked Ladies have sold more than 15 million albums, earned Grammy nominations and won multiple Juno Awards, and in 2018, were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, the band has hosted a cruise, had its own ice cream flavor, and has built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” They’ve become an institution with a passionately dedicated audience and a constant flow of new fans.

In Flight Tracklist:

1. Lovin’ Life
2. One Night
3. Enough Time
4. What Do We Need?
5. Just Wait
6. Waning Moon
7. Fifty for A While
8. Too Old
9. See the Tower
10. Wake Up
11. Clearly Lost
12. The Dream Hotel
13. I Am Asking You To
14. The Peace Lady

Barenaked Ladies are “Lovin’ Life”!

Jun 22, 2023

Today, the legendary rock group Barenaked Ladies return with their newest ​single​ + ​video​ “Lovin’ Life.” An ode to the joy of living and finding happiness in the present moment, the track is the first new music from the band since 2021, with the fun-loving rockers sharing their infectious optimism – celebrating the unpredictability of life.

Recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, “Lovin’ Life” was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Eric Ratz and was written by Ed Robertston, Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), and Steve Aiello (Thirty Seconds to Mars). With the fleeting nature of time, Barenaked Ladies remind enjoying the rollercoaster and cherishing all of life’s moments. BNL frontman Ed Robertson says, “I find myself in a reflective place. Feeling real gratitude and contentment. This was a fun song to write, and it’s been amazing to see the crowds reacting to it. We’re Lovin’ Life!”

In true BNL fashion, the captivating track is an instant earworm, paired with a colorful video (directed by Edward Pond) of exclusive footage from the recording studio and their current Last Summer on Earth 2023 American Tour, where the band has been performing “Lovin’ Life” every night live.

Last Summer on Earth 2023 Announcement!

Jan 30, 2023

BARENAKED LADIES

ANNOUNCE THEIR LATEST LAST SUMMER ON EARTH TOUR, JUNE 2–JULY 22!

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, TWO DIRECT-SUPPORT ACTS WILL SPLIT THE BILL:

SEMISONIC JUNE 2–JUNE 26 & FIVE FOR FIGHTING JUNE 28–JULY 22.

DEL AMITRI WILL BE THE OPENING ACT FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR.

ARTIST PRE-SALE STARTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 31^st at 10AM LOCAL, EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE BARENAKED BYTES APP

TICKETS ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3^rd AT 10AM LOCAL

Watch the tour announcement video here!

Los Angeles, CA (January 30, 2023) — Barenaked Ladies are at it again as they announce their 7th almost-annual, expansive Last Summer on Earth 2023 American Tour.

Continuing the trend that they began a little more than a decade ago, the Toronto-based eight-time JUNO winners and two-time Grammy nominees are eager to hit the road this summer, playing three dozen shows in major venues all over the United States beginning June 2.

This summer, headliners Barenaked Ladies shake things up a bit by having not one, but two direct support acts, with American bands Semisonic (June 2–June 26) and Five for Fighting (June 28–July 22) splitting the shows. Scottish rockers Del Amitri will open all the shows.

Barenaked Ladies launched their Last Summer on Earth tours in 2012, the year the ancient Mayan calendar had predicted Earth would cease to be. Naturally, BNL seized the opportunity to have a little fun with the idea, and they wound up having so much fun that they’ve repeated the tour seven of the last 12 summers.

On their previous Last Summer on Earth tours — a phrase so fraught with irony that it fully befits this band of clever, scholarly rockers — Barenaked Ladies have enjoyed inviting friends along for the ride. Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket warmed up the crowds last summer, and Cracker, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Blues Traveler, Guster, Ben Folds Five, Violent Femmes, Colin Hay, OMD, Howard Jones, Better Than Ezra, and KT Tunstall have all gone out with BNL on previous Last Summer on Earth tours.

And now, in the summer of 2023, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, the band who taught us the value of a million dollars, who explained The Big Bang in under two minutes, and who made us say “underwear”, will bring their show full of hits and fan favorites to American audiences.

Premium seats, merch packages, pre-show soundcheck parties, meet-and-greets, and more will highlight a variety of VIP packages for Barenaked Ladies’ Last Summer on Earth 2023 American Tour.

Barenaked Bytes is the free, official Barenaked Ladies app, and it is where you’ll find BNL news, information, and merch, and, with the purchase of a Barenaked Bytes bundle, first access to tickets and VIP packages starting January 31st at 10am local time. The Bytes bundle will also contain an exclusive BNL t-shirt, which will only be available via the app. Barenaked Bytes is available at the App Store and Google Play. It’s free to download and use:  https://www.barenakedbytes.app/  In-app purchases available.

For Last Summer on Earth 2023, Barenaked Ladies are once again happy to tour in the most sustainable way possible with the help of their partner, REVERB. Since 2004, Barenaked Ladies have proudly partnered with REVERB to reduce the environmental impact of touring, giving back to local communities across the US and Canada in the process.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 3^rd at 10am local.

BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS (DELUXE EDITION) OUT NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Nov 1, 2022

Today, multi-platinum band Barenaked Ladies announce Barenaked for the Holidays (Deluxe Edition) – featuring nine bonus tracks – will be released digitally on November 11, 2022 on Raisin’ Records. The popular holiday-themed collection achieved GOLD certification in Canada and hit the Top 100 U.S. Billboard album chart, when it was first released in 2004. The album includes seven original songs, alongside faithful and modern interpretations of traditional Christmas and Hanukkah songs, steeped with the musicianship and sense of humour the band is known for. Highlights include “Green Christmas” notably written for the blockbuster Ron Howard film Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the heartwarming “Snowman”, which Rolling Stone calls, “a tender original”, Jim Creeggan’s jazzy “Christmas Pics”, and Kevin Hearn’s nostalgic “Christmastime (Oh Yeah)”, which is “pretty and understated”, according to PopMatters.  Sarah McLachlan is featured on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / We Three Kings”, while Michel Bublé appears on the original track, “Elf’s Lament”.

“Tapping into their inner child, the Barenaked Ladies make the holidays fun again,

even if you’re not the kid you used to be.” – Rolling Stone Magazine

The new digital-exclusive Deluxe Edition adds nine additional songs, all recorded live off the floor at Toronto’s Noble Street studios during BNL’s December 2020 Holiday special, A Very Virtual Christmas.  Seven of the bonus tracks are live versions of songs from Barenaked for the Holidays, including special guest Sarah McLachlan, who reprises her feature on the traditional holiday songs. Also included are new tracks “Feliz Navidad” a send-up of the Jose Feliciano classic, and “Santa Sabbath (Xmas Metal-y)”, a medley of three traditional Christmas songs sung to the tune of “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath – which features Ed Robertson on drums and drummer Tyler Stewart on lead vocals.

Pre-order / save Barenaked for the Holidays (Deluxe Edition) HERE

Also announced today, for the first time, Barenaked for the Holidays will be released on vinyl.  This very limited edition, 180 gram red vinyl will be released on November 18, but is available for pre-order today.

Pre-order vinyl HERE

The Ladies’ recently announced a 14-date tour titled Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies which will go on the road across Canada. The tour kicks off in Vancouver on December 1, 2022 and wraps up at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall on December 22, 2022. BNL will perform holiday fan favourites from the Barenaked for the Holidays album, as well as a few other chestnuts and surprises. These special performances offer fans a rare opportunity to celebrate the season with Canada’s favourite foursome amongst family and friends, many coming together for the first time in three years.  “We’re bringing Barenaked Cheer to YOUR hometown,” says BNL’s Ed Robertson. “It’s been a couple of long, cold, lonely winters, so let’s have some fun!”   For tickets and more information, visit www.bnlhometownholidays.com

Barenaked for the Holidays vinyl and digital tracklist:

Jingle Bells

Green Christmas

I Saw Three Ships

Hanukkah Blessings

O Holy Night

Elf’s Lament – with Michael Bublé

Snowman

Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / We Three Kings – featuring Sarah McLachlan

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Carol of the Bells

Footprints

Deck the Stills

Christmastime (Oh Yeah)

Sleigh Ride

Christmas Pics

I Have a Little Dreidel

Wonderful Christmastime

Auld Lang Syne

Barenaked for the Holidays (Digital Deluxe Edition) Bonus live tracks:

Green Christmas

Snowman

Carol of the Bells
Christmas Pics

Christmastime (Oh Yeah)

Footprints

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / We Three Kings – featuring Sarah McLachlan

Santa Sabbath (Xmas Metal-y)

Feliz Navidad

Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies

 12.01.22 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre for the Performing Arts

12.02.22 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre

12.05.22 – Edmonton, AB – Winspear Centre

12.06.22 – Red Deer, AB – Red Deer Memorial Centre

12.07.22 – Calgary, AB – Jubilee Auditorium

12.09.22 – Regina, SK – Casino Regina

12.12.22 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

12.13.22 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

12.16.22 – North Bay, ON – Capitol Centre

12.17.22 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre

12.18.22 – Hamilton, ON – First Ontario Concert Hall

12.20.22 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in the Square

12.21.22 – Windsor, ON – Caesars Windsor

12.22.22 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall