July 1, 2011
CUFF THE DUKE TO RELEASE 'MORNING COMES' ON PAPER BAG
Paper Bag Records is excited to announce the signing of Cuff The Duke! The alt-country road-warriors are set to release their fifth album Morning Comes on October 4th. The nine-track album was produced by Blue Rodeo‘s Greg Keelor and is the first part of a two part album. Morning Comes includes upcoming single ‘Count On Me’ and an eight minute epic called ‘Bound To Your Advice’. Cuff The Duke will be touring extensively after the album’s release.
“These albums are about dealing with loss of someone and the change that brings to one’s life,” says the band’s Wayne Petti. “The confusion and loneliness that occurs at that point in someone’s life. Coming to grips with the reality of those things. By the end of this record we start to make peace with this and come to terms with it. All these songs are about that. They deal with a similar theme and emotion but still wondering in the back of our minds whether there will be a point to all of it. That’s what the second record will be about. Embracing what has happened and navigating down new roads. This album is the low and the next album will be the high.”
February 21, 2011
NEW ALBUM, AND WAYNE PETTI SOLO SHOWS
We just got back from, a week of recording out at Greg Keelor's farm house studio. It was another cold and snowy experience out in the country but this time we turn up the volume a little. We're looking forward to our shows in March where you'll be sure to hear a few new songs! Also, Wayne will be playing a solo show on February 27th at the Piston in Toronto as well as serveral shows throughout March with Peter Elkas. In the coming days and weeks we'll have lots of photos from the studio as well as video clips!
Wayne Petti show:
Sunday, Feb. 27th at the Piston w/ Lisa Conway (Wayne solo)
Tuesday, March 1st at The Dakota w/ Peter Elkas (Wayne Petti and The Thieves)
Tuesday, March 8th at The Dakota w/ Peter Elkas (WaynePetti and The Thieves)
Tuesday, March 15th at The Dakota w/ Peter Elkas (Wayne Petti and The Thieves)
Wednesday, March 23rd at The Starlight in Waterloo w/ Peter Elkas (wayne Solo)
Wednesday, March 30th at The Starlight in Waterloo w/ Peter Elkas (wayne solo)
Wednesday, April 6th at The Starlight in Waterloo w/ Peter Elkas (wayne solo)
CUFF THE DUKE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A 2010 CBC RADIO 3 BUCKY AWARD IN THE CATEGORY OF BEST LIVE ACT!
During the week of November 1, 2010, long-list voting on CBCRadio3.com will determine which artists will make it to the 5-artist short list. Voting closes at midnight ET on Sunday, November 7th.
The final awards will be announced on Grant Lawrence Live at 11:00amPT/ 2:00pmET on December 8th, 2010.
TORONTO
We’re excited to be back at Toronto’s The Horseshoe on Nov. 26th. It seems like forever since we played Toronto, although we did play at Massey Hall with Blue Rodeo last February and at Harbourfront this summer. Our special guests this time around are Library Voices and The Hoof and the Heel.
This will be our last show for awhile, as we’ll begin recording the new album in the new year.
Hope to see you there!!!
LOTS OF NEWS FOR OCTOBER
Off to the state of New York one more time. On Friday Oct. 15th Cuff join locally-based band Frances at The Rock Shop in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. The following night we’re in the Lower East Side of Manhattan for a 10:00 show at Piano’s.
Wayne has been asked (and is totally excited) to join internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi award winner Ian Tyson (Four Strong Winds/You Were On My Mind) and Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy on Oct. 21st for "If You Could Read My Mind", an innovative new series created by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame that brings together great Canadian songwriters in an intimate, humorous, spirited exploration of the source of songwriting and the impact of songs on our culture. http://www.cansong.ca
It all takes place at the Toronto Centre of the Arts on October 21st and you can check here for tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.ca
September 8, 2010
WAY DOWN EAST TOUR
Dates have just been posted for a batch of dates in Eastern Canada, our first trip to the Maritimes this year, and we’re excited to be going!
And we hit Montreal again after our show there with Blue Rodeo earlier this year on October 17th. Christina Martin will be on the bill with us for most of the dates, with the exception of the Halifax Pop Explosion where we will be playing with Tokyo Police Club.
Also heading to Brooklyn just before that to play the Rock Shop, Oct 15th with Brooklyn band Frances.
Happy trails!!!
July 27, 2010
WAY DOWN WEST TOUR
Alright, we're finally getting back to Western Canada since our dates with Blue Rodeo in January. The tour is confirmed now, and tickets are available for online or venue purchase for most nights. It's been an amazing spring and summer with shows all over North America, and we're totally excited about getting back out west finally!!!
June 11, 2010
NEW VIDEO
New video posted to the Audio/Video page today:
June 3, 2010
WAYNE FROM PHILLY
Wednesday night we played in Philadelphia with Blue Rodeo. As some of you may or may not know game 3 of the Stanley Cup final was in Philly that night. Jim Cuddy being the big hockey fan that he is and knowing so many people (players etc.), got a few passes to the morning skate and I was able to go as well. I saw Ron McLean again as well as met Don Cherry, Kelly Rudy, Glen Healy and a whole wack of Canadian sports journalists. We also got to go into the locker rooms where I met Mike Richards, who is the captain of the Flyers. It was an awesome experience to say the least.
The show in Philly was also amazing. It was a great crowd that really responded well to our music. But I have to say the highlight of my day was meeting Don Cherry and having him say ,and I quote "I think I know what your band name means haha but hey, it's a damn good band name!" He also said that he liked the band.
We watch the entire morning skate with Ron and Don. It was an uncensored Hockey Night in Canada. Lots of cool old hockey stories with a little swearing...it ruled!!! A side of two individuals not many people get to see. It was pretty amazing to be a part of it.
Here's a YouTube clip for you. Jim and Greg were in the opening. There is a shot of us at the skate. I'm in the green hat! Ron also gives me and Cuff the Duke another shout out on air.
Well, we're off to New York.
Wayne
April 13, 2010
NEW SHOW in BROOKLYN
March 8, 2010
"WAY DOWN HERE" OUT APRIL 20TH ON ERNEST JENNING IN THE USA
To help promote the release of Way Down Here, Cuff The Duke are heading to the US, starting in April and May as special guests of Serena Ryder. Dates start in San Diego, Ca on April 12th and wrap up a month later in Chicago, May 11th. They leave the Serena tour for their show with label mates La Strada on April 30th for both artists album release party at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY.
Sadly, they're going to miss the Juno Awards in St. John's, NF where Way Down Here is nominated in the Adult Alternative Album category.
Meanwhile, for all Ontario fans, don't forget the Peterboro, Ottawa and Toronto shows March 18th to 20th, and there's a few more Blue Rodeo guest spots coming up before the trek to the US.
On January 11th, Cuff The Duke played at the Eric Harvie Theatre in Banff while special guests on Blue Rodeo's Western Canadian tour. CBC Radio 2 was there and recorded the show. You can hear it here: http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100111cufft
March 3, 2010
FIRST JUNO NOMINATION
Cuff The Duke are excited to have been nominated for a Juno Award in the Adult Alternative Album category for Way Down Here. The Junos take place in St. John's, Newfoundland and the show is broadcast on CTV, April 18th.
February 5, 2010
IT'S A BLUR
The new video for IT'S ALL A BLUR has been added to the AUDIO/VIDEO page. We're excited for you all to see it!
January 19, 2010
Blue Rodeo/Toronto
All Toronto and area fans: Cuff The Duke have been asked to guest with Blue Rodeo on their 3rd night of 3 at Massey Hall: February 4th. Tickets are still available, but they most likely won't be for long. The bands have been playing together in Western Canada since the tour began in Calgary January 5th, and the shows have been a huge success!
"But the best surprise bonus of the evening was the opening act, Cuff the Duke and their obvious camaraderie and influence from hanging out with the Blue Rodeo while on the road. Their brilliant fresh style was truly their own. Joining Blue Rodeo on stage for the majority of their set was Cuff the Duke’s frontman Wayne Petti who offered powerful vocals alongside Cuddy’s and had guitar skills to match."
"The encore was the ultimate ending as both bands combined to deliver an unforgettable close to an audience who was on their feet and left feeling very happily ‘Lost Together’ with Blue Rodeo and Cuff the Duke."
January 4, 2010
Happy New Year!
Amongst all the upcoming Blue Rodeo dates, which start tomorrow in Calgary, Cuff have three of our own shows coming up in March. Montreal House in Peterborough on the 18th, Mavericks in Ottawa on the 19th and Lee's Palace in Toronto on the 20th. Hope you can make it out!
December 22, 2009
Happy Holidays from Cuff The Duke!
For everybody in Western Canada, hope you can catch us on tour with Blue Rodeo, which starts up in Calgary on Jan. 5th. We've got a few mid-March Cuff headline dates in Peterboro, Ottawa, and Lee's Palace, plus 3 more Rodeo shows (Montreal, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie) before we release (April 13th) and tour Way Down Here in the USA. And until then, wherever you see Blue Rodeo playing, whether Cuff The Duke are on the bill or not, Wayne will be up there singing his heart out with Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, as he does on their fantastic The Things We Left Behind album.
And come mid-January, keep your eyes open for our brand new video for It's All A Blur...we're pretty excited about it! One place you'll see it for sure is AUX TV...check that station out if you haven't yet! They are currently playing "Promises". Also, the CBC Radio 2 Drive with Rich Terfry (Buck 65) plays some pretty amazing Canadian music afternoons starting at 3:30, including "Listen To Your Heart".
Sincere thanks for all your support throughout 2009 and may lots of happiness and great music come your way in 2010!!
December 9, 2009
A Peanuts Christmas
Zunior has just released a great compilation of Christmas songs recorded exclusively for this project. A Peanuts Christmas: the 2009 Holiday Album features a song by Wayne Petti along with Jill Barber, Don Kerr, Construction and Deconstruction, and so many more. All proceeds from album sales go to the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Our friends Blue Rodeo have asked Cuff the Duke to open for them starting in Janaury in Western Canada...see tour dates for cities and venues and www.bluerodeo.com for complete information and ticket purchase. Their wonderful new album The Things We Left Behind includes some pretty fine harmonies from Wayne Petti on nine of the album's tracks. And wherever you see Blue Rodeo these days, look for Wayne up their with the guys singing his heart out. Please also note the venue change for Cuff's show in hometown Oshawa.
Wayne, Paul and Corey would like to congratulate Dale on his receiving of two Nova Scotia Music Awards: musician of the year and producer of the year.
October 6, 2009
Cuff the Duke appear on MTV Live
Cuff's Dale Murray has been nominated for Musician of the Year and Producer of the Year for the Music Nova Scotia Gala Awards which take place Nov. 8th in Yarmouth, NS.
The band recorded a batch of songs for Radio 3's Sessions, where Way Down Here has just become the #1 album on the R3 30. Check out Radio 3's brand new website at http://radio3.cbc.ca/.
Also while at the CBC Toronto studios, Cuff The Duke recorded a live-in-the-studio performance and interview with Rich Terfry for CBC Radio 2's Drive show, which airs Oct. 22nd between 3:30 and 7:00 EST.
September 30, 2009
Cuff the Duke on eTalk
Hello Friends!
Back in August Paul and I went out to Oshawa to film a piece for eTalk. We drove around town talking about the city we grew up in and our new record.
It will be airing this Thursday at 7pm EST. I'm pretty sure that eTalk airs after the CTV news right across the country.
Hopefully it turned out cool and we didn't make Oshawa look bad or anything.
If you're by a T.V. try to check it out.
Cheers,
Wayne
September 10, 2009
New video!
September 8, 2009
This Thursday at 6:30, Cuff pre-tape Brent Bambury's "Go!" at the CBC Broadcasting Centre and tickets are free: www.cbc.ca/go for further info. You can listen to the show on CBC Radio One Saturday morning at 10:00 (10:30 NT).
CBC Radio 2 has added "You Were Right" as a Focus Track, which means you can hear it every day on either Radio 2 Morning or Radio 2 Drive with Rich Terfry (afternoons starting at 3:30) with lots of other great Canadian tracks.
CBC Radio 3 made "Promises" their highest debuting track last week, and this week it moved up 9 notches on the R3 30 to #16.!radio3.cbc.ca
August 25, 2009
Starting today, you can pre-order the new Cuff The Duke album Way Down Here at iTunes, get the single Promises immediately and receive a pre-order only bonus track, I Guess This Is Life upon receipt of the album Sept 8th. Click here for details. Way Down Here will be available on vinyl in early September complete with an mp3 download card. Also, there will be a limited run of clear and red coloured vinyl 7" with 2 extra tracks available in various cool indie stores.
"The rustic recording locale of Greg Keelor's farmhouse in January is reflected in the generally mellow and contemplative feel of this, the fourth Cuff The Duke album. It's decidedly quieter than 2007's Sidelines Of The City, and is also a more stylistically focused work. It begins with the sweet CSNY-style harmonies of "You Were Right" and closes with a pleasant two-minute instrumental. Sandwiched in between are consistently strong songs built around the distinctive vocals of Wayne Petti and the fluent pedal steel and electric guitar work of Dale Murray. Vocal harmonies and keyboards are also employed judiciously. There's not a dud here, while highlights include "It's All A Blur" (propelled by spiraling Neil Young-like guitar), the gently haunting "Like The Morning," and the more raucous "Another Day In Purgatory." Recording largely off-the-floor and to tape, the sound is warm and spontaneous, one sure to delight CTD's legions of loyal fans, and worthy of making new ones.
Out September 8th on Noble Recording Co./Universal."
August 21, 2009
Two US dates have been added to the schedule. On Sept. 14th, Cuff are special guests of Australian duo An Horse from Brisbane, Australia at Schubas in Chicago. On Sept. 16th, Cuff The Duke guest with US labelmates The Albertans, from Brooklyn and Vancouver, NY. (Both bands are with The Ernest Jenning Recording Co.).
August 14, 2009
Check out Q with Jonathan Torrens guest-hosting this Friday (21st) as Wayne Petti and Dale Murray back Christina Martin in live performances between 9:00-11:00 am. Check out Christina's album, produced by Dale at www.christinamartin.net
August 11, 2009
You can now pre-order Way Down Here at www.maplemusic.com (or simply go to
Store page) in both vinyl (which comes with high quality MP3's) or
cd and in turn, receive an autographed poster.
July 17, 2009
Grant Lawrence launched his latest CBC Radio3 podcast this week with a Cuff the Duke song from our new album Way Down Here.
Welcome to our brand new website - its been a long time coming and
we're excited to finally have something for you all to check out.
Our new record "Way Down Here" will be coming out, in Canada, on the
Noble Recording Co., which is our new record label and will be
distributed by Universal. We are also proud to announce that we have
signed to Ernest Jenning Record Co. in the U.S.A. and they will be
releasing the album in January 2010. Head to our links section to find
out more about them. We have posted three new songs from "Way Down Here"
as well as a selection of songs from previous albums. There are lots
of new photos and a newsletter/mailing list you can sign up for as
well.
There will be more news over the summer so keep checking in. Don't
forget to cast your vote for us for "Artist of the Year" for the XM
Satellite Radio Verge Music Awards.
During the week of November 1, 2010, long-list voting on CBCRadio3.com will determine which artists will make it to the 5-artist short list. Voting closes at midnight ET on Sunday, November 7th.
