Yukon Blonde

Yukon Blonde is Jeff Innes, Brandon Scott, Adam Newton, and Graham Jones – a band from the rolling hills of Kelowna, a city that enjoys, and is cursed by it’s own burgeoning scene. Going under the name AlphaBaby from early 2005 until late 2008, the band has conquered their fair city and toured through Canada extensively, playing some 300 shows whilst performing alongside bands such as Ladyhawk, The Constantines, Jon-Rae Fletcher, Magnolia Electric Co, Black Mountain, and Women. As AlphaBaby, (then a quintet) the band also released two EPs: "You Gentle Crustacean", recorded by Colin Stewart of The Hive Creative Labs in Vancouver BC, and "AlphaBaby Live", a bootleg by dear friend Kaylub Burke.

A band that borrows from the best; looking for influence in 60’s rock harmonies, thick yet simple hooks, and depression-era furniture upholstery, they have been compared to Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby/Stills/Nash, and America. Yukon Blonde was formed by Innes, Scott, Jones, and Newton out of their love of nostalgic music and a need to make new sound in a screaming town.

After returning from a cross-Canada tour with Jon-Rae Fletcher, Yukon Blonde recorded their debut full length album as well as a short 4-song EP titled “Everything In Everyway”, both of which were co-produced by Shawn Cole who has previously worked with Bend Sinister, YSP!WSD!, and Wintermitts. The EP will be released on October 6th across Canada. The full length album will follow in February 2010.

Everything In Everyway is an exciting collection of songs, showcasing for the first time Yukon Blonde’s sound. With an extensive tour coming up for the fall, and eighteen minutes of recorded music on the EP, Yukon Blonde hopes to get your attention.

Tour Dates
Feb 25 - Minneapolis, MN @ 311
Feb 26 - Chicago, IL @ The Dark Room
Feb 27 - Windsor, ON @ The Phog Lounge
Mar 2 - Boston, MA @ O’Brien’s
Mar 3 - New York, NY @ Pianos
Mar 4 - Brooklyn, NY @ Littlefield w/ Bryan Scary & The Shredding
Mar 5 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
Mar 6 - Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod’s
Mar 7 - Quebec City, QC @ Le Cercle
Mar 8 - Peterborough, ON @ Legendary Red Dog
Mar 9 - Toronto, ON @ The Horseshoe Tavern
Mar 10 - Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
Mar 11 - London, ON @ Call The Office
Mar 13 - Toronto, ON @ The Horseshoe Tavern (CMW Showcase)
Mar 17 - Austin, TX @ SXSW - Austinst/WOXY Party
Mar 17 - Austin, TX @ SXSW - Habana Calle 6
Mar 20 - Austin, TX @ SXSW - New Granada Mega-Event!
Mar 24 - Thunder Bay, ON @ Jack’s Pub
Mar 25 - Winnipeg, MB @ Music Trader (In-store Show)
Mar 26 - Saskatoon, SK @ Amigo’s
Mar 27 - Calgary, AB @ The Palomino
Apr 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Mint