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“We won’t call Toronto’s Great Bloomers a Canadiana act. Apparently they don’t like that. But the label—often tossed around in the music press to describe bands like Bloomers, Wooden Sky, The Sadies, Rural Alberta Advantage, and other groups whose take on indie rock is decidedly rootsy—is interesting, suggesting a kind of typically Canadian modesty that might work to hold bands back. With their newest full-length, which they just put the finishing touches on (literally today), Bloomers seem ready to unshackle themselves from the label. (And apologies if, in considering it, we backhandedly reinforced that. We didn’t mean to do that.)
Since the release of their debut LP, 2009’s Speak of Trouble, the Great Bloomers’ lineup has changed over (almost) in its entirety. The sole original member is singer/songwriter Lowell Sostomi. But the gradual changeover has yielded impressive results. Great Bloomers—who are: Adrian Cook, Anthony McKnight, Tim Moxam, Kyle Watt, and Sostomi—have evolved from playing a sunny, sing-along-ready kind of bright indie pop to something heavier, more befitting barroom foot-stomps than hand-claps (as anyone who attended their floor-quaking NXNE showcase earlier this year can attest).
We spoke with Sostomi in advance of the band’s show on Wednesday at the Dakota about the new record, the new band, and shaking off labels.”

COME EARLY!

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Hey Everyone,
We in the Great Bloomers are excited to announce that we are almost done recording our new album! So, we wanted to celebrate by throwing an awesome show at one of our favorite venues in toronto–the Dakota Tavern. We will be playing a selection of songs off our new album, some old tunes, and maybe a few covers if you’re lucky!
We’re also excited to back up Gavin Gardiner from The Wooden Sky for a few tunes on stage as well; but not before our special guest Megan Bonnell plays some beautiful songs to open the night.

This is going to be a super special night and we hope to see everyone out!

DOORS AT 9PM
$7

GREAT BLOOMERS – 11:30
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GAVIN GARDINER & THE GREAT BLOOMERS BAND – 10:30
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MEGAN BONNELL – 9:30

xoxo

SOUTHERNSOULS.ca

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14th
@ THE DAKOTA

GREAT BLOOMERS – Playing our new record, some old stuff and some party jams!
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GAVIN GARDINER (OF THE WOODEN SKY) & THE GREAT BLOOMERS BAND – This should be a special performance!
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MEGAN BONNELL – Opening the night with a few beautiful songs!

7 DOLLARS!
COME OUT EARLY BECAUSE THE DAKOTA IS SMALL!

So after 5 days in the studio we’re quite ahead of schedule… things are really flowing and going way better than any of us could have planned. With the help of our producer Chris Stringer we’ve managed to solidify all of our new songs (still no title for the record yet, though). We’re back in tomorrow, can’t wait!

Check our Facebook and Twitter for tones of updates and pictures!
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Hey Everyone,
It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally going in to the studio on October 17th to record our SECOND FULL LENGTH ALBUM!! We are beyond stoked.

Our amazing friend Chris Stringer (Responsible for awesome albums by such bands as Timbre Timber, Ohbijou, Wooden Sky, etc.) will be producing it. For this reason, our only show scheduled as of now will be THIS FRIDAY at LEE’s PALACE with Yukon Blonde:

Come check out some new songs and see us off to the studio!
much love
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Hey everyone,
The show starts rather early so be sure to come and check out all the bands!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192653204141867
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Hey Niagara Region,
We miss you a whole lot, and we can’t wait to head down and see your pretty faces.
Here’s the facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192653204141867

Come out and show your love!
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