Welcome to BARK

- LEe HARVeY OsMOND

At the time, all three members were deeply committed to burgeoning solo careers that they had no intentions of putting on hold, and had no plans to turn Blackie into an ongoing concern.

Now into their second decade and with one JUNO award and several JUNO nominations under their belts, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings has organically evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America. They have released seven CDs and gradually developed a feeling of brotherhood manifested in a sense of groove, timberal blend and melodic and rhythmic play that is distinctive, mystical, energizing and constantly evocative. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings remains one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures.

Levon Helm

Today, we lost our dear Levon Helm.

We are deeply saddened and stunned by this loss. His music and spirit embody everything that’s great about music. Everything that’s great about spending your life as a musician, or a music lover.

Levon never made you feel anything less than special- whether you were a friend, a fellow musician, a guest at his house or a member of his audience. The honour he felt in the blessing of being a musician was humbling and touching and uncompromising. And the joy and hilarity he found in life and shared in his music will go on and on.

Our hearts go out to our great friend and queen, Amy Helm and to Levon’s wife Sandy, and all of the family and close friends who are hurting so much now.

We will always do our best bring honour to his memory.

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
BLACKIE GOES WEST

April 20 Come and join us at the Skookum Barn Dance at Mission Hall in Kelowna, BC http://www.skookumbarndance.org/

April 21 in Victoria, BC at Alix Goolden Hall http://www.rmts.bc.ca

special bus trip from Nanaimo for Victoria show: http://nanaimo.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tickets-Blackie-and-the-Rodeo-Kings-in-Victoria-W0QQAdIdZ364048137

April 24 Key Theatre in Cranbrook, BC http://bit.ly/I1uZ27

April 25 Eric Harvie Theatre in Banff, AB http://bit.ly/H1vgYo

April 26 Golden Civic Theatre, BC http://kickinghorseculture.ca/live-kicks/tickets/

April 27 The Royal in Nelson, BC http://www.liveattheroyal.com
Alternate Root Magazine and a vote for Blackie

We are proud to present The Alternate Root Winter 2012 issue with a Blackie & The Rodeo Kings cover feature. You can hold American Roots in your hand with 64 pages of full-color magnificent music madness in our print version. ORDER HERE

Yes we are pleased and proud to grace the cover of this fine magazine and joyous that we are nominated for a Sirus XM Indie Award. God Bless the indies, the closest we will get to a Juno nomination this year. A vote for Blackie and the Rodeo Kings for Best Folk/Roots duo/group of the Year category http://indies.ca/voting/ is a vote for happiness. We thank you for your support.

Thanks Bob Lanois for great photos always.

Please enjoy our take on “Shelter Me” from our recent trip to Nashville. Performed at Music City Roots.
“Shelter Me” performed at Music City Roots in...

“Shelter Me” performed at Music City Roots in Nashville, TN Feb. 22, 2012