Dear Friends,

A new year has begun, and I am buzzing with anticipation. So much is going on, and about to begin in the coming months. For instance, wrapping up recording for the new record. Most recently I recorded the 12 piece string and horn sections that I arranged. Here is a little snapshot from Revolution Recording Studio.

I can’t express how artistically fulfilling these past few months have been. From co-producing the record with Dean Drouillard, to gearing up to mix the record with Pierre Marchand and Howie Beck. This is the stuff of life. The great adventure.

The release date is going to be set soon, and the full touring schedule looks to be this fall, but there are a few dates that should be mentioned now.

03-Mar Aylmer, ON – Old Town Hall
09-Mar Beamsville, ON – Fielding Winery TO BUY TICKETS!
10-Mar Thunderbay, ON – Finlandia Hall
20-Mar Toronto, Direct Energy Centre – Canada Blooms
28-Mar Whitehorse, Yukon – Yukon Arts Centre

For those of you who pre-purchased the record by buying The Cover Sessions EP, I hope you are enjoying the sneak peeks every once and a while from the recording process. There will be a TRUE sneak peek very soon.

For those of you who wish to join in the fun, you can still pre-purchase the NEW record and receive The Cover Sessions EP! For Canadians click here. For US and International click here

As well, watch for my interview on OH SO COSMO on COSMO TV on Jan 18th @ 8pm!

Xo
Royal

Dear Friends,

Royal here! The Sneak Peek tour was a major success. Thank you for making the majority of the shows sell outs across Canada. Unfortunately that meant that many of you did not get the opportunity to pre purchase a copy of my new album coming out in spring 2012. It also meant you didn’t get your FREE copy of The Cover Sessions EP. We’ve had so many emails from fans wanting to get The Cover Sessions EP that we’re going to make the remainder of them available through MapleMusic.com. When you pre purchase the new album you will be sent the The Cover Sessions EP and then the new album will also be shipped to you a week before it’s official release date. We have a limited number left so just click the link to get your copy.

Track Listing:

Ain’t No Sunshine
Don’t Come Around Here No More
Don’t Walk Away Eileen
Pumped Up Kicks
Someone Like You

Musically yours,
Royal

Royal recently made his way to Studio PM in Montreal to begin recording his new record due out this Spring 2012. You can read about it on “Royal Speaks”.

SHOWS

Nov 25th – Marshall Hall, Kitchener, ON (Fundraiser)
Nov 26th – Folkus Music Series, Almonte, ON – SOLD OUT!

Royal performed a new song called “Release Me” on Oct 19th on Canada AM!. Watch it on their site now!

As well, Royal sends his thanks to all the kind folks who have made so many sold out nights possible on his tour! Let’s see if we can sell out the last remaining shows as well!

Oct 20 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli – SOLD OUT!
Oct 21 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli SOLD OUT!
Oct 22 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli SOLD OUT!
Oct 23 – London, ON @ Forest City Community Church BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 27 – Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Lounge SOLD OUT!
Oct 28 – Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Lounge SOLD OUT!

Xo
Team Royal

“Inspiration struck one rainy afternoon in Halifax while on tour…” READ Royal’s post in Royal Speaks!

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Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates

Sept 16 – St. Catharines @ Montebello Park (Niagara Grape & Wine Festival)
Sept 18 – Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 19 – Regina, SK @ Artesian on 13th SOLD OUT!
Sept 20 – Calgary, AB @ The Ironwood SOLD OUT!
Sept 21 – Nelson, BC @ The Royal on Baker BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 22 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl SOLD OUT!
Sept 24 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia – Wood Hall SOLD OUT!
Sept 25 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia – War Child – Free Indoor Show
Sept 26 – Kelowna, BC @ Minstrel Café SOLD OUT!
Sept 27 – Red Deer, AB @ The Hideout BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 28 – Edmonton, AB @ The ARTery SOLD OUT!
Sept 29 – Saskatoon, SK @ The Bassment SOLD OUT!
Oct 1 – Burlington, ON @ Burlington Centre Performing Arts BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 7 – Kingston, ON @ Octave Theatre Call Brian’s Record Option 613 542-2452
Oct 12 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 20 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli SOLD OUT!
Oct 21 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli SOLD OUT!
Oct 22 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli SOLD OUT!
Oct 23 – London, ON @ Forest City Community Church BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 27 – Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Lounge 2nd show added! SOLD OUT!
Oct 28 – Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Lounge SOLD OUT!

Xo
Team Royal

The Sneak Peek Tour

Royal Wood’s calling card has always been the connection he’s cultivated with his fans. With the release of his critically acclaimed Juno Nominated 2010 album, The Waiting, he hit the road, performing concerts in major cities and smaller communities, clocking an incredible amount of time on stage across the country. In anticipation of his next studio album Royal will head out on his Sneak Peek Tour, starting in Winnipeg on September 18th (dates listed below) performing new songs, old favourites and some unique covers in smaller venues across the country.

Royal says, “The Sneak Peak Tour will be an intimate way to let my listeners in on the secrets that have been brewing.” Each night on the Sneak Peek Tour Royal will be performing songs that are under consideration for his 2012 new album. Fans are encouraged to hit the world wide web (Facebook and twitter) and give their opinion on what songs they think should make the cut. One would say that this is truly interactive!

The concept of the new tour was inspired by his fans involvement in choosing songs for the Cover Sessions EP. While on tour last spring Royal decided to record a version of Foster the People’s Pumped Up Kicks. After posting it on YouTube it was picked up by blogs and received unanimous praise for his unique recording. The response was so fantastic that he decided to ask his fans what other songs they would like to hear him cover and after hundreds of suggestions he selected 4 additional songs to record. The EP, Cover Sessions, was the result and it will only be available to fans that attend the tour this fall.

During the Sneak Peek Tour concertgoers will be given the exclusive opportunity to pre-purchase a copy of the yet to be titled 2012 studio album. The autographed album will be sent a week in advance of the official release. They’ll also go home with a copy of Cover Sessions, which will only be available to people that pre-purchase the upcoming album at one of the shows.

Joining Royal Wood on tour will be Montreal born intrinsic rocker Danielle Duval who launches OF THE VALLEY this fall. Produced by Carlin Nicholson and Mike O’Brien of Zeus (Arts & Crafts); delivered by a magnetically gutsy voice, the music is old school, harmony driven pop with an early rock n’ roll sensibility.

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates

Sept 16 – St. Catharines @ Montebello Park (Niagara Grape & Wine Festival)
Sept 18 – Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 19 – Regina, SK @ Artesian on 13th BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 20 – Calgary, AB @ The Ironwood For tickets call (403)269-5581
Sept 21 – Nelson, BC @ The Royal on Baker BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 22 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 24 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia – Metro Theatre BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 25 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia – Atrium Building – BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 26 – Kelowna, BC @ Minstrel Café BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 27 – Red Deer, AB @ The Hideout BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 28 – Edmonton, AB @ The ARTery BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Sept 29 – Saskatoon, SK @ The Bassment For tickets call 683-2277
Oct 1 – Burlington, ON @ Burlington Centre Performing Arts BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 7 – Kingston, ON @ Octave Theatre Call Brian’s Record Option 613 542-2452
Oct 12 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 20 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 21 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 23 – London, ON @ Forest City Community Church BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Oct 28 – Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Lounge BUY TICKETS ONLINE

Xo
Team Royal

Here is where you will find Royal this summer.

July 15th
Stewart Park Festival
Perth, ON

July 16th
Home County Festival @ 1PM
London, ON

August 27th
Windsong Music Festival
Powassan, Ontario

August 28th
Ottawa Folk Festival
Ottawa, ON

September 3rd
Shelter Valley
Grafton, ON

September 16th
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival,
Montebello Park, St. Catherines, ON

Xo
Team Royal

Royal will be performing this June 29th to help raise money for GreenPeace.

Xo
Team Royal

Royal recently shot his first ever scene in a Hollywood movie called Cobu 3D this past evening. Here is a sneak peek on set. Other actors include BoA, Miki Ishikawa, Derek Houghand Wesley Jonathan. You can read about the movie here on IMDB

Xo
Team Royal

Royal will be performing at the Songwriters Association of Canada this evening June 20th! Members will be able to stream the performance live.

Xo
Team Royal