The That Song rockers kick things off on Aug. 3 in Tyne Valley, P.E.I. at the highly anticipated Rock the Boat music festival. The extensive trek concludes on Dec. 20 at Toronto’s legendary Danforth Music Hall.
Paired with the tour announcement came the reveal for Big Wreck’s upcoming sixth studio album, …But For the Sun. Story continues below It’s their first release since 2017’s Grace Street and the Canadian-American band have already released two singles to accompany it. Those are the already popular radio hit, Locomotive and the latest, One More Chance.According to Exclaim, Big Wreck frontman Ian Thornley has described the highly-anticipated album as a “no bulls**t return to loud rock n’ roll.”
…But For the Sun was recorded and produced by Eric Ratz, who is a Juno Award winner. In the past, he has worked with popular Canadian bands such as Cancer Bats and Arkells.One More Chance is now available through all major streaming platforms.The band’s late-rhythm guitarist, Brian Doherty, died after a lengthy battle with cancer on June 5. The rest of the band decided to continue as a trio and will dedicate their Aug. 9 show at Bluewater Borderfest in Sarnia to their fallen comrade.
The band will donate $2 to the Canadian Cancer Society for every ticket sold for the upcoming benefit concert.Tickets for the upcoming North American tour go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. ET.Big Wreck’s 2019 Canadian tour datesAug. 3 — Tyne Valley, P.E.I. @ Rock the Boat Music FestivalAug. 10 — Arnprior, Ont. @ Arnprior FairAug. 30 — Grand Bend, Ont. @ Gables In The BendSept. 28 — Saint John, N.B. @ Imperial TheatreOct. 27 — Campbell River, B.C. @ Tidemark TheatreOct. 31 — Vancouver, B.C.