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Colin plays the 8th Annual Andy Kim Xmas Show this Thursday, Dec 13th

The 8th Annual ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SHOW will be held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on December 13th. The Phoenix is at 410 Sherbourne Street. Doors 7pm – 19+. Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale Friday, October 26th and available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, Rotate This, Soundscapes or call 416-870-8000 to charge by phone.

Last year’s “Andy Kim Christmas Show” was the most successful event of the Holiday season and this year’s promises to be even more spectacular. The concert event is the brainchild of music legend, and the evenings’ Host and performer, Andy Kim.

During this one-of a kind charity event, patrons will be treated to a classic variety entertainment show that includes holiday performances by some of the country’s most sought-after singer/songwriters and performers. Past guests including Sam Roberts, Lights, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Broken Social Scene, James Black & Rick Jackett from Finger Eleven, Sarah Harmer, Jacksoul, BUCK65, Honeymoon Suite, Arkells, Barenaked Ladies,  and more. 100% of the profits from this year’s show will go to the Jeff Healey Park musical project. Andy wants to incorporate a unique musical theme into the playground at the park, by adding musical instruments that all children can play and enjoy.

Get tickets now at Ticketmaster.ca.

Three dates in Halifax for New Year’s

Start 2013 off right! Colin will be playing three shows in Halifax for New Year’s, one on Dec 30th at 8pm and two on Dec 31st at 7pm and 11pm. Find out more and get tickets at Ticket Atlantic.

It’s almost time for Christmas…

Looking for some festive holiday music that won’t drive you crazy? Check out Colin James & The Little Big Band: Christmas, available on iTunes now.

Nov 9 & 10 shows now sold out

Colin’s shows at the Commodore Ballroom on Fri Nov 9 and Sat Nov 10 are now both SOLD OUT!  Don’t miss Colin’s return to the Legendary Ballroom, hurry now to get tickets for the show on Thurs Nov 8 at www.livenation.com

Colin nominated for Entertainer of the Year – vote now!

Colin has been nominated for ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR for the 2013 Maple Blues Awards.  You can vote for Colin by registering at http://www.mapleblues.ca/register.aspx.  You can also write in Colin’s name and vote for him in other categories as well.  Voting closes on Dec 8, 2012 at 12 midnight PST.

November 10th show sold out!

Colin’s show on November 10th at the Commodore is now sold out, but there are still some tickets available for Thursday, November 8th and Friday, November 9th. Check out http://www.livenation.com to buy tickets.

Third show added at Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver

Due to overwhelming response, a third Commodore date has been added on November 8th. Tickets go onsale to the general public on Friday, October 5th at 10 AM at Ticketmaster.

New shirts and hats available

There are some stylish new shirts & hats available in Colin’s online store, as well as a few remaining VIP packages for Colin’s November dates. Have a look!

COLIN JAMES CELEBRATES THE RECENT RELEASE OF FIFTEEN, HIS 15TH ALBUM, WITH A MULTIPLE NIGHT RETURN TO THE HISTORIC COMMODORE BALLROOM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS and ROGERS WIRELESS BOX OFFICE this Friday, September 7, at 10am, as well as Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000

Tickets (incl. HST) $45.00 (Plus FMF & Service charges)

**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

Colin James has worn many hats during his long and storied career. When Colin first hit the scene almost a quarter century ago, he became an instant rock guitar hero, mentored by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan. But in many ways Colin James has been Canada’s quiet superstar – going about the business of making consistently excellent music, all the while etching out his own unique and important place in this country’s musical history.

Yet for fans at home in Vancouver, the city holds a special place in James career. It was where in the fall of 1988 music fans witnessed an unprecedented five night stand of consecutive shows at the legendary Commodore Ballroom.

Colin’s five night run in November of that year not only put Vancouver on notice that he had arrived, but was part of the slingshot that launched him across Canada, where soon everyone would be aware of this amazing talent. Since then, this iconic Canadian has topped the charts as a pop vocalist, recorded an acclaimed blues album and led the swing revival with his Little Big Band, which he both fronted and produced. He has performed for the Queen, sold multi-platinum many times over and continues to sell out shows coast to coast.  Along the way, he’s written memorable hit songs and given us distinctive covers of timeless classics with his newest album teasing that the best is still yet to come.

James’ run of shows still holds a place in the history of the Commodore putting James in exclusive company with those who’ve been on the Ballroom’s venerable stage. While other artists have performed multiple consecutive nights, only a few have so been able to repeat a five night string of consecutive sold out performances. In turn, the Commodore holds a special place for James, and a stage he’s long desired to return to perform on.

For fans, this makes for a unique opportunity to see an artist of James’ talent and stature, return to the up close and personal setting of not only arguably Canada’s best venue, but considered one of the top ten influential clubs in North America.

Happy birthday, Colin!

It’s Colin’s birthday today! In celebration, he’d like to share this photo with you of himself as a youngster aged about 8 or 9…