Ross Neilsen
Canada's Hardest Working Band: Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards
May3112:02 PM
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Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards don't stop. These Bastards define the blues.
MP3: Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards
She Ain't You (featuring Luther Dickinson)
visit our Free Downloads page for free album downloads from Ross Neilsen
They're the epitome of the balls-to-the-wall work ethic and the tireless hustle that's needed to stand out from the rest of the crowd. And that they are. Just take a look at the following self-booked tour these Bastards are about to embark on.
Canada, do yourself a favour and catch this band live on one of the following dates! This is the real deal... an exciting, live, dirty blues rawk n' roll touring-machine!
2011 SUMMER TOUR DATES:
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Ross Neilsen Performs Live for Roots Music
May0512:17 PM
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See the original article in its entirety on Roots Music here, including three additional live performances:
http://www.rootsmusic.ca/2011/04/13/ross-neilsens-amazing-drive/
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ECMA Nominee Ross Neilsen to Celebrate CD Release with Acoustic Playhouse Performance
Feb0109:48 AM
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Co-presented by 105.3 The Fox, The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, and The Fredericton Playhouse, this event will showcase Neilsen and his band in what Neilsen describes as “…a nice contrast to our blistering electric show.” Adds Neilsen, “...with me on acoustic guitar for the duration of the show, and with no screaming electric to hide behind, it will be an evening of storytelling that features tales of ‘where the songs come from’.”
Proving that hard work pays off, Neilsen was honoured with a nomination for Best New Artist at The Maple Blues Awards in 2010, two Rising Star awards from CBC, and just received his third Blues Recording of the Year nomination from the East Coast Music Association. Neilsen also won Best Blues Recording for Redemption, his last studio album, at the 2010 MusicNB awards.
“Ross Neilsen is a stellar hometown talent that we’ve watched develop into a formidable blues artist,” said the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival’s Music Director, Brent Staeben. “To think that it was only a few short years ago that he won our Galaxie Rising Star competition, and now he’s celebrating his sixth album release at The Playhouse, it’s a prime example of why the Festival is dedicated to showcasing local talent. We’re happy to continue our support for Ross by co-presenting this landmark show with 105.3 FM The Fox and The Fredericton Playhouse.”
Tickets for Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin’ Bastards’ CD Release Concert are on sale now at the Fredericton Playhouse box office 1-866-884-5800, or online at www.theplayhouse.ca.
Regular tickets - $20
Premium tickets - $28 (includes a copy of Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin’ Bastards: Live at the Acoustic Grill)
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Ross Neilsen Receives ECMA Nomination for Blues Recording of the Year
Jan2502:34 PM
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The 2011 ECMA Nominations came out last week and we're thrilled to announce that our very own Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards have been nominated for Blues Recording of the Year. Congrats guys!
Check out these recent quotes from John Vermilyea at The Blues Report:
"Over the last 3 years, Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards, have been catching the attention of a lot of people, not only with their epic tourings, 240,000+Kms, but also because of their epic sound. Hailing from the East Coast of Canada, they already have 5 national tours and over 600 shows under their belts and they managed to do it 100% independently on their own, which is a testament to their creative business savvy."
"Redemption" comes at you hot n heavy, straight out of the gates, and if you think you going to get a bathroom break or even want one, when listening to this gem, think again. Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards are an invigorating, energetic, and rejuvenating sound, the likes of which you have not heard in a long time. Especially true for Neilsen's Over Drive Style of Guitar Playing.
"Redemption" gets a resounding high five from me via my highest rating of 5*****. Brilliant and Fresh Blues/Rock, all in one fabulous package. Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards are not only going places, but they are also going far.
ECMA Nominations for Blues Recording of the Year:
John Campbelljohn - Good to Go
Matt Andersen - Piggyback
Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards - Redemption
Scott Parsons - Live at Mahogany Hall
The Dungaree Brothers with The Hupman Brothers Band - The South Mountain Swamp Rock Opera
Thom Swift - Blue Sky Day
For a full list of ECMA nominations, visit their website here.
REDEMPTION
(Blues/Blues Rock)
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MP3: Afflicted
And lastly, I'll leave you with this fresh new fan-made time-lapse video, shot and edited by Shawn Bastard. The art piece you're about to see was created by Ryan Mclaughlin, an up and coming artist in the Fredericotn NB area. The Song is a cover of Howlin' Wolf's Commit a Crime, found on the ECMA nominated album Redemption.
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Taylor Guitars Test Drive: Ross Neilsen
Dec1012:07 PM
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Thorny Bleeder bluesman Ross Neilsen is taking part in a promotion with Taylor Guitars and Elixir Strings called Test Drive 2010. It's one of those online things where votes are accumulated daily, one per email address.
Ross is a full time touring musician who has played almost 200 shows in 2010 alone. Any support we can send his way will be appreciated more than you know! Music gear is expensive, so winning this thing would be a huge boost for his career.
So... here's a little request to anyone who wants to take two-seconds out of their day and send Ross a quick Vote:
VOTE FOR ROSS NEILSEN HERE
And here's a fresh video update from the Master Bastard himself! Recorded just today, here's a video blog from Ross, recorded as he bounces down the highway in his tour van :
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Ross Neilsen Nominated For Best Blues Album
Sep0908:55 AM
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We’re very happy to announce that Redemption by Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards has received its first award nomination! The album is nominated for Best Blues Recording from New Brunswick’s Music Industry organization, MusicNB. They will host their first ever awards ceremony in Moncton during their annual MNB Week, taking place October 8 & 9th.
This industry awards nomination has a slight twist from other similar awards, 25% of the votes come from the public. So if you want to show Ross and the Bastards how much you dig them, follow the link below and help them win Best Blues Recording, plus an additional vote for Fan Favourite.
Vote here:
http://awards-prix.musiquenb.org
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Canada's Longest Running Blues Program Interviews Ross Neilsen
Jun2303:27 PM
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Ross Neilsen and The Sufferin' Bastards have been getting their fair share of press lately. And with good reason. This hard working band is in the middle of yet another cross-Canadian tour while promoting their new album, Redemption. And with their new single 'Afflicted' getting spins at blues specialty programs, college radio, and rock radio stations across the country, the press is taking notice. Hard work pays off as the band has been getting articles and reviews in almost every city they play in, which is a fantastic tribute to these road warriors.
While at a tour stop in Edmonton last week Neilsen had the pleasure of co-hosting the Natch'l Blues show on the CKUA Radio Network with host Holger Petersen.
This is Canada's longest-running blues program and has been on the air since 1969. Natch’l Blues is the quintessential destination for the serious blues fan or the curious newcomer. Presented every week by Canada's blues emissary, Holger Petersen, head of Stony Plain Records and longtime CKUA host, the program is a collection of the best music of the genre and interviews with the greatest names in blues.
So sit back, pour yourself a drink, and listen to this intriguing conversation with one of Canada's best blues musicians and one of Canada's most celebrated blues tastemakers:
MP3: Ross Neilsen Interview by Holger Petersen (Part 1)
MP3: Ross Neilsen Interview by Holger Petersen (Part 2)
And one last thing...check out this fan-filmed live performance video that recently surfaced on YouTube:
For more information on Ross Neilsen or to follow his daily Tour Blog, visit him online at http://www.rossneilsen.com.
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New Release Day: Ross Neilsen and Special Ops
May2412:09 PM
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Thorny Bleeder Records releases two amazing new albums to music stores across Canada today; Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards "Redemption" and Special Ops "Through The Heart Of The Infidel". Check them out below.
Ask your local CD retailer to order a few copies if you don't see them on the shelf, let them know you want it! Both albums are available nationwide through Universal Music.
REDEMPTION
(Blues/Blues Rock)
On Tour Now!
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE HERE!
Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards - Afflicted
THROUGH THE HEART OF THE INFIDEL
(Hard Rock/Metal)
On Tour Now!
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE HERE!
Special Ops - Pressure
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Band uses recyclables to finance new recording
May0702:59 PM
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It's often been said that people look for hope in the bottom of a bottle.
But if you're assuming that Fredericton's own Ross Neilsen and The Sufferin' Bastards hit the bottle looking for inspiration behind their smokin' new record, Redemption, you ought to think again.
To cover the costs of producing their new record, Neilsen and the Bastards relied upon the generosity of fellow New Brunswickers, who donated their returnable beverage containers so that the band could claim the deposit money to put towards their recording fees.
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The Redemption Tour: Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards
Apr2811:29 AM
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Sinners Unite!
It's that time of year again folks! The Spring thaw is in full effect and people are having nasty, devilish, lusty thoughts! What to do?
Well, Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards are encouraging you to get out and explore these desires. Worried about the long term effects of poor decision?
Don't Be!
The Bastards are on tour again and bringing their loud, sweaty rock 'n roll REDEMPTION to town just for people like you!
So go ahead and make those bad choices and then get to a show to REDEEM yourself. The new CD will be available at all of the live gigs so you can take it home to help get you through those weak moments throughout the rest of the year.
Here are the dates that we have for you so far, but keep checking www.rossneilsen.com to see what new cities and dates get added along the way!
Join the Offcial Redemption Tour Facebook Event Page here.
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It's New Release Day at Thorny Bleeder!
Apr2611:21 AM
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Today is a HUGE day for Thorny Bleeder!
We've got THREE albums which are now available digitally worldwide! Go to iTunes and support some of our amazing independent bands.
REDEMPTION
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
CD in Stores: Tuesday, May 25
THROUGH THE HEART OF THE INFIDEL
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
CD in Stores: Tuesday, May 25
MY GENERATION (EP)
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
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New Release Announcement: April 27
Apr0501:35 PM
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April 27 is a HUGE day for Thorny Bleeder Records! We've got THREE albums coming out on the same day, and each one is completely different from the next, so there's something for everyone!
Support independent music and jot this date into your calendar. Here's what we have coming...
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Thorny Bleeder Records Impacting at Radio
Apr0510:02 AM
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We've been kicking things into high gear lately with some incredible support from our good friends at radio stations across Canada.
Check out the following list of our new singles which have recently been added into regular rotation!
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Bands On The Run
Mar0511:16 AM
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Thorny Bleeder Records artists are cutting a swath through the Canadian prairies and are touring all over the country during the next four weeks.
Check out the list of Tour Dates below for each band while they make the long trek to Toronto for Canadian Music Week.
And for all the music fans in Southern Ontario, don't miss out on the extra-special Thorny Bleeder Records Showcase in St. Catharines on Tuesday, March 9th at The Mansion House, with special guest headliners Flatlined. Check out the event on Facebook here.
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Ross Neilsen #2 on the College Charts
Feb0410:52 AM
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Congrats to Ross Neilsen for moving up the College Folk/Roots/Blues Charts to the #2 position!
See the full charts here.
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Thorny Bleeder Artists On Tour
Jan3104:45 PM
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A slew of Thorny Bleeder Records artists will be hitting the road and travelling across the country in March, with many gigs booked between Vancouver and Quebec.
More dates are being booked almost daily, so join your favourite band's Facebook fan page and watch out for a live show near you.
Bands on tour include TV Heart Attack, Columbia, Burning Borders, The Rebellion, and Ross Neilsen and Sufferin' Bastards.
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Ross Neilsen Performs At The 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Jan3104:54 PM
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Ross Neilsen - Back For More
Guess who just got the official invite to perform at the Olympics? Ross Neilsen!
Yeaaah! Congrats man, and well deserved.
Ross Neilsen will be playing his solo set at the Atlantic Canada House (otherwise known as the Arts Club Theatre) on Granville Island.
Stay tuned for performance dates and times. In the meantime you read Ross's blog about his news here.
And don't forget to download Ross's first two albums for FREE on our downloads page here.
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Free The Music: 3 More Albums Released For Free
Jan1501:10 PM
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While many in the music industry may call us crazy, we like to think of ourselves as forward thinkers embracing a new reality. Our goal, our responsibility...is to have our music heard by the world.
Let's face it, there's no shortage of music to listen to these days. In fact, it can be quite overwhelming. But what good does music do any of us if it's locked in an online vault where you have no chance of discovering it?
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Podcast: Interview with Ross Neilsen
Jan1408:54 PM
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Ross Neilsen and The Sufferin' Bastards are in Mississippi right now, recording their next album for Thorny Bleeder Records with Cody Dickinson (drummer for North Mississippi Allstars) at the famed Zebra Studios.
Check out this 15 min. chat I just had with Ross where he tells us all about his adventures down South and what we can expect with his upcoming album.
LISTEN HERE:
MP3 Podcast: An Interview with Ross Neilsen (to Download and Save to your library or desktop, right click and “Save Link As”)
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Help Send Ross Neilsen To Mississippi
Dec1811:41 AM
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Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin Bastards are an old school band in many ways, but they ain’t-yo-grand-daddies-kinda blues. The boys are coming off their 3rd cross Canada tour, hoisting a nomination for 'Best New Group' at this years Maple Blues Awards, and they need your help this Xmas.
They're hosting an online bottle drive to cover the $12,000 cost of heading to Zebra Ranch studios in Mississippi to record with producer, Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars, Hill Country Review).
Donate the proceeds from your 'empties' at www.rossneilsen.com this holiday season and keep the blues alive!
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They're hosting an online bottle drive to cover the $12,000 cost of heading to Zebra Ranch studios in Mississippi to record with producer, Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars, Hill Country Review).
Donate the proceeds from your 'empties' at www.rossneilsen.com this holiday season and keep the blues alive!
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Just Released! Ross Neilsen 'Early Grave'
Nov1607:07 PM
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MP3: Ross Neilsen - Back For More
Tuesday, November 17th brings us the official release date for Ross Neilsen and his blistering slab of blues-rawk, the critically acclaimed 'Early Grave' album.
So don't delay and download the album from any digital store, or find it on the shelf of your favourite Canadian music store to hear for yourself what all the buzz is about with this smoking hot blues phenom.
Ross and his band the Sufferin' Bastards are in the middle of yet another national Canadian tour in support of the record, and the momentum just keeps picking up steam with each and every gig they play.
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Ross Neilsen Nominated For Maple Blues Award
Oct3111:08 AM
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Our Halloween hearts are filled with pride as we announce that Ross Neilsen has just been nominated as Best New Artist for a Maple Blues Award. We couldn't agree more with the nomination as Ross Neilsen and his Sufferin' Bastards are without a doubt one of the hardest working blues acts in this country, playing upwards of 200 self-booked shows a year.
To read Ross's take on the nomination, visit his Global Domination Blog here: http://rossneilsen.blogspot.com/2009/10/maple-blues-nomination.html
This nomination couldn't come at a better time as we here at Thorny Bleeder Records will be officially releasing the amazing Ross Neilsen album, Early Grave, on November 17, worldwide.
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Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards National Tour
Sep2411:08 AM
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MP3: ROSS NEILSEN - BACK FOR MORE
Well it's that time of year again folks. You know, the days get shorter, the nights longer, the leaves are turning, mustaches are growing and rock 'n roll is infecting earpussies in Canada from one coast to another.
Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards are about to embark on their third National Tour in 12 months and all of us at Thorny Bleeder Records are super stoked. We'll be announcing the official worldwide re-release of the studio album Early Grave in the very near future, so keep your eyes on The Bleeder Blog for updates.
This tour will take the three bastards from their home in New Brunswick out to where the Trans Canada ends in the mystical and intoxicating locale of Tofino, and then back home again.
Check out the dates below and get yer sweet little asses out to a show, and don't forget to tell a friend. Other dates will be added soon so keep checking back...Click To Read More...
Neilsen's Obsession Good For Fans
Jun1604:33 PM
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Ross Neilsen continues to generate lots of press across the country, thanks in large part to his non-stop touring from coast to coast, and to his relentless work ethic.
Today's latest press on Neilsen rolls in from New Brunswick, care of The Daily Gleaner. I've reprinted the article below, as it originally appeared at this link.
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Ross Neilsen To Record With Acclaimed Producer Jim Dickinson
Jun0908:02 PM
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East Coast blues artist Ross Neilsen is putting plans in place for his next studio album, to be recorded early in 2010, and has just confirmed that the album will be recorded at Zebra Ranch with acclaimed producer Jim Dickinson, father of Luther and Cody of three-time Grammy nominated North Mississippi All Stars.
Among many other production and performance credits, Dickinson recorded "Wild Horses" with the Rolling Stones in 1969 for their album 'Sticky Fingers'. He also played on Bob Dylan's 'Time Out Of Mind', 1998's Grammy winning Record of the Year.
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Ross Neilsen LIVE on CBC Radio, June 6
Jun0309:32 AM
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Ross Neilsen - Back For More
ATLANTIC AIRWAVES:
Saturday afternoons at 5:05 p.m.
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East Coast Blues Artist Ross Neilsen Announces Distribution Deal and 40 Date Canadian Tour
Apr1410:10 AM
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FREDERICTON -- East Coast blues artist Ross Neilsen might sing the blues but he sure does have a lot to be happy about lately. With a successful solo acoustic tour wrapped up only days ago, Neilsen is smiling ear to ear as he announces the signing of a distribution deal with Thorny Bleeder Records, based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Thorny Bleeder Records Update
Apr0304:08 PM
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- 5 New Artist signings.
- 1 NEW Management signing.
- Thorny Bleeder Records Live Showcase.
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Featured Artist: Ross Neilsen
Mar0510:36 AM
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Two time ECMA (East Coast Music Association) nominee and two time CBC Rising Star Award winner, Ross Neilsen, eats, breathes and sleeps the blues.
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