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ohbijou sign to Bella Union, postpone Canadian tour, reveal new mp3



Toronto based septet, Ohbijou, have announced the postponement of their planned Canadian tour this coming April, in support of their upcoming sophomore full-length Beacons. The band has communicated with their fans via their website www.ohbijou.com


“Right now, there are some really great opportunities and changes that have come our way. Unfortunately, in order to make some of those changes and take those opportunities, we have had to make some tough decisions. As a result, we have reluctantly had to postpone the release of our upcoming album Beacons in Canada and the tour out west that we have scheduled for April and May. We’re really sorry about having to delay things, as we are very excited to release Beacons! Very excited! But, in order to move ahead with things that are going to be really amazing for us in the long run, we have to put a hold on things.

So, thank you for being patient with us, and we are sorry if this causes you any inconvenience. We appreciate all of your support, and can’t wait for the release and all of the wonderful things that are to come! We’ll definitely keep you posted on things as they unfold, and with the new release schedule as it is determined! Thanks!”

The band also confirmed today that Beacons will be released in Europe on June 8 via their new label, Bella Union (Fleet Foxes/Andrew Bird/Midlake). You can download album track ‘Black Ice’ from the bands website right now by clicking here!


Ohbijou will make their SXSW debut in Austin, TX March 18th – 21st with three currently confirmed performances (details below).


SXSW Performances:
3/19/09 – Austin, TX @ The Ranch - Bella Union Showcase, 11pm
3/20/09 – Austin, TX @ Radio Room - Canvas Media/The Onion AV Club Party, 12pm
3/21/09 – Austin, TX @ Canadian Blast House – Exlcaim.ca presents M4MTL vs. T4TO Party, 12:30pm

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I got a personal message from band member Casey Mecija (aka Casey Nicole) seeking support in spreading the good word about her band, Ohbijou....so I'll be doing as much as I can to help out the band. I will admit to being somewhat biased because not only are they on the Bella Union label, but the band is from Toronto!

So, below I've added some additional links and info about the band, please show them your support!

OHBIJOU EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?ei...9967407&ref=mf

11 May 2009
Glee Club with The Acorn, Birmingham UK

12 May 2009
Scala with The Acorn, London UK

13 May 2009
The Slaughtered Lamb with The Low Anthem, London UK

14 May 2009
The Slaughtered Lamb with The Low Anthem, London UK

15 May 2009
Arc, Canadian Blast at The Great Escape (matinee), Brighton UK

16 May 2009
The Great Escape - MOJO night @ The Old Market, Brighton UK

18 May 2009
Point Ephemere with Low Anthem and My Latest Novel, Paris, France

19 May 2009
Paradiso, Amsterdam, NL

OHBIJOU OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.ohbijou.com

OHBIJOU OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4632988443

OHBIJOU OFFICIAL MYSPACE PAGE:
http://www.myspace.com/ohbijou

OHBIJOU OFFICIAL TWITTER PAGE:
http://www.twitter.com/ohbijou

MANAGEMENT:
Remi Arora management@ohbijou.com

BOOKING:
Steven Himmelfarb Himmelfarb@Billions.com (Canada)
James Alderman jamesa@freetradeagency.co.uk (UK/EU)
Bob Van Heur bob@belmontbookings.nl (BeNeLux)

PRESS:
Brendan Bourke & Stephen McGrath
Canvas Media press@canvasmedia.ca

GENERAL EMAIL:ohbijou@gmail.com

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postlibyan

i saw this band at SxSW. they went on right before My Latest Novel (the best BU band, imo). i thought they were pleasant, and will look forward to their album.

here are a couple of pics i took:






i found their music to be pleasant. my sidekick referred to them as "chamber pop", and that's a pretty good description i think. they merge pop music vocals and rhythms with the instrumentation of chamber music. kind of like Morrissey playing Vivaldi or something....

worthwhile, i thought.

PJK

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Thackeray

When I read their FB site that they use an array of musical instruments that piqued my interest. So I gave a listen. They have two thumbs up here.

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frarn

listening to Black Ice, I'm trying to think of who that voice reminds me of and I can't put my finger on it - but interesting sound and arrangements .. .. will listen for more!

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