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Today, The Black Keys confirm their “Let’s Rock” Canada 10-date tour throughout May 2020. The band, joined by very special guests The Sheepdogs and Early James, will perform in cities including Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton (full dates below). Tickets for all dates will go on sale on January 31 at 12pm local time (with the exception of their Montreal show which will go on sale February 7 at 12pm) here

The Black Keys’ ninth studio album, “Let’s Rock,” was released on June 28 via Easy Eye Sound/Nonesuch Records. "Let's Rock" debuted in the top 10 in Canada as well as Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, among others. “Let’s Rock” is available on all formats here

Formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001, The Black Keys have released nine studio albums: their debut The Big Come Up (2002), followed by Thickfreakness (2003) and Rubber Factory (2004), along with their releases on Nonesuch Records, Magic Potion (2006), Attack & Release (2008), Brothers (2010), El Camino (2011), Turn Blue (2014) and, most recently, “Let’s Rock” (2019). The band has won six Grammy Awards and headlined festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Governors Ball.

Acclaim For “Let’s Rock”:



“This is an album by the Black Keys called “Let’s Rock.” That's what it does.”

-Pitchfork



“Singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney bring a heightened purism too, emphasizing the power-duo force of their early records”

-Rolling Stone



“In an era of blatantly computerized pop, ‘Let’s Rock’ flaunts basics from yesteryear: guitars, drums, vocals.”

-New York Times



“The Black Keys are rock royalty and to the relief of many, they aren’t quite ready to relinquish their reign.”

-Associated Press



“The Black Keys have mastered the form of guitar-based music, and the craft at work on these dozen songs is something to behold.”

-Wall Street Journal



“A fast, fun slice of blues-rock … A return to what The Black Keys do best. These songs are tightly focused, their pleasures immediate … Brilliant.”

-Uncut

“Let’s Rock” Track Listing:

1. Shine A Little Light

2. Eagle Birds

3. Lo/Hi

4. Walk Across The Water

5. Tell Me Lies

6. Every Little Thing

7. Get Yourself Together

8. Sit Around And Miss You

9. Go

10. Breaking Down

11. Under The Gun

12. Fire Walk With Me

The Black Keys – “Let’s Rock” Canada

w/ very special guests The Sheepdogs and Early James:

May 05 /// Halifax, NS /// Halifax Scotiabank Centre

May 06 /// Moncton, NB /// Avenir Centre

May 08 /// Montreal, QC /// Bell Centre

May 09 /// Quebec City, QC /// Centre Videotron

May 11 /// Ottawa, ON /// Richcraft Live at Canadian Tire Centre

May 12 /// London, ON /// Budweiser Gardens

May 15 /// Winnipeg, MB /// Bell MTS Place

May 16 /// Saskatoon, SK /// Sasktel Centre

May 17 /// Calgary, AB /// Scotiabank Saddledome

May 19 /// Edmonton, AB /// Rogers Place



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