Abbotsford News Friday, March 21, 2014
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Coast-to-coast tour stops in Abbotsford Canadian pop rockers Hedley are bringing their electro-infused anthems to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on April 12 as part of their coast-to-coast Wild Live Tour. The band will be performing more than 30 shows across the country to promote their fifth studio album, Wild Life, and will be joined by special guests Classified and USS. Lead vocalist Jacob Hoggard, originally from Abbotsford, says it doesn’t matter if they are performing on the JUNO stage or at a small town venue, they approach it with the same sincerity. “Performing for us is being who we are onstage and letting ourselves come out naturally, and I think that makes a big difference,” says Hoggard. “We can laugh, have fun and be really passionate about the music.” Hedley’s ever-changing sounds continue to be reciprocated by audiences, proven by their four consecutive multi-platinum albums Hedley (2005), Famous Last Words (2007), The Show
Must Go (2009), and Storms (2011). Hoggard explains that the “musical evolution” of the band is more prominent than ever with the fifth album, which includes their fastest selling single “Anything.”
We can laugh, have fun and be really passionate about the music. “For us that evolutionary process of learning involves a lot of experimenting, trying new things, and that’s why it’s almost an imperative that our album sounds different as we progress through our journey as song writers,” says Hoggard. “I would be devastated if
I made a record that sounded like the last one I made.” Leading up to the release of each single, Hoggard finds himself in a state of “pure anxiety,” and often second guesses whether the fans will positively receive the new music. So far, Wild Life has been nothing short of a smashing success. “The other night I had a really awesome experience when I went backstage to get a drink of water and the crowd was stomping on the ground so it sounded like thunder and they were cheering the bands’ name,” says Hoggard. “I was standing by myself in the dark and I shut my eyes, and it felt almost fake, like how a dream would feel … and I said to myself out loud, ‘You’re not dreaming.’” Tickets for the Abbotsford show are on sale now. Hedley will also be offering several VIP packages including a meet and greet, exclusive merchandise items, and an exciting “Golden Ticket” opportunity. Check www.hedleyvip. com for details.
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