It has been many, many moons since one of Canada’s most respected songwriters Royal Wood has appeared in Halifax, so we are pleased as punch to say that his first show is now sold out, so we’re adding a second show at The Carleton on Wednesday, February 19th! Show time is 7 PM and tickets – while they last – are $45 + HST.
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft while maintaining a unique identity. His eighth full-length studio album, 2022’s What Tomorrow Brings, was recently up “For Your Consideration” for BEST FOLK ALBUM at the 2024 Grammys. With this album, Wood reaches new emotional depths and delivers his most powerful collection of music to date. Crafted alongside world-renowned producers Linda Perry (Adele, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera) and Jamie Scott (Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber), the album draws from deeply personal points in Wood’s life, effectively capturing the emotion of these moments. “During the writing of this album, I lost a parent, fell in love, got married and became a father. These experiences definitely allowed me to write from a place of pure vulnerability and create the most carefully crafted and inspired lyrics of my career.”
Royal Wood has received multiple JUNO nominations, 5 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations, and a #1 added song at Hot AC Radio. Having seen high-profile features on programs such as Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, his catalogue has amassed over 15 million streams worldwide. Most recently his single A Good Enough Day was used in a TV campaign that generated a surge in Spotify attention that is now approaching 3 MILLION streams. Capturing the same sonic and emotional depth of these recordings, Wood translates his songs into astounding live performances. This live prowess has led to headline performances in world-class venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Paradiso in Amsterdam, as well as “special guest” billing on full national tours for globally celebrated artists such as Bonnie Raitt and David Gray.