DATE | NEWS |
| Wat Up ?! |
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| E-Request Us .. |
Write:
MuchMusic,
MusiquePlus,
MTV &
106.9 The Bear to request "Singed" by The Adopted. |
| More Coming! |
More concert dates to be announced. Please keep checking
our Tour page ! |
| Jun. 10, 2008 |
The band secures Steph Boucher (of Addison fame) as
interim drummer. |
| Jun. 10, 2008 |
Ryan Dunford leaves The Adopted for new beginings in Alberta. More about our sad news
HERE. |
| Apr. 2, 2008 |
Off
The Record Magazine (Charleston, VA) to publish a CD review of "Standing in
the Light of a Shooting Star" this spring. |
| Mar. 1, 2008 |
"Happiness .." is the feature opening track on episode 15 of
Canada X radio. |
| Feb. 1, 2008 |
Watch for an entertainment segment featuring the band on CBC TV
- News at Six. 6-7pm |
| Jan. 31, 2008 |
Tune to Ottawa Morning on CBC radio 91.5FM for a spotlight on
the band w/ host Alan Neal. 8am |
| Jan. 3, 2008 |
Advance tickets for Feb. 1 concert at Barrymore's Music Hall in
Ottawa, now on sale at Ticketmaster & Ticketweb.ca |
| Sep. 8, 2007 |
We'd like to thank CTV-CJOH news, CHUO 89.1 FM, Ottawa Citizen
& The Ottawa Xpress for their coverage and listings of our CD release party at
The Rainbow last evening! |
| Sep. 7, 2007 |
Tune in for the pre-show interview with Anne-Marie on CHUO
89.1FM.
5.30pm EST |
| Jul. 10, 2007 |
Wordwide target release date for "Standing in the Light of a
Shooting Star". |
| Apr. 23, 2007 |
Canadian drop disc date for "Standing in the Light of a
Shooting Star", ask for it in stores! |
| Apr. 22, 2007 |
"Happiness is Sitting Next to You"
charted seven weeks at Number One & voted "Most
Wanted" video by fans on eaTV (USA) for 13 consecutive weeks on the Evolving Artist Media Network - worldwide.
(eaTV Weekly Report - based on 56,018 to 74,724 total requests weekly - week of Sunday
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 18, Mar. 26, Apr. 1, Apr. 8, Apr. 15
& Apr. 22,
2007) |
| Mar. 10, 2007 |
Completed our CD photoshoot with Christina Mathers
(photography) & Lynn Breton (artistic direction). Christina and Lynn have
recently worked together on a shoot with The Tragically Hip for Project
Porchlight. We had fun at the shoot and can't wait to see the proofs .. |
| Dec. 12, 2006 |
eaTV (USA) will be premiering "Happiness is
Sitting Next to You" in the coming weeks. Watch for this special eaTV
presentation on the Evolving Artist Media Network - worldwide. |
| Dec. 5, 2006 |
Canadian Music TV will be including "Happiness is Sitting Next to
You" for broadcast & rotation on ShopTV - reaching out to 1.5 million
households in Greater Toronto & parts of Southern Ontario. |
| Oct 27, 2006 |
Just announced and added to our video launch event at The
Thirsty Toad on Oct 28, "Coors Light Mystery Mansion Party"! Prizes &
Giveaways All Night. You could win tickets to The Coors Light Mystery Mansion. |
| Oct 25, 2006 |
We are sold out of our limited advance tickets for Sat Oct.
28th in Ottawa. Please come early and get your tickets at the door! (Must be
19+) |
| Oct 25, 2006 |
Hall of Fame induction at EA New Music Awards 2006. Other
recipients include Alexisonfire, Flyleaf and more. We'd like to thank our
friends, fans and everyone of you who help voted! |
| Sep 22, 2006 |
Read "Alt-Rockers The Adopted release video, finishing new CD" in today's Kanata Kourier-Standard. See story by Blair Edwards on pg. 31 in Arts & Entertainment. |
| Aug 18, 2006 |
Special sneak preview of "Happiness .." video held in support of GCWCC United Way Partners. |
| Aug 12, 2006 |
Our video single for "Happiness Is Sitting Next To You" is now
ready for release. Standby for an official launch date TBA! |
| Jun 10, 2006 |
On set and location to start shooting the video for "Happiness
Is Sitting Next To You". |
| May 28, 2006 |
"Singed" enters EATV's Hall of Fame after being voted Top 10 by
fans for 13 consecutive weeks! |
| May 27, 2006 |
Ask for our band t-shirts! Specially priced at $19.99 for our
friends & fans on
MySpace. |
| May 21, 2006 |
Charting Top 10 Most Wanted on eaTV & ENGAGE Radio - (Evolving Artist Media Network) -
Worldwide for the 12th consecutive week. |
| Apr. 6, 2006 |
Now on regular rotation at Mohawk-Radio.com
(worldwide) with over 3.6 million hits since Aug/05 |
| Feb. 24, 2006 |
The band's vehicle was broken into at the parkade across from
Zaphod on York St. this evening after a show in Ottawa. The suspects managed
to get away with among other things, one of our cherished guitars, a black
Eppiphone Alley Kat. Anyone able to help with the safe return of this stolen
instrument with great sentimental value, please contact us,
no questions asked. Thank you! |
| Feb. 19, 2006 |
Charting #1 & on heavy rotation at ENGAGE Internet Radio on Evolving Artist Media Network
- Worldwide. |
| Feb. 18, 2006 |
We've been invited to appear in support of Dhani Marshall
(Attack/Universal) CD launch this April. |
| Feb. 2006 |
"Singed" moves up to #10 on ANTV's Top 20 Video Countdown. Adrenaline Nation
TV (Fl, USA). ANTV is aired to over 100 million subcribers worldwide. |
| Jan 30, 2006 |
"Singed" now available on One Man Industry sampler CD
serviced to over 250 radio stations. |
| Jan 13, 2006 |
"Singed" airs on
KCSG TV "The Echo" in Utah to over a million homes on cable & DishNetwork |
| Dec 31, 2005 |
"Singed" added to CRNC The New Heat 90.1FM. Welland, ON.
& Surge 96.3FM Lancaster, CA |
| Dec 9, 2005 |
Over 14,000 views of the video "Singed" logged at various
streaming sites since Aug. 2005. |
| Nov 1, 2005 |
On
UNSIGNED Music Magazine (Atlanta, GA) & KCSG TV "The Echo". (St.
George, Utah). |
| Oct 28, 2005 |
Tune in to Anne-Marie's live interview with the band on "Hop The
Fence" CHUO 89.1 FM. 5pm est |
| Oct 15, 2005 |
Candidate for 2006 CMW Canadian Independent Music Awards "Video
of the year" nomination. |
| Oct 14, 2005 |
Swept Away TV features The Adopted. Airing in 50 major U.S.
markets to 19 million households. |
| Oct 9, 2005 |
There is a casting call for our next video single. If interested,
please see
MySpace blog / bulletin. |
| Oct. 7, 2005 |
iM Independent Music in New Jersey will be
featuring The Adopted on their U.S. syndicated TV show. iM (sponsored by Sam
Ash & CD Baby) will be announcing
television distribution deals shortly that will make iM available in over 55
million television viewing households nationwide. |
| Oct 3, 2005 |
Pre-production for the new video single, "Happiness Is Sitting
Next To You" begins in November. |
| Sep 15, 2005 |
"Singed" will be airing on Absolute Indie
Music Television
in Germany, Australia and the U.S. (Time Warner Cable in Manhattan and
Cablevision Long Island). |
| Sep 13, 2005 |
Band selected by Ultrashort Media Inc.
in Los Angeles to be a part of their MobileVoltage mobile music video channels
which are playing on several 3g networks including Sprint and O2 (UK). |
| Sep 11, 2005 |
Check out this cartoon Big Bad Wolf, created by
Salem's Park featuring music by The Adopted. |
| Sep 6, 2005 |
Check out latest review of the band written by CatsAsk music &
entertainment. |
| Aug 5, 2005 |
Come join us and our new fans at MySpace ! |
| Jul 3, 2005 |
Taking the stage at Canada Day Festival
on Sunday July 3. Last year's party drew over 90,000 ! |
| Jun 12-14, 2005 |
The band is back in the studio to cut some bed tracks for 4
brand new & exciting tunes. |
| Jun 10, 2005 |
We will be making a guest appearance to accompany Katie Leigh's set
at Woodridge Cr. Park. |
| June. 2005 |
See us on Swept
Away TV, Varsity TV, PBS &
Comcast Digital Cable in 45 major
U.S. markets. |
| June. 2005 |
Listen for
K-Rock 105.7 FM to spin "Singed" & CKWS-TV to
interview the band in Kingston. |
| Apr. 13, 2005 |
Music4iPods.com begins podcasting "Singed" & "In Your Way" to subscribers
around the world. |
| Apr. 12, 2005 |
HitClick.net
&
BandFreaks.com reviews The Adopted and "Singed", by Stone
Bayliss. (UK) |
| Mar-Apr, 2005 |
Canadian music magazine MUZIK ETC. spotlights The Adopted on
page 6, in "Coast to Coast". |
| Mar. 8, 2005 |
David Leibold spins "Lament" on CKCU 93.1 FM. 8-10 pm. |
| Feb 21, 2005 |
"In Your Way" on rotation at IndieFan.com net radio. |
| Feb 17, 2005 |
"Singed" the video - now playing at CBC's "Open
Source Television". ZeD TV Online. |
| Feb 7, 2005 |
The band has been included to the "Friends of Peavey (USA)"
artist accommodation program. |
| Feb 1, 2005 |
We are
candidates for an Indie at the 5th Canadian Independent Music Awards show
in Toronto. |
| Jan 27, 2005 |
Santa Fe City's FM Rock & Pop 97.7
mhz in Argentina to start spinning "Singed" in February. |
| Jan 16, 2005 |
Cheetah thanks everyone for their help in making our tsunami
benefit a success. |
| Jan 15, 2005 |
With help from ATPA, Addison, Katie Leigh & Corey Lalonde
- we raised $700 for tsunami relief. |
| Jan 11, 2005 |
We've made it past the first round of listening & are on standby status to perform at NXNE 2005. |
| Jan 10, 2005 |
"Singed" (video) now playing worldwide on demand at Yahoo ! LAUNCH media. |
| Jan 9, 2005 |
We will be making a guest appearance to accompany Katie Leigh's set on
Jan 14 @ Babylon. |
| Jan 7, 2005 |
CHART Magazine / ChartAttack.com covers our Tsunami aid effort
in
Ottawa Buzz. |
| Jan 6, 2005 |
We cancelled our Jan 11 show at McGill University to support &
prepare for OMI tsunami relief. |
| Dec 31, 2004 |
Watch for the band's appearance on CHUM Television's Breakfast @ The New RO Jan
14, 2005 |
| Dec 27, 2004 |
We are initiating a benefit concert for South Asia relief efforts in Jan 2005. |
| Dec 20, 2004 |
Our EPK (electronic press kit), now enhanced w/ video & high
resolution photos ... |
| Dec 16, 2004 |
Be on the guest list for our March 2005 show at The Elixir in
Kingston. See Fanclub for details. |
| Dec. 2004 |
Ottawa's Best Rock Mix
106.9 FM The Bear to feature "Singed". |
| Nov. 29, 2004 |
Ryan Dunford now proudly endorsing EPEK percussion. |
| Nov. 22-27, 2004 |
"Singed", #1 on SoundClick.com
alt power pop internet music
charts. |
| Nov. 6&7, 2004 |
In the studio doing session work on Katie Leigh's new
recordings, "You Say" & "Blurry" for OMI. |
| Nov. 1, 2004 |
Showcase application to NXNE 2005 music conference in Toronto
submitted by OMI |
| Oct. 16, 2004 |
Supporting fundraiser for Family Services & Canadian Liver
Foundation. |
| Oct. 2004 |
The Adopted will be performing on Katie Leigh's debut single
"You Say" for OMI. |
| Oct. 2004 |
On Toronto's Rogers Television award-winning youth program "RANT" |
| Sep. 30, 2004 |
"Singed" is a Top 10 single by request on UGA Radio. |
| Sep. 30, 2004 |
Performing "live" in support of TC / GCWCC United Way Ottawa
Campaign. |
| Sep. 15, 2004 |
Anthony & Cheetah now proudly endorsing The Godin Guitar Company. |
| Sep. 6, 2004 |
CHUM
Breakfast @ The New RO features a taped performance by The Adopted. |
| Sep. 2, 2004 |
"Singed" debuts on
MusiquePlus in Montreal. |
| Aug 31, 2004 |
Our Oct. 2nd date at Clark Hall in Kingston has been moved to Nov. 20th |
| Aug 2004 |
Know a Kingston band interested in opening for us at Queen's ? |
| July 12, 2004 |
Cheetah in rehearsals - Solo Acoustic Tour
kicks-off Aug 9th in Vancouver |
| July 2, 2004 |
Check out BandsBackStage.com
USA, DVD review & giveaway of Singed ! |
| June 28, 2004 |
"Singed" on the MuchMusic Indie Spotlight. 1.30 - 2pm eastern. |
| June 18, 2004 |
"Singed" on MuchMusic Indie Spotlight between Linkin Park & Sum
41. |
| June 10, 2004 |
"Singed" on
MuchMusic Indie Spotlight between Bif Naked & Avril Lavigne. |
| June 9, 2004 |
"Singed" will be seen June 10, 18 & 28th on MuchMusic more dates
TBA .. |
| June 1, 2004 |
"Singed" - video now also playing at Creando. |
| June 2004 |
Mixing down "Standing In The Light Of A Shooting Star". |
| May 18, 2004 |
Heavy traffic to view "Singed" exceeding alloted bandwith, pls
be patient.. |
| May 14, 2004 |
"Singed" - video now playing exclusively on TheAdopted.com
|
| May 9, 2004 |
CJOH-CTV News
highlights video-single "Singed". Host Eric Longley. 6pm |
| May 6, 2004 |
In the Ottawa
Citizen. Wes Smiderle's "Nightlife". |
| Apr 24, 2004 |
OMI submits band to CMJ Music Marathon in New York City, stay tuned. |
| Apr 13, 2004 |
Adopted news release "Editor's Pick" at Mi2n music
industry news network |
| Mar 28, 2004 |
Group & crew on location filming video single for "Singed". |
| Mar 14, 2004 |
Invited to play live on
CKCU 93.1 FM
in April by host Charles Anthony. |
| Mar 11, 2004 |
5 weeks at Number 1 !
Len Amsterdam Radio
Canada
Top 10
chart. |
| Mar 11, 2004 |
OMI submits band to 2004 Spring Music Festival in Hamilton,
stay tuned. |
| Mar. 7, 2004 |
Shooting actor's scenes for "Singed" under the direction of
Cheetah. |
| Mar 1, 2004 |
#1 song on the Top 10 chart at Len Amsterdam Radio ! |
| Feb. 28, 2004 |
Production for video single, "Singed" w/ producer
Marcelo Bursztein begins. |
| Feb 24, 2004 |
OMI submits band to New York Auto Show concerts & IPO, stay tuned. |
| Feb 23, 2004 |
Band now managed under Cheetah's OMI label. (formerly Earth Records) |
| Feb. 9, 2004 |
"In Your Way" is on regular rotation at XFM Ottawa. Tune in & request it ! |
| Feb. 2, 2004 |
Cheetah now proudly endorsing Daisy Rock Guitars.
CA, USA. |
| Jan 4, 2004 |
On heavy rotation at the Len Amsterdam Radio Show in Toronto. |
| Dec. 31, 2003 |
Submission to NXNE, Pop Montreal & Music In Paradise 2004, stay
tuned. |
| Dec. 30, 2003 |
The Adopted EPK (Electronic Press Kit), now available. |
| Dec. 26, 2003 |
TheAdopted.com re-designed for 2004 in anticipation of new album. |
| Dec. 10, 2003 |
In Your Way, #1 song at BandsBackStage.com for 2 consecutive months ! |
| Dec. 6, 2003 |
The Adopted "unplugged" Christmas party. By invitation only. Ottawa ON |
| Nov. 15, 2003 |
Featured Artist. Ottawa Music Scene dot com newsletter (Vol. I, Issue VII) |
| Nov 2 & 9, 2003 |
Holding auditions & screenings for an additional guitarist. |
| Oct 22, 2003 |
"In Your Way" is the #1 Most Played Song at BandsBackStage.com |
| Oct 19, 2003 |
Launching new website. |
| Oct 11, 2003 |
On "CompAListen" cd. Released by BandsBackStage.com - CA.USA |
| Jul 6, 2003 |
"In Your Way" #2 on Artistlaunch.com free world radio Alternative chart. |
| Jul 4, 2003 |
"In Your Way" climbing Soundclick.com's Alt Power Pop chart to #2. |
| Jun 5-7, 2003 |
"In Your Way" is on a NXNE 2003 compilation cd. Dist. by Indie Pool. |
| Apr 3, 2003 |
View Our Ad in the special Juno Award edition of the OttawaXpress. |
| Mar 31, 2003 |
On the front cover of Mi2n.com Music Industry News. Paris, France |
| Mar 26, 2003 |
"Frayed" charts at #2 on Artistlaunch internet radio network. (Alternative) |
| Mar14-Apr23, 03 |
Donating up to $1000 to the Christian Children's Fund.
|
| Mar 13, 2003 |
"Frayed" is voted the #1 song at BandsBackStage.com Soundroom |
| Mar 13, 2003 |
"Frayed" charts #4 on Soundclick.com & #4 on Artistlaunch.com (Alt.) |
| Mar 12-18, 2003 |
"Sublime" Top 10 on FreeWorld Radio, The Premier Artists Show. |
| Feb. 16th 2003 |
Lament & Frayed from our CD "Fruition" is now available for Download! |
| Feb. 9th 2003 |
"Sublime" is the feature "Song of the Week" at BandsBackStage.com |
| Jan. 3-20, 2003 |
Feature Artist on Artistlaunch.com internet radio network |
| Dec. 5th 2002 |
Ottawa Citizen. Wes Smiderle's interview w/ Cheetah on The Adopted. |
| Dec. 4th 2002 |
Musical guest on CHUM TV's "Breakfast @ the New RO" Live. |
| Nov'02-Nov'03 |
Recording "Shooting Star" w/ Engineer Gerry Villiers. Bearbrook Studios. |
| Nov. 8th 2002 |
Check out CanadianBands.com review of "Fruition" ! |
| Oct. 12th 2002 |
Photo shoot w/ Natalie Lalonde for new album and website |
| Sept. 3-7, 2002 |
Distributing demos to major label executives in New York. |
| Aug. 24th 2002 |
Ryan & Kristin getting married in Banff, AB |
| Aug. 2nd 2002 |
On-camera interview with Rogers for Super-EX press conference. |
| Jul. 10th 2002 |
On "All Folked Up" hosted by Angie Karp. CKCU 93.1 FM |
| Mar. 19th 2002 |
News photo & coverage. Standard Freeholder. Cornwall, ON |
| Feb. 24th 2002 |
"Artist Of The Week" - CanadianBands.net spotlight artist |
| Feb. 22nd 2002 |
CTV-CJOH news. Special feature w/ Eric Longley. (Repeat). Noon. EST |
| Feb. 21st 2002 |
CTV-CJOH news. Special feature. Host Eric Longley. 11.30pm. EST |
| Feb. 20th 2002 |
The Ottawa Sun. Check out Steve MacFarlane's column The Scene. |
| Feb. 4th 2002 |
Live on CHUM TV. Musical guest on "Breakfast @ the New RO" |
| Jan. 18th 2002 |
"Fruition" available at TuneVault.com's online store. Buy It Now ! |
| Jan. 14th 2002 |
"Fruition" available at HMV on Bank & Sparks, Ottawa |
| Dec. 13th 2001 |
"Fruition" on sale at Record Runner, Compact Music & CD Warehouse |
| Dec. 12th 2001 |
CTV shooting video & taping interviews w/ the band for future broadcast |
| Dec. 8th 2001 |
"Unplugged". The Adopted Christmas party. By Invitation only. Ottawa. |
| Nov. 12th 2001 |
Completing vocal tracks & mixdown @ Distortion Studios "A", Ottawa. |
| Nov. 3rd 2001 |
Premier Artists Show. Tune to ArtistLaunch Radio. 6pm PDT/9pm EDT |
| Oct. 27th 2001 |
Recording bedtracks for new EP @ Distortion Studios "A", Ottawa. |
| Oct. 26th 2001 |
#1 Featured Spotlight Artist at ArtistLaunch.com Internet Radio Network |
| Oct. 25th 2001 |
"Sublime" is the #4 Most-played song on ArtistLaunch.com alt radio |
| Oct. 17th 2001 |
"Bring On Faith" - #1 song on ArtistLaunch.com internet radio network |
| Sept 29th 2001 |
Photo shoot for a new updated press kit and upcoming releases |
| Sept 7th 2001 |
#20 on CHLY 101.7 FM's Top 50 Albums for August. Nanaimo, BC |
| Aug. 1-15, 2001 |
Band On Summer Vacation. Back Aug. 16th w/ more announcements ! |
| July 21st 2001 |
Stream & watch us "live" at the CMC. Courtesy of CanadianBands.net |
| Jun. 29th 2001 |
"Frayed". Charted Top 10 Most-Played song on ArtistLaunch.com radio. |
| Jun. 13th 2001 |
Top 3 winning bands at The Gloucester Fair Band Warz. |
| Jun. 3rd 2001 |
Application & proposal submitted to Much Music's VideoFact grant |
| Jun. 2nd 2001 |
"Sublime" peaks at #4 on SoundClick.com's Alt. Chart. |
| Apr. 28th 2001 |
"Frayed" soars to #2 on SoundClick.com's Alt. Chart |
| Apr. 15th 2001 |
Releasing new demo tracks at TheAdopted.com |
| Apr. 5th 2001 |
Pre-production & recording at Distortion Studios. Ottawa, ON. |
| Feb. 24th 2001 |
Ranked Top 50 Indy Alternative sites by The Internet Music Chart. |
| Feb. 23rd 2001 |
Featured in Transport Canada's national newsletter. |
| Feb. 22nd 2001 |
CKCU 93.1 FM Ottawa. Feature interview on The Guest List. |
| Jan. 12th 2001 |
Interview on "The Edge". CKDJ Ottawa 96.9 FM |
| Dec. 20th 2000 |
101.1 X-FM highlights The Adopted on Indie Air's year's best list ! |
| Dec. 9th 2000 |
"Unplugged". The Adopted Christmas party. By Invitation only. Ottawa. |
| Nov. 9-13th 2000 |
Promotional. Vancouver, BC |
| Oct. 25th 2000 |
Pre-production & recording at Distortion Studios. Ottawa, ON |
| Oct. 6-9th 2000 |
Promotional. Boston, MA |
| Sept. 17th 2000 |
"Voodoo Chic" is the #1 weekly Mp3 Hot Pick at TheGlobalMuse.com |
| Aug. 31st 2000 |
Ottawa's 101.1 X-FM presents The Adopted on "Indie Air" |
| Aug. 23rd 2000 |
"Voodoo Chic" receives a 5-Star review & rating from The Global Muse |
| Aug. 20th 2000 |
"Voodoo Chic" hits #3 on SoundClick.com's Weekly Alternative Chart |
| Aug. 16th 2000 |
Top 10 "Best Unsigned Bands" pick at SoundClick.com |
| Jun. 16th 2000 |
"Voodoo Chic" featured on CMC 2000's Indie Buzz CD |
| Feb. 18th 2000 |
Live Interview on "Canadian Independance". CHUO Ottawa FM 89 |
| Feb. 17th 2000 |
The OttawaXpress - Ottawa Buzz |
| Feb. 16th 2000 |
Rogers TV Interview - Daytime (w/ host Jon Dore) |