Photograph by Vincent Wong

Photograph by Vincent Wong

UPDATE: This contest is now closed.

If you’re a regular reader of Ca Va Cool, by now you’re well aware that we absolutely love the Rural Alberta Advantage. We followed them back when they were “Canada’s best unsigned band” and caught up with them again in July for an interview at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto when they were newly-signed and the most talked about band in the Canadian indie scene. Well, now they’re back! The Rural Alberta Advantage will begin their Fall Canadian tour this Wednesday, November 11.

In order to celebrate their return, the fine people at New Prey have given us two passes for their show at Lee’s Palace in Toronto on November 20 and a signed copy of their debut album, Hometowns. To enter to win the RAA prize pack, send an email to contests@cavacool.com with “The Ballad of the RAA” in the subject line and your full name in the body of the email. This contest closes on November 18 at midnight. Good luck!

The Rural Alberta Advantage – The Ballad of the RAA

If you’re not the lucky winner or you don’t live in Toronto, you can check out the Advantage another part of their Canadian tour:

Nov 11 – Hamilton @ The Casbah
Nov 12 – Ottawa @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
Nov 14 – Kingston @ The Grad Club
Nov 15 – Peterborough @ Red Dog
Nov 18 – Montreal @  Club Lambi
Nov 20 – Toronto @ Lee’s Palace
Nov 21 – London @ Call the Office

— Daniel Hernandez, November 10, 2009    8 Comments
Comments:

I finally got around to listening to the RAA album outside of Daniel’s bedroom and it is a real treat. Thanks for informing me about them.

— el Gaupo, November 10, 2009

I wish they’d come out west to Saskatoon… or even Alberta!

— Paul Lepage, November 10, 2009

woohoo i’m seeing them next week at club lambi!

— dona, November 12, 2009

Get your ballots in, contest closes tomorrow at midnight!

— Daniel Hernandez, November 17, 2009

Thanks to all those who entered. The winner has been notified by email.

— Daniel Hernandez, November 19, 2009

I THINK YOU GOT MY EMAIL WRONG !!!! I DIDN’T GET AN EMAIL FROM YOU ?!!!?

— Desperate4RAA, November 19, 2009

PLEASE HELP! I KNOW I’M THE WINNER!! SEND ME A TICKET DANIEL HERNANDEZ!!!! PAUL BANWATT AND I ARE MEANT TO BE!!!!

— STILLDesperate4RAA, November 20, 2009

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— Daniel Hernandez, November 20, 2009
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