The Blue Stones

The Blue Stones are a Canadian blues rock duo based in Windsor, Ontario.

Not to be confused with Blue Stone (music group).
The Blue Stones
OriginWindsor, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websitewww.thebluestonesmusic.com
MembersTarek Jafar
Justin Tessier

History

In August 2018, The Blue Stones signed a record contract with Entertainment One, where they subsequently announced plans to re-release their debut LP Black Holes on October 26, 2018. They are set to tour the US with their Be My Fire Tour, which is their first official tour.[3] In early January, The Blue Stones were nominated for the 2020 Juno Award in the category of Breakthrough Group of the Year.[4]

Members
  • Tarek Jafar – vocals, guitar
  • Justin Tessier – percussion, backing vocals

Discography

Studio albums
  • Hidden Gems (2021) (announced)
  • Black Holes (2015,[5] re-released 2018)

Extended plays
  • The Blue Stones EP (2011)
  • How's That Sound? (2012)

Singles
Song Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
Rock
[6]		 US
Air.
[7]		 US
Alt.
[8]		 US
Main.
[9]		 US
Rock
[10]
"Saw Mill" 2014 — — — — — non-album single
"Black Holes (Solid Ground)" 2016 3 44 34 22 — Black Holes
"Rolling with the Punches" 2018 — — — — —
"Be My Fire" 4 — 39 — —
"Shakin' Off the Rust" 2019 1 24 32 5 44 Hidden Gems
"Grim" 2019 — — — — —
"Careless" 2020 — — — — —
"Let It Ride" 2 — — 36 —
"Spirit" 2021

Music videos
Title Year Director Ref.
"Black Holes (Solid Ground)" 2018 Jason Lester [11]
"Be My Fire" 2019 Un­known
"Shakin' Off the Rust" James Villeneuve [12]

References
  1. Bennett, Kevin (25 October 2018). "The Canadian Rock Scene Has Moved On From Nickelback". Alternative Nation. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  2. Makar, Bobby (17 October 2018). "The Blue Stones on How You Get "All That From Two Guys"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  3. "Entertainment One Signs The Blue Stones". Cashbox Canada. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  4. Chen, Dalson (29 January 2020). "Windsor rock duo The Blue Stones nominated for Juno Award". The Intelligencer. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  5. "OUR TAKE: THE GRAVITATIONAL FLUX OF THE BLUE STONES' "BLACK HOLES"". atwoodmagazine.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  6. "Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  7. "Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  8. "Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  9. "Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  10. "Chart History: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  11. "The Blue Stones - Black Holes (Solid Ground)". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  12. "The Blue Stones - Shakin' Off the Rust [Official Music Video]". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
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