Hard as nails, tough as steel, but with a warm silver glow stretching from coast to coast. Join Doc MacLean and Michael Pickett, two of Canada’s most uncompromising, most travelled and most storied acoustic blues artists as they bring the real deal to your town. Feel the heat from two vintage National Steel guitars, up close and personal. Experience true blues on the edge and share the inspirations of these veteran artists, together only for this unique tour. The Ammo’s in the Icebox, and there’s a raw steak on a plate, cut like a valentine. So be ready.

The National Steel Blues Tour, September 3 – November 14, 2008, is to include up to 75 shows across Canada. A small number of American dates are also under consideration. Although many of the prime nights have been sold for theatre and festival presentations, the Tour looks forward to performing in a variety of venues both humble and grand.

“This tour is going to feature some very, very deep blues. I’m totally thrilled imagining what Michael and I will do over this many shows. The National Steel Blues Tour is going to be an amazing journey.” – Doc MacLean