Riverfest Elora in Elora - Aug 16, 2024

The Creepshow

1 concert

The Creepshow, born from punk, country, and psychobilly, exploded with “Sell Your Soul” in 2006. Known for global tours and hit albums like “Run For Your Life,” they captivate with a vigorous live act.

Josh Ross

17 concerts

Nashville's Josh Ross blends modern country rock with a warm vocal rasp. Known for the #1 ballad "Trouble" in Canada and over 300M streams. Won CCMA Breakthrough Artist, tours with stars like Nickelback.

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

7 concerts

North Carolina's River Shook, formerly known as Sarah Shook, delivers raw Americana with a blend of vulnerability and menace. Known for powerful, world-weary vocals and sharp lyrics with The Disarmers, exploring classic and modern country tensions.

Bully

14 concerts

Indie rock band Bully, led by Alicia Bognanno, features pop hooks with grunge influences. Hailing from Rosemount, MN, Alicia found music via audio engineering. Notable albums are Feels Like & SUGAREGG. Known for candid lyrics & robust guitar, Alicia has evolved Bully into a solo project. Collaborated with artists like Soccer Mommy & The Mountain Goats.

Wild Rivers

10 concerts

Indie trio Wild Rivers, with Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver, are known for introspective lyrics and fluid melodies. Their song “Thinking ‘Bout Love” went Gold in Australia and Platinum in Canada. They supported The Chicks on tour, garnered over 450 million streams, and were nominated for a 2023 JUNO Award.

Fleet Foxes

1 concert

Seattle's Fleet Foxes, known for their lush, harmony-rich indie folk-rock, emerged in the late 2000s. Their albums, including the Grammy-nominated "Helplessness Blues," blend Baroque pop, classic rock, and British folk. Produced by Phil Ek and signed with Sub Pop, their 2017 "Crack-Up" and 2020 "Shore" further elevated their status. Formed by Robin Pecknold and Skyler Skjelset in 2006.

Corb Lund

4 concerts

Born in rural Alberta, Corb Lund blends outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk. Known for his DIY spirit, former indie-metal musician, and multiple award wins, including 14 Canadian Country Music Awards. Made Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022.

Willi Carlisle

2 concerts

Folk singer Willi Carlisle, known for insightful songs on human suffering, collaborates with GRAMMY nominee Darrell Scott. Popular for albums like "Peculiar, Missouri" and "Critterland".

Violent Femmes

4 concerts

Born in Milwaukee, the Violent Femmes fused folk-punk in hits like "Blister in the Sun." Known for powerful, darkly humorous music, they achieved platinum with their 1983 debut. They've collaborated with icons like Tom Verlaine and experienced tumultuous band changes over decades.

Raygun Cowboys

1 concert

Raygun Cowboys, a punk rockabilly band from Edmonton, AB, known for energetic shows and a brass-heavy sound. Formed in 2000, they've toured widely and released five albums, including "Bloodied But Unbroken". Collaborated with The Real McKenzies and DOA.

Riverfest Elora in Elora, ON

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Bissell Park

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