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Nickelback

67 concerts

Nickelback, a post-grunge rock band from Canada, gained mainstream success with emotional hits like "How You Remind Me" and "Photograph." Led by Chad Kroeger, they topped charts in the 2000s and collaborated with stars like Avril Lavigne and Santana. Known for blending rock and pop, they achieved massive sales with albums like Silver Side Up and All the Right Reasons. Hits include "Someday" and "Rock Star," and they've worked with producers like Rick Parashar and Mutt Lange. With over two decades of hits, they remain a rock staple.

Josh Ross

11 concerts

Canada-born, Nashville-based country singer Josh Ross broke through with debut EP Complicated, winning the 2025 JUNO for Country Album of the Year. Known for hits “Trouble” and US No.1s “Single Again” and “Hate How You Look,” plus 2026 CCMA nods.

Mt. Joy

6 concerts

Formed in 2016, Mt. Joy features Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Sotiris Eliopoulos, and Michael Byrnes. The band has released three acclaimed albums: Mt. Joy, Rearrange Us, and Orange Blood. They headlined a major 70-date tour and sold out iconic venues including Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, and The Greek Theater.

Zac Brown Band

6 concerts

Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning Southern rock group led by Zac Brown. They’ve earned 5 consecutive #1 Country Albums, 6 top-10 Billboard 200 albums, 16 #1 radio singles, and hold the Fenway Park sold-out shows record.

Etran de L'AÏr

3 concerts

Etran de L'Aïr translates to the Stars of the Aïr region in Northern Niger. Based in Agadez, the band is known for Sahara desert blues and performing at weddings, baptisms, and political events. They are one of Agadez's longest-playing groups.

Bahamas

14 concerts

Afie Jurvanen, known as Bahamas, is a Nova Scotia-based musician who spent nearly two decades in Toronto. A former collaborator for Feist and The Weather Station, he has released albums including Pink Strat, Bootcut, and My Second Last Album.

50 Cent

2 concerts

Queens rapper 50 Cent rose to fame with his rugged East Coast rap style, blending hardcore street narratives with catchy pop hooks. Signed by Eminem, he released his blockbuster 2003 debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. He also led the G-Unit crew.

Mötley Crüe

8 concerts

Hailing from Los Angeles, rock band Motley Crue features Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee. They have sold over 100 million albums, earned seven platinum and multi-platinum records, received three Grammy nominations, and earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

Warren Zeiders

20 concerts

Pennsylvania native Warren Zeiders is a Warner Records country artist with 3.6B global streams. He won a 2024 CMT Award and earned his first No. 1 single with RIAA Double Platinum “Pretty Little Poison.” His 21-track album Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal followed.

TALK

4 concerts

TALK is the Canadian musical project of Nicolas Durocher, who broke through in 2021 with the viral hit Run Away to Mars. He released his debut album, Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees, winning the 2024 JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Pokey LaFarge

30 concerts

Bloomington, Illinois native Pokey LaFarge crafts a unique sound blending Americana, early jazz, and country blues with a modern twist. His "riverboat soul" earned Independent Music Awards for albums like "Riverboat Soul" and "Middle of Everywhere". LaFarge's collaborations include Jack White and a feature on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" soundtrack.

Orville Peck

19 concerts

Orville Peck, born Daniel Pitout in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a masked country musician known for his deep baritone and blend of traditional country with alternative rock. An openly gay artist, he gained acclaim with albums like Pony (2019), Bronco (2022), and Stampede (2024), and the 2025 EP Appaloosa. He debuted on Broadway in Cabaret in 2025 and is cast in an upcoming Street Fighter film. Peck is currently touring.

Carly Rae Jepsen

27 concerts

Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen is a multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her 2012 blockbuster hit Call Me Maybe from her breakthrough album Kiss. The track topped charts in over 47 countries, sold over 20 million singles, and earned two Grammy nominations. She later released critically acclaimed albums including E MO TION and Dedicated.

Priyanka

1 concert

Maroon 5

3 concerts

Formed out of the nineties rock band Kara's Flowers, Maroon 5 is a chart-topping pop band known for hits like This Love, Moves Like Jagger, and Girls Like You. Fronted by Adam Levine, the multi-platinum group blended dance-rock and neo-soul to become a defining pop staple.

Chelsea Cutler

26 concerts

Chelsea Cutler is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for instantly relatable lyrics and handcrafted lo-fi soundscapes. Since 2017, she rose from making music in her dorm room to over 3 billion global streams, headlining tours, and Forbes 30 Under 30.

Bywater Call

14 concerts

Bywater Call is a seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band from Toronto, Canada, founded by vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes. The independent, Maple Blues Award-nominated group explores life highs and lows through intimate ballads and electrifying songs.

Jon Muq

2 concerts

Ugandan-born singer-songwriter Jon Muq is based in Austin, Texas. Discovered by Dan Auerbach after posting a Beatles cover, Auerbach produced Muq’s debut album, Flying Away. Muq has toured globally and shared stages with Billy Joel and Van Morrison.

Bombino

1 concert

Niger-based Tuareg musician Bombino (born Goumar Almoctar in Tidene) blends trance-like guitar, captivating vocals, and Saharan rhythms. Albums include Agadez, Nomad (with Dan Auerbach), Azel and Deran; Deran earned a 2019 Grammy nod.

Mother Mother

3 concerts

Steph Strings

1 concert

Melbourne/Naarm singer-songwriter and guitarist Steph Strings blends fingerstyle, percussive flair, blues, Celtic and folk storytelling. Known for EPs LION (2023) and Cradle Mountain (2024), she’s toured globally and opened for Vance Joy and The Cat Empire.

Matthew Good

2 concerts

Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Good rose to fame in the mid-90s fronting the Juno-winning Matthew Good Band. After they disbanded in 2002, he launched a successful solo career with albums like Avalanche, Hospital Music, and the Juno-winning Vancouver.

Tyler Shaw

Canadian pop artist/producer/actor; 10 top‑10 singles; JUNO‑nominated. Viral “Love You Still (abcdefu)” hit: 140M streams, 6B TikTok views; Platinum Canada. Toured w/ Selena Gomez; opened for Shawn Mendes & Alessia Cara.

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Garret T. Willie

Garret T. Willie is a blues-rock artist from Alert Bay, British Columbia. He recorded his second album Bill’s Café in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge. His debut Same Pain earned BBC Radio 2 airplay, UK/US Top 20 charts, and award nominations.

Tyler Childers

Eastern Kentucky-raised Tyler Childers blends Appalachian roots with country, folk, and bluegrass, earning a devoted following for vivid storytelling. His 2017 breakthrough album Purgatory went RIAA Platinum; later releases include Country Squire and Rustin' in the Rain.

Charley Crockett

Texas-born GRAMMY-nominated country artist Charley Crockett has independently released 14 albums and earned critical praise. Known for his rebellious style, he sold out renowned venues like Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium, garnering hundreds of millions of streams.

Future Islands

Future Islands, formed in 2006 in Baltimore, creates sleek synth-pop with Samuel T. Herring's dynamic vocals. Known for "Seasons," they rose to fame after a 2014 Letterman performance. They've released several albums, including Singles (2014), The Far Field (2017), and As Long as You Are (2020). Collaborations include Blondie's Debbie Harry and producer Madlib. They often tour and innovate, maintaining a loyal fan base.

Nas

Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas (born Nasir Jones) broke through on Main Source’s “Live at the Barbeque” and debuted with Illmatic (1994). His catalog includes the Grammy-winning King’s Disease (2020) and Grammy-nominated Hip Hop Is Dead, Nas, and Life Is Good.

Corb Lund

Rural Albertan singer-songwriter from the Rocky Mountain foothills. Lund blends outlaw country, Western and indie-folk, building his career DIY. Formerly toured with indie-metal band the smalls. Winner of 14 Canadian Country Music Awards; debuted at the Grand Ole Opry in 2022.

Noah Cyrus

Nashville-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus broke out in 2016 with platinum singles Make Me (Cry) (feat. Labrinth) and Again. The End of Everything EP spawned triple-platinum July. A GRAMMY-nominated Best New Artist, she’s played Coachella.

Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones, born in the US, is a multi-genre, singer-songwriter known for blending pop and country. Joined Zac Brown Band in 2022 as the first female member. Hits include "Come In," with her albums featuring collaborations with Joe Bonamassa and Old Dominion.

Leith Ross

Leith Ross, a Canadian indie folk/pop artist from Ottawa, crafts honest, vulnerable lyrics on queerness and mental health. Known for their viral hit "We'll Never Have Sex," they released the EP Motherwell (2020), the Juno-nominated album To Learn (2023), and I Can See the Future (2025). Ross received the John Prine Songwriter Fellowship and has toured with artists like Lord Huron.

Giacomo Turra

Italian musician Giacomo Turra, inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder, gained fame for his Instagram performances during lockdown. He opened for Joss Stone, George Benson, and performed globally. Known for RnB and funk, he released hits like "Get Into The Groove" and collaborated with Charles Berthoud. Turra signed with ADA Music, embarked on global tours, and introduced his signature D'Angelico guitar.

Dwayne Dopsie

fanclubwallet

fanclubwallet, the indie-pop project of Ottawa, Canada's Hannah Judge, blends lo-fi, bedroom pop, and indie rock. Known for authentic lyrics and quirky songs like "Car Crash in G Major" and "C'mon Be Cool," the project evolved into a full band. Albums include "You Have Got to Be Kidding Me" (2022) and "Living While Dying" (2025), with EPs like "Our Bodies Paint Traffic Lines" (2024). NME recognized them as a top SXSW act.

JW-Jones

2020 International Blues Challenge winner and JUNO nominee JW-Jones is a Billboard Top 10 blues artist known for high-energy live shows. He’s released 11 albums, toured 23 countries, and played with Buddy Guy, Canned Heat, and Chad Smith.

The Tea Party

Canadian rock trio The Tea Party (Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, Jeff Burrows): multi-Platinum, Juno-nominated; global instruments + modern tech; debut Splendor Solis (1993).

Lynne Hanson

Known as Canada’s Queen of Americana, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson blends folk, blues, and country. Over a 20-year career, she has released ten albums, won two Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Colleen Peterson songwriting award, and toured internationally.

Texas King

Texas King is a high-energy alternative rock band blending rock, indie, and pop. Their EPs Changes (2022) and Capsize (2023) include the #4 Active Rock hit “Whatever You Break”, and they’ve toured North America with Big Wreck and more.

Killer Mike

Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike (Michael Render) debuted with 2003’s Top Ten album Monster after work with OutKast. He co-founded Run the Jewels with El-P; RTJ4 hit the Billboard 200 Top Ten. His 2023 album Michael won three Grammys.

JJ Wilde

Kitchener, Ontario rock powerhouse JJ Wilde: 36M+ streams; #1 “The Rush” (SOCAN Award), plus #1 hits “Best Boy” & “Mercy”; JUNO Rock Album for Ruthless. Toured with Pearl Jam, Kiss.

Tokyo Police Club

Indie rock band Tokyo Police Club, formed in 2005 in Toronto, evolved from high-energy origins to polished sounds. Known for hits like "Your English Is Good," they've explored styles from emo to dance-punk, earning lasting acclaim. Collaborated with Rostam; albums include "Elephant Shell" & "Forcefield."

Nicolette & The Nobodies

Nicolette Hoang, born in Guelph, leads Nicolette & The Nobodies, inspired by country icons like Glen Campbell. Known for heartfelt songs, her band formed after a karaoke meeting.

Sean Pinchin

Ziggy Alberts

Born in Byron Bay, Ziggy Alberts is a folk artist known for sun-soaked songs about love and freedom. He gained global fans through authentic songwriting, touring, and collaborating with Garrett Kato.

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Ben Howard

Ben Howard recorded his fifth studio album Is It? with his band at Le Manoir de Léon studios in South West France. Produced by Bullion. His 2021 album Collections From The Whiteout debuted at No. 1 in the UK, his second chart-topper.

Paul Rishell & Annie Raines

City Fidelia

Geneviève Racette

Jerry Portnoy

Jessica Pearson and the East Wind

Mia Kelly

Rooted along the Kitchissippi in Gatineau, QC, award-winning singer-songwriter Mia Kelly blends folk, rock, and blues. Singing in English and French, she broke through with albums Garden Through The War (2022) and To Be Clear (2024).

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin

OK Naledi

Raphael Weinroth-Browne

Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne blends progressive metal and Middle Eastern styles. Known for emotive virtuosity, he's featured on 200+ albums, toured with Leprous, and gained praise from Opeth and Steven Wilson.

Brittany Kennell

Tj Wheeler

Shred Kelly

Canadian Rockies-bred 5-piece alt-folk-rock band Shred Kelly: heartfelt songwriting, high-energy live shows; toured N. America/Europe, SXSW; played with The Dead South.

Hussy Hicks

HussyHicks are an Australian folk, blues, country and roots duo led by Leesa Gentz (vocals) and Julz Parker (guitar). Festival favourites in Australia, the USA and Europe, they’ve released seven studio albums and won Gold Coast Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.

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