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Nickelback

68 concerts

Formed in Canada in 1995, Nickelback became one of the most popular rock bands of the 2000s with hits like How You Remind Me and Photograph. Known for their post-grunge sound, they achieved massive global success, multi-platinum albums, and a 2023 induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Josh Ross

10 concerts

Nashville-based country artist Josh Ross won a 2025 JUNO Award for his debut EP, Complicated, featuring the chart-topping hit Trouble. He made history as the first male Canadian country artist in nearly 30 years to top the US Country Airplay chart with Single Again.

Mt. Joy

7 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

Led by frontman Zac Brown, the multi-platinum Southern rock group Zac Brown Band has won three Grammy Awards, achieved 16 number one radio singles, and sold millions of albums. Known for historic sellouts at Fenway Park, they have charted six consecutive top 10 Billboard albums.

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

1 concert

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

17 concerts

Pennsylvania-born country star Warren Zeiders has amassed billions of streams and released the double-platinum number one single Pretty Little Poison. In 2024, he won a CMT Award for Breakthrough Male Music Video of the Year and dropped his album Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal.

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.

Corb Lund

1 concert

Rural Albertan singer-songwriter Lund blends outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk. Formerly of the indie-metal band the smalls, he is known for his unique writing style and DIY career approach. He has earned numerous awards, including his 14th Canadian Country Music Award, and debuted at the Grand Ole Opry.

Pokey LaFarge

30 concerts

Orville Peck

16 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 her handcrafted lo-fi soundscapes and relatable lyrics. Starting in her dorm room in 2017, she has amassed over three billion global streams, headlined tours, played major festivals, and earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Bywater Call

13 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 creates meditative Sahara-inspired music. His 2011 album Agadez gained critical acclaim, followed by Nomad, produced by Dan Auerbach. His 2017 album Deran received a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album, making him the first Nigerien artist nominated.

Mother Mother

3 concerts

Steph Strings

1 concert

Australian folk and roots singer-songwriter Steph Strings is known for her signature fingerstyle guitar and percussive rhythms. Following her album Feel Alive, she has performed at major international festivals like Bonnaroo and gained global recognition.

Matthew Good

3 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.

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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