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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

15 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

2 concerts

Formed in 2016, Mt. Joy is a five-piece led by Matt Quinn. They’ve released three critically acclaimed albums: Mt. Joy (2018), Rearrange Us (2020), and Orange Blood (2022), and sold out venues including Madison Square Garden.

Zac Brown Band

10 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 (“the Stars of the Aïr”) are based in Agadez, Northern Niger. Part of the region’s electric guitar scene known as “desert blues,” they’re among Agadez’s longest-playing groups on the local gig circuit.

Bahamas

14 concerts

Afie Jurvanen, the musician behind Bahamas, was a longtime Toronto mainstay and collaborator with Feist, The Weather Station, and Kathleen Edwards. He moved to Nova Scotia in 2019 and recorded Bootcut in Nashville with Vince Gill, Sam Bush, and Mickey Raphael.

50 Cent

3 concerts

Born Curtis James Jackson III and raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens, 50 Cent rose from the New York mixtape circuit to crossover rap stardom. Eminem signed him in 2002; Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003) hit #1 with “In da Club.” Led G-Unit.

Warren Zeiders

25 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 project of Canadian artist Nicolas Durocher. He broke through in 2021 with “Run Away to Mars,” which went viral on TikTok. His 2023 debut album Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees preceded a 2024 JUNO Breakthrough Artist win.

Pokey LaFarge

23 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, known for "Call Me Maybe," blends emotions into songcraft. Grammy nominee with hits in 47 countries, collaborates with Sia, Blood Orange, and Vampire Weekend.

Priyanka

1 concert

Maroon 5

3 concerts

Maroon 5 rose from ’90s rock band Kara’s Flowers to blue-eyed soul/pop hitmakers. Their debut Songs About Jane (2002) broke through with “This Love.” “Makes Me Wonder,” “Moves Like Jagger,” “One More Night” and “Girls Like You” hit No. 1; they headlined Super Bowl LIII.

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

17 concerts

Bywater Call are a seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band from Toronto, Canada, founded by vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes. Maple Blues Award nominees (Entertainer, Electric Act, Best Female Vocalist, 2023).

Dwayne Dopsie

1 concert

Jon Muq

2 concerts

Jon Muq is a Uganda-born singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, blending African and Western musical traditions. Completing his debut with producer Dan Auerbach, he’s toured with Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, Amythyst Kiah, and Corinne Bailey Rae.

JW-Jones

1 concert

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.

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

Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother, formed in 2005 on Quadra Island, British Columbia, captivates with genre-bending indie rock, alternative pop, and folk. Known for lush harmonies and hits like "Hayloft," their 2025 album "Nostalgia" followed 2024's "Grief Chapter," which earned 2025 JUNO nominations. They gained global reach via TikTok and collaborated with Cavetown.

Steph Strings

2 concerts

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 singer/songwriter Matthew Good gained fame in the mid-'90s with the alt-rock Matthew Good Band, known for hits like "Apparitions." The group achieved Juno-winning, double-platinum success before disbanding in 2002. Good's solo work, starting with Avalanche in 2003, showcased a brooding style with collaborations like the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. His albums, such as the Juno-winning Vancouver, often saw collaborations with producer Warne Livesey. Known for his stylistic risks, Good's works feature influences from alt-rock icons and collaborations with Holly McNarland.

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 country maverick Charley Crockett has released 14 albums independently. He earned a GRAMMY nomination for 2024’s $10 Cowboy and has sold out Red Rocks, the Greek Theatre, and two nights at the Ryman. Shooter Jennings co-produced his Island debut LP Lonesome Drifter.

Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe is a Los Angeles rock band: Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee. They’ve sold 100m+ albums, earned 7 platinum/multi-platinum records, 3 GRAMMY nominations, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

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.

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.

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

LYNNE HANSON is a Canadian Americana roots artist known for porch music with red dirt and bluesy croon, plus high-energy guitar-driven live shows. In a 20-year solo career she’s released 10 studio albums and 2 poetry books, winning 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

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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