Rock The Kootenays Cranbrook Tickets - Western Financial Place

April Wine

25 concerts

Canadian rock band April Wine, formed in 1969 in Halifax, gained fame with hits like "Just Between You and Me." First to go platinum in Canada with a tour grossing $1 million. Known for energetic performances and key lineup changes.

Honeymoon Suite

6 concerts

Honeymoon Suite, formed in Niagara Falls, 1981, is known for hits like "Feel It Again" & "New Girl Now." Famous in Canada & the US, they achieved peak success in the '80s and '90s, signed by WEA Canada. Key members: Johnnie Dee & Derry Grehan. Reunited in the 2010s for tours & new albums.

Kim Mitchell

1 concert

Canadian Kim Mitchell, born in Ontario, formed Max Webster in 1973, turned solo in 1982. Known for "Go for Soda", his double platinum album Akimbo Alogo (1984) marked his peak.

Trooper

10 concerts

Ramon McGuire founded Trooper in 1972, originally as Applejack. Signed by Randy Bachman in 1975, hits include "Baby Woncha Please Come Home". Known for albums like "Thick as Thieves". Still active.

Tom Cochrane

2 concerts

Born in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Tom Cochrane rose to fame as Red Rider's lead singer in the '80s. Known for "Life Is a Highway," he won a Juno as Group of the Year with Red Rider. Cochrane thrived solo across Canada and the U.S., earning accolades for his prolific career and big hits.

Chilliwack

5 concerts

Formed in Vancouver, Chilliwack evolved from the Classics and the Collectors. Known for ‘70s and ‘80s hits like "My Girl" and "Whatcha Gonna Do." The band released 13 albums and was famed for its dynamic rock style.

Haywire

7 concerts

Formed in 1982 on Prince Edward Island, Haywire, with members Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed, Ron Switzer, and Sean Kilbride, rose to fame with albums like "Bad Boys" and hits from "Don't Just Stand There," showcasing a rock style. Signed to Attic Records, their collection includes "Nuthouse," "Get Off," and "Wired: The Best of Haywire."

Helix

3 concerts

Helix is a Canadian hard rock band from Kitchener, Ontario, known for their commercial appeal since 1974. Key tracks include "Rock You". Led by vocalist Brian Vollmer, Helix signed with Capitol in 1983 and have released 14 albums.

Streetheart

1 concert

Formed in 1975 as Wascana, renamed Streetheart in 1977. Known for hits like "Under Heaven Over Hell." Achieved fame in the late '70s, early '80s before disbanding in 1984. Collaborated with Paul Dean and Matt Frenette.