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Two of Canada’s most successful and meaningful hard rock bands, I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven are teaming up for a cross Canada Tour in 2018

Jim Cuddy will release his fourth solo album, Constellation, on January 26. More details and pre-order information will be released very soon, but earlier this week it was announced that the Jim Cuddy Band will embark on a 30-date cross-Canada tour in support of the new album in February 2018!

When it comes to Canadian rock and roll one band has always been at the top of my list and that’s Big Wreck. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Ian and the boys first hit my eardrums with epic anthems like “The Oaf”, “That Song” and “Blown Wide Open”. The songs appeared on the the group’s debut album In Loving Memory of…, the album turned 20 years old in 2017 and what better way to celebrate than a North American Tour!

Chart-topping, multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid announced today that he will embark on the 2018 “Revival” National Tour. The extensive outing of 44 dates will kick off on February 26^th at the Mary Winspear Theatre in Sidney, BC and includes two-night stands in Sidney, Regina, SK, Edmonton, AB, Saskatoon, SK, Thunder Bay, ON, Toronto, ON and Moncton, NB. The JUNO and CCMA Award-winning artist will headline multiple venues across the country in support of his soulful new album “Revival” available everywhere now via Universal Music Canada.

One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio album, ‘Firepower.’ The ‘Judas Priest: Firepower 2018 Tour’ will kick off on March 13th in Pennsylvania, and wrap up on May 1st in Texas. The new album (which was produced by Andy Sneap and Tom Allom) is due in early 2018 and the tour will feature the line-up of singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis.

When it comes to rock and roll Hugh Dillon and the Headstones know how to bring it every single time. They put on an incredible show at RBC Bluesfest this summer and are currently steaming across Canada on their Little Army Tour, earlier this week that tour go a little bit longer with a few new dates including 2 nights in Ottawa this December.

Canada’s favourite high-energy, platinum-selling chart toppers are back! Today, Hedley announce their highly anticipated 2018 arena tour in support of their seventh studio album, Cageless. Joining Hedley on the 32 city Canadian tour will be very special guests Shawn Hook and Neon Dreams. Tickets will go on sale in all markets on Friday, September 29, with VIP packages on sale on Thursday September 21^st. Complete tour listing below.

On June 2, 1987 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Jay Semko, Don Schmid and Bryan Potvin, aka The Northern Pikes, would release an album that would forever make The Northern Pikes a household name across Canada and the single “Teenland” would become an anthem for a generation. This fall Jay, Bryan and Don are taking Big Blue Sky on the road across Canada starting October 12 in St John, NB.

What a way to start off the new year. Tim Hicks started his  “Shake these Walls” 2017 tour started in BC  & is currently in Ontario. Tim performed in Hamilton on Jan 19, Oshawa on Jan 20, London tonight and then on to Sudbury Ontario. We are very excited to have Tim back in Ontario along with two other local artists: River Town Saints & Jason Blaine! Hang in Ontario; you’re in for heck of a party.  Sound Check was fortunate to catch up with all the boys in at the Tribute Centre in Oshawa.

October, 31 2016 – In the midst of an exhilarating album launch, Dean Brody brings his brand new album, Beautiful Freakshow, coast to coast through local media appearances, and country radio listener events, culminating in a special live performance in Toronto, to kick-off the announcement of national tour dates, beginning April 2017.