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TOQUE - “Canada’s Classic Rock SuperGroup”

Four All-Star band members from the Canadian Prairie’s perform the Canadian Classic Rock Songbook from the 70s, 80s and 90s. In August of 2019 the band Released - “Never Enough” In Late 2016 they released the full album "Give'r" Covering the best of the Canadian Classic Rock, Streetheart, Kim Mitchell, Platinum Blonde, April Wine, Tom Cochrane & More!

Toque’s Primary Members include;

Todd Kerns - Lead Vocals & Guitar (Bassist / vocals: Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Age of Electric)

Brent Fitz - Bass Guitar: (Drummer for: Gene Simmons, Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators.

Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) / Mark St. Holmes (Ted Nugesnt)

Cory Churko - Guitars, Vocals, Producer (Guitar & Musical Director for: Shania Twain, Kelly Clarkson

Shane Gaalaas - Drums (“B'z” Stadium Rock band - Japan) , Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Roth, Michael Schenker Band

Dallas Smith has a track record of noteworthy success — from front man of platinum-selling rock band Default to 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year, and now his U.S. debut. Across his storied career, the bona fide hitmaker has amassed 14 No. 1 singles at Country Radio, 18 gold-certified singles, seven platinum-certified singles, and four gold-certified albums, with more than 520 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date. A multiple JUNO and CCMA Award winner, Smith released his self-titled album, Dallas Smith, in October of 2023, via Big Loud Records, marking the first full-length release with the label. Smith recently celebrated his 14th No. 1 single with the song “Use Me” and headlined numerous festival dates in summer 2024 including Country Thunder Saskatchewan and Country Thunder Calgary.

Burton Cummings is that rare artist who transcends time, genres, and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. Burton continues at the top of his game as performer, singer, songwriter, and recording artist.

As lead singer and songwriter for Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars, The Guess Who, Burton scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Share the Land,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” “Clap for the Wolfman”, “Albert Flasher” and others, all written or co-written by Burton. By 1970, The Guess Who had sold more records than the entire Canadian music industry combined before breaking up in 1975.

Beginning his career as a solo artist in 1976, Burton continued his winning streak with a gold record for his solo debut single “Stand Tall,” He followed his inaugural solo success with more than a dozen hit singles and albums including “I’m Scared,” “My Own Way to Rock,” “I Will Play a Rhapsody,” “Timeless Love,” “Break It to Them Gently,” “Dream of a Child,” and “You Saved My Soul.” Sold-out tours across Canada and the United States solidified Burton’s stature as a top entertainer. He earned five Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album, serving as host of the annual Juno gala a record four times. Burton’s 1978 album Dream of a Child became the first quadruple platinum-selling album by a Canadian artist.

Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, Burton continued to tour and joined Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, and also launched his acclaimed Up Close and Alone solo concert series featuring Burton alone onstage recounting stories behind his best-known songs and sharing personal moments from his career. A live album of the same name followed. The success of Lenny Kravitz’ cover of “American Woman” in the hit feature film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me brought renewed attention to the original Guess Who. The group reunited in 1999 for the closing ceremonies of the Pan-American Games with a television audience numbering in the tens of millions.

As the VOICE of all the classic Guess Who hit songs, Burton has toured with his long-time band, for the past twenty-three years across North America as well as joining Randy Bachman onstage as Bachman Cummings, performing his songs from the original The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Burton’s solo career.

Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings has always remained true to himself and his own way to rock, and continues to perform the songs the way they were originally conceived by the artist who sang and wrote/co-wrote them.

Burton Cummings is that rare artist who transcends time, genres, and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. Burton continues at the top of his game as performer, singer, songwriter, and recording artist.

As lead singer and songwriter for Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars, The Guess Who, Burton scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Share the Land,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” “Clap for the Wolfman”, “Albert Flasher” and others, all written or co-written by Burton. By 1970, The Guess Who had sold more records than the entire Canadian music industry combined before breaking up in 1975.

Beginning his career as a solo artist in 1976, Burton continued his winning streak with a gold record for his solo debut single “Stand Tall,” He followed his inaugural solo success with more than a dozen hit singles and albums including “I’m Scared,” “My Own Way to Rock,” “I Will Play a Rhapsody,” “Timeless Love,” “Break It to Them Gently,” “Dream of a Child,” and “You Saved My Soul.” Sold-out tours across Canada and the United States solidified Burton’s stature as a top entertainer. He earned five Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album, serving as host of the annual Juno gala a record four times. Burton’s 1978 album Dream of a Child became the first quadruple platinum-selling album by a Canadian artist.

Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, Burton continued to tour and joined Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, and also launched his acclaimed Up Close and Alone solo concert series featuring Burton alone onstage recounting stories behind his best-known songs and sharing personal moments from his career. A live album of the same name followed. The success of Lenny Kravitz’ cover of “American Woman” in the hit feature film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me brought renewed attention to the original Guess Who. The group reunited in 1999 for the closing ceremonies of the Pan-American Games with a television audience numbering in the tens of millions.

As the VOICE of all the classic Guess Who hit songs, Burton has toured with his long-time band, for the past twenty-three years across North America as well as joining Randy Bachman onstage as Bachman Cummings, performing his songs from the original The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Burton’s solo career.

Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings has always remained true to himself and his own way to rock, and continues to perform the songs the way they were originally conceived by the artist who sang and wrote/co-wrote them.

The Incredibly Hip is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Canadian band, The Tragically Hip. Formed in October 2014, The Incredibly Hip has dedicated themselves to honoring the legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic rock groups from Kingston Ontario, ensuring that the spirit of The Tragically Hip lives on in every performance.

Stoneheads are the ultimate tribute to the Headstones, another one of Kingston, Ontario's most celebrated rock bands. Embracing the raw energy and rebellious spirit of their idols, Stoneheads deliver a powerful blend of punk and hard rock that resonates with fans of the genre.

Two of Kingston, Ontario's most beloved bands, The Tragically Hip and Headstones, share a history that dates back to their high school days. Members of both bands attended Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute (KCVI), where their musical journeys began.

This early connection fostered a mutual respect and camaraderie between the two bands, both of which went on to achieve iconic status in Canadian rock.

Canadian Country Music Association Hall of Fame Member, Charlie Major has been at the forefront of the Canadian country music scene since the early 90s. He became the first Canadian artist in history to score # 1 hits with his debut album, The Other Side, in 1993.

Nine more chart-topping hits would follow, leading Major to perform across the world headlining tours. More than 25 years later, Major has sold nearly half a million records in Canada alone, winning three JUNO Awards and seven CCMA Awards. The Canadian legend has recorded seven studio albums and has released over twenty singles.

His lyrics champion the ‘Blue Collar Hero’ in a manner that embodies Springsteen and other roots rock legends, but it is in the country music format that Major finds his home.