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THE OFFSPRING ANNOUNCE SUPERCHARGED WORLDWIDE IN ‘26 NORTH AMERICA TOUR – Sound Check Entertainment
(October 6, 2025 – Toronto, ON) — On the heels of sell-out runs across Australia, Europe, the UK and the U.S., punk rock legends The Offspring will bring their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ‘26 Tour to North America in early 2026. Promoted by Live Nation, the run kicks off January 16 in Bakersfield, CA and rolls across
YUNGBLUD ANNOUNCES 2026 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR – Sound Check Entertainment
Following his sold-out North American tour which wrapped last week, and a rousing performance of “Zombie” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [Watch HERE], the internationally beloved and acclaimed rock star Yungblud has announced that he will be returning to North American shores in 2026 for a 24-date headline run. Starting on May 1 in Michigan, Yungblud and his band will be making stops across
Photo Review: Breaking Benjamin at Cascades Amphitheater – Sound Check Entertainment
Breaking Benjamin and co-headliner Three Days Grace with support from Return To Dust brought the hard rock to a large crowd at the Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA on Wednesday October 1st. Breaking Benjamin performs at Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA on 10.1.25 Three Days Grace performs at Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield,
Mudvayne Creates Chaos At The Moda Center – Sound Check Entertainment
Metal legends Mudvayne stormed The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday night on their L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour. Mudvayne performs at The Moda Center in Portland, OR on 9.30.25. Photo by O'Rock photos Frontman and lead vocalist Chad Gray towered over the crowd on a platform as he sneered and
Through Fire and Faith: Powerwolf & DragonForce Command a Congregation of Metal in Edmonton – Sound Check Entertainment
By Yuri Woodfall — Western Lead, Photojournalist, Sound Check Entertainment DragonForce – Speed metal with a surprise pop twist DragonForce wasted no time in turning the Edmonton Convention Centre into an intergalactic arcade of shred. They opened with “Cry Thunder,” and it was like the entire room got plugged into a lightning
YungBlud in Ottawa: A Night That Felt Like History in the Making – Sound Check Entertainment
Everyone seems to be talking about YungBlud these days—and for good reason. Just weeks before his passing, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne symbolically “passed the torch” to him, a gesture that felt like a generational handoff in rock music. That moment has lingered in the minds of fans, and this week at Hard
ICONIC SLUDGE METAL BAND ACID BATH MAKES THEIR LONG-AWAITED RETURN PERFORMING AT FAN PARK IN EDMONTON ON OCTOBER 18TH – Sound Check Entertainment
Performing live for the first time in 28 years, Louisiana’s cult metal / grunge icons ACID BATH return to the stage in 2025 for select shows across North America. The band’s legendary status was carved in stone with the release of two legendary albums, When The Kite String Pops (1994) and Paegan
Comeback Kid Ignite Calgary with 20 Years of Wake the Dead – Sound Check Entertainment
From the opening chords of “False Idols Fall”, the energy in the room surged like a wave. The Palace crowd—an intergenerational mix of diehard fans who were there in 2005 and newcomers discovering the album live for the first time—erupted into non-stop pits. The band tore through Wake the Dead front to
Keith Urban’s High and Alive Tour Brings the Last Blaze of a Long Hot Summer to Ottawa – Sound Check Entertainment
Ottawa got loud, lit, and a little bit wild as Keith Urban’s High and Alive Tour roared into town — and it was anything but a quiet goodbye to summer. With the season’s final heatwave still hanging in the air, Karley Scott Collins, Alana Springsteen, and Chase Matthew kicked things off with
Jess Moskaluke “Life For Me Tour 2025” at the OK Corral, Kelowna – Sound Check Entertainment
Friday night at the OK Corral was electric as country superstar Jess Moskaluke brought her Life For Me Tour 2025 to a sold-out Kelowna crowd. The night kicked off with local favorite Zach McPhee, who shared the story behind his hit Feel Free and how the song has changed his life. Having
Korn Pops Off at the Canadian Tire Centre – Sound Check Entertainment
Korn makes Ottawa the first stop on their Canadian tour, with Gojira and Loathe in tow. If you were in the Ottawa area on Wednesday, September 17th and thought you felt some rumbling, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the sonic vibrations coming from the Canadian Tire Centre hosting a trifecta of
mgk Announces Tour Dates Across Canada – Sound Check Entertainment
Today, multi-platinum selling artist mgk announces his highly anticipated 2025 global tour, The Lost Americana Tour in support of his seventh studio album Lost Americana. Produced by Live Nation, the massive run will showcase mgk’s evolution as one of music’s most dynamic live performers, blending rap, rock, and alt-pop with the high-energy spectacle that has made his
+LIVE+ Announces Show Dates Across Canada – Sound Check Entertainment
Multi-Platinum Rock Band +LIVE+ AnnounceLike A Rollin’ Thunder Tour 2026 with BIG WRECK Canadian Headline Tour Marks The Band’s First Cross CountryTrek of The Great White North in Over 20 Years Tickets Go on Sale Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. Local Time at www.livenation.com 2026 Marks The 35th Anniversary of the Band’sGroundbreaking Debut Mental Jewelry Canada (Sept.
Whoa Is Me. CityFolk Ends with a Bang – Sound Check Entertainment
CityFolk 2025 wrapped up its fifth and final night on Sunday with an eclectic mix of Canadian favorites, rising stars, and local legends. While the crowd was lighter than some earlier nights—no surprise for a Sunday—the atmosphere was lively and the performances ensured the festival closed on a high note. Headliners Down
Sabaton Announce Canadian Tour Dates – Sound Check Entertainment
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Meatless Friday night at CityFolk – Sound Check Entertainment
Friday night at CityFolk was a study in contrasts. The headliner, the polarizing Morrissey, brought his baggage along with his music, while earlier acts filled the night with joy, discovery, and unexpected highlights that reminded fans why festivals like this matter. Morrissey, of course, needs little introduction. Best known as the front
Descendants Bring Punk Generations Together in Calgary – Sound Check Entertainment
MacEwan Hall – September 13, 2025 There are few bands that embody the spirit of punk rock quite like the Descendants. More than four decades into their career, their shows are less about nostalgia and more about reaffirming what makes punk timeless: speed, honesty, and raw energy. On Thursday night in Calgary,
Partying with The Pogues and Dropkick Murphys – Sound Check Entertainment
If there was any doubt that CityFolk knows how to throw a Saturday night party, last night’s lineup put that to rest. From ska and indie rock discoveries to Celtic punk legends, the festival grounds at Lansdowne turned into one big, fist-pumping celebration. The Pogues headlined the night with a set that
We Got Closer to Fine on Night Two of CityFolk – Sound Check Entertainment
Night two of CityFolk carried on the festival’s tradition of mixing nostalgia, discovery, and a healthy dose of east coast charm. Ottawa native Alex Nicol, now Nashville-based, opened things up on the intimate Fasken stage. It’s always exciting to see a local making a go of it on a bigger stage, but
Josh Ross Announces Show Dates Across Canada – Sound Check Entertainment
JOSH ROSSwith CHANDLER WALTERS Josh Ross at Horseshoe Tavern, photo by Spencer Smye. FEBRUARY 12, 2026HARD ROCK LIVE OTTAWA - OTTAWA, ON19+FEBRUARY 13, 2026MASSEY HALL - TORONTO, ONAll AgesFEBRUARY 14, 2026HISTORY - TORONTO, ONAll AgesFEBRUARY 18, 2026FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL - HAMILTON, ONAll AgesFEBRUARY 20, 2026CENTENNIAL HALL - LONDON, ONAll AgesFEBRUARY 21, 2026CENTRE IN THE SQUARE - KITCHENER, ONAll AgesFEBRUARY
Public Enemy Brings Revolutionary Fire to Calgary – Sound Check Entertainment
Grey Eagle Casino – September 10, 2025 Few groups in hip-hop history carry the weight, urgency, and sheer impact of Public Enemy, and on September 10th at Calgary’s Grey Eagle Casino, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, DJ Lord, and crew proved that their revolutionary energy is far from fading. Packed into an intimate
Sam Hunt Headlines Boots And Hearts Saturday – Sound Check Entertainment
Saturday at Boots was a hot one—welcomed, honestly, after the rain that delayed and canceled sets on Friday. Kelsi Mayne kicked things off on the Front Porch stage, followed by Karli June. With the sets overlapping, I didn’t get to see much of Karli’s, but the songs I did catch early on
Nothing ORDINARY about CityFolk on Night 1 – Sound Check Entertainment
There’s something about September in Ottawa that just feels right for live music. No blazing summer sun, no sweaty festival chaos—just that perfect early fall vibe. That’s why CityFolk is hands down my favorite festival of the year. Lansdowne makes it easy with parking and restaurants right next door, and the smaller
OLG Stage welcomed Cole Swindell back – Sound Check Entertainment
On Friday, August 22nd, Cole Swindell made his way back north of the border to Niagara Falls and the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. He opened the set with Flatliner, standing at the top of a big staircase before making his way down to the front of the stage, greeted by a
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN ANNOUNCES 2026 DIFFERENT NIGHT SAME RODEO TOUR – Sound Check Entertainment
General On Sale Begins Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Local ZIMMERMAN’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM DIFFERENT NIGHT SAME RODEO OUT NOW LISTEN HERE (NASHVILLE, TN – September 8, 2025) – Today, multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman is thrilled to announce the dates for his 2026 Different Night Same Rodeo Tour, kicking off in Estero, FL on February 19 and will make stops in Knoxville,
Down With Webster Turn Midway Into a Sweat-Soaked Sing-Along – Sound Check Entertainment
Subhead: Nostalgia met fresh energy as Toronto’s genre-bending troublemakers reminded Edmonton why we still know every lyric. By: Yuri Woodfall — Western Lead, Photojournalist — Sound Check EntertainmentWhere/When: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton — September 6, 2025 The Return to Edmonton If you’ve ever yelled “WOAH!” back at a stage like your life
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa – The Place to Be this fall! – Sound Check Entertainment
Entertainment Line Up - Something for Everyone The stage is set at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, and the city’s premier entertainment destination is ready to come alive with a lineup of unforgettable performances. From live music to high-energy shows, Hard Rock Ottawa offers something for everyone this season. At the
Everclear at Fan Park: A Night That Never Really Woke Up – Sound Check Entertainment
By Yuri Woodfall — Soundcheck Entertainment Fan Park @ ICE District hosted Everclear on Sunday night, but instead of a throwback party, the evening played out with an energy level that never quite sparked. The night started slow and never found its rhythm. Hungry Hollow opened with plenty of heart, but it
Creed Take Edmonton Higher… With Enough Pyro to Prove It! – Sound Check Entertainment
By Yuri Woodfall – Soundcheck Entertainment Creed’s return to Edmonton last night felt less like a concert and more like a full-scale revival. Rogers Place was buzzing before the lights even dimmed, with fans clutching beers and belting out 20-year-old memories. By the end of the night, there was pyro, singalongs, and
Shadows and Spotlight: Violet Night’s Next Chapter – Sound Check Entertainment
Interview by Yuri Woodfall | Soundcheck Entertainment With over ten years under their belt, millions of streams worldwide, and a brand-new record ROSSO CORSA that’s equal parts cinematic and raw, Violet Night are carving out their space in the indie rock universe. This interview dives into the band’s evolution, the making of
Melissa Etheridge Co-Headlines Sold Out Show in Eugene, Oregon USA – Sound Check Entertainment
How do you get thousands of lesbians to gather in one place for a fun night out? Simply announce a Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls co-headlined tour.....and they will come! The “Yes We Are” tour kicked off on July 25th at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and made its way west, arriving at the
🎸Houser shows Niagara Falls How Country Feels – Sound Check Entertainment
On Thursday, July 31st, Randy Houser returned to Ontario with a high-energy performance at the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls. It had been over a year since his last show in the province, and fans showed up in full force—rowdy and ready from the very first song. Houser kicked off the night
Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour Dazzles in Ottawa with Pop Power, Glitter, and Local Intrigue – Sound Check Entertainment
Earlier this week Katy Perry brought her technicolor Lifetimes Tour to Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre, transforming the usually stark arena into a sparkling pop dreamscape. Packed with nostalgia, new material, and theatrical flair, the show offered everything fans have come to expect. A mainly female audience from the greater Ottawa area was out in full force
🔥 Holy Chaos, July Talk Just Blew the Damn Roof off KDays – Sound Check Entertainment
By Yuri Woodfall | Photojournalist, Western Canada – Soundcheck Entertainment From the moment July Talk strode onto the SONiC 102.9 stage at KDays tonight, it was clear—this wasn’t going to be a quiet ride. This was going to be loud, raw, unpredictable, and maybe a little unhinged… just how we like it.
Shake Tramp Revival: Marianas Trench Unleash a Pop-Rock Riot at KDays – Sound Check Entertainment
by Yuri Woodfall, Photojournalist – Western Canada, Soundcheck Entertainment The skies over Edmonton were threatening rain, but inside the KDays fairgrounds, a different kind of storm was brewing. Before Marianas Trench even set foot on stage, the crowd had already been lit up—Hotel Mira kicked off the night with a fiery, high-energy
Volbeat Launches A Rock and Metal Assault At Cascades Amphitheater – Sound Check Entertainment
Danish rock band Volbeat roared into the Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington USA and delivered a total assault of the senses on the large crowd of diehard fans. Founded in Copenhagen in 2001, Volbeat’s current line-up consists of vocalist and rhythm Guitarist Michael Poulson, drummer Jon Larsen and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen
Papa Roach & Daughtry bring high energy to cooler Bluesfest crowd – Sound Check Entertainment
I guess Green Day tired everyone in Ottawa out on Friday night because crowds were considerably smaller last night than it has been but those in attendance were treated to, yet another, incredible show featuring stellar performances by Daughtry and Papa Roach. Plus a milestone performance by The Texas Horns as they
🎡 K-Days Chaos: USS Turns the Midway into a Full-Blown Electro-Rock Revival – Sound Check Entertainment
By Yuri WoodfallPhotojournalist, Western Canada – Soundcheck Entertainment EDMONTON – July 20, 2025Tonight at K-Days, the midway may have had the rides—but the real thrill came from USS launching a full-scale sonic carnival on the main stage. The duo—Ashley “Ash” Buchholz and Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons—delivered a high-octane, heart-on-sleeve set that was