Rock The Kootenays Cranbrook Tickets - Western Financial Place

Haywire

9 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."

Honeymoon Suite

2 concerts

Honeymoon Suite, formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, is known for their album-oriented rock. Their hit "Feel It Again" peaked at #16 in Canada and #34 in the US. With albums like "The Big Prize" and hit singles such as "New Girl Now," they gained popularity. The band's lineup included core members Johnnie Dee and Derry Grehan. They reunited in the late 2000s and continued touring and recording.

Kim Mitchell

2 concerts

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

4 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.

Sass Jordan

2 concerts

Born in Birmingham, England, Sass Jordan moved to Montreal at 3. Known for her raspy rock-blues style, she won a Juno Award in 1988. Hits include "Make You a Believer," featured in The Bodyguard soundtrack. Also a Canadian Idol judge, she shifted to blues with albums like Rebel Moon Blues.

Tom Cochrane

1 concert

Tom Cochrane, born in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, rose to fame in the '80s as Red Rider's lead singer. Known for "Life Is a Highway," he earned a Juno and went solo in the '90s.

Harlequin

6 concerts

Formed in Winnipeg in 1975, Harlequin became a Canadian hit with songs like “Survive.” Their albums include "Victim of a Song" and "Love Crime." Signed by Epic, they underwent several lineup changes.

April Wine

27 concerts

Canadian band April Wine, formed in 1969 in Nova Scotia, is known for hits like "Fast Train" and "You Could Have Been a Lady." They achieved success with platinum albums, notable U.S. hit "Just Between You and Me," and collaborations with members like Myles Goodwyn and Brian Greenway.

Helix

4 concerts

Canadian hard rock band Helix, from Kitchener, Ontario, formed in 1974. Known for high-decibel sound, they released 14 albums, with Brian Vollmer as its constant member.

Lee Aaron

1 concert

Canadian rock icon Lee Aaron, born in Brampton, is famed for 'Metal Queen' & anthems like "Whatcha Do to My Body." Multi-platinum artist with 10 Juno nods, shared stages with Heart, Bon Jovi, & more. Has a permanent star on Brampton's Arts Walk of Fame for her music contributions.

Streetheart

3 concerts

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.