George Thorogood and The Destroyers have an ongoing legacy unlike any in rock history: by reinventing blues, country and R&B tracks by icons that include Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker and Hank Williams – via now-classic hits like Who Do You Love?, Boogie Chillun and Move it on Over – the band have kept the music of these American masters alive for the MTV generation and beyond.

Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54·40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54·40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With decades of hit songs such as I Go Blind, Ocean Pearl, and One Gun, 54·40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.

Breaking Benjamin, they are not newcomers when it comes to ruling the top spots of the rock charts. Since bursting onto the scene with 2002’s Saturate, the band has amassed an impressive string of mainstream rock radio hits, with ten songs hitting #1, numerous platinum and multi-platinum songs and albums, 8.5 billion combined streams worldwide and a social imprint of over 6.5 million -- a testament to the band’s global influence and loyal fan base. Their most recent release, Aurora, gave Breaking Benjamin their 10th #1 song at rock radio with “Far Away ft.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Tony Orlando, one of America's most cherished and endearing performers, on February 27-28 at the Avalon Theatre.

Ben Schwartz is a versatile entertainer who has recently appeared in the action-comedy series Die Hart 2: Die Harter on Roku. He also has leading roles in popular comedy series such as The Afterparty and Space Force. In addition to his on-screen work, Schwartz is a talented writer with four published books and a successful career writing for various television shows and movies produced by major studios. He has previously received critical acclaim for his performance opposite Billy Crystal in the indie film Standing Up, Falling Down.

Niagara Noel: A Swingin’ Christmas with The Toronto All-Star Big Band

Music Niagara presents an enchanting evening with The Toronto All-Star Big Band on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7:30 PM in Upper Canada Hall at The Pillar and Post.

The 5th Dimension has had over 25 million in sales with 22 Top 40 hits and five No.1 songs, including “Up, Up and Away”, “Wedding Bell Blues”, “One Less Bell to Answer”, “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All”, and the iconic “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In”.

The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable hits like “Sherry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Rag Doll”, “December ‘63 - Oh What A Night”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”, and of course, Grease. His songs have been omnipresent in other iconic movies such as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing, Mrs. Doubtfire, Conspiracy Theory and The Wanderers.

Godsmack began as an Alice in Chains tribute band and have since emerged as a rock powerhouse. Their incredible talent and electrifying shows captivate worldwide audiences, making a lasting impact in music history and inspiring fans everywhere. Stretching back to their 4x platinum self-titled debut, Godsmack’s catalog of hits is enough to fill a marathon set without running out. Songs like “I Stand Alone”, “Awake”, and “Voodoo” are certified anthems deeply encoded into hard rock’s DNA.

Since winning American Idol, Taylor Hicks has gone on to achieve RIAA® certified platinum status and make history as the first male Idol champion. “Porch Swing” marks Hicks’ first official single release in 14 years. Written by Hicks, Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and Jason Deere, the song was recorded at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground studio in Nashville and it marries the sounds of country and soul, drawing comparisons to artists like Jackson Browne, Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.