We are a psychedelic, funk, rock band playing covers from the 70’s and originals. 

We are 3 piece band formed in Kingston. We have a wide range of sound, incorporating many genres, mainly focused around rock. We focus on our original songs and try to incorporate known covers in our own way. Our sound is greatly inspired by trios of the past.

Rocket Surgery consists of singer and songwriter Rueben deGroot and his supremely talented backing band, guitarist Dan Curtis, bassist Elijah Abrams, keyboardist Josh Lyon, vocalist Christina Foster, saxophonist Jon Stewart, and drummers Rob Radford, Daniel Chalmers, and Mark Fraser.

Since 2012, Rocket Surgery’s unique melding of jazz, roots rock, alternative, and prog has kept audiences dancing and smiling every Monday night at The Toucan in Kingston, Ontario. Rueben has recently shared the stage with Corb Lund, Sarah Harmer, NQ Arbuckle Band, Coco Love Alcorn, and Oh Susanna (who covered one  of his songs on her 2014 album Name Dropper).

Rocket Surgery consists of singer and songwriter Rueben deGroot and his supremely talented backing band, guitarist Dan Curtis, bassist Elijah Abrams, keyboardist Josh Lyon, vocalist Christina Foster, saxophonist Jon Stewart, and drummers Rob Radford, Daniel Chalmers, and Mark Fraser.

Since 2012, Rocket Surgery’s unique melding of jazz, roots rock, alternative, and prog has kept audiences dancing and smiling every Monday night at The Toucan in Kingston, Ontario. Rueben has recently shared the stage with Corb Lund, Sarah Harmer, NQ Arbuckle Band, Coco Love Alcorn, and Oh Susanna (who covered one  of his songs on her 2014 album Name Dropper).

Rocket Surgery consists of singer and songwriter Rueben deGroot and his supremely talented backing band, guitarist Dan Curtis, bassist Elijah Abrams, keyboardist Josh Lyon, vocalist Christina Foster, saxophonist Jon Stewart, and drummers Rob Radford, Daniel Chalmers, and Mark Fraser.

Since 2012, Rocket Surgery’s unique melding of jazz, roots rock, alternative, and prog has kept audiences dancing and smiling every Monday night at The Toucan in Kingston, Ontario. Rueben has recently shared the stage with Corb Lund, Sarah Harmer, NQ Arbuckle Band, Coco Love Alcorn, and Oh Susanna (who covered one  of his songs on her 2014 album Name Dropper).

Rocket Surgery consists of singer and songwriter Rueben deGroot and his supremely talented backing band, guitarist Dan Curtis, bassist Elijah Abrams, keyboardist Josh Lyon, vocalist Christina Foster, saxophonist Jon Stewart, and drummers Rob Radford, Daniel Chalmers, and Mark Fraser.

Since 2012, Rocket Surgery’s unique melding of jazz, roots rock, alternative, and prog has kept audiences dancing and smiling every Monday night at The Toucan in Kingston, Ontario. Rueben has recently shared the stage with Corb Lund, Sarah Harmer, NQ Arbuckle Band, Coco Love Alcorn, and Oh Susanna (who covered one  of his songs on her 2014 album Name Dropper).

Frank Ryan, a singer songwriter from Dublin, will be taking the stage and playing a range of covers and original songs! His music has been described as “soulful rock” with hauntingly powerful and melodic vocals.

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Pound Salt
Kingston, Ontario
Hard Rock/Alt Rock

Sonic Souvenir
Napanee, Ontario
Alt Rock/ Pop Punk

Moffatt Avenue
London, Ontario
Pop Punk/ Alt Rock

Reassembled from parts of Kingston Ontario’s choicest Blues & Outlaw Country tribute bands, The Mill•Rights are a group of hard-workin’ full-time friends on a mission to forge their own timeless body of music. Building on the foundations laid by some of Canada’s most beloved artists, The Mill•Rights began working in the winter of 2021 with Jason Mercer at Neptune’s Machine on Wolfe Island. Their self-titled debut album, released summer of 2023, includes 13 original songs. Much like their live performances, they move fluidly through elements of roots, rock, reggae, country, folk, and blues among other genres.

The ” Ghetto Xpress ” was formed in October of the year 2000, in response for the need of a new house band at the Toucan on Monday nights, a gig previously occupied by Kingston blues stalwarts Blue Monday for the previous 2 1/2 years. Blue Monday members Zak Colbert and Mike Sakell, decided to continue on with a different band and a change of concept, and formed the Express. With keyboard wizard Spencer Evans throwing his hat in, and the addition of a fresh new face on guitar, James Taylor, the band was complete. The original repertoire focused heavily on the sounds of Motown, and classic R&B, but with the addition of Jonathan Stewart a.k.a ” Bunny ” on tenor saxophone a few years ago, the band took a decidedly more funky New Orleans type approach. Zak and James eventually left the band to be replaced by Zak’s young protege, Alec Barken, on bass, and Mark Taras on guitar, and that has been the lineup for the last eight years.

Known for sharing the stage with musical friends who drop by now and then, many touring acts with a night off in Kingston, manage to find their way to the stage and sit in with the band.Some of the notable ones include, Colin James, the Blue man group band, Sarah Harmer, Ryan Lewis, and members of Trooper to name just a few. You never know who’s going to show up when Ghetto Xpress hits the stage.

This band is one of those “must see ” acts, so next time you hear about one of their shows, make sure to get out and see them,or sit in with them, and remember to keep on truckin….

Funkifying today’s hits with fresh twists, Nice On compels you to get up and get DOWN.

Smooth, soulful power vocals meet fun punchy percussion, heavy basslines, filthy guitar licks, soaring sax solos and rich keys rhythms. There’s something for everyone here.

Comprised of some of Kingston’s most skilled and promising young musicians, members of Nice On met in the music scene and admired one another’s skills enough to form a supergroup of up and coming talent. During live shows, the positive energy is palpable, and the band feeds off it to create a delightfully unpredictable and joyful atmosphere.

It’s Nice On the ears.

Sweet Pete and The Heat are a collective of local musicians who play with various bands in Kingston. Meeting each other at various open mics and house parties we all share a love of dirty, funky blues music inspired by everyone from Junior Wells, Muddy Waters and Van Morrison to lesser-known artists such as Lucky Peterson and Snooky Prior. Our goal is to get people dancing and that’s what we do.

The Get Alongs: The Get Alongs are a Toronto based band formed in 2017 by childhood friends Tristan, Eric, and brothers Harrison and Rory. They have released two EPs, 'Good Morning' and 'Tossing Stones,' along with their debut album 'Weather Permitting,' featuring 10 diverse and dynamic songs.

Lloyd’s Money: Lloyd's Money, hailing from Halifax, Canada, is a rock musician who has carved a niche for themselves in the indie rock genre. With his raw and gritty sound, Lloyd's Money captivates audiences with his electrifying performances. They effortlessly blend elements of rock music with indie sensibilities, creating a unique sonic experience that resonates with listeners.

The Brightsides: The Brightsides are always a local favourite to Queens students and Kingston locals alike! Playing a genre that is dynamic, with a mix of alt-rock, pop-rock and blues. Artists that inspire The Brightsides include John Mayer, The Backseat Lovers, Ocean Alley, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

The Wild Rose Orchestra are a local country rock ‘n’ roll group lead by Dennis Bouwman and joined by Dan Curtis (lead guitar), Winston Vinh (bass), Josh Lyon (keys) and Harrison Stewart-Juby (drums). Bouwman writes and sings with a gritty honesty rarely seen these days. Bouwman’s combination of heart-wrenching lyrics, warm melodies, and a voice like the bottom 10 pipes on a church organ is sure to captivate you and make you feel.
https://www.dennisbouwman.com/

Stone City Kings are a power trio hailing from Kingston Ontario who play a variety of rock/alt rock/classic rock tunes. Expect to hear, The Tragically Hip, Billy Idol, Tom Petty, GnR, and more!

Doug vanderHorden is a passionate man. He’s been playing music for well over 20 years as a frontman, singer, guitarist, drummer, and percussionist.

Residing in Kingston since 1993, Doug has been performing music on many different levels. After getting out of the Canadian Armed Forces, as a percussionist, Doug began to perform as a singer and guitar player for a local band.  After 15 years with that band, the band dispersed and Doug returned to his first musical love, drumming.

After a few years of getting back behind the drums, he began to miss the vocals and guitar playing and began to work on his solo act.  Today, you can find Doug in venues around the Kingston and surrounding area; playing all your classic acoustic rock favorites from the 60s, 70, 80, and 90s. Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, U2, Eagles, Neil Young, Oasis, Supertramp, Eddie Money, Eurythmics, and Gordon Lightfoot to name a few.

Hailing from Kingston Ontario, The Garvin Brothers are a high energy rock & roll band that play both covers and original tunes! Heavily influenced by artists like The Glorious Sons, The Black Crowes, The Trews, and Chris Stapleton, you won’t want to miss their next show! The Garvin Brothers were the 2023 Grand Prize winners of Kid’s Got Talent at The Empire Theatre in Belleville, headliners on Canada Day in Downtown Kingston, Kiwanis Music Festival Provincial Finalists, and semi-finalists in the Rising Star competition at the CNE in Toronto. Watch out, The Garvin Brothers are coming!

The ToneKats is a versatile & experienced Canadian band based out of Kingston, Ontario. They perform Classic and newer rock, some catchy country rock, and their own original high-energy rock! These Kats even take requests! The band plays something for everyone!

The Toucan presents a night of live music to celebrate International Women’s Day featuring local Women-lead acts.

The Clay Pigeons: 7 piece rock and roll student band. They play covers and have some original songs on the way!

Deb Feeley and Greg Law: 90’s Nostalgia Duo with a big sound!

Savannah Shea: Kingston based singer, writer and multi-instrumentalist.

"Road Waves is a fun-filled, soul-rock explosion."

Road Waves, founded in 2014 by Ji Sharp, is a powerhouse in the live music scene. Their vibrant performances, blending blues, funk, jazz, and rock, defy categorization and push the boundaries of music. With two acclaimed self-released LPs—'The Lighthouse' (2015) & 'Red Sun Rising' (2018)—and captivating singles like 'Hometown' (2022), 'Small World' (2022), and 'Frog Rock' (2023), the band showcases their versatility and unwavering commitment to their craft.

For almost a decade, Road Waves has captivated crowds across North America with their soulful and high-energy shows. Their heartfelt songwriting and exceptional musicianship result in a personal and exhilarating musical journey. As they continue to ignite stages continent-wide, Road Waves invites you to embark on an extraordinary musical adventure that will transform you forever.

A 3-piece force of nature, The Jailbirds are a band you must see live. Not long after the release of their debut EP, ‘The Black River’, the band was nominated for and won “Best Rock” at the 2018 Mississauga Music Awards and since then, won "Best Live Band" at the 2022 MM Awards. The Jailbirds have drawn comparisons to the likes of Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Deep Purple, Monster Truck, Royal Blood and other such bands. They have molded the rock genre into something entirely their own with their blend of classic rock, modern rock, grunge and popular music.

The Jailbirds are known for their on-stage heavy hitting sound and their dedication to their respective instruments. They crave creating art and living a life full of new experiences, taking their craft seriously but not so much themselves.

This is Harmony on Mars – a Toronto-born psychedelic punk duo made up of two brothers – Max White and Jack White.   Max plays guitar and sings, while Jack plays the drums.   You may have heard their latest single, Don’t Stand Still in the Starz/Amazon Prime series, ‘American Gods’.  They have also done session work for film and TV.  Their performances have been featured in Netflix’s “Frontier” and “V-Wars” as well as “Trigger Point” and Norwegian thriller “Hevn.”

The band Jellytrain was originally formed in 2019 as “ Up jumped the Blues “ . With the departure of founding members Rick Flanagan, and Greg Duncan ( R.I.P. ) , and then keyboardist Craig Tousignant, Jellytrain was set to re- invent itself. With original members ZAK Colbert ( Bass ), Shawn Dore ( guitar, vocals ) and Mike Sakell ( drums, vocals ) keyboardist Alain McCann ( keys, vocals) joined the band offering his considerable talents. The result is a tight four piece Funk Blues band that is receiving high praise from live audiences every time they appear. With three lead vocalists, and sweet harmonies, they are sure to impress all who attend one of their live shows.

The China Cat Riders

We're a Grateful Dead tribute band from Kingston Ontario Canada. Newly formed out of a reunion of Hurricane Bob who played around town in the early 90's. Our members are all veterans of the Kingston music scene, and have a common love of The Dead.

Frank Ryan, a singer songwriter from Dublin, will be taking the stage and playing a range of covers and original songs! His music has been described as “soulful rock” with hauntingly powerful and melodic vocals.

Support Frank Ryan & Friends by leaving a tip:

http://paypal.me/pools/c/8t6oqmzfqT