ALL Canadian - 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrates the songs and music of the iconic Canadian group - The BAND.

One of Ontario’s most talked about Live acts makes its first appearance at The Imperial Theatre. This all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians, under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson, will be playing Peller Hall on Friday Sept 25, 2026. Come and hear what everyone is talking about.

They are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of THE BAND’s final concert in 1976 and The BAND’s amazing contribution to our shared Canadian musical and cultural heritage.

For sixteen years, this show has thrilled audiences at the Mariposa Folk Festival, Beaches Jazz Festival, Kitchener Blues Festival, Ottawa City Folk Festival, Peterborough Music Fest, CNE Bandshell and Norfolk County Fair. It has also Sold Out theatres in Ottawa, Peterborough, Uxbridge, London, Orillia, Gravenhurst, North Bay (and many more). In 2016, they completed a successful tour of Western Canada, playing Casinos, theaters and festivals.

This is an all-star line-up, featuring Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s godson), on drums and vocals with special guests and a nine-piece band.

Bill Avis, Jerome's father and former Road Manager of The Hawks/The Band will also make an appearance with a story of his time on the road with his brothers from his youth. Led by musical director Lance Anderson, the band consists of veteran guitar player Terry Blersh, (Bobby Dupont Band), Wayne Deadder bass (Brooks and Bowskill), Rob Gusevs, organ (Blood, Sweat and Tears) and a four piece horn section of Toronto’s finest players.

Special guests like Chuck Jackson (Downchild Blues Band), Johnny Max and more will join in the celebration.

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