Performer: Johnny Reid

Over an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. The critically acclaimed singer is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability, as demonstrated by an extensive catalogue of hit songs, album sales totaling over 1.5 million units in Canada, countless awards and multiple sold out national arena tours. Catch Johnny Reid live on stage in a joyful celebration of holiday spirit, sharing personal favourites, cherished classics and inspiring stories to usher in the holiday season.

Band: Blue Rodeo

Canada’s most popular roots rock band, Blue Rodeo grew into a veritable institution in their home country, debuting in the mid-80s and still recording and touring today. In the 40 years since forming, Blue Rodeo have sold over 4 million albums, received dozens of JUNO Award nominations and wins, played over 2,000 shows, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and have been honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. Their sound is a flavourful blend of country, folk, and rock. Under the guidance of Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo earned a reputation for consistent quality on-stage and in the studio.

Performers: Walk off the Earth

Walk Off the Earth is a Juno Award winning multi-platinum musical phenomenon from the Toronto area that was thrust onto the international stage in 2012 and continues to take the world by storm. In the past couple of years they’ve headlined the famed Red Rocks House, notched a top 10 single in Canada for 30 straight weeks, and made it all the way to the top of the Pop Album chart in the US. 

Performer: Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood Tour

His vocals, melodies, and riffs are as instantly recognizable as they are powerful, nuanced, and eclectic. Both a disciple of the hard rock tradition and a massive influence on subsequent generations of artists, Jerry Cantrell straddles the line between earnest salt-of-the-earth songwriter and beloved living legend.

His fourth solo album I Want Blood arrives with all the aggression and heavy, inexhaustible stomp its title suggests. The follow-up to the best-reviewed solo album of Cantrell's career (2021's Brighten) further expands his musical palette without sacrificing any of his inescapably infectious melodic hooks. "Vilified," which opens the album, is an anthem, a mission statement, kicking off I Want Blood with attitude.

Band: The Beaches

The Beaches are doing everything their way. After more than a decade together as a band, sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), plus closest friends Leandra Earl (guitar and keys) and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums), are entering a new era. On the new album Blame My Ex, the 2x Juno Award-winning Toronto band channels heartbreak into self-discovery through 10 exuberant songs that revel in pain and redemption. 

Comedian: Larry the Cable Guy

Multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, and Billboard Award winner, Larry the Cable Guy is one of America's top comedians. Larry has created The Git-R-Done Foundation and has donated more than 7 million dollars to various charities. Over the years Larry has hosted TV shows and comedy specials, starred in numerous movies, released certified-gold and platinum comedy albums, and has even become a best-selling author with his book Git-R-Done which debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list. Larry has launched his own comedy channel, Jeff and Larry's Comedy Roundup on SIRIUSXM showcasing the best in great American comedy. With his years of comedy and entertainment experience, you will not want to miss Larry the Cable Guy as he brings his hilarious routine to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.

Musician: Kim Mitchell & David Wilcox

Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon who has sold more than 1.5 million records in Canada, earned 17 Juno Awards nominations, and, in 2021, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Mitchell is one of the most well-known and peer-respected Canadian guitar players and an acclaimed singer-songwriter who has written many classic rock anthems including “Go For Soda”, “Rock N Roll Duty”, “Patio Lanterns”, “I am a Wild Party”, “Easy To Tame” and “All We Are”. 

David Wilcox a superb entertainer. A master guitar player. A great, soulful singer. A unique songwriter. These are a few of the ways David Wilcox has been described. None of them do him justice. Until you have seen David in concert, you have yet to experience something truly remarkable. Multiple gold and platinum albums, countless fans of all ages – these are testimony. 

Band: Marianas Trench

Marianas Trench has consistently raised the musical bar both in the studio and via their explosive live shows around the globe headlining tours in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The band has had Top 10 radio hits, multiple #1 videos, 2 Double-Platinum records, 1 Platinum record, 1 Gold record, 6 Triple-Platinum digital singles, and multiple awards through the Junos, SOCAN, MMVAs, Canadian Radio Music Awards, and The Indies.

Band: The Lumineers

With 24 #1 hits across various radio formats, The Lumineers have quickly ascended to become one of the world’s most beloved bands of any genre. Having started out in small clubs and open mics, the band has grown into a touring powerhouse, selling out arenas across the world. The Lumineers made their international breakthrough in 2012 with the hit song “Ho Hey,” the first single from their self-titled debut album. The album itself was a massive success, rising to #2 on the Billboard 200 and earning 3x RIAA Platinum certification in both the U.S. and Canada. The band also received two GRAMMY® Award nominations, including Best New Artist.

Comedian: Gerry Dee - Funny You Should Say That Tour

Gerry Dee was the star and co-creator of the hit CBC comedy Mr.D for 8 seasons. He is currently the host of Family Feud Canada. He currently plays the role of “Templeton Dudge” in the sitcom Animal Control on FOX Television.

His first book, Teaching: It’s Harder Than It Looks was released in 2012 and was a National best seller. He released his second book in October 2023.

Musician: Sam Roberts Band

Sam Roberts released his debut in 2002, following a popular independent demo recording he had made in Montreal. The Inhuman Condition was released and became the best-selling independent EP in Canadian history. In 2003 he released Juno award winning album, We Were Born in a Flame. He then released Platinum-certified Chemical City in 2006 and Gold-certified Love at the End of the World in 2008. Each album also won the Juno for Rock Album of the Year.

Performer: Belinda Carlisle

Rock stars come and rock stars go. In an everchanging landscape of shifting musical trends, few artists stand the test of time. Belinda Carlisle is one of those rare talents who continues to remain relevant after nearly four decades in the business. Amidst changing tastes, the gifted and glamorous singer-songwriter has indelibly touched the hearts of pop fans around the world with her unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively charged melodies and picturesque lyrics.

With a multi-dimensional, internationally acclaimed recording catalog and countless tours showcasing her chameleonic musical prowess, the woman who began her career as co-founder and lead vocalist of groundbreaking all-female new wave/rock band The Go-Go’s has amassed worldwide sales in excess of 15 million albums and singles.

Band: Big Wreck & Thornley

Fronted by Toronto singer/songwriter/guitarist Ian Thornley, Big Wreck burst onto the scene in 1997 with their debut album In Loving Memory Of…, including the hit singles, “That Song,” “Blown Wide Open” and “The Oaf.” Following a hiatus from 2002-2010, the band returned the following year with the #1 single “Albatross” and platinum-selling album of the same name. Big Wreck has gone on to release a continuous flow of celebrated hit albums and songs while crossing North America with their unique brand of heavy-hitting live rock.

Comedian: Tony Hinchcliffe

Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host based out of Austin, Texas. Hinchcliffe began his career cutting his teeth at the renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles—evolving from a door guy saturated in the world of comedy to a paid regular sharing the stage with the best comics in the world.

Band: The Red Clay Strays - These Moments Tour Live

Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays – Coleman, Drew Nix (guitar and vocals), Zach Rishel (guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass) and John Hall (drums) – straddle fiery Southern rock riffs, tender-hearted soul music and tried-and-true country crooning. The success of 2022 self-released debut LP Moment of Truth – including breakout single “Wondering Why” – led to the Strays inking a deal with RCA Records and enlisting Cobb to produce Made by These Moments.

Musician: Alan Doyle 

Alan Doyle - actor, producer, best-selling author, and best-known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years - hardly needs an introduction. With five solo albums under his belt, Doyle has been touring the world with his ace six-piece band for the last decade. In late 2014, Doyle released his best-selling memoir Where I Belong, followed by A Newfoundlander In Canada released in October 2017, and All Together now released in November 2020. 

Performer: Reba McEntire

Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honours from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, CMA Awards, GRAMMY Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists.

Comedian: Dane Cook 

With over a billion streams of his content worldwide, Dane Cook has released record-breaking specials like Vicious Circle, Harmful if Swallowed, and Retaliation. He’s also starred in films such as Mr. Brooks, My Best Friend’s Girl, and Dan in Real Life. Notably, he was the second comedian to sell out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden. In October 2022, Cook released his latest special, Above It All, which topped comedy album charts after its premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Currently, he’s producing a documentary, Brace for Impact: The Dane Cook Story, with Super Channel.

Performers: Il Volo

Il Volo, one of the world’s most famous Italian trios, has captivated audiences globally with the remarkable voices of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble. Celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2024, they recently participated in the Sanremo Festival with their Golden Disc song "Capolavoro" from their latest album, Ad Astra. This year also saw them embark on a World Tour in Japan and perform the "Tutti Per Uno - Capolavoro" summer tour in Italy, including four special concert-events at the Arena di Verona with prominent Italian music guests.

Show: 80’s Rock Invasion

80’s Rock Invasion arrives with Great White, Slaughter and special guest Vixen to transfix audiences with the hits that fans know and love Since 1982, the Great White sound has captivated audiences worldwide with crushing, blues-based guitar riffs and swagger that invokes an emotional high for anyone that listens. Their hits include “Rock Me,” “Mista Bone,” “Save Your Love,” “House of Broken Love,” and “Lady Red Light.” Joining Great White is Slaughter , American metal band famed for its tremendous impact on the genre. After earning platinum certification for their debut album Stick It to Ya, “Fly to the Angels,” “Up All Night,” “Spend My Life,” and “Mad About You” are some of the best Slaughter songs from the album.

Performers: Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone

The American rock scene was forever changed in 1988 when Melissa Etheridge stormed into history with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favourite female singers for more than two decades

Comedian: Tim Allen

Tim Allen is the star of the hit sitcom Last Man Standing, the voice of Disney’s Buzz Lightyear and continues to perform stand-up shows to sold-out crowds across the country.

He honed his talents as a stand-up comic throughout the eighties, providing the perfect lead-in to his highly successful ABC television series Home Improvement where he garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male Performer in a Television Series” for an unprecedented eight years in a row. During Home Improvement’s run at the top of the prime-time charts, Tim revisited his comedy roots with a successful national concert tour.

Performer: Beth Hart

The multi-award-winning and Grammy nominated Hart is recognized as one of her generation's most talented voices; she has played by her own rules. She has collaborated with legends and icons, traversed the globe, topped the Billboard Blues charts six times, gone double platinum and had a string of Top 10 charting albums across Europe, Top 30 Official Billboard US charting albums and surpassed 600 million streaming figures and counting.

Comedian: Jeff Foxworthy

Jeff has excelled as a comic, an author, and a TV personality for over 25 years. He has made more people laugh than anyone on earth, but at the heart of it, Jeff Foxworthy is a guy. Born and raised in Atlanta, Jeff worked hard to be a great comedian, worked hard to marry up (and he did), and is still working hard to take care of his daughters. Jeff is just a guy. So don’t be mad that his jokes are better than yours.

Musician: Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Messina is a trailblazing country music artist, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits. With the breakout song “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” she became a household name and went on to achieve nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs. Jo Dee’s success made her the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.

Band: Gene Simmons Band 

Gene Simmons is an international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time in all categories (RIAA). As a serial entrepreneur, Simmons has achieved success that reaches far beyond his music career, extending into television, film, publishing, merchandising, restaurants, consumer products and more.

Performers: Avril Lavigne with We The Kings and Fefe Dobson

Avril Lavigne has made history, smashed records, and consistently blazed a trail of her own as an uncompromising force in music and culture. Beyond selling close to 50 million albums worldwide, she has notched eight GRAMMY Award nominations in categories such as "Best New Artist" and "Song of the Year." In addition, she has received eight Juno Awards, including "Artist of the Year." She earned a spot in the Top 10 of Billboard's "Best of the 2000s" chart and holds a Guinness World Record as "the youngest female solo artist to top the UK chart.” She has earned multiple #1's around the globe and her social media following notably exceeds 93.6 million fans worldwide.

Performers: Avril Lavigne with We The Kings and Fefe Dobson

Avril Lavigne has made history, smashed records, and consistently blazed a trail of her own as an uncompromising force in music and culture. Beyond selling close to 50 million albums worldwide, she has notched eight GRAMMY Award nominations in categories such as "Best New Artist" and "Song of the Year." In addition, she has received eight Juno Awards, including "Artist of the Year." She earned a spot in the Top 10 of Billboard's "Best of the 2000s" chart and holds a Guinness World Record as "the youngest female solo artist to top the UK chart.” She has earned multiple #1's around the globe and her social media following notably exceeds 93.6 million fans worldwide.

Performers: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils & Pure Prairie League

Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are a seminal American rock band renowned for their distinctive fusion of country, rock, and pop music. Formed in the early ‘70s, they are best known for their chart-topping hit singles “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue.” They have toured relentlessly, captivating audiences with their timeless hits and electrifying live performances, earning them a dedicated fanbase worldwide.

Pure Prairie League

From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces.

Comedian: Jeff Dunham 

With a career spanning more than two decades, Jeff Dunham has performed live for over 7.7 million fans across more than 1,500 shows worldwide, including record-breaking tours in Canada, the U.K., Australia, South Africa, and beyond. Dunham has filmed 12 record-breaking comedy specials, and currently holds three of the top five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, Minding the Monsters, and Controlled Chaos were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years, while 2008’s Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program of all time. His 2019 Netflix special Beside Himself remains one of the platform’s most-watched comedy shows.

Perfomer: Babyface

Babyface is a 13-time GRAMMY Award winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history. He is the only producer to win the “Producer of the Year” category four times, three times of which was in consecutive years (1995-1997), a record he holds to this day. Babyface is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of artists like Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC, Outkast and P!nk.

Band: Kool & The Gang

Thanks to iconic songs like “Celebration”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie”, “Summer Madness”, “I Want to Take You Higher” and “Open Sesame”, Kool & the Gang have earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time.