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Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 4 piece Roots/Rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried and true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.

The group was cobbled together over the course of a decade, restructuring and adapting through numerous obstacles to form the unit as it exists today: Chris Medhurst (vocals/guitar), Ben Spiller (bass), Ross Citrullo (lead guitar), and Adam Cannon (drums). Often joined by their friend, organist Miles Evan Branagh, The Commoners unite under a shared dream: to write, perform, and share music that is an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.

“The Black Crowes are a big influence for us. Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and the Allman Brothers, of course. These are the bands that we aspire to wear on our sleeves as we create our own music.”

Channeling their deep respect and admiration for Roots/Rock trailblazers, The Commoners incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown’s groove masters, and emotive vocals akin to Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to capture a sound that is very much of the here and now.

Support is from Maddison Galloway

Pure energy and rootsy-blues sass” – MusicOntario Hailing from small town Fergus, Ontario, Madison Galloway has been making waves in the Canadian music scene. She charms audiences with her refreshing original tunes, while delivering her bluesy roots-rock sound, hallmarked by her soulful voice and powerful guitar skills, and bolstered by her dynamic and talented band. She's brought her high-energy, charismatic performance to hundreds of stages, including prominent festivals like Kitchener Blues Festival and Riverfest Elora, and sharing the spotlight with acclaimed artists such as Alessia Cara and 54-40. Following the release of her song “Open Your Eyes”, which has garnered over 120K streams, Madison was honoured with the title of "Southern Rock Artist of the Year" (2023) at the prestigious Josie Music Awards (Nashville, TN). Currently, Madison is set to release her highly anticipated sophomore album in June 2024, promising to captivate audiences with her continued innovation and unmistakable sound.