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National Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Burton Cummings is proud to be surviving the Taylor Swift era
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content With some turbulence facing the country these days, the Canadian music environment remains strong. It's an outlet to help carry the load. Article content Article content Enter musician and walking music encyclopedia, Burton Cummings, on the phone line. With decades filled with hit songs and historical Canadian firsts, Cummings, 77, has seen it all. Article content In the midst of another leg of his A Few Good Moments tour, the proud Winnipeg native has a brief break after recently headlining the all-Canadian lineup for Line Spike Frontenac, north of Kingston, Ont. Keeping Canadiana spirit in full force, performing Runnin' Back To Saskatoon (co-written with Kurt Winter), was a perfect inclusion. Article content Off the stage, one of his biggest achievements is his ever-growing MP3 collection, staggering in scope. Article content 'The minute CDs were invented, I was a happy guy and I went and got a whole half a dozen iPods and loaded them with all my favourite stuff because I fly all the time … so I've worked on my library now for 40 years and I can say this very honestly, I have way more documented music than any radio station in the world — anywhere. Article content 'I was never a vinyl fan because back in the hippie days we would party for days — and drink beers and play the records and they got scratched all the time — and then I would go and buy another copy of the white Beatles album … I never liked vinyl because there was always so much noise.' Article content But he remains faithful to his era. Article content 'I don't listen to that much modern stuff anymore, but I have to take my hat off to Taylor Swift. She broke all the records that I ever knew about in the industry. I kind of joke on stage now that I've survived into the Taylor Swift era and it makes me very proud.' Article content 'To have a new album out at this age in my life and have the tremendous reviews that I've gotten — it's like people, and the critics, have been very kind to this album. I'm very happy about this at my age.' Article content Article content A Few Good Moments also reveals a bookend to his life. Cummings shot the cover photo. Article content 'It was 1970. The big clock you see I bought on tour in the Maritimes, I think Halifax. The small clock was my mother's alarm clock through her whole entire adult life. The watch in the middle — I got for being on The Dating Game and not getting picked — so there you go.' Article content 'In the 1960s, there was nothing for pop music on television other than maybe the Ed Sullivan Show. You'd see somebody lip sync one big record for three minutes. When the Dating Game approached us (The Guess Who) they said, look, Burton is still single. The other three guys were all married. They said if you let Burton be bachelor No. 3, we will let you guys open the show lip syncing a song. So in 1969 that was a big deal to get on national television — and we lip synced Undun.
Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
The Guess Who, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman and Bachman-Turner Overdrive Reunited Under One Roof at The Feldman Agency
TORONTO, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The Feldman Agency (TFA) is proud to announce the signing of legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who and the return of celebrated solo artist Burton Cummings to its roster. This reunion brings together four of the most influential names in Canadian music - The Guess Who, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman and Bachman-Turner Overdrive (signed in May 2024) - under one roof at TFA. All acts are also now represented in the U.S. by David Levine of WME. With decades of acclaimed releases, major tours, and enduring impact, Burton Cummings and The Guess Who have played a foundational role in shaping Canadian rock music. Their presence at TFA signals both a recognition of their legacy and a renewed focus on strategic growth and future opportunities in live performance. "We're thrilled to welcome The Guess Who to The Feldman Agency and to welcome back Burton Cummings," said Jeff Craib, CEO of The Feldman Agency. "Having them on our roster alongside Bachman-Turner Overdrive is a meaningful alignment, and we're honoured to support and amplify their next chapter." As principal songwriters of The Guess Who 's early catalog, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings helped propel the group to international acclaim with a string of timeless hits including "These Eyes," "Laughing," "Undun," "American Woman," "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature," and "No Time." Their 1970 album American Woman topped the charts in Canada, and its title track became the first Billboard No. 1 hit by a Canadian group, solidifying The Guess Who 's place in rock history. Following the group's original run, Burton Cummings launched a successful solo career, earning a gold record for his debut single "Stand Tall" and releasing a string of hit singles and albums, including "I'm Scared," "My Own Way to Rock," "Break It to Them Gently," and "You Saved My Soul." His 1978 album Dream of a Child became the first quadruple platinum album by a Canadian artist. Randy Bachman went on to co-found Bachman-Turner Overdrive, which quickly emerged as a cornerstone of 1970s rock. The band is best known for classic tracks such as "Let It Ride," "Roll on Down the Highway," "Takin' Care of Business," "Lookin' Out for #1," and "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet." Currently, Bachman-Turner Overdrive is touring across North America with a full slate of summer dates, while Burton Cummings is also performing across the continent on an extensive solo run with his band. The Feldman Agency looks forward to supporting The Guess Who in their future plans for 2026. About The Feldman Agency The Feldman Agency is one of North America's foremost entertainment talent agencies, with over 50 years of experience in artist representation, talent booking, event services, and corporate consulting. With a team of 30+ professionals operating from offices in Toronto and Vancouver, TFA is built on a foundation of integrity, relationships, and results. The agency represents a diverse and dynamic roster of talent and provides innovative solutions and strategic guidance to artists, promoters, and corporate clients worldwide.
New York Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bachman-Turner Overdrive extends 2025 tour, adds NY show. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bachman-Turner Overdrive is is about to 'Let It Ride' yet again. The classic rockers just added eight fall shows to their ongoing 2025 'Roll On Down The Highway Tour' including October gigs in both New Jersey and New York. Those Tri-state concerts go down at Englewood, NJ's Bergen Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29, Atlantic City, NJ's Borgata Casino Event Center on Friday, Oct. 31 and North Tonawanda, NY's Riviera Theatre on Monday, Nov. 3. Prior to these newly-added autumn gigs, the group that brought the world 'Takin' Care of Business' and 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' co-headline a run of summer gigs with Marshall Tucker Band and either Jefferson Starship or The Outlaws. They also have a handful of solo headlining gigs and a one-off with Blue Öyster Cult and Foghat lined up over the next few months as well. 'We're playing all the hits, as well as diving deep into the album cuts,' Bachman said in an official statement. '…the response from fans has been incredible.' In addition to all of the staples you know and love, it's also likely Bachman and co. will play their recently-released, nostalgia-tinged single '60 Years Ago.' The song is the band's first new release since 1996 when they put out a Europe-only cover of 'The House of the Rising Sun.' Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Bachman-Turner Overdrive shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for their co-headlining tour is Friday, June 13. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Bachman-Turner Overdrive tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, special guests and links to buy tickets can be found below. Bachman-Turner Overdrive set list The band rocked Medford, MA's Chevalier Theatre last March. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what they entertained the audience with in Mass (including quite a few Guess Who songs as well as Randy's son Tal's '90s hit as advertised above). 01.) 'Roll On Down the Highway' 02.) 'Rock Is My Life, and This Is My Song' 03.) 'Shakin' All Over' (Johnny Kidd and the Pirates cover) 04.) 'These Eyes' (The Guess Who cover) 05.) 'No Time' (The Guess Who cover) 06.) 'Not Fragile' 07.) 'Four Wheel Drive' 08.) 'Lookin' Out for #1' 09.) 'Stayed Awake All Night' 10.) 'American Woman' (The Guess Who cover) 11.) 'No Sugar Tonight' (The Guess Who cover) 12.) 'Undun' (The Guess Who cover) 13.) 'She's So High' (Tal Bachman cover) 14.) 'Let It Ride' 15.) 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' 16.) 'Hey You / All Right Now / Rock'n Me / You Shook Me All Night Long / Honky Tonk Women / Can't Take My Eyes Off You / Bang A Gong (Get It On) / Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye / Highway To Hell / Hey You' 17.) 'Takin' Care of Business' Bachman-Turner Overdrive new music On March 28, 2025, BTO dropped their first single in nearly 30 years. The nearly four-minute barroom rocker — appropriately dubbed '60 Years Ago' — name checks Canadian rock heroes Burton Cummings, Buffalo Springfield, The Guess Who and more. As an added bonus, the raucous ditty features a scorching guitar solo courtesy of The Godfather of Grunge himself, Mr. Neil Young. The song may be a last gasp for the aging rockers but also serves as proof positive that they still have gas left in the tank. If you'd like to hear the rallying cry of a tune for yourself, you can find '60 Years Ago' here. More about Bachman-Turner Overdrive In May 2024, The Post spoke with Randy Bachman about the origins of their classic 'Takin' Care Of Business,' new music and career highlights. 'One night I'm driving to a gig in Vancouver and a guy comes on the radio station. He says 'Hi, this is Daryl B and we're taking care of business,'' the 81-year-old told us about how the iconic tune came to be. Bachman wrote the title down and made the band play the song on the spot — unprepared and unrehearsed (!) — that night. Yes, the memorable call and response 'Takin' care of business/Every day/Takin' care of business/Every way/Takin' care of business/It's all mine/Takin' care of business/And workin' over time' was improvised. 'The crowd went crazy,' Bachman smiled. 'We recorded it two weeks later and that's what you hear.' For more stories like these, you can find our interview with Bachman here. Classic rockers on tour in 2025 BTO aren't the only rock icons who took the world by storm in the '70s performing live this year. Here are just five of our favorite classic acts you won't want to miss in concert these next few months. • Neil Young • Yusuf/Cat Stevens • Yes • Boz Scaggs • Jackson Browne Who else is touring in the near future? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Music, acrobatics and local flavour at this year's LaSalle Strawberry Festival
Mark your calendars for the return of the LaSalle Strawberry Festival, set for Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Vollmer Recreation Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway. The four-day celebration promises a packed lineup of entertainment, carnival rides, a hometown parade, dazzling fireworks and plenty of local food—especially fresh strawberries. Organizers are currently finalizing plans for the festival's 37th year, which has grown into LaSalle's signature summer event. 'The LaSalle Strawberry Festival is a celebration of our town's history and community spirit,' said Mayor Crystal Meloche. 'As our longest-running event, it reflects the heart of LaSalle—where families, friends and visitors come to celebrate summer. From exciting entertainment to tasty local strawberries, there's something for everyone.' Local businesses, service clubs and community groups are invited to join the LaSalle Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 7. The 1.5-km route begins at the Turkey Creek Bridge on Front Road and ends at Sacred Heart Drive. Step-off is at 10 a.m. and parade participation is free. Applications are open until May 30 on the LaSalle Strawberry Festival website. This year's entertainment lineup includes the Canadian performance group Throw 2 Catch, who will bring their high-energy 'Geek Quest' show to the festival grounds. This unique acrobatic performance combines circus-style feats, humour and heart as a quirky team of heroes takes the stage. Audiences can expect synchronized flips, daring stunts and gravity-defying throws in a show designed to entertain all ages. Live music also takes centre stage with a trio of featured headliners. On Thursday evening, Amherstburg country artist Adam Butcher kicks off the music with a performance known for strong vocals and stage charisma. On Friday night, Windsor's Slim Pickerel Band takes the spotlight with their genre-blending style that mixes rock, folk, country, blues and Motown. Saturday's featured act is veteran performer Jody Raffoul, a rock singer-songwriter from Leamington known for his soulful voice and working-class anthems. Raffoul has built a loyal following over three decades and has shared the stage with international acts including Bon Jovi, Joe Cocker and The Guess Who. His music blends classic rock and modern edge with a personal, story-driven touch. Slim Pickerel's four-piece ensemble has deep Essex County roots and a sound shaped by the Great Lakes region. Their music ranges from heartfelt ballads to guitar-driven jams, telling stories grounded in everyday life. Known for high-energy live sets, the band brings a strong local presence to the weekend stage. Adam Butcher is a rising name in country music, also rooted in Essex County. Known for his authentic style and crowd-pleasing performances, Butcher continues to gain attention as he explores new musical horizons. Whether you come for the rides, the music or the food, the 2025 LaSalle Strawberry Festival has something for everyone. Visit the festival website closer to the event date for a full schedule of activities, concerts and family attractions.
CBC
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
'I can't be a second-rate Guess Who': Randy Bachman on starting Brave Belt and BTO
For more than 60 years, Canadian rock and roll legend Randy Bachman has been takin' care of business and working overtime. Starting out in Winnipeg with just a dream and a guitar, Bachman co-founded not one but two of the most successful rock bands to come out of this country: The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Now, at 81, Bachman is looking back on his incredible life in music with a new BTO single, 60 Years Ago. In an interview with Q 's Tom Power, the guitarist and singer reflects on what happened after he left The Guess Who in 1970, immediately following the release of their biggest hit, American Woman. WATCH | Randy Bachman's full interview with Tom Power: "I was branded as an idiot in Winnipeg and in the press," Bachman says about his departure. "I got slammed in Rolling Stone and Creem and all the magazines at the time. [They said] that I was thrown out of the band because I was too straight. So I'm bent on proving you can make it without being bent or drugged or whatever." Bachman says his divisive relationship with his bandmates was more like a fraternal dispute. "You don't hate him, because you're brothers, but you have this thing you never get over." Starting over on his own, Bachman wanted to prove the critics wrong and find success in a new group — but he knew he didn't want it to be compared to The Guess Who. "I'm in Winnipeg with no band," he recalls. "I'm going crazy, I want to do something…. I can't be a second-rate Guess Who. I can't match Burton Cummings's voice. What I do is start over and do something different." Turning to country rock music, Bachman founded his next band, Brave Belt, with some help from fellow Canadian music legend Neil Young. "Neil said, 'This is really great. I'll set you up with Mo Ostin,'" Bachman says. "So I fly to L.A. and I meet Mo Ostin [at Reprise Records] … and Neil gets me a record deal there." Watch or listen to the full interview with Bachman to find out how he ended up founding BTO after Brave Belt eventually got dropped by its label.
