Garret T. Willie

Artist Presale: September 25 @ 9:00 AM PT
Promoter Presale: September 25 @ 9:00 AM PT
On Sale: September 26 @ 9:00 AM PT

Garret T. Willie first made his mark with his debut album Same Pain, written with Parker Bossley at Afterlife Studios in Vancouver. The record lit a fire that spread far beyond Canada’s borders, earning praise from The Toronto Star, RANGE, Guitar World, Wonderland, Blues Matters, Blues in Britain and Classic Rock Magazine, while also landing airplay on BBC Radio 2’s The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews. 

Same Pain broke into the Top 20 on the UK Blues Albums chart and the US Roots Music Blues Rock chart in 2023, earned Willie two Western Canadian Music Award nominations for Blues and Indigenous Artist of the Year and a nomination for Best New Touring Artist at the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards. He carried those songs across Canada and in the US, opening for legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Fogerty, Kingfish, and Joe Bonamassa — proving that his firebrand blend of blues, rock, and raw honesty could hold its own on any stage.

On stage, Garret T. Willie is undeniable. At just 25 years old, his towering stature and deep, gravel-soaked voice channel the weight of an artist who has lived every shade of the blues. His performances are electric — no gimmicks, no fluff, just raw shredding, searing tone, and solos that rip straight through the room. He plays with the intensity of the greats, often bending the guitar behind his head mid-solo or leaping into the crowd to bring the fire even closer. Willie’s live show is more than a concert — it’s a shockwave of blues-rock energy that leaves audiences speechless and makes believers out of anyone.

Dead Summer is an energetic, hard-hitting rock duo from Victoria, BC. Formed in 2024 by Nate Prevedoros and Michael Wilford, their sound pulls from bands like Royal Blood and The White Stripes, evoking their raw energy, but with added pop sensibility and sharp, hook-driven songwriting. Wasting no time making an impact, Victoria’s newest rock band has proven in their first year that they can hold their own on whatever stage they end up upon. They’ve performed at events like Phillips Backyard Weekender, Pacific FC’s Downtown Derby Halftime Show, FernFest and Laketown Amphitheatre (the biggest ticketed event in Vancouver Island history) alongside acts like Nickelback, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Glorious Sons, Two Feet and Sam Roberts Band all within the band’s first year. From packed clubs to festival stages they have quickly climbed show lineups and cemented themselves in the local scene as a band that should be on everyone’s radar Dead Summer writes music that demands attention. Upcoming releases Melodramatic and Bloom are built for sweaty crowds and powerful sound systems. Pushing the limits of what two musicians can sound like, they utilize every tool at their disposal to create a layered and dynamic sonic experience and an impressive live show. At a Dead Summer show you can expect punchy riffs, huge choruses and tight, heavy rock played like it matters.

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