MAIN STREET REVIVAL

In the age of AI slop, industry plants, and billionaires hijacking the value of music and songwriting as art forms - one band stands at the precipice wielding guitars, keyboards and the mighty pen as their Excaliburs against tyranny.  

Compared to: The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Zeus, Sloan and The Sheepdogs - Main Street Revival are the best band Canada has produced in the last decade. Three distinct and proven songwriting voices weave in and out of the spotlight which makes it feel like you are listening to three bands and only one band at the same time. The dynamic changes from song-to-song, but the rich harmonies and the storytelling quality of their lyrics are the essence of the band and their sound. MSR has stepped forward to carry the torch from the bands of rock’s golden era - delivering the grit, soul, and open road energy we need today. 

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MSR have cemented themselves on the local scene in Ottawa by a streak of sell out shows since their inception in 2019, growing their local fan base exponentially and priming themselves for the country’s largest stages. Their professionalism and live prowess has shown they can open and play alongside some of Canada’s top tier acts including classic rock heroes: Kim Mitchell, Chilliwack, April Wine, Sue Foley, David Wilcox and I Mother Earth at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre. 

Following their self-titled debut released in November 2019, the band followed up with Revive Yerself (EP) in 2021, Canada Band (EP) in 2023, and their latest, boldest album to date, Another Harvest Done in 2024.  

"What I've heard so far really showcases the band's dynamic sound and wide appeal!  If you're a fan of Nathaniel Rateliff, Tom Petty, or having a bevy by the campfire, you'll love these guys!"

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- Noah Sabourin, Music Director, Live 88.5