"Dean Brody to Brett Kissel: Troubadour Festival Headlines Downtown Barrie's Biggest Summer Yet"

Saturday, June 14 – DEAN BRODY 

One of Canada’s most celebrated country music artists, Dean Brody is a 2x JUNO Award winner and has earned 18 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs), including Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. He has an impressive 34 Top Ten singles (with eight #1’s) including “Bring Down the House” and “Canadian Summer”. In total Brody has generated more than 425 million + global streams. Brody’s storytelling and dynamic stage presence makes him a fan favourite coast to coast.

Saturday, July 26 – THE 99s 

The 99s are a super dynamic 8-piece band that plays huge hits and sing-a-longs from across eras and genres with jaw-dropping talent and positive energy. They are loaded with top tier talent, including lead vocalist, Barrie-native, Carleigh Aikins. The band is musically directed by party band heroes Dwayne Gretzky. Cutting across eras and genres, their repertoire is vast enough to include hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s, for a show that can range from Tina Turner to The Killers, ABBA and Avril Lavigne.

Saturday, August 16 – HAWKSLEY WORKMAN 

A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Hawksley Workman is a multiple Juno Award winner known for his theatrical stage presence and eclectic musical style that fuses rock, pop, and cabaret. With more than 15 solo albums, hits like “Striptease” and “Jealous of Your Cigarette” have cemented his place as a Canadian music icon.

Saturday, September 6 – BRETT KISSEL 

Closing out the series is Brett Kissel, a country artist known for his charismatic personality, dynamic stage presence, and unique music style. With 23x CCMA awards, 3x JUNO awards, 2x Gold-certified albums, 11x Gold singles, 5x Platinum singles and an impressive track record of 19x Top-10 radio hits (including 4x #1 singles), his talent and popularity are undeniable. Kissel is one of Canada’s most celebrated and beloved entertainers. 

Opening for Kissel will be Elmvale, Ontario’s own Dayna Reid. With powerhouse vocals, one-of-a-kind lyrics, and a tenacious attitude, Reid has been captivating audiences nationwide since the release of her debut country EP “Back To The Trailer”.

The Downtown Barrie BIA acknowledges that the Business Improvement Area is located on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishnaabeg include the Odawa, Ojbwe and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. The Downtown Barrie BIA is dedicated to honoring Indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.