Bands

Here is the 2026 band line up!

The Backroad Revival

“Milli Schop and Jake
Mathias”

Randall Pee Coltrane & the Hard Livers

Randall Pee (bass and vocals) has performed more than 10x at the Battle since 2005, with 9 different bands.

He formed The Hard Livers in 2016 with Juno nominee Todd Porter (guitar and sax) and they made their debut at the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival.

They will be joined at the Battle by Archy Hachey (keys), Markus “Chili” Palmer (drums), Tambo Tash…and the explosive Dumpster Fire Horns.

The Hard Livers have released 20 original tunes on Spotify. Their next studio recording is titled “Armadillo Bordello”. That creation will be shared on global streaming platforms later in 2026.

LIVE HARD!!
www.randallpeecoltrane.com

Garrett Lambert & The Countymen

Garrett Lambert and the Countymen are a Simcoe County country/rock band known for their seasoned musicianship and authentic, road‑tested sound. The five members—spanning multiple generations—blend classic, outlaw, honky‑tonk, and modern country influences into dynamic, high‑energy performances. Front man Garrett Lambert anchors the group with powerful vocals, emotional range, and a natural connection with audiences. The Countymen’s lineup features Rups Yu on bass, Dillon James on drums, David Toms on piano, and Alvin Light on lead guitar and multi‑instrumentals, creating the rich textures that define their signature style. Together, they deliver engaging, heartfelt shows built for true live‑music fans.

Unlocked

This band hits the stage with the kind of energy that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Fueled by passion, musicianship, and a shared love of the songs that shaped a generation, they deliver the ultimate throwback experience — without ever feeling like a tribute act.

Featuring band members Karen Oliver, Pete Boman, Joe Bladek, John Recendes and George Nagel, their setlist is a time machine straight into the heart of your 80s and 90s brain — the tracks you freakin’ loved, blasted in your first car, danced to at basement parties, and screamed along to at concerts… but somehow never hear live anymore. Until now.

With powerful vocals, driving guitars, and a rhythm section that hits like a freight train, this Barrie rock band brings nostalgia roaring back to life. Every show is a party, every song is a memory, and every crowd leaves louder, happier, and already wanting the next gig.

If you’re craving the anthems that defined your youth — delivered with fresh fire and zero apologies — this is the band you want on your stage.

My Son the Hurricane

A multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer explosion of energy, My Son the Hurricane is known for their powerful live shows and genre-bending blend of funk, jazz, hip-hop, and rock. With a reputation for electrifying crowds across North America and Europe, they bring a massive sound and an unforgettable stage presence that turns every performance into a full-blown party.

Kempenfelt Rotary wishes to thank the supporting Bands from the 2025 Battle. Many of the bands and their members have helped raise funds and community awareness for many years running … true community supporters! Thank You to all the past supporting bands and their members!