FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4th @ Vito's KV
MAIN EVENT
presented by
FEATURING: Colin James, The Trews, Toque & Raglan Road. Ticket price: $115+hst+fees
Located at Vito's Restaurant in Rothesay, New Brunswick
Friday, September 4th
Doors open at 5PM
4 bands @ Main Stage
Colin James
With 21 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards, and multi-platinum sales, Colin James remains at the top of his game. His 1988 self-titled debut was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history, winning him his first Juno and an opening spot for Keith Richards. Over a 35-year career, James has earned hits like "Just Came Back" and "Voodoo Thing," and was credited with launching the swing revival with his Little Big Band. In 2013, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
James continues to evolve, finding major success on the blues charts with 2016’s Blue Highways and 2018’s Miles To Go. His 2021 release, Open Road, won the Juno for Best Blues Album. His newest record, Chasing the Sun, co-produced by Colin Linden, features elite guests including Lucinda Williams, Charlie Musselwhite, and musicians from the Rolling Stones' camp. Having shared stages with legends like Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, and Buddy Guy, James remains a consummate professional and a superb guitarist who still finds joy in making music and touring.
The Trews
The achievements of rock 'n' roll heavyweights, The Trews, are many and mighty, highlighted by multiple radio hits, drawn from seven critically acclaimed studio albums plus several EPs, a pair of live records, and a retrospective. Comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Colin MacDonald, lead guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, drummer Theodore Mckibbon, and keyboardist Jeff Heisholt, The Trews have been one of Canada's most successful rock bands of the past decade, earning 20 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including three #1's) and multiple Gold & Platinum certified albums. The band has also received multiple East Coast Music Awards, a CIMA Road Gold Award, an Independent Music Award (US) in 2009 for Best Rock / Metal Song, and numerous JUNO Award nominations. The Trews have played thousands of shows worldwide, on their own as well as supporting the Rolling Stones, KISS, Robert Plant, Guns 'n Roses, Aerosmith, Weezer, Mumford & Sons, Bruce Springsteen, Switchfoot and more.
The Trews introduced their magnetic and massive sound on their 2003 full-length debut album, House Of III Fame. Drawing on rock, pop, punk, and metal, the band took over Canadian Radio with "Not Ready to Go". Twenty years and a Canadian Platinum certification later, the songs still pack their original punch. Now, the album that kickstarted their incredible career has been re-released as a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set on November 24th 2023. Most recently, their single "The Breakdown" - released on March 7, 2025 - reached #1 on Canada Rock Radio. The band's newest album, The Bloody Light, was released on October 24, 2025.
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Toque
Toque is a world-class rock act comprised of four renowned musicians: Todd Kerns (Slash’s Conspirators), Brent Fitz (Slash’s Conspirators, The Dead Daisies), Shane Gaalaas (B’z), and Cory Churko (Don Felder, Kelly Clarkson). Known for their stunning renditions of Canadian Classic Rock Songs that span the decades…the band has also evolved with original music.
Their 2025 single "Fighters" became their fastest-rising track on Spotify and YouTube, plus airplay on several Radio stations too. 2026 will see the band hitting New cities, KV Music Festival in Rothesay, NB & Menahga, MN “Mid SummerFest with Collective Soul & Honeymoon Suite are among the first to be announced this summer. Toque will also Kick off the “Cornstock 2026 Festival in Taber AB, with good friends Streetheart. In July
Lots more Rock events will be announced soon too. Toque expanded their brand beyond music in 2025 by making "SaskaToque Hot Sauce…PLUS: Toque made their own Beer as well, “Never Enough Beer” via Rebellion Brewing of Regina SK. While the members remain active in high-profile projects—they are currently writing and recording new original material. Produced by guitarist Cory Churko, TOQUE is set to release fresh music in 2026, maintaining their reputation as a band that balances world-class talent with a high-energy, "good time" atmosphere.
Raglan Road
Raglan Road is one part Prince Edward Island, one part Newfoundland and 2 parts Miramichi, NB and together, they comprise one of the most energetic and engaging acts in Eastern Canada!
In just 11 years together, the band has headlined numerous national festivals and events and have shared the stage with acts such as The Sheepdogs, Big Wreck, Lindsay Ell, Kim Mitchell , Colin James, Charlie Major, The Sam Roberts Band, The Dean Brody Band, Haywire, Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron and many more!
The band has also released a critically acclaimed 13 track debut album and followed that up with their latest single, “Pour it Black” that went to #1 on the East Coast Countdown and spent 15 weeks in the top 10. Raglan Road also has sponsored artist partnerships with Stonebridge Guitars, Headhunters Percussion, Four Rivers Brewing Co. and Three Dog Distilling.
Add this all up and Raglan Road has quickly become one of the most talked about acts on the music landscape in Eastern Canada! Let the party begin!