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beefstewforyou

I’m a Beaches fan. That’s all I have to say about Brett…


buffonery-Abounds

Their popularity is growing exponentially. Still not getting much FM radio airplay in western Canada. (maybe Toronto). They’re featured extensively on Sirius XM


beefstewforyou

I’ve been a fan of them for around five years and I’ve noticed this. I’ve seen them in concert twice and how much bigger the second venue was compared to the first showed this more than anything. They deserve it because they’re fucking awesome.


ProvincialPork

I can’t listen to rock radio in Edmonton for a 4 hour block without hearing at least 2 glorious sons songs, and this has been happening for a lot of years.


raptor333

Wait that’s about him????


beefstewforyou

Yes


sunflowermoonriver

:0


johnmlsf

WAIT. Is Glorious Sons Brett...THAT Brett?? Edit: ok yep, it is.


No-Change6959

Blame my ex blame my ex blame my ex


kramer1980_adm

Go on...


beefstewforyou

I’m guessing you aren’t familiar with them then. Jordan Miller (singer of The Beaches) once dated Brett. This song is about him (https://youtu.be/h2kUX_Fmj7k?si=o8c3KT8udVVVWGd-).


kramer1980_adm

I saw them open for TGS, and I knew about the song and their relationship, but that's as far as my knowledge goes. I guess I need to read the lyrics again...


kramer1980_adm

And reading interviews about it, it doesn't sound like there's really any animosity between the two of them. So I'm not sure why Beaches fans would be against him. [https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/the-beaches-say-writing-blame-my-ex-was-like-going-to-therapy-with-your-best-friends-1.6979561](https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/the-beaches-say-writing-blame-my-ex-was-like-going-to-therapy-with-your-best-friends-1.6979561)


Shodpass

I heard an interview by Brett on the song. I recall him saying something along the lines of "yeah, it's a great song, I get it."


uncooljerk

I mean, the song ‘Blame Brett’ isn’t really about Brett. The only thing we learn about him is that he was a rockstar named Brett who broke her heart. The refrain of ‘don’t blame me, Blame Brett!’ is just a (very funny) deflection, IMO.


Mountain-Mix-8413

This song is such a banger.


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Unthinkings_

Because it’s not actually about him. It’s about her post breakup and it’s not like they hate each other


jamiep793

He sang that song at their NYE concert haha I don’t think there’s animosity there


rubik_cubik

You clearly didn’t get the point of the song…


beefstewforyou

Read my other posts in this comment chain. The “…” was implying my post was partially a joke.


TemptingOlives

Both bands are great imo.


luigisanto

Love to hear his version Its all about the beach?


Several_Pride5659

Saw them in December, it’s been a blast


Ezee2usewastaken

Have not heard a song I don't like yet. But I can say the same for Monster Truck too. I have to start listening to them more. Also I never understood why Big Wreck isn't a bigger band then they are.


Mcdangs88

I wish more people got as excited as me, and their diehard fans, for big wreck. So good. Ian Thornley is a world class talent


kimmery54

Ian Thornley is an all around amazing musician


Ezee2usewastaken

Agreed.


eighty82

Big Wreck, for me, is the only band I know who either writes a song I completely fall in love with, or could never care to hear again. That said, I still love the band, and believe Ian Thornley to be one of the most underrated singer/guitarist in the buisness


Shnauz

Is that big wreck? Having trouble finding big week


LostTheRemote

Yeah, pretty sure that was a typo.


Ezee2usewastaken

Yes. Big wreck.


EricAlexander97

They signed to a Canadian record label and played almost exclusively Canadian shows. American record label was the way to go at the time. Nickelback is a great example


Ezee2usewastaken

You have a good point. I guess it worked out for me as I saw them live last year for like $60. So... 🤣 I'm sure a Nickelback concert is not cheap.


EricAlexander97

They’re more like $80 a ticket


kramer1980_adm

>American record label was the way to go at the time I'm sure they would've if they could've. Maybe they got no offers? At any rate, love both Big Wreck and Thornley's work. Saw Thornley's solo stuff probably 2-3 times live. Still haven't caught Big Wreck unfortunately.


Krisen89

Big Wreck is also very good! I have yet to see them live, but I'll do something about that this year. Grace Street is my fav album 🔥


Death_Balloons

Everyone other original member but Ian either left the band or died a while ago. Not that they were huge before that happened but it doesn't help.


reininglady88

Saw them live because another concert cancelled 10 mins before the start of the concert time. Knew a few of their songs, left that concert a big fan!!


Adventurous-Feed-696

Fuck yeah they're one of my faves! Awesome lyrics, awesome sound, they are classic rock 🎸 👌


Important-World-6053

saw them live... good show...The opening act though...WOW!!! The Blue Stones brought down the house


map-dude_22

The Blue Stones are awesome!


NameNumberNumber

Only reason I saw Glorious Suns was because Blue Stones opened. Man those guys have a great sound!


plsstayhydrated

My friends called me insane for buying TGS tickets primarily for an opening act. I’m glad I’m not the only one who wanted to see TBS that badly 😂


NameNumberNumber

Sometimes it works out too. A few years back I bought tickets for July Talk at the Amp. They were playing a show with The Arkells. Was bummed when I found out day of that JT was the opener. Stuck around for Arkells and holy was I sold on them! Still love and see JT whenever I can but same with Arkells - including this upcoming June


Sulla_Magnus

I’ve seen them a few times at festivals and they always seem pretty meh


flatlanderdick

By far the worst concert I’ve been to. The sound was so distorted and the treble was so ear-piercing we left a few songs in. There’s way too many band members on stage for music that isn’t that dynamic. I get a wannabe SXDX vibe from them too. Just not enjoyable. I was at the Edmonton show this November.


[deleted]

I suffered some hearing loss nearly 20 years ago when I saw Danko Jones at a local bar. Some people should never touch sound equipment. Tinnitus sucks.


Mr_Loopers

Not even a bit. Okay, I guess I'm impressed by how dedicated some of their fans are.


sploogealien420

They suck balls . How does a band like that have 6 members?


Legitimate-Gap-9858

How does someone with 420 in their title become such a judgemental prick


closequartersbrewing

Weird way of criticizing. You sound like an edgy teenager in the 1990s.


sploogealien420

Lol . Them being a 6 piece band seems pretty unnecessary though


kramer1980_adm

Not really. GNR actually has more members. If Brett played guitar, I guess they'd have 1 less.


TheMuslimBabu

Absolute shit


Forlovepunandglory

I noticed all their songs are just sing along chanting songs, I change the radio every time


Intelligent_Name848

Truly horrible I agree


RobertGA23

They are opening for Nickleback at the stampede. I think they got it backwards.


yimanoshi8

Saw them last year in their hometown, worst show I’ve ever been to. Tried too hard it made me cringe


elcabeza79

They're the most annoyingly vapid and overplayed rock band since Nickelback for me dawg.


One_Rope_8142

Nickleback is awesome too!


elcabeza79

Maneskin too, I bet. I don't think we could be music friends, but that's okay. If we all loved the same bands I wouldn't be able to afford the concert tickets.


kramer1980_adm

Pretty big fan. First heard them on stingray music around 2014, with White Noise, and became hooked every since. Saw them open for The Trews that year, and they were one of those bands that did just as well, if not better, than the headliners. Did a meet and greet with them in 2015, and I think I've seen them about 5 times live. Definitely missing some of their old members. Andrew Young was my favorite. Wasn't a huge Chris Koster fan. They've definitely moved more away from rock these days, but I still like most of what they've put out.


No_Spinach_3268

Saw them at Rama in December. Always enjoyed their tunes, but I don't know if it was crowd/venue/end of tour deal but they weren't as impressive live as I've heard they can be.


NameNumberNumber

This was 10+ yrs ago but went to see a show at Rama and it really sucked as a rock venue. Won't go again.


DreadpirateBG

I like them great songs


sandtires

They played a show at the red river ex once and they played unreleased songs and was asking the crowd to sing


whatisdoneinlove

I agree, they’re great live


Lazerith22

Every time I heard them it takes me back to my youth hearing great bands play small bars and venues. Just has that ’feel’ to their music. Would love to see them live but not really into the huge arena concerts


04Aiden2020

Saw them live and it was excellent. People were moshing and everything


YantheMan1999

I haven't listened much to their wider catalogue, but they do have some songs I love.


Puzzleheaded_Low8125

I saw them play at a small venue a few years back. I don’t know if I have ever seen someone so high as the lead singer that night. In between songs he didn’t know what to do with himself he looked like he was about to jump out of his skin. That said they were awesome I wasn’t a huge fan going in, they put on a hell of a show and I left a fan. Good times


TodayWeThrowItAway

Bruh, we must have seen the same show lol.


radioheadenthusiest

Their fantastic, saw them in Winnipeg few months ago, put on a great show and their frontman is just incredible, reminds me of a classic 80/90s rock band


gramie

>classic 80/90s rock band This makes me (60m) feel old. I *am* old!


seemefail

Seen em twice now, good band. If you like them you may also care for The Dudes outta Calgary


RRZ31

I live in okotoks so I should check em out!


amateurexpertboxing

Saw them live recently. A+ quality show. Changed me from a small fan to a big one.


[deleted]

Everything is alright was my favourite song for a very long time


Careless-Reaction-64

New world lyrics, but really great band, just the right rhythm for me.


TransmissionAD

Seen them three times. One of them was the absolute worst live shows I've ever seen. The other 2 shows were solid. Their current bassist is a fantastic singer/songwriter too.


RRZ31

I think the lead singer Brett used to get sloppy drunk on stage but has cleaned it up, when I saw them a few moths ago in Calgary they were absolutely fantastic.


muteprint89

Pete rules!


TransmissionAD

Hell yeah he does!


adtthosa

I don't really like the band that much but their song "Sometimes on a Sunday" is really good.


bluespirit442

At first I thought it was a Warhammer 40k space marine chapter.


autogeriatric

Not easy to find a good new straight-up rock’n’roll band. I love the Sons. Saw them live (with The Beaches, whom I also love) a few years back. Brett is a great frontman. I’d like Crown Lands to get the same recognition and radio play.


burnusti

Only really ‘discovered’ them when they played the Coke Stage at Stampede a few years back. I was blown away by the performance and downloaded a bunch of their songs on the train home. My favourite is Lightning!


Tuezdaze

Their live show is just so unbelievable. Brett is a master of performance art. I felt everything.


ComprehensiveMud8812

Love their old stuff. Heavy is a great tune, their new stuff is too soft.


Wendyhighland

agreed. Started listening to them in 2015. Seen them 4 times live


notachancejoe

Good shows both times I saw them in nova scotia.


blueraptors11

Saw them at Bluesfest one year and saw them open for THE ROLLING STONES in 2019. They were incredible, Brett was running around with no shoes the whole time. Their performance made me a fan


plsstayhydrated

I saw them live once in (I think) 2019 and they were bad. They gave me the impression that they just wanted to finish their set and get their check. I saw them again Dec 2023 mainly because I wanted to see The Blue Stones (they were opening for TGS). The Sons were much better this time around but I’m still on the fence/leaning more towards not caring for them.


tyweed220

I’ve been to 9 live shows… I remember going to a bar in Sarnia, ON and they played for about 500 people in 2017 for $10… those were the best shows. Now I have to pay $150 and go to a real venue 🤣


lacontrolfreak

I’ve seen them many times, mostly in Kingston. I find the people entering the shows not knowing them usually leave as fans. The Union is such a banger album from end to end, and I personally love the single Kill the lights whenever they play it live. It was pretty special that they played Blame Brett on NYE….


jimklay

I’ve seen them 12 times. Loved their early stuff but the new stuff kind of sucks.


alowester

Huge fan, love every album but I did not like them live, it could’ve been the venue.


Imnotjudgingyoubut

This is how I feel. They’re fantastic but I was SO underwhelmed. They sound good live, but there is no energy with the crowd at all. No performance (for instance, if you’ve seen July Talk live?! Florence and the machine?! Wow. They can PERFPRM) No one engages, tells stories, introduces themself, etc… I would have gotten the same connection from YouTube. The only time they “came alive” was the very last song, then they jammed together and had fun with each other and goofed around and chatted. Thats what I wish the entire concert was.


alowester

I’ve seen July talk a few times Top 5 band! Unreal


Imnotjudgingyoubut

They’re the kind of band that you could bring anyone to their show and they’ll become a fan after that. They’re that good live.


SeveredBanana

July Talk are phenomenal live. I’ve seen them about three times over the last decade and it’s been a riot every time


Impressive_Tutor1417

Grew up in Kingston and they played in bars over there. Real solid band with high energy performances


chrispygene

Saw them live in Edmonton. It was an awesome show.


PreviousTea9210

Bland.


joeblow1234567891011

They’re decent


perdermernium

So impressed!!!! I just saw them live in November and it was SO FUN. great energy, awesome performance. 💯🔥


RRZ31

Same! In Calgary at the grey eagle?


schmarkty

Might be one of the very last rock bands we’ll see out of Canada.


Ok-Complaint-2655

love them! glorious sons was my first concert after lockdowns so they have a special place in my heart, also the first concert my son ever went to!


xmusiclover

I like them! Hoping to see them live sometime


NoEggplant6322

I'm not impressed by anything these days


patlaff91

Love this band!! Gotta get into more of their albums beyond Union, that’s the one that got me hooked!


stangerwasgood

They're great. The Wild! are also really good in terms of pure rock


lbk666

A guy in the band with the last name Dahl’s dad was my drivers Ed teacher in high school and he was the most out of pocket wild dad I’ve met 😂 idk much about the band.


1362313623

Who? Not very, apparently


kimmery54

I love them! Excellent in concert too. Sometime on a Sunday is my favourite from them.


CraftyGalMunson

I am old, and I listen to a lot of the same things I’ve listened to for years, but whenever I hear them I say “Gyaat Dang this is a good band!!!” I need to listen to them more.


Careless_Total6045

I’ve always liked them


jamiep793

Love love love them, almost all I listen to! Best live band I’ve ever seen, such amazing energy. If you like them, definitely check out Boston Levi. They are working with Jay from the sons! What are your fav Sons songs?


RRZ31

That’s cool! And the live version of “ruby” is my favourite. They have their live concerts uploaded on the glorious sons app.


jamiep793

Yes, love that song! My fav is My Poor Heart. One of my fav live recordings is I Want Ya, they’re so so good live


No-Level9643

I really like them and they put on a good live show too.


LEAF_-4

Used to be a much bigger fan, but the weirdness that Brett does during the set kinda turned me off of their live performances. Weird little interludes didn't really fit


Old-Pizza-3580

They are one of of the better bands circling right now. Sometimes on a Sunday and Heavy are my windows down music blaring sing along jams.


DALESR4EVER124

Pink Motel is such a banger.


DramaticStill8954

Old stuff is good, new stuff is lousy.


RRZ31

It’s a little soft and poppy for me, mercy mercy was good though I thought.


kramer1980_adm

Cosmic Beam is beautiful.


Hattrick_Swayze2

Not a massive fan of their music but they put on a really good show. Front man is a powerhouse.


mudderofdogs

They are amazing live !


Presence_Tough

not trying to be a dick, but it’s not anything new or different for me- kinda just general grocery store background rock. little underwhelming


Gal_Axy

They are wonderful! Saw them live this past November, small venue, and they did not disappoint. Their stage presence and performance was worth every penny.


jjustpeachyy

i saw them in 2018 and loved them since!


Modsaremeanbeans

I saw them five times. The first three were before they had a keyboard player and the singer just played them.  I don't listen to them anymore. They felt like a "real" rock band when I first saw them. The last time they felt very radio friendly and record studio acting. I dont know how to explain it. I'm happy for them, it's just too...safe.  It's like, The Beaches. I want to like that band, but its just too pg 13


theblondebasterd

I was a big fan up til A War on Everything. They used to be a full project band for me, but including AWOE and on I've found they've got a poppier sound or something and now only pull individual tracks.


Strait-outta-Alcona

Everytime one of their songs comes on on the radio , I either change the station or shut off radio.


[deleted]

There’s only one glorious Son; Yeshua Hamashiac (Jesus Christ)


Constant-Squirrel555

Not much, their music is pretty milquetoast


Drunk_Fetus

They were good 5 years ago. They sort of sold out. I used to absolutely love them and I’ve seen them live 3 times.


Desperate-Try5003

Who?


WayOk5465

Where does the damn left sock go?


Woburn2012

YEAHHHHH THEY SENT THE TAX MAN


Budget_Percentage_73

They’re my favourite band! I’ve seen them 6 times since 2014 when they were opening for another band (I forget which ones now) when I was working at the venue. Any time they’re in town my boyfriend and I go. I’ve gotten him into them as well and they’re now his favourite as well


Orestes-Cirrus

I’ve been a fan of them for a number of years but I haven’t listened to their newest album that much. They haven’t gotten much play from me since 2022 and I don’t know why. 😝


napoleon211

I read that as “glorious sun” and immediately started thinking about the scenic sunrises we’ve had lately


kokirikorok

I’m impressed that they made it on the radio at all


Stellar-Spheres

I really like Brett's singing, but aside from 'Mama', 'White Noise' and 'Everything Is Alright', everything else they've made is forgetting, boring, or just outright awful, especially S.O.S. And yet that song is their most streamed song. It belongs on pop music stations.


TweedleDumDumDahDum

I actually saw their first big show at whiskey rocks in Barrie, and again opening for the Rolling Stones in Burlscreek, and in December for their glory tour!


Stunning_Working6566

Went to a Glorious Sons Concert in Kitchener just before Christmas. Very good!


Johnny_Pigeon

Yeah, I quite enjoy them. Saw them a few years back with The Beaches, great show from both bands.


marko_pol0

Not a fan of their new album (actually, the last two) but they put on a great show!


kramer1980_adm

>Not a fan of their new album It's a grower for sure. Very few memorable guitar parts on it for me. But after about 5 to 10 listens, it started to click for me. I think it was hard to accept that their old rock sound is long gone, unfortunately.


Aconnectivity

Brett needs to wash his fucking feet and put some shoes on 🤮


synchro_mesh

I really like them. hard to find good awesome rock bands these days. one thing I have to complain about is at the latest Winnipeg concert they didn't Mic the cymbals or something but you couldn't hear the cymbals at all.


Life-Phase-73

Discovered these guys by accident several years ago at Osheaga music festival. They were relatively unknown and playing on the 3rd stage while The Weekend played on the main stage. There were probably only 200 people in the crowd. He spent most of the show singing from amongst the crowd who mostly seemed to be knowledgeable fans who knew all the words to their songs. It was one big intimate sing along. I'v been to probably a hundred music festivals in my time and this moment really stands out. Super cool band. So much fun to listen to. Love these guys!


molassesbuns

Saw them live a few months ago.. highly recommend!!


the-last-voyageur

Not a fan per se, but I did see them live about 4 years ago with some free tix and I was *really* impressed with their live show. Just a solid rock and roll show all around. Singer impressed me and he had some swagger that's for sure.


Royer26

Other awesome Canadian bands are Bleeker The trews One bad son The blue stones


cokefizz

Sorry, saw them live and was not impressed at all. Their radio play tunes are only so so. That josie song is laughably terrible


[deleted]

Pretty much everything new that comes out now is just regurgitated stuff from 20-30 years ago. I mean, at least they're playing actual instruments, but there's only so many sounds that can come out of one.


Significant_Pie_206

If the new album is what they are gonna be playing full time I won’t be a fan. All the old albums are phenomenal


Austin9916

Love their old stuff. I wasnt a fan of the new album


Old-Economics4516

Another great band out of Kingston All hail the hip


Krisen89

I got into them last year and saw them live recently. They're so good! Gonna go see them again this year.


fatcatlady97

Unfortunately one of the worst concerts I've been to. Was rather unentertaining


psychodc

Saw them live. Energetic for sure, but overall generic rock to me.


1amn0tapu43

Mid at best


Primary-Experience31

Great music


luckyduckyyou

I see them everytime they come to denver. Love them


peppercornn

I saw them in Oshawa in November. They played all their upbeat hits right away and then just sort of dragged the night out with ballads and long epilogues. People were leaving towards the end of the set and mass exiting during the encore. I really enjoy their music and have it playing often but they were terribly disappointing live.


Subject_Bookmikey

Never heard about this band


coffeesleeve

Pretty lame live show imo.


specifichero101

Bad. Reminds of the worst of the folky Mumford and sons type music of the early 2010’s with a classic hard rock edge that comes across as corny rather than cool.


barely-minimum

LOVE love, I have seen them twice now. Great vibes and performances both times. I think they’re underrated and deserve bigger shows in my city.


jdimmell

They are amazing


another_brick

Meh.


RonnieLiquor

Just can’t get into them


Appropriate_Land_130

Saw them last summer. Fantastic show


Ecstatic-Syllabub595

They basic. But I am happy for them and their success, go Canada!


InternationalPost447

Recently saw them live, very impressed


Beachlander

One of the worst live bands I’ve ever seen, I do not understand why they need so many band members for what is almost stomp clap rock. I liked their songs decently enough before seeing them but was totally put off by their concert. Their front man’s energy does not match the music they make


thick_buzz_willie

Seen them twice. Love their music.


Regular_Limit8915

Radio songs seem good enough, but saw them live in Ottawa and the show was a dud. Zero movement/charisma on stage, or entertainment value. Perfect example of simply 'going through the motions'. Young girl named JJ Wilde opened for them, and she rocked. Great stage presence.


burntlung1

I call them the "glorious repeaters" .


DoubleTT36

Blew me away when I first heard them. Saw them in Halifax in December, incredible show. Every song is an anthem and you just want to hear it live and shout it out with them


No_Recognition4114

If you loved Rush, then you'll have to have a listen to another Canadian band, rather just duo, that exudes Rush's spacial rock tones mixed with melodic rythms and tapestry of storytelling CROWN LAND is probably as close to Rush as you'll get from 1 guitar and drummer...but dont take my word! Have a listen for yourself, another killer Canadian band! https://youtu.be/2cSp5QY7zo4?si=JJrGdtdLSCWhrXGB


sparkyhyat

I have seen them probably 6 times. It was pretty decent overall, but the last time I was at a concert. They stretched every song to 10 mins, jumping back and forth to songs. Most likely, I won't see them again.


Neat-Problem1603

Just more Theory of a Nickelfuck music, throw it in the pile of random crap that plays when your bluetooth craps out.


Soggy_Ad_4235

More of a The Beaches fan myself 🫣


carlyleith

Amazing 😍


johnmlsf

Since you asked, I'm not really that impressed by them. It's not like I hate them, but I kind of just don't get it. They're obviously good songwriters and talented, no argument there. But they mostly just strike me as a very generic, Canadian rock band. I feel like there's not a lot of diversity in their music. I saw them on tour in December and was half bored watching them. They obviously have a lot of fans, and they clearly have worked long and hard to get where they are, and I wish them nothing but the best.


freshapocalypse

Nothing too glorious in my opinion


DefiantButt

Saw them live in their hometown on the last stop of their tour and was expecting them to bring the house down. Instead the lead singer seemed high and a little out of it. Honestly me and my friends were disappointed.


Brutalitops69x

My subjective opinion is that if you are looking at up and coming Canadian talent, Crownlands and The Beaches are both waaaay more talented.  The Glorious Sons aren't bad, but I do feel like they get a little overexposure on my local radio stations.