Sep 134 min read

The Commoners release "Restless" single and land special guest slot on the Sheepdogs European Tour.

The Commoners (L-R): Ross Hayes Citrullo (lead guitar), Miles Evans Branagh (keys), Chris Medhurst (lead vocals, guitar), Adam Cannon (drums), Ben Spiller (bass). Photo by Paul Wright.

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“Restless pushes the sonic envelope a little further to provide an energetic set of classic-sounding, rocking, soulful numbers seemingly designed to be played on big stages.”

– Blues In Britain

The Commoners are pleased to announce the release of their title track single “Restless” available on all streaming platforms from Friday September 13th. The single is taken from their critically acclaimed third studio album Restless; available from www.thecommoners.ca/store

In support of the new single, the Commoners will hit the road for a major tour in November through December ‘24 across Europe and the UK opening for Canadian music heavyweights The Sheepdogs, rounding out the year with a coveted slot at Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st.

Tickets for all concerts are available from www.thecommoners.ca/tour

With lead singles “Devil Teasin’ Me,” “The Way I Am” and “Shake You Off” all earning spots on Planet Rock’s main playlist, the band continue to turn heads with their crisp tones, lush productions, and spirited melodies. From the speakers to the stage, one thing is certain: The Commoners are ushering in a party rock renaissance, and we’re all invited.

The Commoners are experiencing great success with their current album, Restless. The album features ten tracks that grip and groove. The band continues to provide listeners with a hearty dose of Southern-style swagger with every guitar slide, organ swell, and vocal stamp.

Says Blues Rock Review, “With Restless, The Commoners have crafted yet another impressive album that is both a tribute to their commitment to reviving a classic era and a step in the direction of solidifying the group as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary rock.”

Riding high off the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the last two years have been a whirlwind for the band. From a UK tour with Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in the fall of 2023, to headline dates across Europe and Britain this year, The Commoners are a must-see act.

Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a five-piece roots rock band from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried-and-true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that takes the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.

The band is a culmination of like-minded musicians who have bonded over their love of the classics. All seasoned performers in the Canadian music scene, Chris Medhurst (lead vocals/guitar), Ben Spiller (bass, vocals), Ross Hayes Citrullo (lead guitar), Adam Cannon (drums, vocals), and Miles Evans-Branagh (keys, vocals) have united under a shared dream: to write and perform music; an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.

“The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin are big influences for us,” says Commoners lead singer, Chris Medhurst. “Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and the Allman Brothers, as well. These are the bands that we wear on our sleeves as we continue to evolve and create our own music.”

Channelling their deep respect and admiration for roots rock trailblazers, The Commoners also incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown and Soul’s groove masters. The keystone of their unique blend is lead singer, Chris Medhurst’s emotive vocal style, akin to Burton Cummings and Paul Rodgers, with a dash of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.

A natural evolution from their 2022 album Find A Better Way, Restless offers a peek behind the curtain of success, revealing the grueling routines and ragged emotions that hide behind the glamorous aesthetic of a rock band on the rise. With introspective, slower-tempo numbers pocketed amongst rip-roaring anthems, the new album is a portrait of a hardworking group revitalizing a classic genre.

THE COMMONERS

NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2024 EUROPEAN AND UK TOUR

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*SPECIAL GUESTS TO THE SHEEPDOGS

EUROPEAN DATES

Groove – Portugalete, Spain – Friday November 8

*Outono Codax Festival – Santiago de Compostela, Spain – Saturday November 9

*Sala Mon Live – Madrid, Spain – Sunday November 10

*LA Nau – Barcelona, Spain – Monday November 11

*Strom – Munich, Germany – Wednesday November 13

*Beatpol – Dresden, Germany – Thursday November 14

*Frannz – Berlin, Germany – Friday November 15