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 at www.thecommoners.ca/store.
Watch the official music video for the new single "Restless" on YouTube HERE.
In support of the new single, The Commoners will hit the road for a major tour from November through December 2024 across Europe and the UK, opening for Canadian music heavyweights The Sheepdogs, culminating with a coveted slot at the Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st.
Tickets for all concerts are available at 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 continues to turn heads with their crisp tones, lush production, 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 (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.
The Commoners are experiencing great success with their current album, Restless. The album features ten tracks that grip and groove, delivering 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 on the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the past 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 peppers their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies, taking 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 as an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.
“Chris Medhurst is one of the great vocal discoveries of recent years,” says The Midlands Rocks.
“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.”
Channeling 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 raw emotions that hide behind the glamorous aesthetic of a rock band on the rise. With introspective, slower-tempo numbers nestled 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
Tickets available at www.thecommoners.ca
Special Guests: 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
Bahnhof Pauli – Hamburg, Germany – Sunday, November 17
HeadQuarters – Aarhus, Denmark – Monday, November 18
Debaser – Stockholm, Sweden – Wednesday, November 20
John Dee – Oslo, Norway – Thursday, November 21
Loppen – Copenhagen, Denmark – Friday, November 22
Binnenzaal @ De Oosterport – Groningen, Netherlands – Sunday, November 24
TivoliVredenburg – Utrecht, Netherlands – Monday, November 25
Luxor – Cologne, Germany – Tuesday, November 26
Badaboum – Paris, France – Wednesday, November 27
UK Dates
The Carlisle – Hastings, UK – Friday, November 29
Strange Brew – Bristol, UK – Saturday, November 30
Planet Rockstock Festival – Trecco Bay, Wales – Sunday, December 1
Oran Mor – Glasgow, Scotland – Monday, December 2
Brudenell Social Club – Leeds, UK – Wednesday, December 4
Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK – Thursday, December 5
Moonshine Club – Portsmouth, UK – Friday, December 6
Wolverhampton, Venue TBA – Saturday, December 7
