Two decades after its release, one of Sam Roberts Band’s most influential albums is returning to the spotlight. For five nights only, award-winning and double-platinum certified rock heavyweights Sam Roberts Band will bring Chemical City back to the stage in celebration of its 20th anniversary. With coast-to-coast stops in Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Montréal, this limited run will see the band performing the record in full, creating an evening of music fans will not want to miss.
Originally released in 2006 and certified-platinum, Chemical City has sold over 100,000 units and remains a defining moment for the band. Its release reshaped their sound and cemented their place as Canada’s favourite rock band, a title they continue to hold to this day. Delivering fan-favourite hits “The Gate,” “Bridge To Nowhere” and “With a Bullet,” the collection of songs became an essential chapter in Sam Roberts Band’s story and one that fans continue to return to.
“When we wrote Chemical City, we didn’t know how deeply it would resonate or how far it would take us,” said Sam Roberts. “It captured a moment in our lives that still feels alive when we play these songs. Twenty years later, revisiting the album from start to finish feels like the right way to recognize just how much it shaped the path we’re on.”
To mark this milestone, the band is also giving ticket holders the opportunity to get their hands on something truly special: the Chemical City Redux 20th Anniversary 2LP. Available exclusively via pre-order, the collector’s item will be pressed on pink vinyl and limited to just 300 copies. The release features bonus tracks “Fall Before You Finish,” “Major Minor,” “The Cathedral” and “Step Inside,” offering a deeper dive into the era that shaped the album.
Sure to sell out almost immediately, tickets for this not-to-be-missed tour will be available via pre-ale on Wednesday (11/19), with public on-sale kicking off at 10am local on Friday (11/21).
Chemical City 20th Anniversary Tour Dates
April 4 – Halifax, NS – Light House Arts Centre
Apr 11 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Apr 16 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Apr 18 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee
Apr 24 – Montréal, QC – L’Olympia
