Sawyer Brown with Shenandoah and George Fox - October 25th 2024, Friday, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsHITMAKERS SAWYER BROWN CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY – ANNOUNCE CANADIAN TOUR DATES WITH SHENANDOAH
Canadian Legend George Fox to join as support
Country Music legends Sawyer Brown announce Fall 2024 Canadian dates alongside Shenandoah and special guest George Fox. Kicking off in Edmonton on Oct 17th, the run will visit multiple Canadian cities including Kelowna, Lethbridge, Prince George, Saskatoon and more.
Tickets to all dates go on sale this Friday, April 19th via sawyerbrown.com and shenandoahband.com.
When asked what has set Sawyer Brown apart in the music business to account for four decades of success, lead singer and frontman Mark Miller answers, “One of the unique things about the band is we don’t really have a lot of love songs. We have life songs.”
Years before The Voice and American Idol, there was Star Search with Ed McMahon. In the first season, an eclectic and charismatic country-rock band appeared on the show, taking America by storm. After being told no time after time in Nashville showcases, Sawyer Brown won over millions of fans with their electrifying TV performances week after week in Hollywood. Capturing the hearts of all ages, their sound was compared to country super-groups like Alabama and Charlie Daniels Band, but they looked more like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.
Riding on the wave of sudden TV popularity, the band spent their first year-and-a-half on the road with country and pop icon Kenny Rogers, opening his shows in arenas across the U.S., all while learning from the best. From there, Sawyer Brown began to quickly carve out their own niche, delivering hit after hit, selling out venues, and constantly wowing an ever-growing fanbase. Navigating the music business on their own terms, the band blazed a new trail through uncharted territory to constantly beat the odds and win the day in the volatile world of the entertainment industry.
Since 1984, the band’s high-energy reputation, uncompromising dedication to their fans, along with their relentless drive to stay true to themselves have never wavered. For the past forty years, “the boys” legendary live shows have captivated audiences with no signs of ever slowing down. Today, Sawyer Brown just keeps on delivering their unapologetically blue-collar, grass-roots message through music. One of their fan-favorite songs says it all: “They were searchin’ for stars when we came along, it was rock ’n roll in a country song, there were five of us thinking that we can, this is the life and times of a travelin’ band.”
Fans will also be treated to the sounds of Shenandoah. Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire formed Shenandoah in 1984 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama with bassist Ralph Ezell, keyboardist Stan Thorn and guitarist Jim Seales. Shenandoah inked a deal with Columbia Records and began establishing a national fan base with their self-titled debut in 1987. However, it was the band’s sophomore effort, The Road Not Taken, that spawned their first top ten hits, "She Doesn't Cry Anymore" and "Mama Knows."
The group followed with three consecutive No. 1 hits, "Church on Cumberland Road," "Sunday in the South" and "Two Dozen Roses." "The Church on Cumberland Road" spent two weeks at the top of the chart and made country music history as it marked the first time that a country band's first No. 1 single spent more than one week at the summit.
Shenandoah became known for delivering songs that celebrated the importance of faith and family while reveling in the joys of small town life. "Next to You, Next to Me" topped the charts for three weeks and "Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart," a beautiful duet with Alison Krauss, won a Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the year and a GRAMMY® for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Shenandoah also won the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year in 1991.
The group currently consists of original members Marty Raybon (lead), Mike McGuire (drums) along with Paul Sanders (bass), Donnie Allen (acoustic guitar/fiddle), Andrew Ishee (keys), Nicky V Hines (guitar).
Legendary Canadian singer George Fox will open the shows. Fox has a mantle of country music awards, has recorded 11 albums, opened for some of the biggest names in country music, and headlined sold out shows coast to coast. Throughout the eighties, George opened for country greats like Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, George Strait and Willie Nelson. In 1995, George was honoured by his hometown of Cochrane, Alberta with the naming of a local roadway ‘George Fox Trail’. In 2022, George was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
For more information on tour dates, visit sawyerbrown.com, shenandoahband.com and georgefox.com.
I am attending an Event at the ENMAX Centre:
Events include (but not limited to) concerts, cultural & entertainment, tradeshow or sport*:
What happens if the event I am attending is multi-day?
- The rate is still $5.00 per vehicle/day unless specified otherwise
If I have a Hurricane Season Ticket Holder Pass, do I still have to pay for parking?
- Yes. Parking passes are ONLY VALID for the regular and playoff home games and NOT ENMAX Centre Events (eg: Concerts).
*Subject to change
Please note: Veteran’s plate are not exempt from paid parking in the ENMAX Centre parking lots. For more information, please reach out to our customer contact centre by calling 311 or online chat with our customer service team at Lethbridge 311.
I am attending a Hurricanes Hockey game at the ENMAX Centre:
- Season Ticket Holders - In working with the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club for the past several months, it was decided that Hurricanes' season ticket holders would be exempt from paying to park at ENMAX Centre. This decision was made to help lessen the impact on the Hurricanes' organization. Season Ticket Holders will receive a parking pass to identify that their vehicle is “paid” for the upcoming season. Season ticket holders will receive one parking pass per associated Ticket Centre account. Limitations and exceptions may apply.
- It is the responsibility of the parking pass holder to ensure the parking pass is visible
- Lost/Stolen/Destroyed Passes will not be replaced.
- Playoff Games: Parking passes from the regular season will extend into Playoff games for no additional fee, if applicable.
- Parking passes are ONLY VALID for the regular and playoff home games and NOT ENMAX Centre Events (eg: Concerts).
- Please note: There are no designated parking areas for pass holders.
- Non Season Ticket Holders – cost is a flat rate of $5.00 per vehicle
If there is a game held on the statutory date, the regular parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle will apply on that date.
Please note: Veteran’s plate are not exempt from paid parking in the ENMAX Centre parking lots. For more information, please reach out to our customer contact centre by calling 311 or online chat with our customer service team at Lethbridge 311.
I am attending a Banquet and/or Meeting at the ENMAX Centre:
Banquets and Meetings include all events in the Canadian Western Bank Lounge. Paid Parking is Free unless specified otherwise with your booking.
I am a Recreational Patron at the ENMAX Centre:
This includes Recreational Hockey, Birthday Parties, Small User Groups.
- Parking is Free
- At the time of your booking it will be communicated to the Organizer, who has the responsibility to transfer the paid parking information to the Group. There are no refunds if you pay for parking when you did not need to.
I am attending Lethbridge College/Student:
College parking is in effect Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 4:00 pm
- Day Rate - $5.00
- Weekly Rate - $15.00
- Monthly Rate - $35.00
- Semester Rate - $115.00
- Fall Semester: September to December (available to purchase August 29 to October 1)
- Winter Semester: January to April (available to purchase December 28 to February 1)
- No pass or permit will be issued upon purchase.
- Parking enforcement at the ENMAX Centre will use license plate recognition software to identify vehicles that are in violation and issue tickets.
Why are you making students pay now when they have always got free parking?
- Students already have to pay for parking on the LC campus (and at the University of Lethbridge). The fee structure will be similar to campus in providing a daily, weekly, monthly, and semester rates.
- The ENMAX Centre parking lots have been used as an overflow area, and in other cases to avoid charges. Those students who can't afford parking would have the opportunity to use Lethbridge Transit, which may be a more affordable option.
How are you communicating this to Lethbridge College?
- We have been in contact with the Communications Department at the Lethbridge College to ensure this information is shared with their students and is included in the new student package this fall. There will also be signage installed informing ENMAX Centre parkers of this change.
I am a Suite/Luxury Seat Holder:
Your ENMAX Centre representative will be in contact with you directly.
How much will parking cost at the ENMAX Centre?
- Refer to categories above
How do I pay for parking?
- We encourage you to pay using the Flowbird app and pay online – super easy!!*
- ***PLEASE NOTE: When entering your license plate, do NOT add a dash or a space
- There are also 4 bright yellow Parking Kiosks that can be used in person:
- 2 located outside at the north side of the building
- 2 located inside ENMAX Centre; one on each side of the main doors
- Accepted methods of payment at the Parking Kiosks:
- Coin ONLY (NO Bills), Mastercard, Visa, Interac Flash, Apple Pay & Android Pay, Prepaid Parking Cards
Do I need proof that I paid?
- No. Once you have entered your license plate number at the Kiosk or on the Flowbird app you are good to go!
- If you have been provided a pass/permit, this must be displayed in your front window to avoid a parking ticket.
I am purchasing or picking up tickets:
Park in the designated "Ticket Pick-Up" zone in front of the South Country Co-op Ticket Centre. It allows you 15 minutes and you don't have to pay for parking.
I am picking up or dropping off individual(s):
You do not need to pay for parking as long as you are not staying.
What if I miss part of my event because I have to pay for parking?
We know this change will take some getting used to. Enforcement will not start immediately when the event starts so you’ll have time to get to your seat. Here are a few helpful tips.
- Arrive a bit earlier than usual, particularly when this new system launches.
- Download the Flowbird app so you don’t have to wait in line at a kiosk. Find your seat and conveniently pay online.
- Know your license plate number as it will be required at either the kiosk or in setting up the app.
Won’t paid parking just push more people into the neighbourhood?
Although we do not anticipate a significant change once paid parking is implemented, we are aware that residential parking in this area has been a concern for many years for both ENMAX Centre visitors and Lethbridge College students.
I’m concerned about parking in my neighbourhood?
The City of Lethbridge offers a Residential Parking Permit Program, please see the link below for more information.
https://www.lethbridge.ca/applications-licences-permits/residential-parking-permits/
Will there be paid parking at the Servus Sports Centre?
Servus Sport Centre is operate by the Lethbridge Soccer Association and not by the ENMAX Centre. For more information please check out the Servus Sport Centre info page at: www.lethbridgesoccer.com.
Will there be paid parking at the Judo Club?
The Soccer Centre maintains and manages this parking lot.
How will Paid Parking be enforced?
Parking enforcement at the ENMAX Centre will use license plate recognition software to identify vehicles that are in violation and issue tickets.
Where do I pay for my parking ticket?
How do I appeal my parking ticket?
Parking fine appeals are submitted to the Park and Ride parking office at 705 5 Ave S or submit your appeal online to Parking@lethbridge.ca Appeals will be considered upon the basis of parking and traffic regulations.
Parking Fine Appeal Form (City of Lethbridge)
Still have questions?
Please reach out to our customer contact centre by calling 311 or online chat with our customer service team at Lethbridge 311.