Dawson Gray is hopping back into his Chevrolet Silverado and
making his grand return to Vancouver Island, this time visiting Port Alberni on May 28th, reloaded and ready to bring you a show you won’t forget. Joined
by his band of brothers, The Bar Staff, Gray will debut a fresh setlist
featuring unreleased music and fan favourites. Following a standout run in fall
2025, Gray is revisiting some of his favourite stops to reconnect with the
special fans he met across Western Canada. Buckle up for an unforgettable night.
Originality is a scarce commodity in country music, and in an industry where everyone wants
to follow, Dawson Gray wants to lead. Dawson is a self-made risk taker who’s
always believed that if you want something done right, you have to learn how to
do it yourself first. Specifically known for his songwriting and charismatic
live performances, Dawson has built up an impressive track record, including
countless sold-out headline shows across Canada, earning over 7-million career
worldwide streams, and playing in support for acts such as: ERNEST, Dasha,
Cameron Whitcomb, Jordan Davis, and James Barker Band.
Growing up, Dawson devoted his time to chasing a career in professional baseball. It
wasn’t until his career was cut short due to an unexpected eye-disorder
diagnosis, that he first picked up a guitar. Although music started as a hobby
to fill the void baseball left during his time at university, it quickly became
much more than that for Dawson. In
the summer of 2021, Dawson began chasing a career in music through busking on
the streets of downtown Kelowna. Busking turned to paid gigs, and paid gigs
turned to headline shows – and by 2023, he quit his post-grad job to pursue
music full-time.
Since 2023, Dawson has shown no signs of slowing down. His singles, “Friends With The
Bar Staff,” (2024) and “Chevy Back” (2025) earned Dawson his first two cover
nods on Apple Music, while his 2024 single “Back To Leaving” gave Dawson his
first 1-million stream record. In 2025, Dawson released his debut EP titled
“Chevy Back” which he then toured on the Chevy Back Road Show Tour
– spanning 23 dates across Canada. For a portion of this run, Dawson joined
Nashville country star Dasha on the road for her Welcome to Dashville Tour,
hitting 8 cities across the country. Dawson kicked off 2026 with the release of
his single “When We Die”, marking the beginning of a completely new chapter and
sound for the young artist
Haley McNeil is an authentic powerhouse vocalist from Teeswater, Ontario, emerging onto Canada’s music scene with her nostalgic blend of Country, Rock, and Soul. Influenced by artists like Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sheryl Crow, and Janis Joplin, Haley delivers emotionally driven performances that connect with audiences of all ages. Currently based on Vancouver Island writing and recording new music, she is quickly establishing herself as a rising voice in the Canadian country-rock scene.
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