The Commoners

About Event

The Commoners return to Europe for their newly announced Runnin’ Blind Tour, bringing their tried-and-true blend of southern rock to The Waterfront Norwich on 17^th November. The band will perform fan favourites from their acclaimed albums Find A Better Way and Restless, while also debuting new material for their anticipated third studio album.

Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 5 piece Roots/Rock outfit 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 combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.

The Commoners released their first official studio album, Find A Better Way, in the fall of 2022. Following the album’s release, the band toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and the UK, cementing their place in the roots rock music scene. The group found notable success on UK radio with the singles “Fill My Cup,” “Too Much,” and the title track, “Find A Better Way.”

Building on the momentum of Find A Better Way, and emboldened by extensive touring throughout Europe and the UK—including support slots for Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton—the Commoners released their highly anticipated 2024 album, Restless.

In 2024 and 2025, The Commoners significantly ramped up their touring, with multiple ventures across Europe, the UK, and Canada. Highlights from this period include headlining the 2025 Call of the Wild Festival and Steelhouse Rock Festival in Wales, appearances at Sweden Rock Festival, and support tours with The Sheepdogs and later DeWolff across Europe. In the midst of these tours, the band began recording their live shows, with a standout performance in the UK—captured at the end of The Sheepdogs tour—ultimately becoming a new live release, The Commoners – Live in the UK.

“This is a Canadian band from Toronto who channel a pure Southern Rock sound that could be a time machine from the 70s.”
– Vanguard Online

“The Commoners find common ground in the classic rock of Free and Led Zeppelin, and the Southern flavorings of Black Crowes and Blackberry Smoke, by combining tasty riffs and soul-tinged vocals.”
– R’N’R Magazine

“This is the kind of show that Saturday nights were made for. Rock ‘n’ roll, good
company, and the energy to give you memories for a lifetime.”
-Mick Birchall

“Restless offers a dynamic spectrum of soundscapes, seamlessly weaving introspective slower-tempo ballads and rip-roaring anthems.”
-Blues Matters Magazine

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