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BIG WRECK IN CONCERT:

Beloved hard rockers Big Wreck have been bringing the ruckus since 1994, with no signs of slowing down. The band possesses a dynamic sound that can shift from hard rock to anthemic post-grunge all while still staying true to their unique style. At their live shows the band tears through popular tunes like "The Oaf (My Luck Is Wasted)" and the No. 1 smash hit "Albatross" alongside material from 2014's Ghosts with reckless abandon. With 20 years of touring experience under their belt, Big Wreck knows how to get ticket buyers headbanging at their rocking live sets.
 
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Boston-based rock outfit Big Wreck formed in 1994 after the members met at the Berklee College of Music. They started to jam together and perform local shows near campus, eventually attracting attention from execs at Atlantic Records. They signed with the label and released their 1997 debut In Loving Memory Of..., which featured three Top 10 hits on the Canadian Alternative chart and a Top 10 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Their widespread popularity throughout the Great White North -- where lead singer Ian Thornley grew up -- spawned several headlining tours in support of their breakout album. They followed up with 2001's The Pleasure and the Greed -- a popular album that featured three radio-friendly hits and continued to earn the band major acclaim. Since then they've released two more Top 10 albums including 2014's Ghosts and have proven themselves as mainstays within the rock genre. Fans can experience Big Wreck’s hit-filled catalog on full display whenever they take the stage on their high-octane tours.

Setlists

    1. 1.The Oaf
    2. 2.Locomotive
    3. 3.Bombs Away
    4. 4.Come Again (Thornley cover)
    5. 5.Dog With a Gun (live debut)
    6. 6.Control (with Shine On You Crazy Diamond intro)
    7. 7.Albatross
    8. 8.Around (live debut)
    9. 9.Bail Out
    10. 10.Believer
    11. 11.Ghosts
    12. 12.Blown Wide Open
    13. 13.That Song
  1. Encore

    1. 14.Holy Roller (live debut, Chris Caddell on lead vocals)
    1. 1.The Oaf
    2. 2.Locomotive
    3. 3.Bombs Away
    4. 4.Come Again (Thornley cover)
    5. 5.Wolves
    6. 6.Control
    7. 7.Albatross (with Ian Thornley extended slide guitar intro)
    8. 8.Ladylike (Snippet of Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall Pt II" during song intro)
    9. 9.Believer
    10. 10.Ghosts / Long Train Runnin' (with Chris Caddell on lead vocals for "Long Train Runnin'" medley)
    11. 11.Blown Wide Open
  1. Encore

    1. 12.That Song (Snippet of The Lemonheads "Into Your Arms" during song intro)
    1. 1.The Oaf
    2. 2.Locomotive
    3. 3.Bombs Away
    4. 4.Come Again (Thornley cover)
    5. 5.Control
    6. 6.Albatross (Extended intro)
    7. 7.Ladylike (Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” intro)
    8. 8.Believer
    9. 9.Ghosts (snippet of The Doobie Brothers “Long Train Runnin’ “ with Chris on lead vocals)
    10. 10.Blown Wide Open (Peter Gabriel’s “Biko” intro)
  1. Encore

    1. 11.That Song
    1. 1.The Oaf
    2. 2.Locomotive
    3. 3.Bombs Away
    4. 4.Come Again (Thornley cover)
    5. 5.Albatross (with extended intro)
    6. 6.Ladylike (with "Another Brick In The Wall" intro)
    7. 7.Believer
    8. 8.Blown Wide Open
    9. 9.That Song
    1. 1.The Oaf
    2. 2.Locomotive
    3. 3.Bombs Away
    4. 4.Come Again (Thornley cover)
    5. 5.Albatross (with extended intro)
    6. 6.Ladylike (with "Another Brick in the Wall" intro)
    7. 7.Believer
    8. 8.Blown Wide Open
    9. 9.That Song

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 248 reviews
  • Big Wreck delivers every single time

    by Daz on 2025-08-11The KEE to Bala - BalaRating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding gig in an iconic venue. Ian was in particularly good form on this evening. The Kee is a very special place to see a band you love. A special shoutout to Charlie Edward, the opener. He was fantastic. Very entertaining. I’ll be watching for him again in future.

  • Great Show!

    by Mike on 2025-08-11The KEE to Bala - BalaRating: 5 out of 5

    An excellent show! Band sounded great and there was a great atmosphere at the Kee to Bala. Highly recommend seeing Big Wreck in concert.

  • Great show

    by Jayy on 2025-03-17OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5

    Royal Tusk was really good for an opening act. Big Wreck/Thornley were awesome. One of the best. They can really play. Amazing. Great show!

  • Concert

    by Sdgh on 2025-03-16OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 3 out of 5

    Good show.......prices at the concessions cut deep as usual.

  • A+ Event Venue

    by JReal on 2025-03-12OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5

    OLG Stage surpassed all of my expectations. I don't typically enjoy indoor venues, however this layout was perfectly done. The seats are extremely comfortable and spacious as well. As far as the band.......Big Wreck will never disappoint. Fantastic artistry at work. 2 thumbs way up!!!

  • Great Show

    by Ryan C on 2025-03-11The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor - WindsorRating: 5 out of 5

    Ad always Big Wreck was awesome. Can't wait to see them again

  • First time

    by Donna on 2025-03-11The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor - WindsorRating: 5 out of 5

    Saw this band for the first time .Cant wait to see them again . Good night out

  • Amazing

    by Breese on 2025-03-10OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5

    Hopefully my first of many times seeing them it was amazing Royal Tusk as well

  • Great band...not just great Canadian band

    by Robert T. Niagara Falls on 2025-03-10OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5

    Loved this band for years...phenomenal musicians. Love Thornley's writing, playing and voice. Been a musician for 40 years...Watch Rick Beato's interview with him on youtube from last year. He is a VERY underrated player.

  • Great show

    by Geoff C on 2025-03-10OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5

    The venue is fantastic and very comfortable. The sound and lighting was top notch. The band delivered a fabulous show that left us speechless. I'd see this band again in a heartbeat.