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Chilliwack In Concert
With their string of hits through the 1970s and ‘80s, Chilliwack were responsible for some of the most memorable and melodic songs of the era. They also became part of the foundation for Canadian popular music, with smashes like "Baby Blue," "Fly at Night," and "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)" all helping to ensure the nation's musical artists had a regular home on their own airwaves.
Though vitally important as a landmark act of the early "Can-Con" era, Chilliwack is very much part of the present, too. Bill Henderson is still at the helm more than five decades after the band's origins in Vancouver's bustling rock scene of the ‘60s.
Seeking a fresh start after the collapse of local favourites The Collectors, Henderson founded Chilliwack in 1970. By 1972, they were making an impact on both sides of the border with songs like "Lonesome Mary," the first of many singles that cracked Billboard's Top 100. The smooth, sultry rocker "Crazy Talk" and more country-influenced "Raino" earned them further exposure.
Henderson and his group hit their apex in the early ‘80s with the release of "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)," an ingenious mix of hard rock, pure pop, and doo-wop that showcased Henderson's vocal harmonies with the band's drummer and co-vocalist Brian MacLeod. A No. 1 single at home that also reached No. 22 in the U.S., it established Chilliwack as Canada's preeminent hit-makers. In 1982, the band extended the winning streak with their tenth album ‘Opus X' and "Whatcha Gonna Do," another top 10 single in Canada.
Though lineup changes and record company problems led to the end of Chilliwack's original run in 1988, Henderson's music career continued to thrive thanks to his participation in UHF, a Canadian folk-rock supergroup he formed with Shari Ulrich and Roy Forbes.
The demand for Chilliwack was so high that Henderson launched a new version of the band in 1997. Released in 2003, ‘There and Back – Live' is a testament to Chilliwack's renewed vitality. One of Canada's most iconic musical acts remains an audience favorite thanks to Henderson's indefatigable energy as the frontman. He gets invaluable support from such talented players as his brother Ed Henderson on guitars and background vocals, and drummer Jerry Adolphe, a part of the Chilliwack story since 1984.
Encore
Encore
Encore
Encore
I grew up listening to Chilliwack and love their music. I have never had a chance to see them perform live so better late than never. Kudos to Century casino for hosting them and the opening group "Playing with Fire"was very good,(I was really impressed by their performance especially when they played "Radar Love by Golden Earing). JRR
LOVED the show!!! Still amazing after all the years!!!
Been waiting to see this band for a while and mostly didn’t disappoint. I used to go to concerts many years ago, but got turned off by numerous endless guitar solos. This concert reminded me of those days. Numerous great songs were stretched out with solos! They’re ok guitar players, but solos were all over the place! When we seen Clapton, he only did 3 short solos, and that’s “Slowhand”! Another long jamming session in the middle of the main set made me want to leave. Then, as the concert was ending they returned to playing just the songs, and ended on a high note! Don’t think I’m going again.
I have recently been trying to see older bands I missed when I was younger. Chilliwack was one band I wanted to see, and they did not disappoint all these years later.
The smoke from the casino is enough to turn one away. In this day and age it is hard to believe people think this is ok. Leaving the doors from the casino open allows the cigarette smoke to billow into the venue. Very disappointing and will make us think twice about the next concert at this venue.
enjoyed the band but left the concert feeling , i paid for a jam session. ??? communication breakdown not played.
Loved hearing all their hit songs. They didn’t miss a beat!!
Two very talented CANADIAN bands worth every penny of the ticket price. I hope to see them again in the future
They lost the crowd by extending their good songs too long and basically jamming in the middle of the concert. I have never seen so many people bail before the encore. Streetheart played fewer good songs but somehow seemed better.
Chilliwack inducted into 🇨🇦 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019. After 50+ years it is well deserved. Great interaction with the crowd, some storytelling about there roots, a tight, excellently delivered, well crafted, talented,on top of their game, set of Musicians whom still perform solidly with their many hits & perform at a high level. Had everyone outta their seats and dancing for the Encore. Great job Chilliwack!
