Bleeker - The Exchange Folk Fest KICK OFF PARTY
104.9 The Wolf Presents: Bleeker
The Exchange Folk Festival KICK OFF PARTY
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Exchange - 2431 8th Ave
Doors open at 7:30
This is an all ages & licensed event
Tickets on sale at TheExchangeLive.ca now and Vintage Vinyl soon!
Bleeker is an alternative rock band from Orillia, Ontario, recognized for their high-energy performances and knack for crafting infectious, hook-driven songs. Since their debut, the band has earned over 56 million streams, building a dedicated international following with their distinctive sound and undeniable stage chemistry.
Formed by vocalist Taylor Perkins, guitarist and brother Cole Perkins, bassist Mike Van Dyk, and drummer Chris Dimas, Bleeker broke onto the scene with their 2016 full-length debut “Erase You”. The album’s lead single, “Highway,” topped Canadian rock radio, reached the top 10 in the U.S., and gained airplay across Europe. The success of the track earned the band a Juno Award nomination and recognition at the Radio Music Awards.
In 2024, Bleeker released “Messed Up”, which frontman Taylor Perkins described as the band’s most “genuine work to date.” Tracks like “Make It Better” and “Let’s Go” found traction on radio and streaming platforms, with “Let’s Go” emerging as a breakout sports anthem. y playlists in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Austria, and Ireland.
Bleeker is currently rolling out new music from their EP “Fuck You I’m Leaving”, which includes the singles “Hey Man” and “Florida.” The EP is slated for release in June 2025, with a full-length follow-up to “Messed Up”scheduled for early 2026.
The Exchange Folk Festival KICK OFF PARTY
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Exchange - 2431 8th Ave
Doors open at 7:30
This is an all ages & licensed event
Tickets on sale at TheExchangeLive.ca now and Vintage Vinyl soon!
Bleeker is an alternative rock band from Orillia, Ontario, recognized for their high-energy performances and knack for crafting infectious, hook-driven songs. Since their debut, the band has earned over 56 million streams, building a dedicated international following with their distinctive sound and undeniable stage chemistry.
Formed by vocalist Taylor Perkins, guitarist and brother Cole Perkins, bassist Mike Van Dyk, and drummer Chris Dimas, Bleeker broke onto the scene with their 2016 full-length debut “Erase You”. The album’s lead single, “Highway,” topped Canadian rock radio, reached the top 10 in the U.S., and gained airplay across Europe. The success of the track earned the band a Juno Award nomination and recognition at the Radio Music Awards.
In 2024, Bleeker released “Messed Up”, which frontman Taylor Perkins described as the band’s most “genuine work to date.” Tracks like “Make It Better” and “Let’s Go” found traction on radio and streaming platforms, with “Let’s Go” emerging as a breakout sports anthem. y playlists in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Austria, and Ireland.
Bleeker is currently rolling out new music from their EP “Fuck You I’m Leaving”, which includes the singles “Hey Man” and “Florida.” The EP is slated for release in June 2025, with a full-length follow-up to “Messed Up”scheduled for early 2026.
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The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave, Regina, SK S4R 5J7, Canada
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