City and Colour To Celebrate 20th Anniversary of 'Sometimes' With Full Performance At Budweiser Stage

City and Colour will celebrate 20 years of Sometimes at Toronto's Budweiser Stage this summer.

The folk project and alter ego of Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green is marking two decades of his debut album, which went double platinum and launched the trajectory of Canadian indie label Dine Alone. On June 20, Green will perform the album front to back in an intimate acoustic set.

“When we released Sometimes 20 years ago, I could never have imagined the journey it would take me on,” says Green. “But more importantly, how deeply the songs would resonate with so many people. This night is a celebration of that connection and for everyone who has spent time with this record over the years. These songs became yours a long time ago. As always, thank you for listening.”

Green, also of rock band Alexisonfire, attracted online buzz when he released his first City and Colour EP in in 2005, followed by Sometimes. The heartfelt songs resonated with indie folk listeners as Canadian alternative music was cresting into a wave of popularity, spurred by acts like Broken Social Scene and Feist.

Sometimes won a Juno for alternative album of the year and established both City and Colour and Dine Alone in the Canadian music landscape, with the latter going on to become a stalwart of independent releases. Green has gone on to win five Junos and share stages with Coldplay and Neil Young, as well as receiving recognition for his philanthropic work in music education.

This performance marks his 12th at at the open air venue, making him part of a rare cohort to play Budweiser that many times, alongside Blue Rodeo and OVO Fest. Green is also one of a small group of artists to sell out Budweiser two nights in a row, alongside Drake, The Tragically Hip and Sarah McLachlan.

Fans have been waiting for this gig for more than a minute — originally planned as a celebration of the album's 15th anniversary in 2020, it was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For longtime listeners, it's sure to be worth the wait.

Presale begins Tuesday, January 28 at 10:00 AM here. Fans will receive a password to access the presale from the City and Colour mailing list. General sale starts Friday, January 31.