With a foundation in Canadian roots rock and a penchant for crafting noisy guitar jams, Cuff The Duke's unique blend of genres has consistently escaped the confines of simple classification, earning them an honoured place under the umbrella of "alternative."

Six albums, a pair of JUNO nods, countless miles clocked on the road, including sharing stages with iconic acts like Blue Rodeo, Hayden Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Calexico. Then, poof! A ten-year vanishing act, playing only a handful of shows in that time. But like all great tales, ours has a twist: Cuff The Duke has reemerged from the shadows.

Poised to once again cross musical borders as effortlessly as a game of hopscotch, their comeback is more than a mere addition to their discography—it's a homecoming celebration of their enduring legacy and the love of getting together with old friends and playing music. Come witness it at the NAC!

And opening the night for Cuff The Duke, is Matt Paxton & the Pintos! 

Matt Paxton and his band, the Pintos, have released their debut collection of songs titled Tornado. The EP explores themes of love, loss, and self-reflection, featuring Matt’s heartfelt storytelling and Neil Young-esque vocals. Recorded in Hamilton, ON, with producer Tim Allard, the EP delivers a high and lonesome sound reminiscent of late ’90s alt-country. It is available on all digital platforms through Matt’s Down By The Point Records. Notable tracks include the title track, Brother, and Southside Of The West Town.