BACKSTAGE BASH – Diamond Mine + The Bannerman Brothers
Date: Saturday June 27, 2026
Rain Date: June 28
Time: 7pm
Location: Players Backstage – Stratford Perth Museum
Tickets: $30
This is a licensed event, weather dependant, and a rocking fundraiser for your museum!
Get ready for a rockin’ night of live music, cold drinks, and community vibes at the Stratford Perth Museum’s Outdoor Player’s Backstage. With a food truck on site and a licensed bar to keep the good times flowing, this is the kind of summer evening that’s made for singing along, catching up with friends, and soaking up great music under the open sky.
Headlining the night is Diamond Mine, the powerhouse 7-piece tribute to Blue Rodeo that fans rave about for its energy and spot-on sound. From “Try” to “Lost Together,” they deliver the songs that helped define Canadian music, complete with the harmonies, heart, and musicianship that make it feel like a true Blue Rodeo experience.
Kicking things off are The Bannerman Brothers, Stratford’s own Scott and Michael Bannerman, known to many as the frontmen of the folk-rock band Upside of Maybe. Their shows lean into strong songwriting, tight harmonies, and that easy, story-driven style that pulls a crowd in fast. Come early, grab a bite, raise a glass, and settle in for a double-bill that’s equal parts hometown pride and big singalong energy.