On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the historic Danforth Music Hall in Toronto was transformed into a country music haven. Packed to the brim with eager fans, the venue played host to country legends High Valley on their highly anticipated Paradise and Hurricanes Tour. To make the night even more special, they brought along two of the genre’s most exciting emerging Canadian artists: Zach McPhee and Sully Burrows.
Kicking off the evening was Zach McPhee, who instantly captivated the room with a deeply intimate and emotional acoustic set. Stripped down to just his raw vocals and a guitar, McPhee pulled on the heartstrings of everyone in attendance. His vulnerability on stage set a beautiful, grounded tone for the rest of the evening.
The energy shifted gears as 19-year-old Sully Burrows took the stage next. From the small town of Parry Sound, Ontario, Burrows has been blowing up the country music scene at an astonishingly fast rate, and his Toronto performance proved exactly why. He brought a magnetic, youthfulness to the stage, proving that his small-town roots have primed him perfectly to command massive city crowds.
When it was finally time for High Valley to hit the stage, the venue absolutely erupted. True to form, the band brought an infectious, foot-stomping energy that radiated from the very first chord. In a brilliant showcase of their versatility and appreciation for their day-one supporters, the band eventually slowed the tempo down. Transitioning into a stripped-back, intimate setting that felt like a late-night campfire jam, they took requests straight from the audience, treating long-time fans to beautifully harmonized renditions of beloved oldies. This included Tell That Girl, Buy That Boy A Baseball and tying in his German roots to a rendition of I Want It That Way by The Backstreet Boys.The band brought Sully Burrows back to the stage to sing one of their most recognizable hits Come On Down, where mid song, Brad thought it would be funny to steal his hat away.
Frontman Brad Rempel was a force of nature, breaking down the barrier between the artists and the audience. Midway through the set, he immersed himself in the crowd, roaming the venue to interact directly with fans. He didn’t miss a beat while doling out high-fives, snapping mid-song selfies, and taking videos that fans are sure to cherish for a lifetime.
Brad is well known to help write huge hits for other country stars including Luke Bryan and Josh Ross, whose songs he performed his own version of, which included Jesus ‘Bout My Kids and Single Again.
Ultimately, it was a night that perfectly lived up to the tour’s name—balancing the high-octane “hurricanes” of modern country energy with the acoustic “paradise” of the genre’s roots.
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