April Wine w/Special Guest Carl Dixon

O ur 2024 Rockin' the Downs Summer Concert Series is HERE! Tickets available online at BataviaConcerts.com or at the Lucky Treasures Gift Shop in our lobby.

Spring 2012 starts with a new change in the group’s line-up. Roy “Nip” Nichol replaces Blair Mackay on the drums. Nip is from Cornwall, Ontario and has been playing drums since the age of 15. He is also a great singer and having four vocalists in the band at the same time will be a new experience for the legendary band.

In 2014, Myles Goodwyn made waves in the music industry when he announced his intention to step down as the lead singer of April Wine, while on tour. Despite not wanting to leave the band entirely, he was seeking a replacement for live performances. Myles ultimately decided to remain in the lead position but significantly reduce the number of live performances, from the norm of over 60 shows a year, to just 30. This allowed April Wine to keep moving forward with their music and touring, which they did until the COVID-19 pandemic brought live performances to a halt in 2020.

As the world started to slowly recover from the pandemic, April Wine was looking to make some change, and it seems like they’ll be doing it with a new lineup. In December 2022, Myles announced that he would finally be stepping down from the lead position of the band, while on tour. he made it clear that he wasn’t leaving April Wine entirely, but rather doing what he set out to do back in 2014. And now, he’s found his replacement in Marc Parent, a musician who had to turn down the opportunity back in 2014 due to family commitments but is ready to take on the role in 2023.

On 2 March 2023, Myles Goodwyn performed his last official “live” show with April Wine in Truro, Nova Scotia, close to where it all started. Despite a massive snowstorm, fans filled the arena to enjoy the band’s performance. He announced that he might drop in and perform with the band, from time to time, if they are in his area….but his days of touring coast to coast are over.

Despite being referred to as a “new lineup,” it’s worth noting that the other members have been with April Wine for quite some time. Brian Greenway has been part of the group for an impressive 46 years, while Richard Lanthier and Roy Nichol have been with the band for 13 and 11 years, respectively. Although Marc Parent is the newest addition, he is not new to the music industry and brings much experience to the band. With a group of experienced rockers like this, April Wine is in a strong position to continue their legacy as one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands. Fans are eagerly anticipating their next performance, curious to see what these talented musicians will bring to the table.

OPENER: Savage Cabbage

DIRECT SUPPORT: Carl Dixon Does the Guess Who

T icket Prices:

• G A: $15
• V IP: $30
• P remium: $60
• F ront Row: $75

W e can't wait to see you there!