Myles Kennedy brought his highly anticipated The Art Of Letting Go Tour into Toronto on an icy-cold Wednesday for a night of rock ‘n’ roll magic. It being Kennedy’s only Canadian stop on this North American run, fans eagerly made their way into Yonge Street’s Concert Hall, escaping the winter weather for a fiery night of smooth guitar licks and warm vocals. Joining Myles were Sons Of Silver and Tim Montana.
Myles Kennedy
The Concert Hall, Toronto – 22 January 2025
Words And Photography: Taylor Cameron
A thunderous applause filled The Concert Hall as Myles Kennedy took the stage. Kicking off the set with the title track of his latest solo album, The Art Of Letting Go, the crowd enthusiastically sang along. This was something that continued throughout the entire night.
A master of his craft, Kennedy’s fingers danced across the fretboard of his selection of PRS guitars with ease as his vocals soared across the quaint venue. His unique voice and melodic playing had the audience completely captivated from start to finish.
From The Mayfield Four track Mars Hotel, a song Kennedy stated he had not played in twenty-five years when forgetting a portion of the lyrics, to the Alter Bridge favourite All Ends Well, Kennedy curated a perfect setlist that spanned across the entirety of his fantastic career.
“We love you, Myles,” could be heard echoing within the walls of the room in between songs. “That’s it,” Kennedy said. “We’re staying here. There’s so much love in this room. The crowd cheered.
“And there’s Tim Hortons. I love Tim Hortons. A bagel and cream cheese.”
“I don’t know how we’re going to play one of the more serious songs in the set now,” Kennedy laughed after joking around with a song about bagels, trying to humorously rhyme it with kegel. 
A wave of silence washed over the crowd as the picking of the haunting melody of Love Can Only Heal was heard throughout the room. Goosebumps rose, and voices soared as the audience sang along with Kennedy before he ripped into the ending guitar solo that received much praise from the crowd.
Engaging with the audience is something Kennedy does exceptionally throughout the night, creating a warm atmosphere that feels extremely welcoming. The small room felt like a gathering of friends rather than artists and fans, the band grateful to everyone who braved the cold for a night of raw rock ‘n’ roll. 
Closing out with Say What You Will, the band left the crowd wanting more. Cheers filled the room for minutes after the set came to a close, Kennedy handing lucky fans in the front row guitar picks to show his gratitude.
Being one of rock music’s finest musicians, Myles Kennedy’s Toronto stop on The Art Of Letting Go tour was one for the books, a night that will be talked about for many. 
Sons Of Silver
Starting out the night were Los Angeles’ Sons Of Silver. Although only playing a short thirty-minute set, Sons Of Silver took the stage with the energy of a headlining set.
Chugging guitars and synthesizing keys gripped the attention of the crowd quickly, the night starting off on a high.
Tim Montana
Following as direct support was Montana’s Tim Montana. With a southern rock feel, Montana and his band brought a uniqueness to the evening. This was the band’s first time playing in Canada since 2013, and the crowd welcomed them warmly, making it visibly clear that they enjoyed what the band had brought to the table.
Montana engaged with the crowd, sharing stories of his time touring with rock legends ZZ Top and of his time growing up with no electricity. Stating that bands like AliceIin Chains and Nirvana had saved his life.
Music is a powerful thing. 
