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UK Calling is shaking up the tribute scene with a bold, alternative 80s explosion that’s part nostalgia, part revolution. Think The Clash meets The Cure with a dash of ska-fueled swagger. Led by Peter James Fox and Jarrod Ross, the Toronto-based band turns classic anthems into living, breathing celebrations of rebellion, rhythm, and connection. With every show, they’re rewriting music history with heart, horns, and high-voltage energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZYDDP3yNb4
They’ll be performing at the Gordon Best Theatre on November 15
UK Calling Redefines the Tribute Landscape with Bold Alternative 80s Experience and National Tour
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With entertainment dollars stretched thin and audiences seeking authentic connections, UK Calling is emerging as a forward-looking force. The Toronto-based collective continues to ignite sold-out rooms across Ontario, delivering the songs and spirit of a generation with a modern vision of what cover and tribute artistry can be.
From CFNY-inspired anthems to underground club classics, UK Calling has become Canada’s premier Alternative 80s live experience. Their momentum reflects not nostalgia, but a cultural renewal: an exploration of New Wave, post-punk, and 2Tone ska that resonates with both longtime fans and first-time listeners.
Born from the shared vision of Dublin-raised frontman Peter James Fox and Melbourne-born bassist Jarrod Ross, the band sidestepped the predictable canon. “What if we did a British tribute — but skipped The Beatles and Zeppelin? No stadium rock — just the music that shaped who we are, what we believe, and how we live,” recalls Fox. That idea sparked UK Calling — an ensemble featuring some of Toronto’s most respected professional musicians: Kevin Howley (drums, vocals), Neil Whitford (guitar), Jordan Quinn (keyboards), Andrew Moljgun (sax), and Emily Ferrell (trombone).
Together, the band delivers a meticulously curated repertoire that captures the politics of The Specials, the poetry of The Cure, and the passion of The Clash. Every note underscores their commitment to keeping the energy of late ’70s and ’80s Britain alive for today’s audiences.
“In every city we play, the energy is undeniable,” says Fox. “People aren’t just hearing these songs again — they’re feeling them as part of their own story. That’s what drives us forward.”
Ross adds: “This isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about bringing the rawness and urgency of that era into today’s world. We see fans from every generation finding something real in this music, and that connection keeps growing.”
Recent performances have showcased the band’s evolution through carefully chosen lyrics that speak across decades. Echoing Joy Division’s haunting declaration, “Love will tear us apart again,” and The Clash’s eternal call, “London calling to the faraway towns,” UK Calling crafts nights that feel both familiar and fiercely alive.
Their upcoming fall 2025 tour cements that vision, with a slate of shows across Ontario:
Oct 11 — Oshawa/Durham, Biltmore Theatre
Nov 7 — Parry Sound, Stockey Centre
Nov 15 — Peterborough, Gordon Best Theatre
Nov 21 — Port Dover, Lighthouse Theatre
Nov 29 — Owen Sound, Heartwood Hall
Dec 20 — Toronto, The Great Hall
As UK Calling looks to 2026 and beyond, their vision remains clear: to expand the conversation around tribute performance and reimagine it as cultural preservation. In an industry where competition for attention is fierce, the band gives audiences precisely what they crave — music with purpose, energy, and connection.
Based in Toronto, UK Calling is Canada’s premier Alternative 80s Experience. Formed by Peter James Fox and Jarrod Ross, the band re-imagines the underground sound of late ’70s and ’80s Britain through electrifying live performances. With a lineup of acclaimed Canadian musicians, UK Calling celebrates the songs and spirit of a transformative era while building a future-focused model of tribute artistry.
