The Holy Gamblers burst onto the scene in 2021 with an unapologetically raw and gritty honky-tonk sound. Their debut anthem, "Three Sheets To The Wind," and with that, The Holy Gamblers roared onto the live scene, rapidly ascending to headline marquee venues like the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, and the revered Cameron House, pillars of Toronto's music lore.

Their meteoric rise caught the eye of festival impresarios, becoming Lucknow's Emerging Artist winner, propelling them to support acts Chris Jansen and Brothers Osborne. Further, they held slots on Toronto's NXNE, Ottawa's Big River Country Festival, and a headline slot at London, Ontario's Oktoberfest. In 2022, The Holy Gamblers didn't just rest on their laurels; they unleashed a fresh wave of music, the crowd-rousing anthem "Canada Song" and the heart-wrenching ballad "If I Could Only." showcasing their versatility.

But 2023 witnessed an even more remarkable surge in their star power. Festival appearances, commanding headline shows in Toronto, appearing on the legendary Massey Hall stage and a reputation as the go-to local tour support act solidified their status. Media outlets such as CityNews, Now Magazine, and Indie88 took notice, and they graced the airwaves of numerous independent radio stations.

In just under three whirlwind years, The Holy Gamblers have achieved remarkable success, all without the backing of external forces. However, they remain far from satisfied.

ABOUT

THE BAND

  • Duncan Alistair

    Vocals / Guitar

  • Tyrell William Lisson

    Bass / Vocals

  • Justin Peterson

    Guitar / Pedal Steel / Vocals

  • Warren Reid

    Drums / Vocals

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Massey Hall Featured Guest (2023)

Lucknow’s Music In The Fields Emerging Artist Winner (2022)

NXNE Performing Artist (2022, 2023)

Big River Country Festival Artist (2022, 2023)

London Oktoberfest Featured Artist (2022, 2023)

PRESS

Roots Music Canada (November 2023)

CityNews (July 2023)

Parton and Pearl (July 2022)

NOW Magazine (June 2022)

Wild Fire Music (June 2022)

Indie88 (June 2022)