Photos by Devon Anderson – Since emerging from San Francisco in the late 1990s, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning and diamond-selling roots-pop icons Train have spent three decades crafting timeless, radio-defining anthems. Led by founding frontman and vocal powerhouse Pat Monahan, the band skyrocketed into mainstream pop culture with unforgettable hits like “Meet Virginia,” the multi-platinum monster hit “Hey, Soul Sister,” and “Drive By.” Built on irresistible hooks, warm acoustic-driven storytelling, and Monahan’s distinctive falsetto, Train’s catalog has earned them over 10 million album sales, billions of global streams, and a permanent home on mainstream radio playlists worldwide.
The year 2026 marks a massive milestone for the group as they celebrate 25 years of their landmark, career-defining sophomore album, Drops of Jupiter. anchored by its double-GRAMMY-winning title track—now officially certified RIAA Diamond. To mark a quarter-century in the atmosphere, Train is celebrating on the road with their sweeping North American summer tour, “Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere.” Hitting nearly 40 major cities alongside special guests Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson, the anniversary tour delivers a high-energy, nostalgic journey through their greatest hits while proving their live shows remain as dynamic and tight as ever.
Beyond looking back, 2026 ushers in a fresh, energized era for the group. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and mega-producer Butch Walker officially joined the band’s permanent lineup on guitar and vocals, bringing new creative sparks to the stage next to Monahan, bassist Hector Maldonado, keyboardist Jerry Becker, and drummer Matt Musty. Pairing their massive summer tour with a celebratory 25th-anniversary EP featuring new music, Train proves that 25 years after their breakout, they are still riding high on top-tier musicianship and undeniable crowd-pleasing energy.
BARENAKED LADIES
It’s 2026, and the Barenaked Ladies are still out here proving that you can age gracefully in the music industry without ever actually growing up. Nearing four decades since their humble beginnings in Scarborough, the quartet—Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, and Tyler Stewart—have officially transitioned from ’90s quirky-pop darlings to the undisputed elder statesmen of Canadian alt-rock. But don’t let the legacy status fool you; their 2026 tour circuit proves they haven’t lost an ounce of the frenetic, improvisational energy that made them famous. Whether they’re headlining massive amphitheaters or anchoring yet another wildly successful summer tour, BNL in 2026 is a masterclass in crowd connection. They are leaning into their heritage, effortlessly bridging the gap between nostalgic Millennials chasing the frantic syllables of “One Week” and a new generation discovering the sheer, unadulterated joy of acoustic banter paired with a devastatingly catchy hook.
What really defines the band this year is their complete refusal to rest on their laurels while still fiercely celebrating their massive catalog. Their 2026 live shows feel less like a standard legacy concert and more like a chaotic, high-budget kitchen party where the hosts just happen to have sold tens of millions of records. Amidst the rapid-fire stage comedy, spontaneous pop-culture medleys, and Creeggan’s signature upright bass solos, there’s a grounded authenticity to where the band sits today. They’ve weathered massive industry shifts and decades on the road, emerging in 2026 not as a nostalgic novelty act, but as a surprisingly durable rock institution. It turns out that having a million dollars is great, but having the stamina to keep audiences laughing and dancing thirty-eight years into a career is the real jackpot.
