The Strumbellas in Concert at Mr. Smalls (Wed., 1/15/25)

How on earth did The Strumbellas get their name? Contrary to what some believe, it wasn’t from an exotic variety of mushroom. Back in 2008—when the alt-rockers first formed in Lindsay, Ontario—songwriter-vocalist Simon Ward was noodling over potential band names. Somehow he fastened onto “The Umbrellas.” But that sounded too plain, so he tweaked it to Strumbellas, and they’ve been rocking ever since. The band has won Juno Awards (Canada’s equivalent of the Grammys) and other honors. Their 2019 album Rattlesnake had mutliple popular tracks, such as “Salvation” and “One Hand Up”—the latter being used as the election theme song that year for Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party. Currently The Strumbellas are touring in support of their latest album, 2024’s Part Time Believer. Simon Ward no longer performs with the group but the rest of the lineup remains loaded. They bring their Part Time Believer Tour to Mr. Smalls Theatre, with special guest Wildermiss. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. (M.V.)

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