So Where To Today?

Toronto

What: Cal Buckley @ Harbourfront Centre

When: Thursday August 14 18:30

Rock the Barn is a high-energy charity concert with a mission: to raise funds and awareness for mental health research and care in Canada. Founded by brothers Callum and Thomas Buckley, the event features performances by three exciting Canadian artists, including the founder and American Idol 2025 Golden Ticket winner, Cal Buckley.

Alongside the music, attendees can enjoy incredible food and drinks from Boxcar Social and connect with local community partners driving change in the mental health space. Rock the Barn is more than a concert. It’s a celebration of community, resilience and hope, with 100% proceeds supporting CAMH and Woodfield Nature Camps.

Come for the music, stay for the cause and leave knowing you’ve helped move the needle on one of the most critical issues of our time.

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Who: Cal Buckley

Alternative Country

Cal Buckley is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Aurora, Ontario, carving out a distinct space in the North American music scene with his raw blend of folk, rock, and country. Dubbed the “Canadian Elvis” by Luke Bryan during his run on American Idol Season 23—where he earned a coveted Golden Ticket—Cal’s music captures the coming-of-age experience with honesty, grit, and heart.

At 18, Cal moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and dive deeper into the U.S. music landscape, a move that shaped his storytelling and sound. His songs reflect the trials and triumphs of youth, shaped by real loss and lived experience. After losing a close friend to mental health struggles in high school, Cal and his brother Thomas co-founded Rock the Barn Toronto, a grassroots charity concert supporting Canadian mental health programs.

Now signed to emerging Canadian label Breathe Entertainment, Cal will release his debut single on July 18, with his first EP arriving this October.

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