Aurora will welcome the Canadian musical collective Rubber Tire Peep Show to the Davide De Simone Performance Hall at Aurora Town Square on August 8, 2026.
The band, founded by Newmarket natives Liam Slingerland and Harrison Smith, blends jam-band dynamics, country-blues sensibility, and rock and roll. They will be joined by Toronto folk-rock quartet Burs and special guests as part of Aurora Town Square’s summer programming.
Rubber Tire Peep Show grew from roots at Huron Heights Secondary School in Newmarket, where Slingerland and Smith bonded over a shared love of ’60s and ’70s music. The two began playing together while working as dishwashers at Ground Burger Bar, listening to bands like the Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, and Led Zeppelin. Their self-titled debut album came out in June 2024, featuring tracks such as “No Time” and “Broken Promises.”
The group has built a strong following through relentless touring, completing a 23-town cross-country tour over 14,000 kilometres in summer 2025. That run included a stop at Ottawa Bluesfest and an opening slot for The Trews. The band previously opened for Sloan in fall 2024. They’ve also sold out shows in B.C., Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Ontario, and performed at Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall.
For the Aurora show, Rubber Tire Peep Show will share the bill with Burs, a quartet that mixes deep folk roots with experimental sounds. The performance takes place at the Davide De Simone Performance Hall, a 241-seat professional venue located at 50 Victoria Street in the heart of Aurora’s cultural district.
Tickets and details are available through Aurora Town Square. This is a chance for Aurora residents to see a homegrown act that’s earned attention from EXCLAIM! Magazine, CBC Radio 1, and audiences across the country.
