The Big Rock Barn Burner concert is back!

BARN BURNER IS BACK! Celebrate 40 years of Big Rock Brewery as we bring back the Barn Burner Concert Series. Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting The Sheepdogs, Sam Roberts Band, Whitehorse, and Mt. Joy, just to name a few. This year, on Saturday, September 13, we will feature headliner Matt Mays, along with Daniel Romano’s Outfit + special guests.

In times like these, we’re excited to be supporting Canadian artists and bringing community together. Let’s celebrate over cold beer, live music, and incredible company!

All Ages event

Date: September 13, 2025

Time: Doors 3 pm, Music starts at 4 pm

Location: Big Rock Brewery, 5555 76th Avenue SE Calgary AB
**Please Note: The main entrance to the brewery property is located directly on 76th Avenue S

Ticket Cost: $49.99, available through Eventbrite 

ARTISTS

MATT MAYS

Since departing seminal alt-country collective The Guthries in 2002, Matt Mays has alternated between solo projects (his self-titled debut, the film soundtrack …When the Angels Make Contact) and band projects (the eponymous Matt Mays & El Torpedo record and 2008’s Terminal Romance). Following the dissolution of Matt Mays & El Torpedo in 2009, Mays released Coyote in 2012 to much acclaim, including a JUNO Award win for Rock Album of the Year. In 2017 Mays released Once Upon a Hell of a Time… to be followed a year later by the album’s ‘woody’ companion Twice Upon a Hell of a Time…. As the pandemic shut down touring in early 2020, Mays set up a studio in his garage and produced Dog City, an inspiring album written from the perspective of a rescue dog. In early 2021, From Burnside With Love, a live album showcasing unplugged versions of his most popular songs, was released along with a concert film of the same name.

DANIEL ROMANO’S OUTFIT

Daniel Romano’s Outfit is a Canadian indie rock band shrouded in mystery and known for their high intensity live performances. The band, which has garnered a reputation as a powerhouse supergroup, is lead by Daniel Romano and consists of Carson McHone, Tommy Major, Ian Ski Romano, and sound engineer Kenneth Roy Meehan. The Outfit have made appearances at many major music festivals, including Bonnaroo, Azkena Rock Fest, End of the Road, Roskilde Festival, among others. “The Outfit’s live shows are nothing short of explosive, leaving audiences in a state of awe and wonderment.” (Paste Magazine). “Daniel Romano’s Outfit are a band like no other, weaving a mysterious and mesmerizing soundscape that is as haunting as it is electrifying.” (Consequence of Sound). “With each release, Daniel Romano’s Outfit continues to defy genre classification, carving out a unique space for themselves in the world of music.” (Exclaim!)

AND MORE SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

ON-SITE

Food & Drink

Big Rock Beer and Cider

BBQ

Ins and Outs: No re-entry to the brewery is permitted. Once you leave the grounds, you will not be able to re-enter.

Weather: This is an outdoor concert that will take place rain or shine, so please be prepared for all weather conditions. This is Calgary, after all.

TO BRING

Re-useable water bottles, so long as they only contain water
** Please note, water and other non-alcoholic beverages will be available on-site.

Backpacks or purses
** Please note: backpacks, purses and other bags will be subject to search by our security team prior to admission into the premises

NOT TO BRING

Outside food

Animals

Hard coolers

Insensitive clothing, signs or other paraphernalia

Lawn chairs

Beach umbrellas

Tents

Beach towels and Blankets

Musical instruments