Gene Simmons Band With Special Guests Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds

Gene Simmons is a world-renowned rock icon and co-founder of KISS, the RIAA’s #1 gold record award-winning group. A formidable serial entrepreneur, he transformed KISS into a global merchandising powerhouse with over 5,000 licensed products. His career is defined by historic honors, including the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026.  

A leading advocate for artist rights, Simmons is an integral partner with SoundExchange, recently championing the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) in Washington, D.C., to ensure fair compensation for all performers. His diverse business empire includes the Rock & Brews restaurant chain and the MoneyBag spirits line. A dedicated philanthropist and recipient of the 2025 World Smile Award, Simmons continues to bridge the worlds of entertainment and global industry, personifying the modern self-made mogul. 

Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds

The Calgary-based lineup features Jackson Reed on lead vocals and guitar, Jeremy Brigham on keyboards, Nathan Litvinchuk on drums, Deandre Crowe on bass, and newest member Tanner St. James on guitar. Fresh off the success of their 2024 release “Little Red Corvette,” the band spent 2025 strengthening their reputation as a dynamic touring act. They opened for fan favourites like Streetheart and 604 Records’ rising stars The Vidos. All the while, Jackson’s music podcast “Guess That Record” continued to attract high profile guests including Neil Giraldo, Phil Manzanera, and Dominic Miller. 

In October 2025, Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds shared the stage with rock legends Nazareth in front of a sold out audience of more than 2,000 at River Cree Resort and Casino. This milestone performance became the spark for a new body of work: Live in ’25, their first EP in four years and most ambitious project to date. The collection blends electrifying live performances with newly cut studio tracks, capturing the band at a moment of genuine breakthrough.