TORONTO, March 10, 2025 – Award-winning Canadian Country artist, Amanda Keeles, has just announced that her upcoming performance at Toronto’s El Mocambo on Friday, March 14 2025 will be a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, where in lieu of tickets, a $10 donation will grant access to the show. (Donation Link) The fundraiser will kick off Amanda’s third leg of her “Can’t Stop Me Now” tour.
“I personally lost my mom several years ago to cancer. She was a sharp, very witty & talented force in my life and the reason I began writing songs, on the piano where she taught me simple chords and how to play by ear. Once the cancer was discovered, it had spread rapidly and was too late for treatment to be successful. Shook my world to its core,” said Amanda Keeles.
Accolades
Following a breakout year, Amanda has just released a brand new ballad from her debut album titled “I Don’t Care” (watch) – a powerful ode to the moment one realizes they have truly moved on. An artist with a truly incredible, rare story, Amanda took a leap of faith by leaving her executive career in finance behind to launch her music career. In just over a year, she has been featured on major platforms like SiriusXM’s Top of The Country and CTV News, reached #5 on the Canadian Country Indie Top 100 chart, and had her music videos premiere at multiple film festivals across the globe.
The fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society
Amanda Keeles LIVE at the El Mocambo Event Details:
Friday, March 14 2025
El Mocambo – 7:30pm
(Donor information and donation amount will not appear online for privacy)
About the artist
Country Singer-Songwriter Amanda Keeles is a Canadian artist from London, Ontario. She is a two-time winner of The Canadian Open Singing/Songwriting Contest. Growing up in a family of musicians, Country music filled the rooms of her childhood home igniting the passion and creativity that flows through in her songs. Her heartfelt lyrics and stage performance have captured audiences throughout her musical journey. She has performed on countless stages across Canada from piano lounges, festivals and country bars to singing national anthems at major sporting events. Her performances are versatile with acoustic versions of self written and covers to high energy rockin’ country.
Her debut single “Blame it on the Moonlight” released January 30, 2023 and was picked up by over 50 country stations Canada wide including US stations, Australia and UK. Its debut peaked at #6 on the Canadian Country Indie Top 100 Chart and the video for her song is at Stingray as well as playing on ICTV in Branson, Missouri. Later, her single “My Heart Feels The Same Way Too”, a powerhouse emotional ballad telling the story of a struggling relationship, was picked up by SiriusXM Radio Top of the Country, US & Canadian Radio, Australia’s Country Thunder as well as added to top Country Spotify playlists.
Amanda’s debut album, “Can’t Stop Me Now” was released in March 2024 and received an overwhelmingly positive reception across the Canadian media landscape. With features on radio, television, blogs, and more, the remarkable debut release from Amanda Keeles has been complemented with an Ontario tour, which featured a performance at Toronto’s TD Music Hall in June 2024. To close out 2024, Amanda performed at multiple events surrounding the Canadian Country Music Awards, released a brand new single, and completed the second leg of her Ontario tour.
Amanda Keeles Tour Dates:
March 14, 2025 – El Mocambo Concert Hall – Toronto, Ontario
May 3, 2025 – Roselawn Theatre – Port Colborne, Ontario
June 28, 2025 – Gravenhurst Opera House – Gravenhurst, Ontario
July 25, 2025 – Oswego Music Festival – Oswego, New York
August 23, 2025 – Collingwood Concert Series – Collingwood, Ontario
September 27, 2025 – Meridian Centre Theatre – Ottawa, Ontario
October 1, 2025 – Fergus Grand Theatre – Fergus, Ontario
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