Hundred Mile High Tour: Cameron Whitcomb and The Shindigs - Winnipeg, MB

On a warm Saturday night in Winnipeg, the Burton Cummings Theatre buzzed with anticipation as fans packed in for the Hundred Mile High Tour, headlined by country-rock powerhouse Cameron Whitcomb and supported by rising alternative rock outfit The Shindigs. From the first note to the final encore, the show was an electric fusion of infectious melodies, unfiltered energy, and heartfelt moments that left the crowd roaring well past the last chord.

The Shindigs. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Opening the night, The Shindigs wasted no time pulling the audience into their upbeat, groove-driven world. Fronted by the charismatic Shea Peoples, the band’s chemistry was undeniable, firing on all cylinders from the bouncy opener "Feeling the Love" straight through to their punchy closer "Chapstick."

Their set was a mix of sunny indie-pop hooks ("Sundown") and gritty alternative rock edge ("Fight or Flight"), with standout moments including a surprisingly sharp and funky rendition of Franz Ferdinand’s "Take Me Out," which had the entire theatre clapping along in unison. The crowd responded especially well to "Snowball"—a quirky, high-energy number that had a near cult-like singalong from the front rows. By the end of their 10-song set, The Shindigs had cemented themselves as more than just an opener—they were an event in their own right. When Cameron Whitcomb and his band hit the stage, the energy instantly shifted from excitement to full-blown eruption. Launching right into "Hundred Mile High," Whitcomb’s voice was as commanding as it was emotive, carrying the kind of grit that makes you believe every lyric he sings. His setlist was a sprawling journey, touching on country storytelling, rock swagger, and even nostalgic alt-rock flair.

Songs like "My Expense" and "By My Own Hand" showcased his knack for blending heartfelt lyricism with driving rhythms, while "Shoot Me Dead" saw the crowd stomping and hollering like a backroad festival had been dropped in the middle of downtown Winnipeg.

Cameron Whitcomb. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

The covers were crowd-pleasers in their own right—Wheatus’ "Teenage Dirtbag" drew loud, nostalgic sing-alongs, Tyler Childers’ "All Your’n" slowed things down to a warm, intimate glow, and Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" ignited a mosh pit near the stage.

One of the night’s most memorable moments came when Shea Peoples returned to join Whitcomb for "Flower Tattoos," their voices weaving together with the kind of chemistry you can’t fake.

The home stretch was pure adrenaline—"Wreckage," "Gasoline & Matches," and "Medusa" hit with the force of a freight train, and just when it seemed like the night was over, Whitcomb returned solo for an encore performance of "Quitter," leaving the crowd in awed silence before erupting into applause.

The Winnipeg stop of the Hundred Mile High Tour was more than just a concert—it was a showcase of raw talent, passionate performance, and the kind of musical variety that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The Shindigs brought the fire, Cameron Whitcomb brought the soul, and together they turned the Burton Cummings Theatre into a one-night-only epicentre of unforgettable live music.