Folk rock band formed in 2022 among friends from Guelph. Original songs range from hard-hitting rock, to melodic pop. Music themes reflect decidedly queer life experiences, including love and relationships, self-love and community care and fighting for and dreaming of a better world. Audiences are invited to sing, dance, and imagine new futures along with us as fellow community members and allies.

groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band

music

Stream groundcover’s first four demos on Bandcamp, Spotify, Youtube, and all major streaming platforms.

live performance

sensitive child by groundcover

healing for the rage by groundcover

I didn’t know by groundcover

heart so full by groundcover

bedrock by groundcover

hypocrisy by groundcover

I wait by groundcover

tired of heroes by groundcover

upcoming shows

April 5th 2025 Community Fundraiser Guelph, ON

7-9:30 PM 10C shared place $20

June 8th 2025 Minto Pride Palmerston, ON

11 - 1:30 PM

June 14th 2025 Centre Wellington Pride Fergus, ON

11 - 4:30 PM. Wellington County Museum Barn

June 21st 2025 Strawberry Festival Centre Wellington, ON

11 - 4:30 PM. Wellington County Museum

August 14th 2025 Summer Concert Series Centre Wellington, ON

7-8 PM. Wellington County Museum

groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band

May 10th 2025 Which Craft Guelph, ON

2-5 PM fundraiser for Rainbow Railroad

June 7th 2025 Wellington Brewery Guelph, ON

5-10 PM Guelph Pride

Nov 23, 2024 Pinch Cabaret Waterloo, ON

June 15, 2024 Dufferin Pride Orangeville, ON

June 9, 2024 Minto Pride Palmerston, ON

June 8, 2024 Pride on the Patio Kitchener, ON

June 7, 2024 Guelph Pride Sunshine Launch Guelph, ON

January 26, 2024 Infamous Eatery Guelph, ON

January 12, 2024 Infamous Eatery Guelph, ON

Nov 26, 2023 Queer Music Night @ Boxcar Social Toronto, ON

Nov 10, 2023 SAM 28 Gala , Liuna Station Hamilton, ON

July 29, 2023 Hillside Festival Guelph, ON

past shows

groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band
groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band
groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band

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SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!📣📣📣 We are playing a fundraiser show for @rainbowrailroad @which_craft_guelph on Saturday, May 10th. This is an afternoon show! So no need to stay up past your bedtime to see us play😀 The show will begin at 2pm with opening ar
Pics from our minor baseball fundraiser show @10carden this past weekend! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome - we wish all the players, coaches, and parents all the best for the upcoming season! Also big shout out to @vickyannehart for the awesome
Hi folks! We’re playing a small fundraiser for local baseball teams - there are limited tickets left so feel free to get in touch if you would like to reserve some. Otherwise keep an eye out for many show announcements coming up this spring and
First couple days of recording in studio are done! We have the drum tracks - next weekend we add keys, guitar, and vocals. Can’t wait to share new music with you all!!😀🎶
Drum practice on the acoustic night because - EXCITING NEWS - we are recording 4 more songs this weekend!! We’ll be back in the studio recording some of your favourites you’ve heard if you’ve seen us play live. We’re so happ
Our new band mascot Harry came to visit for the first time!😀🐍🎶 (we are all animal people if it wasn’t obvious before 😂)
@pinchcabaret photos are in! Huge thanks to all of the organizers - it was an honour to be included alongside all of the wonderful performers. Photography by the talented @phi_like_photography 😊🎶
Band practice today! Prepping for our @pinchcabaret set on November 23rd, including figuring out levels on the mixing board 😀🎶
WE HAVE A SHOW!! Groundcover will be playing in the next @pinchcabaret! We’re so excited to be part of an awesome line-up - link in bio to grab your tickets ahead of time or you can buy at the door. Show starts at 8pm - Hope to see you there!!
We’ve launched our new website! Visit www.groundcover.ca (link in bio) to see upcoming shows, pictures and videos from past performances and more all in one place!🎶🎸🎹🥁

fundraiser

Eva and her son are fleeing violent discrimination in Uganda. Groundcover is supporting Rainbow Railroad team’s private sponsership to bring Eva and her son to safety in Canada.

Please consider helping her journey by attending one of our fundraising concerts, or donating directly to her Rainbow Railroad Fundraising Page.

groundcover Guelph's folk rock queer band