Country pop star Shania Twain played a sold-out, 75-minute set at Toronto's historic Horseshoe Tavern, testing new material and performing classic hits.
Key facts
- •Shania Twain performed a 75-minute set at the 500-capacity Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.
- •The concert featured songs from her upcoming album, Little Miss Twain, due for release on July 24.
- •Tickets for the event were priced at $40 and sold out in minutes.
- •The Horseshoe Tavern has operated for 78 years and previously hosted artists like Waylon Jennings and the Rolling Stones.
- •Twain was accompanied by a six-piece band, including music director Brent Barcus.
Shania Twain performed at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern on Friday night, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play the 500-capacity venue. The singer, who has previously headlined arenas, used the intimate setting to debut songs from her upcoming album, Little Miss Twain, while also performing several of her career-defining hits.
By the numbers
A Career-Long Ambition
Twain, who grew up in northern Ontario, noted that playing the Horseshoe Tavern was a goal throughout her youth and early career. The venue, which opened 78 years ago, has a history of hosting notable country and rock acts, including Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and the Rolling Stones. Twain described the performance as a "full circle moment" and a privilege.
New Music and Personal Stories
During the 75-minute set, Twain shared personal stories about her upbringing in Timmins, Ontario, which served as inspiration for her new tracks. She performed songs including "Dirty Rosie," "I’d Be Loving Me," and "Stranger Things," the latter of which she described as a reflection on her life in the North. The album Little Miss Twain is scheduled for release on July 24.
Concert Details and Atmosphere
Tickets for the show were priced at $40 and sold out in minutes. Backed by a six-piece band, Twain performed in a casual, spontaneous style, occasionally repeating verses to ensure the audience heard the lyrics. The night concluded with hits including "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" and an encore performance of "Giddy Up!"
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