Tops

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 19 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Tops is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Tops concert reviews describe live shows and performances as confident, show-stopping, and heartbreaking.

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How much to book?

How much does it cost to book TOPS? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for TOPS range from $2,500 - $7,500, with TOPS's current estimated booking fee to be around $2,500.

On tour

Union Stage, Washington DC, United States, (October 4); Zilker Metropolitan Park, Austin, TX, United States, (October 10); Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, Canada, (October 18); Patterns, Brighton, United Kingdom, (November 10); Heaven, London, United Kingdom, (November 11); The Workman's Club, Dublin 2, Ireland, (November 13); Botanique, Brussels, Belgium, (November 22); De Kroepoekfabriek, Vlaardingen, Netherlands, (November 23); Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany, (November 26); Salon IKSV, Istanbul, Turkey, (November 28);

Artist Info

Genre

pop

Origin

Montreal, Canada (1986 - 1991)

Bio

Coming from Montreal, Quebec, TOPS deliver a clever blend of groovy 80s-inspired indie pop and gentle rock. They consist of Jane Penny, David Carriere, Riley Fleck, Jackson Macintosh and Marta Cikojevic.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Exclaim (Canada)

June 19, 2025

TOPS Topped Themselves at Sled Island

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The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

December 3, 2024

Nothing Tops TOPS at The Roxy in Los Angeles

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

November 25, 2017

New album ‘Sugar At The Gate’ sees the band confidently step towards the former, and is all the better for it.

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Exclaim (Canada)

February 18, 2017

The Garrison, Toronto on February 17, 2017

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The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

October 7, 2016

The impeccable Weyes Blood opened with a set that could best be described as heartbreaking –– her voice, mournful and wavering but strident in confidence like a Joan Baez, could devastate even the hardest heart.

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

May 8, 2015

But then, the Groover From Vancouver is a bona fide Canadian, as are TOPS, and lead singer Jane Penny dons double denim with aplomb; maybe it’s an act of patriotism, maybe simply a tour-related laundry synch malfunction.

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