Nickelback - Live at Horseshoe Tavern toronto (Pre-Show 2001)

Nickelback performed this intimate live show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 4, 2001, just days before the official release of their breakthrough album Silver Side Up. This concert captures the band at a pivotal moment, standing on the edge between underground recognition and worldwide commercial success. Recorded in one of Canada’s most legendary live music venues, this performance presents Nickelback in a raw, club-level environment, far removed from the arena stages they would soon dominate. Event Information Band: Nickelback Date: September 4, 2001 Tour: Pre-Album Release / Silver Side Up Warm-Up Show Venue: Horseshoe Tavern Location: Toronto, Ontario Country: Canada Genre: Post-Grunge / Alternative Rock / Hard Rock Era: Silver Side Up era (2001) Recording Type: Audience Recording Status: Unofficial / Live Archive At the time of this performance, Silver Side Up had not yet been released. Songs such as “How You Remind Me”, “Breathe”, and “Woke Up This Morning” were still unreleased, making this show a rare pre-release document of material that would soon dominate rock radio worldwide. The small capacity of the Horseshoe Tavern created an intense and personal atmosphere, allowing fans to experience the band up close during one of the most important weeks of their career. Band Lineup Chad Kroeger – Lead vocals, lead guitar Ryan Peake – Rhythm guitar, backing vocals Mike Kroeger – Bass Ryan Vikedal – Drums Full Setlist with YouTube Timestamps 00:00:00 Breathe 00:04:48 Woke Up This Morning 00:08:45 How You Remind Me 00:12:33 One Last Run 00:16:28 Cowboy Hat 00:20:47 Worthy to Say 00:25:26 Not Leavin’ Yet 00:29:46 Where Do I Hide 00:34:18 Old Enough 00:38:47 Leader of Men 00:44:22 The Ghost of Tom Joad Performance Context This concert functions as a working showcase, with the band testing arrangements and gauging audience reaction to new material. Early live versions of “How You Remind Me” and “Breathe” sound heavier and less polished than their later studio counterparts, revealing their original edge. The inclusion of “The Ghost of Tom Joad” reflects the band’s broader influences and appreciation for socially conscious rock beyond post-grunge conventions. Why This Performance Matters Pre-release performance days before Silver Side Up Rare Nickelback club-era recording Early live versions of future hit songs Intimate setting at a historic Canadian venue Documents the band at the threshold of global success This Performance Is Ideal For Fans seeking early Nickelback live recordings Collectors of pre-breakthrough performances Listeners interested in Silver Side Up era material Rock historians studying early-2000s post-grunge Viewers exploring rare club shows Highlights Pre-album Silver Side Up live performance Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto Early performance of “How You Remind Me” Raw audience recording Historic moment in Canadian rock history Subscribe for more rare live recordings, archive performances, and rock history. Support the archive This project helps preserve historic concert recordings and rare performance material. 👉 Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/MaximusRockFM Hashtags #Nickelback #Live2001 #SilverSideUp #HorseshoeTavern #NickelbackLive #PostGrunge #AlternativeRock #RockHistory #RareConcert #MaximusRockFM

Added 22 Jun 2026