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Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds are entering a defining new chapter. Following a year of expanding audiences, ambitious releases, and increasingly prominent concert appearances, the Calgary-based band is preparing to close out 2026 with their new single, That is What She Said. Along with their biggest hometown performance to date, opening for Gene Simmons at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary on December 1.
Led by vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter Jackson Reed, The Silverbirds feature Jeremy Brigham on keyboards, Nathan Litvinchuk on drums, and Deandre Crowe on bass. Together, they create melodic, hook-driven pop-rock that combines contemporary production with the energy, musicianship, and emotional immediacy of classic rock.
That is What She Said reflects the band’s continuing evolution. Co-written by Reed, Litvinchuk, and longtime collaborator Kenton Edward Dobrowolski, the single draws inspiration from the sounds and production styles of the 1980s while remaining firmly connected to the present. Live drums, an energetic guitar solo, and a reverb-rich, sing-along chorus showcase both the individual musicianship of the band members and the chemistry they have developed as a live and recording unit.
The new single follows Live in ’25, the ambitious concert EP that helped introduce Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds to a growing audience through streaming platforms, TikTok, and radio airplay across Canada and the United States. The project was recorded on October 18, 2025, when the band performed before 2,000 people at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton while opening for Nazareth.
That performance captured a group reaching a new level of confidence and cohesion. Live in ’25 documents the intensity of Reed’s vocals, the precision of the rhythm section, and the onstage chemistry that has become central to the band’s identity.
“I think our live performances have been a huge part of who we are,” Reed explains. “With Live in ’25, listeners can feel what it is like to stand in the front row. It is the closest thing to being there with us, and that feels exciting.”
The band’s sound has connected with listeners across generations. Skope Magazine described Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds as “a rising force in the music industry,” while veteran music journalist Jeff Gemmill of The Old Grey Cat observed that Reed and the band “echo the power pop of the late seventies and early eighties in the best possible ways.”
Their reach has continued to expand across Canada and into the United States. In addition to radio and streaming support, the group has appeared on CTV, and developed a growing online audience through music releases, live-performance content, and social media. The band has also collaborated, recorded or performed with respected musicians including Andy Summers, Neil Giraldo, and Kenny Aronoff.
Their progress has been equally visible onstage. Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds have shared concert bills with Streetheart and Nazareth, experiences that helped the band sharpen its live presentation and prepare for larger opportunities. The December 2026 performance with Gene Simmons represents another important step, placing the group before a major hometown audience at a particularly timely moment in their development.
Reed has also expanded his profile through Guess That Record, his music-interview podcast exploring the careers, recordings, and stories of notable artists and industry figures. The show continued its upward momentum throughout 2026, with guests including Steve Hackett, Midge Ure, and Alexa Ray Joel. Its growing audience has introduced Reed to listeners beyond the band’s established fan base while reinforcing the musical knowledge and curiosity that inform his songwriting.
With That is What She Said, Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds connect the strongest elements of their identity: memorable songwriting, classic influences, modern production, and the natural energy of a working rock band. The single, together with the Gene Simmons opening appearance, positions the group to conclude 2026 with significant momentum and enter their next chapter with an expanding audience on both sides of the border.
