Neil Osborne -vocals/guitar Brad Merritt -bass Matt Johnson- drums Dave Genn -guitars /keys/backing
vocals with David “Oz” Osborne -organ/backing vocals Over the course of 40+ years of performing and
recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural
landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54•40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum
albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With
decades of hit songs and more in the making, the secret to 54•40’s longevity is their ability to redefine
and reinvent themselves.
A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and
changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East
Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are
extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.
The band is currently preparing for the release of their 2023 album West Coast Band which was
recorded remotely during the thick of COVID-19 lockdowns. Having come through the hardship with a
sense of unity, the album celebrates the common history they share as band members.
“54•40 is always future thinking, as a band we’re always expanding our borders, (after all the name does
comes from a border dispute) what we call ‘FUTURE HISTORY’…”-Neil Osborne