Newly signed to BMG, Montreal-born pop-rock artist Annabel Gutherz has announced a live performance experience set for April 23, 2026, at Le Balcon in Montreal and tickets are now onsale here. The show, entitled ECHOES, promises to be one of the year’s most intimate and exhilarating concert experiences — an electrifying convergence of music and meaning, illuminating the invisible dialogue that shapes our courage, our choices, and our becoming. Echoing the timeless idea that who we are is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and come to believe, the evening invites audiences not only to listen, but to reclaim authorship over their own inner narratives.
The evening pairs Gutherz’s soaring, emotionally resonant pop-rock music with a one-of-a-kind opening experience: acclaimed motivational speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author Case Kenny will take the stage to lead a live, interactive workshop, guiding audiences through a moment of collective reflection centered on the language of their inner lives. Through intentional exercises and inspired introspection, Kenny invites participants to rediscover the agency within their own narratives — setting the stage for a performance that arrives not just as a concert, but as a deeply personal event. The pairing of Kenny’s philosophy-driven workshop with Gutherz’s diaristic, emotionally rich songwriting creates a singular arc for the evening: one that illuminates how language grounds us, frees us, and moves us forward.
Backing Gutherz on stage is a remarkable live band — Dominique Messier (drums), Kaven Girouard (guitar), Vincent Bilodeau (guitar), Yves Labonté (bass), and Guillaume Marchand (keyboards) — whose members have performed alongside none other than Céline Dion. Their collective virtuosity and dynamic range bring an unmistakably cinematic scope to Gutherz’s arrangements, elevating her intimate storytelling to arena-worthy scale. The result is a live sound that honors both the precision of her lyricism and the sweeping emotional power that defines her as a live performer.
Gutherz’s journey to this stage is one shaped by extraordinary dedication and artistic conviction. A summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music — earning both a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Music Studies and a Master of Arts in Songwriting — the 27-year-old singer-songwriter has been collaborating with some of the most celebrated songwriters working today, including Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, OneRepublic), Bret “Epic” Mazur (Crazy Town, Prince, The Black Eyed Peas), and Bleu McAuley (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers). She is currently at work on her highly anticipated sophomore album, and April 23rd will offer audiences an exclusive window into where that creative journey is heading.
A compelling and utterly distinctive voice in contemporary pop-rock, Gutherz has drawn praise from tastemakers including PopWrapped, Stage Right Secrets, and CelebMix, with critics noting that her introspective, honeyed vocals echo the legends of Laurel Canyon — evoking the folk-rock grandeur of Fleetwood Mac while forging something entirely her own. She has also expanded her creative footprint into the world of film and television, with original song placements on CBS, and recently signed a publishing deal with BMG — one of the world’s foremost music companies — affirming her place among a distinguished roster of artists shaping the future of contemporary music. With over 90,000 monthly Spotify listeners, 3M+ cumulative streams, and 3M+ YouTube views, the momentum behind Gutherz is both undeniable and accelerating.
Le Balcon, with its storied place in Montreal’s vibrant live music landscape, provides the ideal setting for this intimate and emotionally immersive evening where audiences witness not only an incredible and indelible performance, but a reflection of themselves within it.
Tickets for ECHOES are on sale now. This is a must-see live experience.
