Life By Me is an amazing one-of-a-kind platform that’s all about sharing meaning by asking all sorts of people from artists to parents to world leaders to visionaries: “What is most meaningful to you?” After years of being a huge … Read more

Oh Toronto, how I’ve missed you! It’s been waaaaay too long since my last hometown show and I’m pumped to announce that I’m BACK and I’ve got a special show coming your way! <insert hi-5 here> I’ll be playing at … Read more

We are delighted to announce that Chris will be playing at this year’s Sunset Sessions in San Francisco along with some of his favorite artists. The line-up includes Brett Dennen, Mishka, Matt Costa & many more and the event takes … Read more

This February 2nd at 8pm at the Drake Hotel in Toronto, a group of like-minded artists will be Singing for Change in efforts to raise money for War Child’s “Childhood Matters Campaign”. Please join us or donate if you can. … Read more

Hey friends! I just touched down in Melbourne and I’m sooooo excited to be kicking off 2013 with my first FULL-BAND Aussie tour! I’ll be joined by my good friend and Gotye percussionist, Josh Barber on drums & percussion and … Read more

Yup. As luck would have it, I was in New York with a show on the calendar during Hurricane Sandy. I was sick as a dog, the venue was in Lower Manhattan and without power but we decided to do … Read more

We are very pleased to announce that Chris will be playing a few songs at The First Annual LOVESTOCK Festival in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, Sept. 16th. Lovestock is very special party with a purpose hosted by World-Renowned Transformational … Read more

Hey Toronto! Summer is finally here and we’ve got a special concert announcement to share with you! On June 25th, 2012 World Literacy Canada will be launching their Satya Concert Series featuring The Wood Brothers & Chris Assaad at Hugh’s … Read more

Hey friends, it’s Chris! I’m super stoked to tell you about Positively Positive, an AMAZING inspirational website that’s spreading wisdom and optimism in a big way! I’m even more excited to tell you that I’m joining PP’s diverse family of … Read more

We are excited to announce that Chris will be playing at this year’s Mountain Jam festival in upstate New York on June 2nd, 2012. Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 4 stages in one … Read more

Come join us as we celebrate the release of Chris Assaad’s new EP “Into The Light” on Wednesday, April 11th at The Drake Hotel. Chris will be joined on stage by his full-band & the night will kick off with … Read more

Hey friends! Guess what? Into The Light is now available for download and for a limited time, you can get it for FREE! Why?…Because I love you and want to share the music and good vibes with as many people … Read more

That’s right! The new EP entitled “Into The Light” is finally here and we want you to have it first! The official digital release date is March 5th, 2012 but you can get your copy by pre-ordering from now until … Read more

The “Into The Light” Tour will begin down under this March where Chris will play his first dates in Western Australia at the Nannup Festival, as well as select dates on the East Coast in support of the new release. … Read more

Chris has been invited to showcase at MIDEM, an international music festival and conference in Cannes, France. You can see Chris perform at FNAC’s in-store concert hall on Saturday January 28th. The show starts at 6:30pm and it’s FREE!

Join us on Thursday, December 1st for Grass Roots, a night of great music, good vibes, collaboration and community. This will be the last installment for 2011 and it promises to be a special night. With humble beginnings, Grass Roots … Read more

Hey friends, much love and thanks to everyone that came out to The Inner Garden for the last Grass Roots. We had a full house of wonderful people and there was an amazing vibe in the room. We’ve definitely got … Read more

Chris and Mat McHugh hangin’ after the show at The Drake Hotel. Big love to everyone who came out and to all the new friends we made at the show!

On Thursday, July 21st, we will be launching AROUND THE FIRE – a Singer/Songwriter series  showcasing a select blend of fresh voices and old souls, at The Inner Garden, one of Toronto’s most beautiful and intimate venues. Tea will served … Read more

Join us on the first official day of summer for the return of GRASS ROOTS, a night of great music, good vibes, collaboration and community. FEATURED ARTISTS: Brian MacMillan, Matt York & Chris Assaad The event will take place at … Read more

The Canadian Ape Alliance in association with Nova Music Group present “Congo Classrooms for a Brighter Future” – a fundraiser for school construction in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Featuring Artists: Chris Assaad Glenn Lewis Justin Nozuka Kardinal Offishall Slakah … Read more

Please join us on April 14th, 2011 @ The Sound Academy for the “Canada Rocks 4 Japan Benefit Concert”. Canadian artists from various genres of music will join together this one special night to throw a different kind of concert, … Read more

Hey Toronto! It’s been a while and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be playing not one, but two showcases at this year’s Canadian Music Fest. I’ll be debuting a few new songs, as well as playing some old favourites. … Read more

In a few days, I’ll be returning to the beautiful land of Oz for an East Coast summer showcase tour that will kick off at the amazing Peats Ridge Festival. Also playing the festival are fellow Canadians Dan Mangan and … Read more

After an awesome night back in October, we’ve decided to bring you another installment of GRASS ROOTS. This time we will be at the Inner Garden (www.theinnergarden.ca), a unique space which will be perfect for the GRASS ROOTS concept. FEATURED … Read more

“Chris Assaad has been bringing his feel-good brand of folk, roots and rock to western Canada on the Peace, Love and Inspiration tour and will soon celebrate his return to his hometown of Toronto with an exclusive show. Backed by … Read more

For all my Toronto peeps!! I’m thrilled to announce the first installment of GRASS ROOTS, a night of good vibes, great music, collaboration and community on Wednesday, October 20th @ The Merchants of Green (2 Matilda Street – Doors: 8pm … Read more

Well, it’s about that time again folks! I’m excited to announce that I will be returning to the West Coast later this month. This time around, I will be joined by my amigo and loyal band mate Kevin Mendes on … Read more

Hello friends, welcome to the new site! We’ll be making tweaks and adding content over the next few days so come on in, take a look around and make yourself at home. This will be the new home of all … Read more