Canadian artist profile
SourcedThe Jailbirds
Band · Mississauga, ON
The Jailbirds are a high-octane hard rock band from Mississauga, Ontario, blending raw grunge intensity, heavy groove-laden riffs, and classic rock energy.
- Active since
- 2015
- Catalog
- 8 releases
- Last checked
- October 1, 2026
About
The artist
Formed in 2015 in Mississauga, Ontario, The Jailbirds are an acclaimed Canadian hard rock outfit known for their powerful modern rock sound infused with heavy riffs, 90s grunge, and classic rock rhythms. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Myke Penney alongside bassist Liam Hills and drummer Kevin Costa, the band made waves with their 2018 debut EP The Black River and won Best Rock at the Mississauga Music Awards. They followed with the acclaimed concept EP Jungle (2021) and High Noon (2024), earning the Best Live Band honor at the 2022 Mississauga Music Awards and taking top prize in the 97.7 HTZ-FM RockSearch. Having shared stages with Monster Truck, The Trews, and Danko Jones, The Jailbirds have solidified their reputation as one of Ontario's most electrifying rock acts.
Lineup
Members
- Myke Penney
- Liam Hills
- Kevin Costa
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Catalog
Selected releases
Sources & provenance
- Official platform profile ↗checked October 1, 2026
- Press coverage ↗checked October 1, 2026
- Public registry ↗checked October 1, 2026
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