Simple Plan

When
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Cost: Cost Varies
Where
1 N Center Ct St
Portland, OR 97227

Simple Plan emerged out of Montreal in the front half of the 2000s to become one of Canada's most successful pop-punk acts with a devoted international following who helped turn hook-laden anthems like "I'd Do Anything" off and "Welcome to My Life" into significant hits. The latter track garnered widespread attention, helping 2004's Still Not Getting Any… reach number two in Canada and number three on the Billboard 200. A perennial staple of the Vans Warped Tour, Simple Plan have made major appearances ranging from the 2004 Live 8 benefit and the 2010 Winter Olympics to the MTV Music Awards. Over the years, the band's sound has shifted somewhat from its pop-punk origin toward a more alt-rock and power pop-driven approach. Still, they have remained chart favorites, especially in Canada, where all of their albums, including 2008's Simple Plan, 2011's Get Your Heart On!, and 2016's Taking One for the Team, have hit the Top Five. In 2022, Simple Plan returned to a more back-to-basics punk-pop sound with their sixth album, Harder Than It Looks.