Scott Jackson is the lead vocalist and visionary behind The 8th Line, formed in 2020 in Barrie. The band consists of 4-7 members performing mostly original songs from their two albums in a commercial pop/rock format.
The 8th Line has played clubs in Barrie including Kempenfest, The Atria in Oshawa, The Moonshine Café in Oakville, The Rec Room and CW Coop’s in Barrie, as well as community festivals including The Alliston Potato Festival, The Bear Lake Jamboree and house parties on occasion.
The 8th Line has been nominated twice for Rock Artist Of The Year by GMA Canada as well as the 2023 Rock Song of the Year for Start Me Up Again.
Scott Jackson is a 43-year radio veteran having received a Lifetime Achievement Award from GMA Canada. As an artist manager he has worked with seven artists including Little Sister and Ana Black in Kingston, and the rock bands Anthem For Today and All Rescued Children.
ALBUMS
May 14, 2022 – Debut “8×8″
May 13, 2023 – “Ice & Elevate”
April 27, 2024 – “Snapshot”
May 8, 2025 – “Defending Rock’s Wild Heart”
SINGLES WITH RADIO AIRPLAY
Your Sad Eyes
Squeaky Wheel
Start Me Up Again
I Can Hardly Believe My Eyes
His Love Is Lost
Bring Them To Me
THE BAND
Reid Dearing – Drums
Rose Gale – Vocals
Matt Gill – Guitar
Scott Jackson – Lead Vocals
Jason Price – Bass
BJ Roberts – Percussion
Andrew Robertson – Keyboard
