The band began with brothers Patrick and Liam Croome, who met drummer and vocalist Brayden Tario in high school. They played hockey with and against each other before taking songs into their parents’ basement. That foundation grew into Daring Greatly, formed in Calgary in 2015. After relocating to Southern California, the lineup was completed by Jeff and Brendan.

Their 2025 album Let It Ride featured the standout track “Lucid Ride,” which won Best Rock Song at the San Diego Music Awards in May 2026 — the second consecutive year. In April 2026, they released a rock ‘n’ roll take on David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” with driving guitars, stacked harmonies, piano, and organ.

May 2026 marked a significant organic spike when a series of genuine POV Reels capturing the band singing tight harmonies from inside their tour van went viral on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The videos accumulated millions of views and engagement, including one with 68,000 likes. This led to approximately 80,000 new combined followers, over 7.5 million total views in roughly 30 days, and an 82% increase in Instagram followers. The legendary band America commented on one of the clips: “Beautifully done. The beach in the back was a great touch.”

Staying rooted in gratitude and real fan connection, the band continues to build momentum through authentic music and moments.

At its core, Daring Greatly is a band that believes the road still matters. Read the full story