August 30, 2025

Riverfest Elora 2025: Wheatus on the Main Stage - Concert Photos

Wheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographerWheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographerWheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographerWheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Wheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Wheatus at Riverfest Elora on August 15, 2025 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Even if you don't know the band name Wheatus, you almost certainly know their biggest hit, "Teenage Dirtbag". They appeared on the main stage of Riverfest Elora and charmed the crowd with their vibe and classic tunes on a very special day; the 25th anniversary of the release day of their debut album.

They may be a one-hit wonder with "Teenage Dirtbag", but they reminded us that they have another hit. It's their cover of Erasure's "A Little Respect", which apparently actually charted higher than Erasure's release.

They also rocked us with their covers of Pat Benatar's "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" and The Tragically Hip's "Music at Work". 

Wheatus' set was a ton of fun and the crowd loved it. And of course, the middle singalong in "Teenage Dirtbag" was epic.

All my coverage of this year's Riverfest is right here in one post. Hope you enjoy!

"Teenage Dirtbag"