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Dallas Green

Dallas Michael John Albert Green is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer best known for recording as City and Colour and for his role in the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dallas Michael John Albert Green is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer best known for recording as City and Colour and for his role in the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, on September 29, 1980. His solo work is generally associated with acoustic and folk-influenced music, while Alexisonfire is associated with post-hardcore.

Early life

Dallas Green was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, in 1980. Publicly available biographical sources identify him as Canadian and do not consistently provide detailed early-life information beyond his birthplace and date of birth.

Alexisonfire

Green is widely known for his work in the Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, where he served as a vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter. The band is repeatedly identified in sources as a major part of his musical reputation.

City and Colour

City and Colour is Green's solo project and stage name. Sources describe the project as more acoustic, folk, and singer-songwriter oriented than his work with Alexisonfire, and note that the alias plays on his given name.

Musical style and recognition

Green is noted for a melodic vocal style and for moving between heavier band work and more intimate solo material. Coverage of his career often emphasizes the contrast between his post-hardcore background and his softer solo catalogue.

Key facts

  • Green records as City and Colour, a stage name derived from his first and last names.
  • He is a co-founder and member of Alexisonfire, where he has been credited as a singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist.
  • His solo work has been described as acoustic and folk-oriented, contrasting with Alexisonfire's post-hardcore sound.
  • He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, and is Canadian.
  • His active music career began in the early 2000s and continues to the present.
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Canadian context

Dallas Green is a Canadian musician from Ontario whose career has been closely tied to Canadian rock and indie music scenes through Alexisonfire and City and Colour.[1][2][3]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dallas Green?
Dallas Green is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer best known for City and Colour and for co-founding Alexisonfire.
What is City and Colour?
City and Colour is Dallas Green's solo musical project and stage name.
What band is Dallas Green associated with?
He is associated with Alexisonfire, a Canadian post-hardcore band he helped co-found.
Where was Dallas Green born?
He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
What kind of music does he make as City and Colour?
Sources describe City and Colour as acoustic, folk, or singer-songwriter oriented music.
When was Dallas Green born?
He was born on September 29, 1980.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_and_Colour
    Supports: Birth date and place, Canadian nationality, occupations, instruments, years active, association with City and Colour and Alexisonfire
  2. Wikipediahttps://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Green
    Supports: Canadian musician, birth date and place, association with Alexisonfire and City and Colour
  3. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Green
    Supports: Canadian musician, City and Colour and Alexisonfire association, instruments and genre descriptions
  4. NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2013/06/01/187543445/city-and-colour-a-musician-unplugs-to-make-a-connection
    Supports: City and Colour as Dallas Green's stage name and the name's origin
  5. AAE Musichttps://www.aaemusic.com/artist/dallas-green
    Supports: Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, Alexisonfire and City and Colour association
  6. Last.fmhttps://www.last.fm/music/Dallas+Green/+wiki
    Supports: Birth date and place, Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, associated acts