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| July | |
| July 6 | The Steel Horse Gypsies are playing in Bracebridge at Bracebridge Hall, 17 Manitoba Street, presented by the town of Bracebridge. |
| July 7 | I’m playing with the Ron Robertson Band at the Port Dover Legion from 2 until 6PM. Ron plays a lots of good country and classic rock and me and his band always have a good time. https://www.facebook.com/PortDoverRoyalCanadianLegionBranch158/ |
| July 12 | The Stew are once again at Revival 1863 in Orangeville. This is a great club and we sound good in that room. Downbeat is 8:00pm and read one of my previous descriptions to catch the vibe of the place. Located at 35 Armstrong St. Orangeville. Here’s the website: https://www.revival1863.com/home |
| Juy 29 | I’m doing a Wendell Ferguson Show for Coulson Concerts. This is a 'folk club’ gig presented by Anne Walker (herself a fine artist) but I hired some good friends to back me up and I’m very excited about it. I play in a fun band called Betty and the Bobs. We only work a few times a year. But this time I've hired all the Bob’s plus myself and we’re going to do a show without the ladies. Drummer Rich Greenspoon, Bassist David Woodhead, and pianist Dave Matheson will all be joining me and making some glorious music. And it’s gonna happen from 2 until 4Pm in a beautiful setting in an old wooden church located at 301 Horseshoe Valley Road West Oro-Medonte. All the info and directions, as well as who else is performing this season, can be found on Anne’s website: https://annewalker.ca/the-coulson-concerts |
| August | |
| Aug 3 | I’m back down in the Lake Erie region with the Ron Robertson Band at a high-end, posh trailer park called ShoreAcres. It’s a gated community and they have a wonderful celebration down there. Last year the weather was perfect. We played to some lovely people on a high hill overlooking Lake Erie. And I got to eat pie at the end of the evening. And not only that, I got my own pie with my name on it to take home. (Thank you Dorothy!) This is a private affair for the residents of Shore Acres only. |
| Aug 8 | 8:00pm Lou Moore hosts a weekly show at the Old Village Freehouse, Newmarket and it’s always good. But tonight we go four piece with Big Lou Moore, myself and Johnny Dymond and Al Cross! This is probably one of my favourite combinations because everyone plays so well. We hit new heights every time we work together. But reservations are recommended because in the summer it can be a zoo! My last time in it was wall-to-wall peopl!. OVFH is located at 196 Main Street South in Newmarket, and here’s the website: https://www.oldevillagefreehouse.com |
| Aug 10 | I’m appearing in Alliston at the Potato Festival. This will be the third time I’ve played this festival. But the first time with the Steel Horse Gypsies. They're an original country/rock band fronted by Bill McConnell. I’m not sure about the cost, there’s likely an admission fee to the festival, but once you’re in there’s no charge to see us. We start at 8:00pm in the Beer Gardens. Here’s the festival website: https://allistonpotatofest.com |
| Aug 12 | Arizona’s Bar & Grill 8:00pm. There’s a convention in town and every year bluesman Jimmy Z comes from Vancouver to entertain the conventioneers. He throws together a band and we make music. Lots of fun, no cover and what else are you doing on a Monday night? Arizona’s is located at: 215 Carlingview Drive Toronto. And here’s the website: https://arizonagrillandlounge.com |
| Aug 15 | I’m playing with my big band buddy Brian Crone at a wedding. Sorry, no details allowed. |
| Aug 16 | 8:00pm The Stew (my regular Sunday band) are playing the Lakeshore Legion located at 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West just west of the bottom of Brown’s Line. This is one of the nicest Legions around (and believe me, I’ve been to a LOT of Legions!) and this crowd loves to dance. They’re on the floor from the first number. No cover and the beer is COLD! Here’s their website: https://www.legion101.com |
| Aug 17 | Northumberland RibFest This gig is in Cobourg Ontario and the Steel Horse Gypsies are on stage from 5:15 until 6:30PM. I don’t have any other details but there are probably some on their website: https://www.experiencecobourg.ca/portfolio/ribfest/ |
| September | |
| Sept 5 | 6:00-8:00PM I’m at Castro’s Lounge in the beaches in Toronto’s east end. Mike Daley hosts a weekly show here and about. 4 or 5 times a year I get to be his guest. It’s a thrill and an honour because Mike is an amazing guitarist and talented singer and we never know what we’re gonna do, but it’s always fun! And the audience he’s curated is boisterous, welcoming and generous. It’s a win/win/win gig. We only play from 6pm so get your butt down there early! Castro’s is located at: 2116 Queen Street East in the beaches. Here’s the site: https://castroslounge.com |
| Sept 13 | 8:00pm The Stew is at Revival 1863 in Orangeville. I love this gig but it looks like I won’t be there as I’m in Edmonton for the Canadian Country Music Awards. But go see them anyway. They’ll have someone awesome with them. |
| Sept 14 | Bill McConnell and the Steel Horse Gypsies are playing in Nobleton at the Nobleton Fair. I hope to be with them, depending on Air Canada getting me back from Alberta? |
| Sept 22 | I’m with George Fox in Richmond Ontario (in the Ottawa area), I don’t have any details about this show but it's part of the Richmond Fair. Here’s their website: https://richmondfair.ca |
| Sept 29 | I’m playing with my big buddy Lou Moore at the Aurora Legion. I’m not sure what the occasion is or who we’re playing for.. but playing with Lou is always lotsa fun. I believe it’s an afternoon gig. 2:30pm is what I heard. Here’s the Legions website: https://auroralegion.ca |
| October | |
| Oct 10 | I’m at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville. This venerable venue has been operating for many years and boasts entertainment every night! I haven’t decided if I’m going to do a solo show, or invite some friends with me, but I’ll post that info well before the gig. The Moonshine is located t 137 Kerr Street in Oakville Ontario and the shows start around 8:00pm-ish. There will be a cover charge, but heck! I’m worth it. Here’s the website: https://www.themoonshinecafe.com |
E-mail: wendell@wendellferguson.com
