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| 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 7 | I’m bringing my solo acoustic show to Brighton Ontario. I’ll be performing in the hall of the Trinity-St. Andrews United Church at 56 Prince Edward Street in Brighton. You’ll hear all my fancy-shmamcy fingerstyle guitar picking and a lot of funny songs, jokes and stories. I rarely leave a dry seat in the house. Doors are at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00. Tickets are $25 in advance (and I’m worth every penny!) The church phone number is 613-475-1311. And tickets are available at TICKETS@EVENT-BRIGHTON.CA |
| Sept 8 | it looks like my weekly gig at Mulligans Pub in Mississauga is starting back up. Mulligans is located at 2458 Dundas Street West in the Woodchester plaza. We start at 4 and go until around 7pm. Here’s their website: https://www.mulliganspub.ca/ |
| Sept 12 | I’m flying to Edmonton for the Canadian Country Music Awards. I’m MD’ing the Legends Show at the Winspear Centre. I’ve put together a killer band and we’re backing up Michelle Wright, Paul Brandt, Patricia Conroy, Dan Davidson, Jade Eagleson, Kelsey Kulyk, Gord Bamford, Hailey Benedict, Tenille Townes, and (my old boss) Duane Steele! And the hosts are Brett Kissel and Carolyn Dawn Johnson! How’s that for a lineup of stars? Details and tickets at: https://www.winspearcentre.com/tickets/events/other/2024/ccma-legends-show/ |
| 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 Harriston Fair. I hope to be with them, depending on Air Canada getting me back from Alberta? |
| Sept 15 | I’m back again with The Stew at Mulligans Pub. See the September 7 listing for details. 4-7pm |
| Sept 22 | I’m appearing with George Fox in Richmond, Ontario (in the Ottawa area), It's part of the Richmond Fair and there’s entertainment all afternoon. George hits the stage at 4:00pm and we play until 5:15. 75 minutes of good country music from an Order of Canada Recipient. I once got the ’Side-Order of Canada' once. Here’s their website: https://richmondfair.ca |
| Sept 29 | (Private Gig not open to the Public) 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 2 | The Steel Horse Gypsies are playing the Tractor Pull/Plow Match in Lindsey Ontario. It’s a night-time show. I’ll have more details for you shortly. |
| Oct 6 | The Stew are back to Mulligan’s Pub. Always great music and always a fun time. Details in previous listings. |
| 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’m going to do a solo show, which consists of all my fancy-shmancy fingerstyle guitar and my stupid (but funny) songs. As I always say, the songs are the same but the jokes are all new. The Moonshine is located at 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 |
| Oct 13 | I’m appearing for the ‘Spirit of Rasputin’s’ in Ottawa starting at 2-4:30pm (in the afternoon). The venue is the Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue. Since I’m already a Mason I’ll give all the concert-goers a free 'Masonic Handshake'. I played the original Rasputin’s run by Dean Verger many times and these fine people have continued to present folk entertainment at a new and moveable venue. (Sort of like Hugh’s Room did when they were displaced from their Dundas Street location). The usually hold shows on Saturday night but due to a scheduling conflict, I’m now going to be there on a Sunday. Tickets are $25. Tickets and other info is available at their website: https://rasputins.org/ |
| Oct 17 | I start a little western tour with my old boss and friend George Fox. I was with George back in the early 90’s and we’ve stayed connected over the years. I’ve done several gigs with him over the last two years and we really have a lot of fun. This is a tour where George is the opening act for Shenandoah and Sawyer Brown. Two big US acts from the same era. It’s a tour bus affair and me and the guys in George’s band will definitely have fun. There’s more info on George’s site: George Fox - Singer-Songwriter / Country Music Recording Artist as well as the individual venue sites and Ticketmaster..so I’ll list the dates and venues here. > Tonight we’re in Edmonton at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. |
| Oct 18 | Peavey Mart Centrium Red Deer Alberta |
| Oct 19 | SaskTel Centre Saskatoon SK |
| Oct 21 | CN Centre Prince George BC |
| Oct 22 | Prospera Place Kelowna BC |
| Oct 24 | WinSport Event Centre Calgary AB |
| Oct 25 | ENMAX Centre Lethbridge AB |
| Oct 26 | Moose Jaw Events Centre Moose Jaw SK |
| Oct 27 | Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre Brandon MB |
| Oct 30 | Peterborough Memorial Centre Peterborough ON |
| November | |
| Nov 1 | The Colloseum at Caesar’s Casino Windsor ON |
| Nov 2 | The last gig of the George Fox, Shenandoah, Sawyer Brown Tour takes place today in Kitchener at the ‘Centre-in-the-Square’ A beautiful theatre located at There’s always some hi-jinx on the last day of a tour. I wonder what I’ll do to screw all those bands up? Hmmm? Here’s a website: https://centreinthesquare.com/event/40-years-of-sawyer-brown/ |
| Nov 3 | I’m back at Mulligans with 'The Stew'. I’ve missed a lot of Sundays but think of the stories I’ll have to tell. If they’re still talking to me? Mulligans Pub is a little club located at Dundas Street West in Mississauga. We start at 4:00 and go until we feel like it (around 7:30). This pub is a real hub. And the grub at the pub is not sub. In fact, it's dub-ally good. I lub it, Bub! Try the club! Here’s the website: https://mulliganspub.ca |
| Nov 10 | Guess what? I’m back at Mulligans Pub in Mississauga. All the details are in an earlier Sunday listing. We go on at 4:pm and play until around 7:30. Second set we get guests up so if you’re musically inclined, drop by. Mulligans Pub is located at 2458 Dundas St. W. Mississauga. Here’s their website: https://mulliganspub.ca |
| Nov 17 | Mulligans Pub again. I should buy a house out that way. Wait a minute.. who can afford a house out that way? Not me! That’s who! 4-7:30pm 2458 Dundas St. W. Mississauga. https://mulliganspub.ca |
| Nov 22 | The Stew is back at Revival 1863 (35 Armstrong Street, Orangeville). This is a GREAT restaurant and a cool little speakeasy. We enjoy the sound and the people there. Lovely staff too. Downbeat is 8:00pm. Reservations are recommended. Here’s their website: Revival 1863 | Authentic speakeasy-experience in Orangeville |
| Nov 24 | Once again, guess where I am today? You got it on the first guess. 4:00-7:30Pm Mulligans’ Pub, 2458 Dundas St. W. Mississauga in the Woodchester Plaza. https://mulliganspub.ca |
| Nov 29 | I’m appearing at 'C.C.’s On The Rideau’. Now I’ve said 'Reed-Oh’ for Rideau, but I was wrong. It;’s not pronounced that way. If you’re a local you know it’s 'Rid-Oh’! If you don’t want to appear like some ‘come-from-away-goof' that says ’New-‘Found’-Land’ (It's pronounced ‘Newfundlend’)... learn to say it correctly. This is my first time entertaining here, but during the Stewart Park Festival I always come by for some great salsa, wings and tacos! CC’s is located at 1030 Rideau Ferry Road, Rideau Ferry On. K0G 1W0. For tickets and info visit their website: https://www.ccsontherideau.com |
| Nov 30 | I don’t head up in the Ottawa direction too often.. .but I do have a few gigs happening there this fall. Tonight is at CornerOak House Concerts. This one will be great. It’s a house concert/catered dinner on a Saturday night presented by a lovely couple who happen to be musicians themselves! Wendy Moore and Arthur MacGregor. Wendy Moore is the founder and lead performer in The Celtic Rathskallions. Wendy’s a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist! And her bandmate Arthur McGregor is another multi-instrumentalist, vocalist (and life-partner of Wendy). They also appear as Moore & McGregor. I’ve known Arthur a long while as I always visited the Ottawa Folk Lore Centre when I was in town. A wonderful store full of beautiful instruments. I’m going to be awfully nervous trying to perform in front of them. Perhaps I can get them to leave the room during my instrumentals? The show takes place at their home which you can learn about by emailing Wendy at mailto:wendy@keto-retreat.ca You can either just come for the show ($30) or you can enjoy the dinner prepared by a professional, Alison Padova for $50 show and dinner. (And Alison can accommodate your special dietary needs) Myself, I’m opting for the meal…(so I can burp through my show. That’s ALWAYS funny!) There’s only room for 35 people at this show and they’re almost half sold... so act fast. It’s BYOB and the dinner starts around 5:30 or 6:00 and I hit the stage at 7:00pm. I understand laughter is good for your digestion. We’ll find out. Here’s Arthur and Wendy’s website: https://celticrathskallions.ca |
| December | |
| Dec 1 | I’m back at Mulligans Pub with the Stew! We start at 4:00pm and go till around 7:30. Mulligans is located at 2458 Dundas St. W. In Mississauga. Here’s their website: Mulligan's Pub – Eating & Meeting Place |
| Dec 8 | I’m back art Mulligan's Pub with The Stew. We start at 4 and go until 7 or 7:30. Always some great musical guests. https://mulliganspub.ca |
| Dec 14 | It’s a Sunday so I’m going to church! This will be the third church I’ve played this year and lightning still hasn’t struck! I’m amazed. This is the annual Common Table Benefit show at The Church of the Redeemer presented by Mike Daley and his wife Jill. They get a lot of well-known acts to come and entertain the full house and the proceeds help feed the homeless. It’s a wonderful, warm way to spend an afternoon. The show gets underway at 1:00pm and you’re out of there around 3:30-4:00. The church is located at: 162 Bloor St. W. Toronto and here’s Common Table's web-site: https://theredeemer.ca/alt/get-involved-alternative/drop-in/ |
| Dec 19 | Betty & the Bobs return to Hugh’s Room Live. This is a Christmas show with Boreal. (Boreal in case you don’t know is a wonderful female trio made up of Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon and Angie Nussey.) They’re doing the first half and then Betty & the Bobs are doing the second. Ticket info is at the Hugh’s Room Live. |
| Dec 21 | Ed Smith & the Even Squares are playing traditional country music and playing it right! This is always a fantastic band made up of real pros. I never even ask who’s on the gig anymore. Ed always has excellent players. This will take place in Port Hope at the venerable old Ganaraska Hotel ‘The Ganny’ (Ganaraska Hotel - Ganny) 30 Ontario St. Port Hope. |
E-mail: wendell@wendellferguson.com
