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Ken Whiteley Gigs
Toronto Star Stage, 8:00PM Subury, ON Hornby Island, BC.Outdoor concert with Melisa Devost and headliners das macht SHOW! (250) 335-9072 at the Courtney Exhibition GroundsHeadquarters Rd, Courtney, BC. Sundridge ON (705) 382-5864 Roots Stage-Exhibition Place Laurentian University-Roots Stage Lunenberg, NS Owen Sound, ON Brittania Park, Ottawa, ON. Port Credit, ON 115 Askin St. London Ontario (519) 432 -1915 4:00 p.m. 27 Dundas St. N., Hamilton Ont. 905-529-3000 1 p.m. (family show) Toronto Montreal, Que. Wakefield, Que. 2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto 416-531-6604 Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series - 2 PM with special guests 586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg MB 204-783-6918 2431 8th Av., Regina SK 306-757-7684 1101 2nd St. NW Calgary AB 403-284-4384 2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto 416-531-6604 Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series - 2 PM with special guests Southwold (near London,Ont.) Toronto Hamilton, Ont Toronto, Ont Val Morin, Que. Cambridge, Ont Toronto, Ont Hamilton, Ont Etobicoke Toronto, Ont London, Ont Simcoe, Ont Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi) Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi) Toronto ON Wolfboro NH Kitchener,ON Kitchener,ON Ear Falls,ON Hamilton, ON Ottawa,ON Pefferlaw,ON Toronto,ON Toronto, Ont Calgary. AB Red Deer AB Calgary AB Calgary AB 1962 maple St
Dorothy Hunt 547-9732 Vernon, BC Vernon, BC Kelowna, BC Kelowna, BC Grand Forks Kingston, ON Toronto, Ont Toronto, Ont Toronto, Ont Hamilton, ON Kingston, ON Toronto ON Brooklin. ON Parry Sound, ON Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi) Paradise Island, Bahamas Alliston, Ont. Alliston, Ont. Alliston, Ont. Toronto ON Toronto ON Greenbank,ON Hornby Island, B.C. Cleveland OH Toronto ON Toronto ON Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi) Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi) Toronto ON Toronto ON Sudbury, Ont. Hamilton, ON London, Ont Toronto ON Guelph, ON Telkwa, BC Salmon Arm, B.C. Pefferlaw,ON Hamilton, ON Grafton, Ont Toronto ON Peterborough, Ont. Port Hope, Ont. Aurora, Ont. Thornbury, ON Toronto, Ont behind Eaton Ctr, Toronto, ON Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON 391 Velmar Dr, Woodbridge, ON Toronto, ON Mississauga, ON Kitchener, ON Erin Gate Dr, Etobicoke, ON 6755 Lisgar Dr, Mississauga,ON 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas MEMPHIS, Tennessee 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON 359 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON 19 Greenwood Cres, Orangeville Toronto, ON 47 Water St S, Cambridge, ON 19 Don Ridge, York Mills, ON Richmond Hill, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Val Morin, QC North York, ON 85 MacKenzie St, Sudbury, ON 1512 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON Thornbury, ON Toronto, ON Thornbury, ON 527 Len Self Blvd, Midland, ON Toronto, ON 38 King William St, Hamilton Brampton, ON Utopia (10 min west of Barrie) Toronto, ON 122 Innes St, Ingersoll, ON Duncan/Cowichan Valley, BC Burlington, ON Richmond Hill, ON Comox, BC Kitchener, ON Burlington, ON Owen Sound, ON Markham, ON Pefferlaw, ON Pefferlaw, ON Toronto, ON Wolfville, NS Toronto, ON Toronto, ON London, ON Toronto, ON Cannington, ON Hamilton, ON Toronto, ON Monticello, NY Toronto, ON Montreal, QC Saint Hyacinthe, QC 753 Riverside, Wakefield, QC Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Kincardine, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Guelph, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Brampton, ON Peterborough, ON Perth, ON Paradise Island, Bahamas Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Val Morin, QC High River, AB Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Saskatoon, SK Gabriola, BC Port Alberni, BC Duncan, BC Victoria, BC Vancouver, BC Sechelt, BC Ashcroft, BC Penticton, BC Toronto, ON Cambridge, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Mississauga, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON New Hamburg, ON Orillia, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Dawson City, Yukon Chilliwack, BC Clarendon, ON Kitchener, ON Kitchener, ON Toronto, ON Kitchener, ON Pefferlaw, ON Toronto, ON Mississauga, ON Port Credit, ON Toronto, ON Kitchener, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Blenheim, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON London, ON Toronto, ON Pawling, NY Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Garden City, NY Kerhinkson, NY Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Markham, ON Toronto, ON Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Toronto, ON Toronto, ON St Catharines, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Oakville, ON Toronto, ON Saratoga Springs, NY Oswego, NY Ithaca, NY Val Morin, Quebec Waterloo, ON Montreal, QC Montreal, QC Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Richmond Hill, ON Toronto, ON New Hamburg, ON New Hamburg, ON Toronto, ON Hamilton, ON North York, ON Brampton, ON Bradford, ON Orillia, ON Pointe au Baril, ON Mont Tremblant, QC St John's, Newfoundland Mission, BC Chilliwack, BC Elmvale, ON Toronto, ON Orangeville, ON Toronto, ON Port Credit, ON Burlington, ON Markham, ON Québec City, QC Saint-Hyacinthe, QC Montreal, QC Guelph, ON Guelph, ON Toronto, ON Mississauga, ON Toronto, ON Kerhonkson, NY Oakville, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Oakville, ON West Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Halifax, NS Halifax, NS Toronto, ON Toronto, ON St Catharines, ON Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Toronto, ON West Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Paradise Island, Bahamas Toronto, ON Val Morin, Quebec Hazelton, BC Smithers, BC Telkwa, BC Prince George, BC Chetwyn, BC Prince George, BC Ashcroft, BC Salmon Arm, BC Vancouver, BC Salt Spring Island, BC North Vancouver, BC Kitchener, ON Toronto, ON New Hamburg, ON New Hamburg, ON Guelph, ON Kingston, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Orillia, ON Val Morin, Quebec Perth, Ontario Wells, BC Wells, BC Wells, BC Lunenburg, NS Lunenburg, NS Lunenburg, NS Haliburton, ON Toronto, ON Grafton, ON Toronto, ON Uxbridge, ON Sudbury, ON Goulais River, ON Little Current, ON Owen Sound, ON Toronto, ON Inverary, ON Pawling, NY Ottawa, ON Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Madoc / South Centre Hastings, Kerhonkson, NY Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY Pittsburgh, PA, USA Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Brampton, ON Toronto, ON Memphis, Tennessee Toronto, ON Toronto, ON Paradise Island, Bahamas View as calendarDate
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Jun 28/04
Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jul 2-4/04Northern Lights Festival Boreal
Jul 8/04
Joe King Park
Jul 9-11/04
Vancouver Island Music Fest
For more info, visit www.islandmusicfest.com
Jul 17-18/04
Almaguin Highlands Music Festival
Jul 24/04
Toronto Blues Fest
For more info, visit www.torontobluesfest.com
Jul 25/04
Sudbury Blues Fest
For more info, visit www.sudburybluesfest.com
Aug 5-8/04
Lunenberg Folk Harbor Festival
For more info, visit www.folkharbour.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 20-22/04Summerfolk Festival
For more info, visit www.summerfolk.org
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 28-29/04CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival
For more info, visit www.ottawafolk.org
Sep 12/04
South Side Shuffle
With Danny Brooks, Amoy & Ciceal Levy.(905) 278-2811
For more info, visit www.southsideshuffle.com
Sep 26/04
Jazz Vespers at St.James Westminster Anglican Church
Oct 2/04
Staircase Theatre
Oct 3/04
Hugh's Room
A new season of Sunday Afternoon Gospel Shows begins (2:00 p.m.)
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Oct 23/04
Club One
1186 Crescent, 8p.m. $20 (514) 524-9225
Oct 24/04
Black Sheep Inn (Auberge le Mouton Noir)
For more information, contact Paul Symes at 819-459-3228
Nov 7/04
Hugh's Room
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Nov 24/04West End Cultural Centre
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Nov 25/04The Exchange
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Nov 27/04Nickelodeon Music Club
Dec 5/04
Hugh's Room
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Jan 29/05
house concert
for reservations call 519-764-9505pvpines@sympatico.ca
8:00 p.m.
Feb 6/05
Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto 416-531-6604 Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series - 2 PM with special guests Jane Sapp, Diana Braithwaite, Pat Patrick and George Koller
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Feb 20/05Staircase Theatre
"An Evening of Story and Song with Jackie Washington" 27 Dundas St. N., Hamilton Ont. 905-529-3000 I will be interviewing and playing with Jackie, who will relate stories and songs from his life. A film crew will be documenting the event for a future documentary about Jack. Mose is not scheduled to be part of this.
7:30 pm
For more info, visit www.staircase.org
Mar 6/05
Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto 416-531-6604 Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series - 2 PM with special guests Calvin Cooke, Grace Cooke Sacred Steel
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Mar 26-27/05
Sivananda Yoga Ashram
Celebrating Easter, singing gospel and doing Yoga.For info call 800-263-9642
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/camp/
Apr 2/05
Galt Little Theatre
A Tribute To Leadbelly, with various artists. bluesontheeastside@hotmail.com
8:00 p.m.
Apr 3/05
Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto 416-531-6604 Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series - 2 PM with special guests Suzie Vinnick, John Mays, John T. Davis, Ben Whiteley
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 8-9/05
Staricase Theatre
The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundas St. N., Hamilton Ont. 905-529-3000, is having a little blues festival. Details to come soon.
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For more info, visit www.staircase.org/
May 14/05
The Dior Lounge
I will be there as a special guest of the great drummer, Maureen Brown, playing with her fine band.
The Dior Lounge is in a little mall, at 385 The West Mall, just west of Hwy427, just south of Burnhamthorpe.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Whiteley Brothers
May 30/05Al Green Theatre, Bloor JCC
A benefit for the school at the Bloor and Spadina JCC, this will be with a number of other wonderful artists.
8:00 p.m.
Jun 12/05
Trinity Lutheran Church
746 Colborne St. London Ontario (519) 432 -4832
morning service
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jun 15/05Strand Theatre
This concert is being organised by our old friend, Ian Bell. The Strand is alleged to be a beautiful old 200 seat theatre. Sounds great. I'll post more ticket info when I have it.
8:00 p.m.
Jun 24/05
Whiteley Family Show
The Whiteley Brothers
Jun 25/05Cranberry Creek Gardens
Cranberry Creek Summer Solstace
This is The Whiteley Family in concert, including Dan & Jenny Whiteley, Jesse & Ben along with Chris & Ken
contact:Jody Bodnar @ 519-582-1418
7:00PM
$25.00 by reservation only
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jun 25/05Distillary District
Distillary Roots Festival
Jul 30-31/05
Great Waters Music Festival
A wonderful festival! I'll be performing with Ben Whiteley.
For more info, visit info@greatwaters.org www.greatwaters.org
Aug 7/05
Blues, Brews & BBQ
Gospel Workshop
For more info, visit info@bluesbrewsandbbqs.ca
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 7/05Blues, Brews & BBQs
Blues, Brews and BBQs
519-571-2555
For more info, visit info@bluesbrewsandbbqs.ca
Aug 12-14/05
Ear Falls Waterfront Park
Trout Forest Music Festival
807-222-2404
For more info, visit www.troutfest.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 12-14/05Gage Park
On Sat. Aug13, Mose & Jackie will be appearing with Tony Quarrington sitting in for Ken Whiteley.Free admission,workshops & mainstage concert
6:00PM
Aug 20-21/05
Brittania Park
Original Sloth Band
Ottawa Folk Festival
festival@ottawafolk.org
For more info, visit www.ottawafolk.org
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 26-28/05Eaglewood Park
Eaglewood Folk Festival
ticket info 705-437-2976
For more info, visit www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Sep 4/05
Distillery District
Distillery Folk Festival, Gospel show
11:00 AM
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Sep 17/05Hugh's Room
Catch Dr. Washington, Mose and Ken in a rare Toronto appearance at our favourite Toronto venue.
8:30 p.m.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Sep 24/05
Starfish Cafe
Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 MacLeod Trail S.
Hurricane Relief Concert
7:30pm
Sep 25/05
First Nazarene
2 McVicar St., Red Deer, AB
10:30 am
Sep 25/05
Showers of Blessing Apostolic Church
3915-34 St. NE
Calgary, AB
Pastor Sam Taylor
6:00pm
Sep 26/05
Masters Academy
4414 Crowchild Trail SW
School show
Brian Farrell 608-2346
1:30 PM
Sep 29/05
Lumby Christian Church
7:30pm
Oct 1/05
Trinity United Church
workshop Blair Odney 545-0797
9:30am-3:30pm
Oct 1/05
Trinity United Church
3300 Alexis Park Drive
Vernon, BC
7:30pm
Oct 2/05
St. Pius Church
1077 Fuller Ave. Kelowna, BC
Fr. John Kellogg 762-2587
concert
7:30pm
Oct 2/05
St. Pius Church
1077 Fuller Ave. Kelowna, BC
2pm workshop
Fr. John Kellogg 762-2587
2pm
Oct 3/05
Gospel Chapel
7048 Donaldson Dr.
pastor Henry Klassen 442-5148 442-0200
Oct 15/05
Ambassador Hotel
Ken will receive the prestigeous Estelle Klein Award at the OCFF conference
Oct 22/05
U of T
Songs in the Key of Tom
with David Sereda, performing songs from the musical "Brush"
7:30pm
Oct 30/05
Hugh's Room
Holidays of the Global Village Kids CD release concert with Chris McKhool Ernie Tollar,
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 6/05
Hugh's Room
Gospel Sunday Series with Eve Goldberg, Ellen McIllawaine, Ndidi Onukwulu, & Ben Whiteley
2:pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Nov 12/05The Movie Palace
Jackie Washington's 86 birthday and the premier screening of THE JACKIE WASHINGTON STORY, a brand new documentary about Jackie. the Movie Palace is The Movie Palace, 526 Concession Street,east of Upper Wentworth. Email info.ari.cohen@bellnet.ca for more information. The documentary will air on Bravo! on Nov. 22, 2005 at 8 pm.
4:00 p.m.
Nov 20/05
Kingston Brewing Co. Ltd.
Kingston Brewing Co. Ltd.
34 Clarence Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 1W9
Phone/Fax - (613) 542-4978
7:30 or 8 pm
Dec 4/05
Hugh's Room
Sunday Afternoon Gospel Series The Whiteley Family with Ben, Chris, Dan, Jesse, Jenny, Ken & Caitlin Hanford
2:pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Dec 10/05Vital Spark Folk Club
Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cassels Rd., Brooklin, ON
for ticket info, call Vicki 905-432-3237
$16. ($14. members)
For more info, visit info@vitalspaarkfolksociety.ca
The Whiteley Brothers
Feb 24-25/06Chas. W. Stockey Centre /Performing Arts & Bobby Orr Hal
Feburary Blues fest
2 Bay St., Parry Sound
contact Lynn McGuigan 705-746-4466
8pm concert Fri, Sat 2pm wkshp
Feb 24/06
Whiteley Family Show
Mar 7-11/06
Sivananda Yoga Ashram
On the Wings of Ecstasy - a festival of religous music at the beautiful Bahamas ashram.
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For more info, visit www.sivananda.org
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Apr 8/06The Millpond
8:00 p.m.
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Apr 8/06The Millpond
8:00 p.m.
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Apr 8/06The Millpond
8:00 p.m.
Apr 29/06
Al Green Theatre, Bloor JCC
The cd release concert for my new children's recording, "Join the Band". Performing with me will be George Koller, Bucky Berger, Kathryn Moses and other guests.
2:00 p.m.
$12.00
May 5/06
Antique Toy Collectors Show w/Ben Whiteley
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
May 13/06Coffee House
8:00 p.m.
May 15-20/06
Hornby Island Blues Week
For more info, visit www.hornby-blues.bc.ca/
May 23-24/06
Local 1000 Musicians Union Meetings
May 27/06
Walmer Rd. Baptist Church
accompanying Common Thread Community Choir
1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
For more info, visit commonthreadchorus.ca
Jun 8/06
Revival
accompanying Helder Perriera @ Revival
The Whiteley Brothers
Jun 24/06
Another Whiteley Family extravangza.
8:00 p.m.
Jun 24/06
Cranberry Creek Gardens
Cranberry Creek Gardens
Lynedoch,ON (so. of Delhi)
Cranberry Creek Summer Solstace This is The Whiteley Family in concert, including Dan & Jenny Whiteley, Jesse & Ben along with Chris & Ken contact:Jody Bodnar @ 519-582-1418
7:00PM
$25.00 by reservation only
7:30 pm
$25.00 by reservation only
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jun 25/06Distillery District
Roots Festival, various
12:-1:30pm, 4:30-6:pm
Jul 2/06
The Reservoir Lounge
Chess Feaver - a celebration of 50's era Chicago blues with Terry Wilkins, Chris Whiteley, Bob Vespaziana, Sue Foley, Paul James
Jul 7-9/06
Northern Lights Festival Boreal
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The Whiteley Brothers
Jul 19/06Botanical Gardens
6:30-9:00 pm
Jul 21-23/06
Victoria park
Home County Folk Festival - free admission
variouswkshp/ Sun. nt. concert
Jul 27/06
City Hall
accompanying David Wall, Nathan Phillips Square
Jul 28-30/06
Hillside Festival
Ken Whiteley & David Wall with Ben Whiteley
various
Aug 14-18/06
Camp Caledonia
Smithers guitar camp instruction, workshops, concerts
variouswkshp/ Fri. nt. concert
Aug 19-20/06
Salmon Arm Roots Fest
my first visit to what is by all accounts a wonderful festival. I'll be performing with Ben Whiteley, David Wall and perhaps others.
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Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 26-27/06Eaglewood Folk Festival
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Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 30/06Royal Botanical Gardens
6:30 - 9:00pm
Sep 1-2/06
Shelter Valley Folk Festival
A great new festival just a little east of Cobourg, Ont. I'll be there with Ben Whiteley on bass.
morning to night
For more info, visit www.sheltervalley.com
Sep 10/06
Harbourfront Centre
I will be performing with Ben Whiteley on bass at the Vegetarian Food Fair. This is a wonderful event for the whole family, put on by the Tor. Vegetarian Assoc.
2:00 p.m.
free
For more info, visit www.veg.ca/
Sep 17/06
a benefit concert for the Orchard multi faith centre.
2:00 p.m.
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Sep 24/06Port Hope All Canadian Jazz Festival
Mose, Jackie and I kick off a great afternoon's lineup of Canadian talent for our last festival of the season.
noon
For more info, visit www.allcanadianjazz.ca/
Oct 21/06
Aurora Public Library
A family concert featuring songs from my new cd, "Join the Band". I will be accompanied by Ben Whiteley on string bass.
2:00 p.m.
Nov 11/06
Amnesty Int. Cabaret
Amnesty International Cabaret
8:00 pm
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Nov 12/06Hugh's Room
A celebration of Jackie Washington's 87th Birthday!
8:30 p.m.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Dec 10/06
Church of the Holy Trinity
I am thrilled to be a special guest at the ECHO Women's Choir "Winter Love Songs" concert. Co-conductors Becca Whitla & Alan Gasser.
7:30 pm
For more info, visit www.echowomenschoir.ca
Dec 24/06
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church
"Carols by Candlelight", Christmas Eve Service. This is a beautiful family oriented service. Last year it was standing room only, so come a little early to get a good seat.
6:30 pm
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Jan 14/07
Market Garden
Toronto Blues Society Summit Showcase
11:30 pm
For more info, visit torontobluessociety.com
Jan 14/07
Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd
Join Rev. Wayne Walder & myself for a spoken and musical tribute to MARTIN LUTHER KING. This is a "Bring a friend service" as visitors are always welcome here.
10:30 am
Free. For more info call 416.686.6809
For more info, visit www.nuuc.ca
Jan 17/07
St. Clare Catholic School
Bluesology with my brother Chris Whiteley for grades 6 to 8 students. Closed to the general public.
9:15 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Jan 20/07
St Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd @ Manderley Dr
Acoustic Harvest Folk Club presents Eve Goldberg in concert. I am excited to be playing with Eve and Victor Bateman again. We did a short tour for Eve last September and I produced her latest recording. Both experiences were great fun.
8 pm
For info contact 416.264.2235 www.evegoldberg.com
For more info, visit evegoldberg.com
Jan 25/07
Sherwood Mills Public School
Jug Band concert for kindergarten to grade 5 students. Closed to the general public.
9:30 am & 1:40 pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Jan 26/07
Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St
Folk Night at the Registry presents Eve Goldberg in concert. Victor Bateman and I join Eve for another show on her tour. Not to be missed if you are in the KW or Cambridge area.
For info contact www.evegoldberg.com
For more info, visit folknight.ca
Jan 27/07
M. Power St Joseph Catholic School
Jug Band concert for students aged 4 to 8 yrs at the Etobicoke Suzuki School of Music. Closed to the general public.
9 am, 10 am, 11 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Feb 2/07
Lisgar Middle School
Bluesology with my brother Chris Whiteley for the children at the school. Closed to the general public.
10:30 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Feb 4/07
Hugh's Room
The Sunday brunch Gospel series is back by popular demand because "Gospel Music makes us feel alright!" Special guests Betty Richardson, Gail Berry, David Wall and Ken's son Ben Whiteley on string bass.
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 12-15/07
Sivananda Yoga Ashram
A festival of religous music at the beautiful Bahamas ashram.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org
Feb 21-25/07
Int'l Folk Alliance Conference
Performance Alley Showcase
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Mar 4/07
Hugh's Room
Sunday brunch Gospel concert with "the Muddy Waters of the Sacred Steel" guitarist Calvin Cooke with his wife, vocalist Grace Cooke and the outstanding Bucky Berger on drums.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit hughsroom.com
Mar 10/07
Library & Archives Canada Auditorium
Special concert with my family ~ Chris Whiteley, Caitlin Hanford, Dan Whiteley, Jenny Whiteley, Joey Wright, Jesse Whiteley & Ben Whiteley ~ Presented by our friends at the Ottawa Folk Festival.
8 pm
Advance $20. / At the Door $24.
For more info, visit www.ottawafolk.org
Mar 11/07
Harbourfront Centre
Family show with Ben Whiteley on string bass and Bucky Berger on drums.
1:00 p.m.
Contact York Quay Centre Box Office 416.973.4000
For more info, visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Mar 14/07
Hugh's Room
Jani Lauzon's CD release party.
8:30 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Mar 17/07House Concert
Join us to enjoy some good cheer & music on St Patty's Day!
8:00 p.m.
Advance Tickets $20. / At the Door$25.
For more info, visit www.laurabird.com
Mar 21/07
Grenoble Public School
Folk songs & jug band music for the students. Closed to the general public.
10:15 am & 12:50 pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 24/07
Galt Little Theatre
The Grand River Blues Society presents a Tribute to John Hurt featuring various artists.
8 pm
For more info, visit www.grandriverblues.org
Mar 25/07
St John's York Mills Anglican Church
Gospel Vespers. Music and worship in a lighter key. The Gospel story is "The Pharisee & the Tax Collector" Luke 18:9-14
4:30 pm
Free
For more info, visit www.myspace.com/gospelvespers
Mar 26-27/07
Oak Ridges Public School
All The Seasons music for the kindergarten students. Closed to the general public.
1:30 pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 28/07
Deer Park Public School
Bluesology with my brother Chris for the grade 7 & 8 students. Closed to the general public.
10:45 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Apr 4/07
Eglington Public School
Folk songs & jug band music for the grades kindergarten to 6 students. Closed to the general public.
12:50 pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Apr 7/07
Sivananda Yoga Ashram
Singing gospel and doing Yoga. For info call 800-263-9642
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/camp/
Apr 13/07
Tumpane Public School
Folk songs & jug band music for the students. Closed to the general public.
9:30 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
The Whiteley Brothers
Apr 14/07Sheridan Auditorium, Sudbury Sec School
Chris and I are thrilled to be headlining this Guitars Alive Sudbury concert. Joining us will be Victor Bateman on bass and Bucky Berger on drums. The opening first act of the evening will feature local elementary & secondary school, college & university guitar groups.
7:30 pm
Tickets at school box office & guitar outlets
Apr 21/07
St. Nicholas Anglican Church
The Acoustic Harvest Folk Club presents their 10th year Anniversary Fundraising Celebration. Doors open at 6pm for a fabulous Silent Auction with the 3 sets concert following afterwards.
7:00 pm
Call (416) 264-2235
For more info, visit www.acousticharvest.cjb.net
Apr 22/07
Hugh's Room
Sunday brunch Gospel concert with Canadian folk music legend Penny Lang. Joining Ken and Penny will be siblings Pat & Rhonelle Patrick. Pat has one of the country’s deepest bass voices and Rhonelle is a fabulous singer and percussionist. Rounding the lineup is the incomparable “Uncle Mike” Roestig on steel drums.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit hughsroom.com
Apr 24/07
Hugh's Room
I am looking forward to playing again with the talented Paul Grady. Presented by Jane Harbury, this evening's concert will showcase Paul Grady, Sarah Noni Metzner and Roz Bell.
8:30 p.m.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 27/07
L.E. Shore Memorial Library in the Gallery
Thornbury Jazzmania with Victor Bateman on bass. A "BVO Java Jazz" concert presented by the Beaver Valley Outreach. Enjoy great music while relaxing with a specialty coffee or a glass of wine and a gourmet dessert.
8 pm
Festival Hotline (519) 599-3223
For more info, visit www.festival.georgiansound.ca
Apr 27/07
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
The final Gospel brunch of the season featuring the talented David Wall, Pat Patrick and Ken Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 29/07
Beaver Valley Community Hall
Thornbury Gospel Fest featuring the wonderfully talented, vocalist David Wall and siblings Pat & Rhonelle Patrick. Pat has one of the country’s deepest bass voices and Rhonelle is a fabulous singer and percussionist. Rounding the lineup is my son Ben Whiteley on bass.
1:30 pm
Festival Hotline (519) 599-3223
For more info, visit www.festival.georgiansound.ca
May 20/07
North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
The Twisted Pines Music & Arts Festival. Afternoon Gospel revue with my friends Rebecca Campbell, David Wall, Pat Patrick, Lance Anderson, Bucky Berger & son Ben Whiteley.
12 noon
Call (705) 527-7778
For more info, visit www.twistedpines.com
May 23/07
Earl Beatty Public School
Bluesology with my brother Chris Whiteley for the grade 7 & 8 students. Closed to the general public.
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
May 26/07
Pepper Jack Cafe
Special double bill with my ol' friend MOSE SCARLETT.
7 pm
Call (905) 525-6666
For more info, visit www.pepperjackcafe.com
Jun 4/07
Cherrytree Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Folk songs & jug band music for the kindergarten to grade 3 students. Closed to the general public.
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Jun 16-17/07
Tiffin Center for Conservation
The Minesing Unplugged Wetland Festival with son Ben Whiteley on bass.
Call (705) 424-1479
For more info, visit www.minesingunplugged.ca
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jun 25/07The Distillery District
The City Roots Festival mainstage evening concert.
8:00 pm
For more info, visit www.torontocityroots.com
Jul 14-15/07
Memorial Park
The Canterbury Folk Festival with son Ben Whiteley on bass.
Free
For more info, visit www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
Jul 20-22/07
Providence Farm
The Cowichan Folk Guild presents the Islands Folk Festival.
Call (250) 748-3975
For more info, visit folkfest.bc.ca
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Jul 25/07Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens Annual Jazz & Blues Music Series.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
For more info, visit www.rbg.ca
Jul 29/07
Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E
The Town of Richmond Hill presents their 32nd Annual Concerts in the Park series. Family show with son Ben Whiteley on acoustic bass and Brad Hart on drums.
4 pm - 6pm
Free. For more info call (905) 771-5508.
For more info, visit www.richmondhill.ca/events/events.asp
Aug 4-5/07
Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park
The Filberg Festival. I am looking forward to playing with BC bassist Dinah D on Sunday ~ Main Stage 12 noon & Garden Stage 5:30 pm.
For more info, visit www.filbergfestival.com
The Whiteley Brothers
Aug 11/07The Boathouse, Victoria Park
The Kitchener Blues Festival. Afternoon fun & blues with my brother Chris.
2:45 pm
For more info, visit www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
The Whiteley Brothers
Aug 15/07Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens Annual Jazz & Blues Music Series. Chris, Ken and Victor Bateman on bass.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
For more info, visit www.rbg.ca
Aug 18-19/07
Kelso Beach Park
The Georgian Bay Folk Society presents the 32nd Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival. I'll be performing with son Ben Whiteley on bass and Brad Hart on drums.
Owen Sound Little Theatre Bxo (519) 371-2833
For more info, visit www.summerfolk.org
Aug 22/07
Town Centre Montessori School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Jugband & folk songs with my son Ben Whiteley. Closed to the public.
10am
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 25/07Eaglewood Resort
The Eaglewood Folk Festival mainstage evening concert plus daytime workshops & songswaps.
For more info, visit www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Aug 25/07
Eaglewood Resort
The Eaglewood Folk Festival. A family-oriented concert with son Ben Whiteley on acoustic bass.
daytime
For more info, visit www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Sep 9/07
York Quay Ctr, Harbourfront Ctr
Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair with the magnificent bassist George Koller. Great food & music for everyone.
1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
For more info, visit veg.ca/foodfair
Sep 14-16/07
Convocation Hall, Festival Theatre
The Deep Roots Music Festival with son Ben Whiteley on bass and Bucky Berger on drums.
For more info, visit deeprootsmusic.ca
Sep 27/07
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
"One World Dance" CD release concert with Joe Sealy, Tabby Johnson, Colleen Allen, Sarah McElcheran, Bucky Berger and son Ben Whiteley.
8:30pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Sep 30/07
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Hymns & songs for the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost with Rev. Gary van der Meer.
10:30am-12noon
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Oct 11-14/07
London Convention Ctr, 300 York St
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
For more info, visit www.ocff.ca
Oct 20/07
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church
Gospel workshop. Out of the collective tribulations of the black experience in North America has grown one of the worlds most joyful and enriching forms of music. In this workshop we will explore and sing some of the roots of Afro American gospel music. We will begin back in the 1800's tracing various roots and branches. We will look at the work of Thomas A. Dorsey, considered the father of modern gospel music. The participants will learn some of the music from the so called "golden age of gospel" in the 40's, 50's and 60's including songs by some of the great gospel "divas" like Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams, Clara Ward and the gospel quartets like the Soul Stirrers, the Gospel Hummingbirds and the Blind Boys. The program will include examples of work by some of the great choir leaders and composers like Rev. James Cleveland. No experience is necessary, but a willingness to sing and a sense of openness will be invaluable. Reservations required. Limited space available.
1pm-3pm
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Oct 20/07
Cafe Rhythm
Ken performs songs from One World Dance & other favourites.
For more info, visit www.caferhythm.com
Nov 1/07
Pepper Jack Cafe, 38 King William St
Ken, Dennis Pendrith and Bucky Berger performs music from One World Dance & other favourites. Special opening guest Alfie Smith.
8pm
Call (905) 525-6666
For more info, visit www.pepperjackcafe.com
Nov 4/07
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Hymns and songs for all Saints Sunday.
10:30am-12noon
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Nov 9-11/07
Kutsher's Resort & Conference Centre
Formal Showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference.
Nov 12/07
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Jackie Washington's 88th Birthday Concert featuring Jackie, Ken Whiteley, Chris Whiteley, Nancy White, The Original Sloth Band, Liam Titcomb & surprise special guests.
8:30pm
$18. adv/$20 Call 416-531-6604
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 16/07
La Sala Rosa, 4848 St Laurent Blvd
The delightful Penny Lang and Ken share a double bill. Ken and the outstanding bassist George Koller will perform songs from One World Dance & other favourites. For more info call (514) 524-9225. Presented by Hello Darlin' Productions.
8:30pm
$25/$15 student
For more info, visit www.casadelpopolo.com/salaconcert/home.shtml
Nov 17/07
Le Zaricot
Ken & the incredible bassist George Koller perform songs from One World Dance & other favourites. For more info call (450) 774-2383.
For more info, visit www.lezaricot.com
Nov 18/07
Black Sheep Inn
Ken, his nephew Dan Whiteley and George Koller perform songs from One World Dance & other favourites. For more info call (819) 459-3228.
For more info, visit www.theblacksheepinn.com
Nov 20/07
Jackman Avenue Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Jug band & folk songs with brother Chris Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
9:30am & 1:30pm
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
Nov 25/07
House Concert
Take this rare opportunity to hear Ken and Ben together, as a father-son duo at Debbie Carrol & husband Bill Menzel's Perfume Free House Concert. Tricia Hurst will open.
7:30pm
Sold Out!
For more info, visit www.debbiecarroll.com
Nov 30/07
House Concert
House concert featuring songs from One World Dance and other favourites.
8pm
Call (519) 396-7325. Sold Out!
Dec 5/07
Keelesdale Junior Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Ken, his son Ben Whiteley on bass and the fabulous Anne Lindsay on fiddle perform at the family event for the school community. Closed to the public.
early evening
For more info, visit mariposaonline.ca
Dec 6/07
Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave
Music and fun for the children & their parents at the library.
7pm
For more info, visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
Dec 7/07
Folkway Music
Ken & the outstanding bassist George Koller perform music from One World Dance & other favourites. Folkway Music is a smoke-free, non-licensed, acoustic venue.
8:30pm
Call (877) 763-5524 or (519) 763-5524.
For more info, visit www.folkwaymusic.com
Dec 17/07
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Fundraising benefit concert for Utah Phillips. In addition to collecting funds at this event the evening will bring you a splendid line-up of acoustic and folk artists who have known Utah and his work over the years, as well as younger singers who live the principles that Utah embodies. Some of the artists that will be appearing are: Danny Bakan, David Francey, Eve Goldberg, Sharon Hampson, Tim Harrison, Holmes Hooke, Tom Leighton, Bram Morrison, Faith Nolan, Rik Palieri, David Woodhead & Ken Whiteley.
8:30pm
$22 adv/$25 door. Call (416) 531-6604
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Dec 20/07
Masaryk Cowan Community Centre
Mariposa In The School presentation. Musical fun for the families at the More Than Child's Play Family Resource Centre.
12 noon
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
Dec 24/07
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church
Ken, Amoy Levy, David Wall and Ben Whiteley join the congregation for "Carols by Candlelight", Christmas Eve Service. This is a beautiful family oriented service. Last year it was standing room only, so come a little early to get a good seat.
6pm
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Jan 20/08
Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd
Join Rev. Wayne Walder & Ken for a spoken and musical tribute to MARTIN LUTHER KING. This is a "Bring a friend service" as visitors are always welcome here.
10:30am
Free. For more info call 416.686.6809
For more info, visit www.nuuc.ca
Jan 21/08
Mod Club Theatre, 722 College St
The 2008 Maple Blues Awards
8:30pm
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com
Jan 25/08
Sanderson Hall, St Paul's United Church
The Brampton Folk Club presents Ken Whiteley, Mose Scarlett & Alfie Smith for a night of great music and stories. Call (647) 233-3655.
7:30pm
For more info, visit www3.sympatico.ca/bramptonfolk/brampmap.htm
Jan 26/08
Peterborough Square, 360 George St N. (lower level)
Family Literacy Day presented by the Peterborough Family Resource Centre. Ken and the fabulous bassist Dennis Pendrith entertain kids of all ages.
11:45am
Jan 26/08
Music On McLean House Concert
Ken & the wonderful bassist Dennis Pendrith perform music from One World Dance & other favourites.
8pm
$20.00
For more info, visit www.perthhouseconcerts.com
Feb 3-5/08
Sivananda Yoga Ashram Retreat
On the Wings of Ecstasy: The 3rd Interfaith Devotional Singing & Sacred Dance Festival.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org
Feb 10/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken hosts the Toronto Blues Society Guitar Workshop with Christine Bougie, Steve Strongman, Teddy Leonard plus Victor Bateman on bass & Bucky Berger on drums. Don’t miss this opportunity to see four great guitar players up close and personal taking your questions and discussing their technique, style, equipment, and influences with live performances from each musician. This is your chance to learn more about guitar or just sit back and enjoy an afternoon of great music.
1pm - 5pm
Door $12./TBS members $10/
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com
Feb 17/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! Ken hosts the first of 3 gospel Sunday afternoons. This show features Joe Jencks, Helena Nash & Karen Michelle Bergmann (www.joejencks.com), Hiram Joseph (www.hiramjoseph.com) and Ben Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit hughsroom.com
Mar 9/08
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Hymns & songs with Rev. Gary van der Meer. 10:30am-12noon
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Mar 15/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
A Night For Willie P. Bennett featuring friends like Liam and Brent Titcomb,
David Bradstreet, The Dixie Flyers, Pat Temple and Ken Whiteley - to name
only a few, with recollections and tributes to a great character and a
wonderful songwriter.
8:30pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Mar 16/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! Ken hosts a fabulous gospel Sunday in the round with Amoy Levy, Danny Brooks (www.dannybrooksmusic.com), George Olliver (www.georgeolliver.com), Bucky Berger & Ben Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from noon
For more info, visit hughsroom.com
Mar 22-23/08
Sivananda Yoga Ashram
Ken will be sharing a gospel concert as part of the venerable ashram's Easter Weekend program.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/camp/
Mar 28/08
Carlsons On MacLeod
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Winnipeg's string bassist Daniel Koulack
8pm
$18. (403) 601-8774
For more info, visit carlsonsonmacleod.com
Mar 29/08
The Blue Chair Cafe
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Winnipeg's string bassist Daniel Koulack. In support of Earth Hour we will turn off our lights during the first set. Earth Hour is a worldwide World Wildlife Fund event to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that, working together the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change. For more info about Earth Hour visit www.earthhour.org
8pm
$20 w dinner reservation/$25 without @ door
For more info, visit www.bluechair.ca
Mar 30/08
St Stephen's Anglican Church
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Winnipeg's string bassist Daniel Koulack
7:30pm
$15. (403) 244-4879
For more info, visit www.ststephenscalgary.org
Apr 1/08
Beily's
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Winnipeg's string bassist Daniel Koulack.
A Saskatoon Blues Society's spring acoustic concert at Beily's.
Ticket Outlets: McNally Robinson (3130 8th St E), Cafe Vivant (510 33rd St W), St. Johns Music (640 Broadway Ave), Long & McQuade Music (721 43rd S E), Mothers Music (8th St & Broadway Ave), Underdog Music Company (212 2nd Ave N).
Online Tickets Sales at www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca & www.ticketweb.ca
8pm
(888) 222-6608
For more info, visit www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca
Apr 3/08
House Concert
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D.
Reservations by emailing dinahllama@hotmail.com or calling (250) 247-9432
8pm
$10.
For more info, visit www.dinahd.com
Apr 4/08
House Concert
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D
$15. Adult, $10. Senior/Youth/Child
7:30pm
Reservations by calling (250) 724-3839
Apr 5/08
The Garage Showroom
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D
8pm
(250) 748-7246
For more info, visit www.duncangarageshowroom.ca
Apr 6/08
House Concert
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D.
Concert to be held at 17 Cambridge Street (Fairfield, near Dallas Rd.)
This show is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets are available at Lyle's Place Records (726 Yates St., $1 surcharge applies) or reserve by calling (250) 360-0478 or visiting www.alonestone.com
2pm matinee
$10. (250) 360-0478
For more info, visit www.alonestone.com
Apr 8/08
Lime Restaurant
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D
8:30pm
$12. (604) 215-7130
For more info, visit www.limerestaurant.ca
Apr 9/08
St Hilda's By The Sea Anglican Church
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D.
Ticket Outlets: Windsong in Sechelt (604) 885-9337, Coast Books in Gibsons (604) 886-7744 & MELOmania Music in Roberts Creek.
7:30pm
$15. Adult, $10. Senior/Children
For more info, visit www.sthilda.ca
Apr 10/08
Ashcroft Opera House
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D.
(250) 453-9009
7:30pm
$25. Adult, $20. Member/Senior/Student
For more info, visit www.ashcroftoperahouse.com
Apr 11/08
The Dream Cafe
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music with Gabriola's string bassist Dinah D. The show will begin with an opening set by Calvin Doole ~ a fifteen year old classical guitarist.
8pm
(250) 490-9012
For more info, visit www.thedreamcafe.ca
Apr 25/08
Regent Park Public School
Blues In The Schools presentation for the school community. Closed to the public.
9am & afternoon
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com/
Apr 26/08
Galt Little Theatre, 47 Water St S
A Tribute to Son House with Ken Whiteley, Tom Wilson, Mel Brown, Alfie Smith, Po" Cholly, Beverlie Robertson, Max Bent & Steve Strongman in support of the Grand River Blues Society.
8pm
$20.
For more info, visit www.grandriverblues.org
Apr 27/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
The final gospel Sunday concert of the 2008 series featuring the talented David Wall, Rhonelle Patrick, Pat Patrick, Bucky Berger, Ben Whiteley and of course, Ken.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
The Whiteley Brothers
May 2/08Deer Park Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Brothers Chris & Ken Whiteley present their "Bluesology" program for the school community. Closed to the public.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
May 4/08
Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way
A concert to celebrate the life and music of Jeff Healey. Organized by his family, friends and the musicians he played with, both of Jeff's bands will be involved along with many additional artists who wish to pay tribute. The final lineup will include Climax Jazz Band, Grande Bouche Swingtette, Vince Giordano, Marty Grosz, The Happy Pals, Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards with Terra Hazleton, Hot Five Jazzmakers, Brad Kay, Rainbow Gardens Orchestra, Mose Scarlett with Chris Whiteley & Ken Whiteley, Shakura S'Aida, Silverleaf Jazzband.
For tickets contact TICKETBREAK on-line: www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/2071 or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849
4pm-9pm
1 (866) 943-8849
For more info, visit www.jeffhealeysroadhouse.com
May 4/08
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. With the congregation, Ken often sings “O Healing River”, “Precious Lord, Take my Hand,” “May the Circle be Unbroken”, “If anyone ask you who I am, Tell them I’m a Child of God.” and Ken’s own song, “Let my Life be Prayer.” Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am - 12noon
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
May 8/08Library and Archives Canada Auditorium, 395 Wellington St
Still Escaping Concert Series: Scarlett, Washington & Whiteley
with Katherine Wheatley and Wendell Ferguson and musical host Charlie Sohmer.
Tickets available at Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse and Compact Music or by calling Nutshell Music at 613-727-0123 and leaving a message for a confirmation call-back.
8pm
For more info, visit www.nutshellmusic.com/specialevent.php?event_id=23
May 9-10/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
My son Ben and I are delighted to be playing with Tom Paxton again.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
May 10/08
Massey Goulding Estate, 305 Dawes Rd, M4B 2E2
EAT, PLAY, LOVE: 3rd Annual Spring Fundraiser for Children's Peace Theatre. Come out and buy a potted plant and card for Mothers Day!! Listen to the musical styling of Juno award winner Ken Whiteley. Bid for large unique one of a kind pots decorated by professional artists and fabulous dinner parties at Live and Silent Auctions. Enjoy some light fare provided by Amuse Bouche. Bring the kids to enjoy some Fun children's activities designed by professional artists. And Much Much More!!!
Money raised at the event will fund the Peace Leaders Program - a program that brings 1,000 Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from the high needs Crescent Town Area to the Children's Peace Theatre to develop creative ways of dealing with violence and conflict.
1pm - 4pm
(416) 752-1550
For more info, visit www.childrenspeacetheatre.org/
The Whiteley Brothers
May 22/08Settlers Green Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Brothers Chris & Ken Whiteley present their "Folk Music & Jugband" program for the school community. Closed to the public.
10:30am & 1pm
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
May 22/08
Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst St, N of Bloor
NSAI of Greater Toronto presents the 9th Annual Tin Pan North Songwriter Festival – a Canadian offshoot of the legendary Tin Pan South that takes place each Spring in Nashville. This event was created to salute the craft of songwriting of all genres – and a chance for NSAI regional performing writers to shine in front of packed crowds.
7:30pm
For more info, visit www.nsaitoronto.com/TinPanNorth2008/index.html
May 25/08
Olivia's at 53, 53 Clinton St
Raoul's Blue Sundays - Ken Whiteley joins award winning harmonica playing singer-songwriter & founder of Raoul & the Big Time, Raoul Bhaneja to
stir up a night of smoking acoustic blues in the intimate setting of Olivia’s at 53. Reserve a table for dinner, enjoy a glass of wine from their Microwinery out on their patio or just drop by at 9pm for the smoking acoustic blues.
Olivia’s at 53 is located in the small Victorian house on the north-east corner of College and Clinton, in Little Italy, Toronto. For more info & table reservations call 416.533.3989 or visit www.oliviasat53.com
9pm
No Cover Charge
For more info, visit www.oliviasat53.com
May 27/08
Oscar Peterson Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Ken Whiteley presents his "All of the Seasons" program for the school community. Closed to the public.
10am
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
Jun 15/08
Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Rd, N3A 3J3
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he shares his gospel, blues and folk music during the worship service.
9:30am
(519) 634-5030 & (800) 211-3416
For more info, visit wilmotmennonite.ca/
Jul 4-6/08
Mariposa Folk Festival, Tudhope Park
For more than 40 years, Mariposa Folk Festival has been presenting world class creators and performers of folk, roots, blues, gospel, acoustic and world music traditions in a beautiful, family-friendly setting. Performing this summer on the festival's 7 stages will be Ken Whiteley, Connie Caldor, Eve Goldberg, The Sultans of String, Pork Belly Futures, The Creaking Tree String Quartet and many, many more.
For more info, visit www.mariposafolk.com
Jul 6-7/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Pete Seeger - what more can possibly be said? Toronto audiences will have a rare opportunity to hear the iconic clarion of peace and social justice perform at Hugh's Room on July 6 & 7. The two evenings of song will be a "family affair", with Pete being joined by grandson Tao Rodriguez-Seeger and bluesman Guy Davis, who learned banjo at the elder's knee. Special surprise guest Ken Whiteley.
8pm
Sold Out!
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Jul 9/08
Massey Goulding Estate, 305 Dawes Rd, M4B 2E2
Children's Peace Theatre Camp is an integral part of a larger program that brings 1,000 grades 4, 5 & 6 students from the high needs Crescent Town area to the Children's Peace Theatre to develop creative ways of dealing with violence and conflict.
2:15pm-3:15pm
(416) 752-1550
For more info, visit www.childrenspeacetheatre.org/
Jul 17-20/08
30th Dawson City Music Festival
The Dawson City Music Festival, christened "Canada's tiny, perfect festival" by Vancouver's Georgia Straight, has been successfully run by volunteers since its inception in 1979. Although it takes a little longer to get here, many are drawn by the festival's vibrant atmosphere and sheer uniqueness. Every year the best names in Canadian music perform for an appreciative and spirited audience. This year the lineup includes Ken Whiteley, Black Mountain, Basia Bulat, The Good Brothers, Hayden, Immaculate Machine, Jullie Doiron, Plaid, The Sadies, Soir de Semaine, Torngat, Tr'ondek Hwech'in Singers and many more.
Ticketpro 1-866-908-9090
For more info, visit www.dcmf.com
Jul 25-27/08
Back to the Gospel Blues Festival
The Back to the Gospel Blues Festival lineup includes Ken Whiteley, Danny Brooks, Peace Makers, Darrell Mansfield, Wes Mackey & The Timmed & Burnin' Blues Project, Johnny Mannion, Dusty Shoes and KL Williams & Rebel Soul. Tickets from House of James (604) 852-3701, 800-665-8828,
www.houseofjames.com and Blessings Blessings Christian Marketplace
1-800-567-5918, www.blessings.com
For more info, visit www.back2blues.com
Aug 1-3/08
Blue Skies Music Festival
Ken Whiteley, son Ben, niece Jenny and nephew Dan perform together on Saturday. Blue Skies is celebrating 35 years, featuring music in the woods from around the corner and around the world. Daytime music workshops, a wide array of interactive holistic workshops, a lively children’s area and night-time concerts under the stars make Blue Skies a very special place.
(613) 279-2610
Aug 9/08
Blues In The Schools
KBCI Blues in the Schools aims to deliver educational experiences for young students (K-12) that will teach the heritage of the blues – the foundational musical form of rock and roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and contemporary popular music.
1:45pm
For more info, visit www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 9/08Kitchener Blues Festival
The trio are delighted to be playing at the festival's Tent Stage venue. A complete festival lineup is available on the festival's website.
5pm
For more info, visit www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/
Aug 9/08
Dakota Tavern
Kristin Sweetland with Andy White concert. Since producing Kristin's recent cd "Own Sweet Time", Ken is thrilled to once again be playing with this exceptionally talented singer/songwriter/instrumentalist. For more info visit Kristin Sweetland
9:30pm
For more info, visit www.thedakotatavern.com
Aug 10/08
Blues In The Schools
KBCI Blues in the Schools aims to deliver educational experiences for young students (K-12) that will teach the heritage of the blues – the foundational musical form of rock and roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and contemporary popular music.
12 noon
For more info, visit www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
Scarlett, Whiteley, Washington
Aug 23-24/08Eaglewood Folk Festival
The trio return to one of their all-time favourite summer festivals... Eaglewood Folk Festival. A complete festival lineup is available on the festival's website.
Call 1-800-437-1567
For more info, visit www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Aug 31/08
Ashkenaz Festival
Kosher Gospel at the 7th Ashkenaz Festival with Ken Whiteley, David Wall, Joshua Nelson, Mark Rubin & Aaron Alexander.
9:30pm
For more info, visit www.ashkenazfestival.com
Sep 3/08
Southside Shuffle's New Orleans Gala
Southside Shuffle's New Orleans 2008 Gala at the Oasis Convention Centre featuring the Maple Blues Band with guest appearances by Ken Whiteley, Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite, John Mays, Chuck Jackson, Mark "Bird" Stafford, MacKenzie Boys-Eddy, Kristin Blondin, Johnny Pennino & Clarence "Frogman" Henry.
8:30pm
(905) 271-9449
For more info, visit www.southsideshuffle.com/
Sep 7/08
Southside Shuffle Festival, Sick Kids Southside Stage
Ken Whiteley, Amoy Levy, David Wall, Pat Patrick, Bucky Berger & Ben Whiteley bring some soulful gospel to this year's 10th Anniversary Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival.
11am
(905) 271-9449
For more info, visit www.southsideshuffle.com/southstage.html
Sep 7/08
Vegetarian Food Fair, Harbourfront Centre
The Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair offers delicious food & great music for all ages. Ken is joined by his son, bassist Ben Whiteley.
3:00 pm
For more info, visit www.veg.ca/foodfair
The Whiteley Brothers
Sep 13/08Grand River Blues Fundraiser
Brothers Chris & Ken are honoured to be playing at the Grand River Blues Fundraiser.
For more info, visit www.grandriverblues.org
Sep 14/08
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. With the congregation, Ken often sings “O Healing River”, “Precious Lord, Take my Hand,” “May the Circle be Unbroken”, “If anyone ask you who I am, Tell them I’m a Child of God.” and Ken’s own song, “Let my Life be Prayer.” Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Sep 19/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Michael "A Man Called" Wrycraft" presents BOYS DO GIRLS ~ Ken Whiteley does Bessie Smith, Murray McLauchlan does Cindy Church, Carlos del Junco does Bonnie Raitt, Michael Johnston does Sinéad O'Connor, David Baxter does Elizabeth Cotten, Cadence does Joni Mitchell, Max Cann does Chryssie Hynde, Scotty McCord does Tina Turner.
Doors 6pm, Show 8:30pm
$18 adv / $20 door, Call (416) 531-6604
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
The Whiteley Brothers
Sep 21/08Smith & Wilson Estate Wines
The Whiteley Brothers (brothers Chris & Ken with Victor Bateman on bass and Bob Vespaziani on drums) headline the 3rd annual Grapejam Acoustic Blues Festival. Great music, delicious food & of course, fabulous wines under a big top out in the vineyard! The afternoon culminates with a musical jam featuring all the musicians playing that afternoon.... The Whiteley Brothers, Julian Fauth, Johnny Maxx and the Southwest Blues Review.
1pm-6pm
$32. Call (519) 676-5867 & (888) 676-5867
For more info, visit www.smithandwilsonestatewines.ca
Sep 26/08
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Ken Whiteley will perform a program titled “Singing the Spirit” accompanied by award-winning, internationally acclaimed composer, producer, songwriter, and Sivananda teacher Jim Gelcer (Siva) on percussion, harmonium, and harmony vocals. A long time student at the Sivananda Centres, Ken has performed gospel music and his own original songs at ashrams in Val Morin, Nassau and Woodbourne, N.Y. He will also be including some songs from his trip to the Sivananda Kutir in the Himalayas. “Singing the Spirit” will be a joyful program that is accessible to all.
8pm
$15. (416) 966-9642
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/toronto/special_events.html
Sep 27/08
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church
Ken's Gospel Workshop. Out of the collective tribulations of the black experience in North America has grown one of the worlds most joyful and enriching forms of music. In this workshop we will explore and sing some of the roots of Afro American gospel music. We will begin back in the 1800's tracing various roots and branches. We will look at the work of Thomas A. Dorsey, considered the father of modern gospel music. The participants will learn some of the music from the so called "golden age of gospel" in the 40's, 50's and 60's including songs by some of the great gospel "divas" like Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams, Clara Ward and the gospel quartets like the Soul Stirrers, the Gospel Hummingbirds and the Blind Boys. The program will include examples of work by some of the great choir leaders and composers like Rev. James Cleveland. No experience is necessary, but a willingness to sing and a sense of openness will be invaluable. Reservations required. Limited space available.
1pm - 4pm
(416) 536-1755
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Sep 28/08
Church of The Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street W.
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs gospel, blues & folk music from his most recent CD "One World Dance" and other classic favourites. This matinee concert is a fundraiser to help Rev. Teresa Corrigan raise money for a new furnace for the Church of Epiphany.
2pm matinee
Centennial Hall Box Office (519) 672-1967
For more info, visit www.thechurchofepiphany.netfirms.com
Oct 5/08
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. With the congregation, Ken often sings “O Healing River”, “Precious Lord, Take my Hand,” “May the Circle be Unbroken”, “If anyone ask you who I am, Tell them I’m a Child of God.” and Ken’s own song, “Let my Life be Prayer.” Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Oct 12/08
Towne Crier Cafe, 130 Route 22
Double bill with Garrin Benfield.
7pm
$15/Door $20 Call (845) 855-1300
For more info, visit www.townecrier.com
Oct 15/08
Givins/Shaw Public School, 49 Givens Ave
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Jug Band & folk songs with brother Chris Whiteley for the school community (grades K to 6). Closed to the public.
1pm
For more info, visit www.mits.on.ca/
Oct 19/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! Ken's Gospel Brunch with the amazing Betty Richardson, Guelph songstress/folk musician Tannis Slimmon , known for her work with the female trio The Bird Sisters & a new solo recording entitled Lucky Blue and Juno Award Winner Donné Roberts , known for his Malagasy soul guitar & work with the critically acclaimed African Guitar Summit. Ken's son Ben Whiteley will play string bass.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 7/08
Garden Stage, 223 Stewart Ave
This concert is presented by the all-volunteer, non-profit, committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau in Garden City, NY.
8pm
(516) 248-8855
For more info, visit www.uuccn.org
Nov 13-15/08
NERFA, Hudson Valley Resort
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference
For more info, visit www.nerfa.org/
Nov 16/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! Ken's Gospel Brunch with multi-disciplinary Metis performing artist Jani Lauzon Jani is a skilled performer on the Western flute and a variety of Native flutes. She is a three time JUNO nominee, three time Dora Mavor Moore Award nominated Actor and a GEMINI Award winning puppeteer. Whiteley produced her two albums "Blue Voice, New Voice" and her latest release "Mixed Blessings", which received a CAMA nomination for Best Traditional Female. Her music is firmly rooted in the musical style of traditional Native songs yet layers in contemporary flavours, spiritualization and harmonization. Also featured will be Galitcha, a visionary ensemble that performs original compositions based on Indian folk music, combined with influences from jazz, world and folk. This Ottawa based, multi-instrumental group is known for successfully integrating traditional East Indian rhythms with popular Western instruments. With lead singer Kuljit Sodhi playing East Indian Dholki drum, Chris MacLean on guitar, accordion-like harmonium, Appalachian dulcimer and a one-stringed banjo called gopichand, Linsey Wellman on saxophones and flutes, and Shawn Mativetsky on East Indian tabla drum, dhol (barrel drum) and percussion, this ensemble group creates a culturally diverse and irresistible, new Canadian sound.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 19/08
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Mariposa Hall of Fame inducts Ken Whiteley & Estelle Klein. An entertaining evening of celebratory music and Mariposa memories, honouring Ken and Estelle's substantial contributions to the Mariposa Folk Festival over the years. Stellar guest appearances by Grit Laskin, Sylvia Tyson, Holmes Hooke, Mose Scarlett, Brent Titcomb, Al Simmons, Colin Linden, Dennis Pendrith, Bucky Berger, Evalyn Parry, Eve Goldberg, David Wall, Pat Patrick, Amoy Levy, John Sheard, Richard Flohil plus Dan Whiteley, Jenny Whiteley, Ben Whiteley and Jesse Whiteley.
8:30pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 23/08
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. With the congregation, Ken often sings “O Healing River”, “Precious Lord, Take my Hand,” “May the Circle be Unbroken”, “If anyone ask you who I am, Tell them I’m a Child of God.” and Ken’s own song, “Let my Life be Prayer.” Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Nov 23/08
Hollywood on the Queensway, 1184 Queensway
Special guest spot with The Gary Kendall Band. For more info call 416-251-0288
6:30pm
For more info, visit www.garykendall.com
Dec 14/08
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Christmas & Hanukkah Party with Ken Whiteley.
The evening will start with meditation followed by chanting and a message from Swami Sivananda. Ken will lead us in Christmas Carols and celebration of Hanukkah. Talent show (please give us your name in advance) and traditional potluck feast (let us know what you are brining) will be enjoyed by all. All are welcome.
6:15pm
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/toronto/special_events.html
Dec 20/08
Free Times Cafe, 320 College St
Ken accompanies Paul Grady at his CD release.
8:30pm
For more info, visit freetimescafe.com
Dec 24/08
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church
Ken, Betty Richardson, David Wall and Ben Whiteley join the congregation for "Carols by Candlelight" on Christmas Eve. This is a beautiful family oriented service. The last two years it was standing room only, so come a little early to get a good seat.
6:30pm
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Jan 16-18/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
"The Way We Feel: A Celebration of The Songs Of Gordon Lightfoot". This annual concert was first created and produced by Aengus Finnan & Jory Nash in 2003 and this will be the 7th annual installment of the show. The concept is simple: Invite about 10 Folk/Roots artists to each perform 2 Lightfoot songs of their choice in a sit-down concert setting. Add a fantastic house band and amiable host and the result is a wonderful, celebratory evening. While the performing artists change somewhat from year to year the spirit of the written song and the acknowledgement of the impact of Gordon Lightfoot's music remain unifying yearly themes.
8:00 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Jan 18/09
Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd
Join Rev. Wayne Walder & Ken for a spoken and musical tribute to MARTIN LUTHER KING. This is a "Bring a friend service" as visitors are always welcome here.
Free. For more info call 416.686.6809
10:30am
For more info, visit www.nuuc.ca/
Jan 19/09
Phoenix Concert Hall, 410 Sherbourne St
Ken has been nominated for The 2008 Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement). The 12th Annual Maple Blues Awards honours Canada's best in Blues at a gala ceremony. For more info visit www.torontobluessociety.com
8:00 pm
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com
Jan 25/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! The first concert of Ken's 2009 Gospel series at Hugh's Room features special guests Sharon Riley, John Mays, Bucky Berger, Nicole Edwards and Ben Whiteley.
Toronto's own international gospel recording artist SHARON RILEY is applauded for her GRAMMY and JUNO award winning work with FAITH CHORALE (a 35 voice gospel choir). She has an incredible, rich alto voice which is infused with sincerity and musical skills.
Blues lead vocalist JOHN MAYS is well-known for his work with the 2008 JUNO Award Winning Blues group FATHEAD. Raised in Georgia, John has had a storied career that began in the Southern gospel tradition, crossing over into Doo-Wop, R&B and Blues plus a memorable stint with the Godfather of Soul James Brown.
The talented and strongly in demand BUCKY BERGER currently drums with FATHEAD. Bucky's rhythms have backed up, either live or in the studio, a who's who of Canadian and international artists, such as Tom Paxton, John Hammond, The Campbell Brothers, Blind John Davis, David Wilcox, Chiliwack, Rough Trade, Ken Whiteley, Raffi and Mr Dressup, to name only a few.
Yukon-based NICOLE EDWARDS blazed her musical trail as an unplugged songstress with a voice equal parts grit, smoke and confection. The ability to sink her voice to the low end of the musical register and rocket it back up to the top of the scale has served her well. Her third CD, Sparkin’, is a collection of jazz standards.
Accompanying everyone on bass will be Ken’s son, BEN WHITELEY. Currently attending University of Toronto's prestigious music faculty, Ben can also be found around town playing in the group FLASHLIGHT RADIO, with Suzy Wilde. Their sound combines Ben's instrumental talents on standup bass and guitar with Suzie's captivating voice and lyrics. Childhood friends, both have been involved in performing, recording and songwriting since they were very young and have received a first hand education from their respective parents, Ken Whiteley and Nancy White. Together Ben and Suzie have created a brand of roots music that is very much their own.
KEN WHITELEY is a prolific songwriter, a gifted and versatile guitarist and mandolinist, and a powerful singer! His musical cohorts refer to him as a "playing encyclopedia" for his depth and range of styles, covering everything from folk to blues to gospel and children's music. This past November 2008, Whiteley was inducted into the Mariposa Folk Festival's Hall of Fame and was recently nominated for another Canadian Folk Music and Maple Blues with A Feeling awards. His recording "Gospel Music Makes Me Feel Alright!" continues to be a best-seller.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 12/09
Unionville Meadows Public School
Jug Band & folk songs for grades K-5 and Bluesology for grades 6-8. Closed to the public.
9am & 1pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Feb 15/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Back By Popular Demand! Ken's Gospel Brunch with special guests 2007 Canadian Folk Music Award & 2005 Juno Award winner Mighty Popo (African Guitar Summit), Rebecca Campbell (known for her stellar vocals w The Porkbelly Futures, Three Sheets to the Wind, Fat Man Waving, Jane Siberry) and Kevin Head from Kingston.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 17-21/09
Folk Alliance Conference
The 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 18/09
Folk Alliance Creaking Tree Showcase
Creaking Tree Showcase in Room 1719 at the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
10:30pm
For more info, visit www.creakingtree.com
Feb 18/09
Folk Alliance Tribute to Phil Ochs
Tribute to Phil Ochs in Heritage 3 at the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
9:15pm
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 19/09
Folk Alliance Twitter Twatter Showcase
Twitter Twatter Showcase in Room 1730 at the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
1am
For more info, visit www.nancycassidymusic.com
Feb 20/09
Folk Alliance Twitter Twatter Showcase
Twitter Twatter Showcase in Room 1730 at the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
1:30am
For more info, visit www.nancycassidymusic.com
Feb 21/09
Folk Alliance Official Showcase
Official Performance Alley Showcase in the Knoxville Room at the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference.
8pm
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Mar 7/09
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Songs of Hope: A Benefit Concert for the Ministries of St. John’s! Featuring Ken Whiteley, Tim Elliott, Anne Lederman, Jaroslav Czerwinec, Glory Glory Hallelujah! Fun for the entire family; a very children friendly concert. *Jaroslav Czerwinec began to study the accordion at the age of 8 and has been playing continually since then. Versatility is the name of his game. While his roots are in Ukrainian music, he enjoys playing many different kinds of music, from reggae through hymns to Scottish Country dancing. Over the past twenty years, he has played frequently with Cowboy Junkies: he was with them for the Trinity Session, which first brought them to prominence, and most recently played with them at their Trinity Session Revisited concert at Massey Hall last year. *Rev. Tim Elliott is a Toronto-based jazz pianist, Anglican priest and vocational consultant, Tim, who is married to CBC radio news anchor Judy Maddren, has always mixed his two vocations - music and the priesthood. He partly financed his studies at the General Theological Seminary in New York, N.Y. by working as a lounge pianist and folk singer. After a stint in the private sector, he served for more than 25 years as a parish priest in and around Toronto. Then, in 1999, he co-founded (with percussionist Brian Barlow) Jazz Vespers at his parish of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto. That taste of working with music led Tim to leave daily parish ministry to explore his music, which he combines with a consulting career, working particularly with clergy, professionals and executives in transition. A popular conference speaker and workshop leader, he focuses on jazz, spirituality, vocation, and creativity. Tim has a doctor of ministry degree from Trinity College and the Toronto School of Theology in the dynamics of work and vocation, and is the author of Clarity and Courage: Life as an Improvised Journey (Creber Monde, 2006). Tim has release two solo piano CDs All the Things You Are and New Every Morning - Hymn Tunes and Variations. * Glory Glory Hallelujah! Comprising Mike Wood, Laura Wood, Leah Hunter and Andrew Huang, Glory Glory Hallelujah formed in early 2008 through a shared desire to play traditional hymns with modern arrangements. Before this official inception, they often led worship together at the downtown church Freedomize Toronto, and continue to do so. They released their first album O Christmas in December 2008, featuring twelve Christmas songs. *Originally from Manitoba, Anne Lederman is a fiddler, singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist strongly rooted in several musical traditions-Celtic, Metis and French-Canadian, Klezmer & Balkan, classical and jazz. Over her 30 year career, Anne has worked with bands Muddy York, The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, Siykha, and LOKA and such artists as Harry Hibbs, Margaret Christl, Don Freed, Holly Cole, Theresa Tova, Tom Leadbeater and Garnet Rogers, among others. She has her own band, Fiddlesong, and also performs with Njacko Backo, Urban Mermaid, and a new fiddle-based trio, Eh? She has recorded four CDs under her own name: Not a Mark in This World, 7 Cats, Come From Every Way and Fiddlesong. Anne also composes and performs for theatre, most recently, Roseneath Theatre's Spirit Horse. Her own play, Spirit of the Narrows, about the Metis fiddle tradition, was featured at the Blyth Theatre Festival in 2004 and 2005. *Tom Leighton is well known for his energetic performances and his ability to play several instruments at the same time. As half of Haines & Leighton, he has three CD's with Borealis Records, including the award-winning Hand To Hand. Tom teaches part of each year at Wexford C.I. School for the Arts, performs regularly with Conrad Kipping and Anne Lederman and is currently recording his first instrumental recording.
4pm - 6pm
$15/Adult; $10/Senior; $5/under 12; FREE/Toddlers
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Mar 8/09
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Mar 14/09
Bluesaganza: Benefit for Autism
Bluesaganza: The 10th Annual Benefit for Autism at the Champaign Banquet Hall, 294 Vine Street, Royal Canadian Legion Polish Veterans BR 418. This year's event features an all-star band lead by Jim Casson and special guests Ken Whiteley, Chuck Jackson and Steve Strongman. Tickets at the CAW 199 Hall (124 Bunting Rd), all branches of First Ontario Credit Union, Autism Niagara (60 James St, suite 404), Trillium Safety Supply (Queenston St), Burtnik Printing (72 Queenston St), The Golden Pheasant/The Duck(Ontario St), The Dogpound (Hartzel Rd). Sold Out last year so get your tickets early.
8pm-12midnight
$10. advance/$15. door subject to availability
For more info, visit www.autismontario.com/niagara
Mar 17/09
Main Public Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation during March Break. All of the Seasons songs.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 18/09
Runneymede Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation during March Break. All of the Seasons songs.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 19/09
Swansea Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation during March Break. All of the Seasons songs.
10:30am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 19/09
Jane/Dundas Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation during March Break. All of the Seasons songs.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 20/09
Deer Park Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation during March Break. All of the Seasons songs.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 27/09
Maple Grove Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation. Jug Band & folk songs with brother Chris Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
2:15pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 29/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
The final Gospel Brunch of the 2009 series featuring special guests Jacob & Lily , Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 3/09
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music from his most recent CD "One World Dance" and other classic favourites. Joining Ken will be Mark Murphy on string bass.
8pm
$16/$14, call (518) 583-0022
For more info, visit www.caffelena.org
Apr 4/09
Oswego Music Hall
Ken Whiteley will be "Singing the Spirit" as he performs blues, gospel and folk music from his most recent CD "One World Dance" and other classic favourites. Joining Ken will be Mark Murphy on string bass.
8pm
$8 Members/$12 Non-Members, call (315) 342-1733
For more info, visit www.oswegomusichall.org
Apr 5/09
Westhaven House Concert
Gospel Sunday Brunch with Ken Whiteley & Joe Crookston. Ken and Joe will be "Singing the Spirit" as they performs blues, gospel and folk music from Ken's most recent CD "One World Dance" and other classic favourites. Reservations strongly suggested. Contact Joe Crookston
at joecplay@mindspring.com
2pm
$15 donation, email joecplay@mindspring.com
For more info, visit www.joecrookston.com
Apr 10-12/09
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Ken will be sharing his gospel music as part of the venerable ashram's Easter weekend program.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/camp/
Apr 17/09
Canadian Conference of the Brethren Christ Church
Private engagement at the Canadian Conference of the Brethren Christ Church.
7pm
Apr 25/09
Indian Hill Guitar Company Shop
Special guest Mike O'Brien. His self-titled recording was named #1 local album of 2007 in the Montreal Hour. Mike also plays in Ideal Lovers (with Zac DeCamp, David Payant, Joe Grass, Josh Toal & Mike Evin).
8pm
(514) 942-4902
For more info, visit www.indianhillguitars.com
Apr 26/09
Oscar Peterson Hall
Ken accompanies Folk legend and Grammy winner Tom Paxton
8pm
For more info, visit tompaxton.com
Apr 27/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken accompanies Folk legend and Grammy winner Tom Paxton
7:30pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
May 2-3/09
World Harmony Folk Workshop
World Harmony Folk Workshop with Kathy Bullock @ Wychwood Barns.
10am-5pm
For more info, visit www.worldharmonyfolk.org
May 3/09
Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst Street
Ken performs with The Travellers. For more information call 416-636-1880 ex.354
For more info, visit www.bjcc.ca
May 19/09
Ross Doan Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation of jug band & folk songs with brother Chris Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
May 21/09
Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse
Ken & brother Chris Whiteley perform at Mariposa In The Schools' 40th Anniversary Gala Benefit.
6:30pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
May 23/09
1st New Hamburg LIVE! Arts Festival
Ken hosts a Gospel singing workshop with Vicki St Pierre and Charlene Nafziger at the Zion United Church.
10am
For more info, visit www.newhamburglive.ca
May 24/09
1st New Hamburg LIVE! Arts Festival
Ken brings Gospel to the first New Hamburg LIVE! Arts Festival. Afternoon gospel choral concert with Vicki St Pierre, Charlene Nafziger, Bucky Berger, Ben Whiteley and the festival choir at the Steinmann Mennonite Church.
2pm
For more info, visit www.newhamburglive.ca
May 31/09
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Jun 3/09
McMaster University Library
A Celebration of the Music of Jackie Washington on the occasion of the gift of his musical archives to McMaster University. By invitation only. For more details call (905) 525-9140 ext. 20711 or contact Jeffrey Trzeciak, University Librarian.
7pm
Jun 15/09
Lamberton Public School
Blues In The Schools presentation for the school community. Closed to the public.
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com
Jun 16/09
Massey Street Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation of jug band & folk songs with brother Chris Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
10:30am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Jun 25/09
Sir William Orser Public School
Mariposa In The Schools presentation of jug band & folk songs with Chris Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Jul 3-5/09
Mariposa Folk Festival
Ken is thrilled to be returning to the prestigous Mariposa Folk Festival this summer. Catch the Ken Whiteley Roots Revue, which features David Wall, Amoy Levy, Pat Patrick, Bucky Berger and Ben Whiteley plus Ken's workshops with many more talented friends. A full schedule is now online at the festival website.
For more info, visit www.mariposafolk.com
Jul 8/09
Arts on the Bay
Ken Whiteley & Mose Scarlett share the stage for an evening of swing, blues & roots favourites.
7pm
For more info, visit www.artsonthebay.org
Jul 11/09
Tremblant International Blues Festival
Ken accompanies Quebec blues harp player Jay Sewall. at Tremblant International Blues Festival.
1pm & 5pm
For more info, visit ww1.tremblant.ca/blues/en/index.asp
Jul 18-19/09
Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues Festival
New to Wreckhouse! Ken's Roots & Gospel Vocal Revue & Workshop. On the Saturday, Ken is holding a Gospel singing workshop, which is open to all who love to sing! Do you like to sing? Ever thought it would be fun to be one of those gospel backup singers? Ken will give an overview of gospel music and will divide participants into soprano, alto, tenor, bass and will work up harmonies to several songs. Interested workshop participants will join Ken on stage for his Roots & Gospel Revue concert at the Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle on the Sunday. Ken's Roots & Gospel Revue band will feature his son Ben Whiteley on bass, Geoff Arsenault on drums, Patrick Boyle blows his trumpet, Rick Hollett on saxophones plus Ken's Wreckhouse workshop gospel "choir". If you love to sing, you can't miss this opportunity. This Festival sees jazz, blues and world music exposed to and integrated into the already unique, vibrant and nationally recognized musical community. Over the course of the last 7 years the Festival has entertained a captive audience of 15,000 on 12 stages throughout the historic downtown area of St John's.
For more info, visit www.wreckhousejazzandblues.com/
Jul 24-26/09
Mission Folk Music Festival
Staged in beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park, overlooking the Fraser River, this Festival is renowned for its mix of accessibility and easy-going comfort, affordability and small-town friendliness, shaded day stages and some of the finest folk, world, roots, blues and brilliantly “un-categorizable” music from across Canada and around the world. Ken performs solo and with Folk legend and Grammy winner Tom Paxton.
For more info, visit www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/
Jul 31-Aug 2/09
Back to the Gospel Blues Festival
Ken is looking forward to playing again at "the best little Gospel Blues Festival west of Chicago!" This festival was the highlight of Ken's summer last year.
4:30pm Sunday
For more info, visit www.back2blues.com
Aug 22/09
Elmvale Water Festival
Ken and 2007 National Jazz Awards, Bassist of the Year George Koller perform at the Elmvale Water Festival.
1:45pm-2:30pm
For more info, visit www.elmvale.org/
Aug 27/09
My son Ben's FLASHLIGHT RADIO cd release @ The Rivoli
Ben Whiteley and Suzy Wilde grew up playing tag together backstage at folk festivals while their parents Nancy White and Ken Whiteley, performed. They have combined their folky roots with an indie rock influence that was developed growing up in downtown Toronto. What sets Flashlight Radio apart are songs that combine insightful lyrics, powerful music and beautiful melodies that compel the listener to sing along. They are the next generation of folk, showing their chops independently and with amazing talent. For more info visit www.flashlightradio.com & www.myspace.com/flashlightradio
9pm
For more info, visit www.myspace.com/flashlightradio
Sep 12/09
Touchstone Ministries
Ken & his gospel revue (Amoy Levy, David Wall, Ben Whiteley, Al Cross) share their music with the Touchstone Ministries community in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
6:30 pm
For more info, visit www.touchstone.ca
Sep 12/09
Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair
Ken and his son bassist Ben Whiteley, offer up a musical feast at the annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair. The Food Fair always offers delicious food & great music for all ages.
12 noon
For more info, visit www.veg.ca/foodfair
Sep 13/09
Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festvial
Ken Whiteley & his gospel revue featuring Amoy Levy, David Wall, Pat Patrick, Ben Whiteley, Bucky Berger) bring some soulful gospel to this year's 11th Annual Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival.
11:30 am
(905) 271-9449
For more info, visit www.southsideshuffle.com
Sep 16/09
Royal Botanical Gardens
Red-hot Jazz & Cool Blues Concert Series with Ken Whiteley & Mose Scarlett in a lovely garden setting. Appetizers, beverages and dinner (limited menu) is available, or bring a picnic. Held rain or shine.
6 pm - 8:30 pm
For more info, visit www.rbg.ca
Sep 17/09
Town Centre Montessori
Mariposa In The Schools presentation with Ken and son Ben Whiteley for the school community. Closed to the public.
10 am
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Sep 24/09
Théâtre Petit Champlain
Récipiendaire du Lys Blues Hommage 2008, Jay Sewall présente les chansons qui composent son dernier album All Blues, un album instrumental dédié au blues et à l’harmonica. Passant du blues traditionnel aux influences indiennes de la Louisiane, Jay Sewall touche aussi au jazz de la Nouvelle-Orléans. Il sera accompagné pour l’occasion de deux musiciens, son fidèle guitariste Paul Hinton et le contrebassiste Daniel Marcoux. Invité spécial Ken Whiteley. The Jay Sewall Band with guest Ken Whiteley.
8 pm
$25. (418) 692-2631
For more info, visit www.theatrepetitchamplain.com
Sep 25/09
Le Zaricot cafe acoustique
Jay Sewall est un harmoniciste guitariste chanteur de grand talent. Il vient juste d'enregistrer un nouvel album a Toronto avec le grand réalisateur et musicien, ayant remporté deux Junos, Ken Whiteley. Ils seront tous les deux sur la scène du zaricot pour nous donner excellent spectacle.
8 pm
gratuit (450) 774-2383
For more info, visit www.lezaricot.com
Sep 26/09
Mile-end Guitar Shop, #304 - 5555 de Gaspé
Ken couldn't wait any longer for his return visit to the Mile-end Guitar Shop. This time he's bringing Jay Sewall with him to share in the welcoming hospitality of luthiers Mike and Jeremy.
8 pm
$15. (514) 942-4902
For more info, visit www.indianhillguitars.com/blog.html
Oct 4/09
Ken's Incredible One-Day Gospel Choir Workshop
The Incredible One-Day Gospel Choir Workshop with Ken Whiteley. Do the workshop in the afternoon and back up Ken on stage in the evening—a unique experience you don't want to miss! After a brief overview of gospel music and its forms, Ken will direct the group in the performance of various gospel classics and his own original compositions. In his warm, inclusive manner, Ken will proceed step-by-step, dividing everyone into soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections, and leading us in each rousing, harmony-filled selection. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) will be held at the Willow Grove workshop room, Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph, Ontario.
1 pm - 4 pm
$45. includes evening concert
For more info, visit www.all-together-now.ca/workshoplist.html#gospel
Oct 4/09
Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd
Evening Concert with Ken Whiteley and The Incredible One-Day Gospel Choir. TICKET INFO: On-line at http://www.all-together-now.ca, or in person at Ground Floor Music, 13 Quebec Street, Guelph, 519-827-1444.
7:30 pm
$20. advance/$25. at the door
For more info, visit www.all-together-now.ca
Oct 18/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room kicks off it's 2009-2010 season with Rev. Robert B. Jones & Sis. Bernice Jones and Montreal folk singer/songwriter Linda Morrison. Rev. Robert Jones is a distinguished Blues historian, singer, storyteller and instrumentalist from Detroit.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 5/09
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Opening night for Linda Duvall: Where were the Mothers? project. Visual & media artist Linda Duvall invited professional musicians to assist individuals who have taken alternative life paths to write songs about their mothers. Ken collaborated with John Kennedy creating the song, "Turn Back the Clock" for this project.
6pm-9pm
For more info, visit www.lindaduvall.com
Nov 7/09
Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd
Folk Music and Silent Auction starring: Ken Whiteley, Lynn Harrison and Sue and Dwight. You won’t want to miss it! Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, Dessert, and Meet and Greet the performers, not to mention the great auction items... Cottage weeks, Restaurant & Gift Certificates, Art, Creative Baskets filled with goodies & more. Just in time for seasonal gift giving! All are always welcome here.
7pm
$25., call Jon Whitehead 416.691.1397
For more info, visit www.nuuc.ca
Nov 12-15/09
NERFA Conference
North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference
For more info, visit www.nerfa.org/
Nov 21/09
The Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St
Alfie's Workshop. Ken joins blues & roots guitarist Alfie Smith for an evening of classic standards and original favourites.
9pm
(905) 844-2655
For more info, visit www.themoonshinecafe.com/
Nov 22/09
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel brunch series @ Hugh's Room with Gemini & Juno award winner Jackie Richardson, mezzo soprano Vicki St. Pierre, musical director Charlene Nafziger, drummer Bucky Berger and bassist Ben Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 28/09
Dakota Tavern
Lake of Stew's CD release. Ken produced Lake of Stew's newest CD, "Sweet as Pie" and it is, in fact, sweet as pie... stuffed full of fun, musical treats. New Country Rehab will be on later that night, so Ben will be playing too.
8pm
For more info, visit www.thedakotatavern.com
Dec 5/09
The Drew Marshall Show
Ken is honoured to be an invited guest on The Drew Marshall Show. Drew's show reaches over 6 million across 100 countries, and is Canada's most listened to spiritual talk show. Listen LIVE from Toronto & the GTA on Joy 1250 or online at www.drewmarshall.ca
3:15pm-4pm
For more info, visit www.drewmarshall.ca
Dec 6/09
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Dec 13/09
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Christmas & Hanukkah Party with Ken Whiteley. The evening will start with meditation followed by chanting and a message from Swami Sivananda. Ken will lead us in Christmas Carols and celebration of Hanukkah. Talent show (please give us your name in advance) and traditional potluck feast (let us know what you are brining) will be enjoyed by all. All are welcome.
6:15 pm
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/toronto/special_events.html
Dec 24/09
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church, Roncesvalles Ave
Ken, Amoy Levy, David Wall and Ben Whiteley, join the congregation for the annual "Carols by Candlelight" on Christmas Eve. This is a beautiful family oriented service. The last three years it was standing room only, so come a little early to get a good seat.
6:30pm
For more info, visit www.ehpchurch.org
Jan 17/10
Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd
Ken joins intern minister Carly Gaylor, music director Susanne Maziarz and Wilburn Hayden for a spoken and musical tribute to MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. This is a "Bring a friend service" and visitors are always welcome.
10:30 am
Free. For more info call 416.686.6809
For more info, visit www.nuuc.ca
Jan 18/10
Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory
The 13th Annual Maple Blues Awards. This very special evening is Canada's national celebration of homegrown blues talent. This year, Ken has been nominated for The Blues With A Feeling (Lifetime Achievement) award.
For ticket info, contact the TBS Office at 416-538-3885.
7pm
$28. & $20.
For more info, visit www.torontobluessociety.com
Jan 22/10
PARC, 1499 Queen St W
PARC (Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre) invites you to hear the Six String Nation Guitar. Ken Whiteley, Mike Ford and local musicians perform.
7pm-9pm
$5. at the door
For more info, visit www.sixstringnation.com/
Jan 22/10
Mitzi's Sister, 1554 Queen St W
"Six String Nation and P.A.R.C" present Del Barber, Camden Blues,
Mike Ford & Ken Whiteley.
9:30pm
For more info, visit www.mitzissister.com
Jan 24/10
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars and sometimes mandolin for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist”. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
10:30am-12noon
Free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Jan 27/10
In The Dead of Winter Festival
So You Think You Need A Producer WORKSHOP. Are you ready to record your next album? Do you think you need a professional producer but don’t know where to look, the right questions to ask, or even the exact role they play? Ken Whiteley, Luke Doucet and Charles Austin will discuss the role of the producer, choosing the right producer for you, what to expect, and answer your questions along the way. See also the Festival's Facebook page.
4:30pm-6pm
$10 or free for pass holders & festival musicians
For more info, visit www.inthedeadofwinter.com
Jan 28/10
In The Dead of Winter Festival
Concert with Natasha Peach, Charlotte Cornfield, Thom Swift and Ken Whiteley at The Company House.
7:30pm
$20.
For more info, visit www.inthedeadofwinter.com
Jan 31/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel brunch series @ Hugh's Room with Ken's nephew Dan Whiteley, his niece Jenny Whiteley and Kim & Reggie Harris from upstate New York.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
$17./$20.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 5/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
"This Night’s for Jack” – A Memorial Tribute to Jackie Washington featuring Margaret Stowe, Mose Scarlett, Ken Whiteley, Tony Quarrington, Chris Robinson, Brent Titcomb, Victor Bateman, Michelle Josef with guests Joanne Crabtree, Marianne Girard, Glenna Green, Caitlin Hanford, Mr Rick, John Sheard, Cedric Smith, and poet Holmes Hooke. Plus a retrospective video by Albert DeVos.
8:30pm
$18 advance /$20 @ the door
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 6/10
The Duck, aka Golden Pheasant, 244 Ontario
Ken joins Gary Kendall and The Mighty Duck Blues Band for a Saturday Matinee show. (905) 687-9505
2:30pm-6:30pm
No Cover
For more info, visit www.thegoldenpheasant.ca
Feb 18/10
Folk Alliance Conference
Concerts In Your Home private showcase, Room 1927
11:05pm
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 19/10
Folk Alliance Conference
Omega Delta Psi private showcase, Room 1709
1am
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 19/10
Folk Alliance Conference
Local 1000 Meeting
11am
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 20/10
Folk Alliance Conference
Batkat's Whodat? private showcase, Room 1922
1:30am
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 21/10
Folk Alliance Conference
Traditional Music private showcase, Room 1904
12:01am
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 28/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel brunch series @ Hugh's Room with featured guests Sharon Riley (Faith Chorale), Suzie Vinnick (The Marigolds, Betty & the Bobs, Vinnick-Sheppard-Harte, Vinnick & Fines),
David Wall (The Flying Bulgars, Bourbon Tabernacle Choir), Geordie Millar and Ben Whiteley
(Flashlight Radio, New Country Rehab).
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
$17./$20.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Mar 14/10
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken plays guitars (and sometimes mandolin and piano) for what might be called a “Blues Eucharist” at the Sunday service. His music approaches freedom, love, spiritual aspiration, and social comment. This is a very uplifting service and visitors are always made welcome.
10:30am-12noon
free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Mar 15/10
Forest Hills Toronto Public Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation with Ken Whiteley for March Break. Open to the public.
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 17/10
Bloor/Gladstone Toronto Public Library
Mariposa In The Schools presentation with Ken Whiteley for March Break. Open to the public.
2pm
For more info, visit www.mariposaonline.ca
Mar 18/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Fred Penner in concert. Ken is thrilled to be accompanying his longtime friend once again on the Hugh's Room stage. Fred’s daughter Hayley Gene and Liam Titcomb will do the warm up duties and share the stage for some of Fred’s music too.
8:30pm
$20 advance / $22 @ door
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Mar 23-25/10
Sivananda Yoga Ashram Retreat
Ken shares the gospel music tradition at the On the Wings of Ecstasy: The 5th Interfaith Devotional Singing and Sacred Dance Festival.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org
Mar 28/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
The final of Ken's Gospel brunch series for the 2009-2010 season @ Hugh's Room with special guests Amoy Levy, Ciceal Levy, Pat Patrick, Bucky Berger, Ben Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
$17./$20.
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 2-5/10
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp
Celebrate with the whole family at the Ashram's special Easter Weekend programme. On Easter Saturday we tune into the joy of Easter with Ken Whiteley and our traditional Easter gospel concert. Then on Sunday there will also be a gospel singing. The Ashram is located in the idyllic setting of the Laurentian Mountains, only an hour’s drive from Montreal--- it is a sanctuary of peace and natural beauty. For more info call (819) 322-3226 and 1-800- 263-9642 in Canada.
For more info, visit sivananda.hdtwebhosting.ca/website/Main.aspx
Apr 10/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 12/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 13/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 14/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 15/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 16/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 17/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 19/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 20/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 22/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
Apr 23/10
Home Routes Tour
The "Cherry Bomb" Circuit. For details about this house concert, please contact: (204) 480-3380 extension 207 & 1-866-925-6889.
For more info, visit www.homeroutes.ca
May 8/10
Registry Theatre
Friends Mose Scarlett and Ken Whiteley in concert.
8pm
www.folknight.ca
For more info, visit www.registrytheatre.com
May 16/10
St John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave
Ken will be playing his guitar and singing praise with Rev. Gary van der Meer, music director May Webster and the congregation at St John's Anglican Church in High Park. This is a very uplifting service and visitors are always made welcome.
10:30am
free
For more info, visit www.sjwt.ca
Jun 5/10
New Hamburg LIVE! Festival of the Arts, Zion United Church
Back by Popular Demand! The Choral Music Workshop featuring Ken Whiteley, renowned singer/conductor Vicki St. Pierre, and accompanist Caitlin Hayes. Open to everyone interested in choral singing. All workshop singers are invited to sing in the Mass Choir at the concert performance the next day. Pre-register now to be a part of this exciting choral workshop and concert.
9am-1pm
$20 for the workshop, sheet music & gospel concert
For more info, visit www.newhamburglive.ca/
Jun 6/10
New Hamburg LIVE! Festival, Steinmann Mennonite Church
Back by Popular Demand! The Gospel Concert featuring Ken Whiteley & his Band, renowned singer/conductor Vicki St. Pierre, and the Mass Choir (singers from the previous day's Gospel workshop).
2pm
general admission $10.
For more info, visit www.newhamburglive.ca/
Jun 12/10
Folkway Music, 163 Suffolk St W
Blues guitar workshop with Ken. Ken shares tips and tricks relating to slide work, chords and open tunings often used in Blues. No cover and no registration required. Your instruments are welcome but not mandatory.
10:30am-11:30am
free
For more info, visit www.folkwaymusic.com
Jun 19/10
McBurney Park
Fun for the kids and their grown-ups with Ken in the park.
11am
free
For more info, visit skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca/
Jun 25/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W
Toronto City Roots presents Global Troubadours: Songs of Protest, Conscience and Hope - on the Eve of the Toronto G20 Summit featuring Ken Whiteley, Lynn Miles, Jon Brooks, Jory Nash, James Gordon, The John Henrys, Crabtree & Mills, Lucie Idlout, Mr. Rick, HOTCHA! & Howard Gladstone plus band members Tony Quarrington, Shelley Coopersmith & Russ Boswell
8:30pm
$17. advance/$20. @ the door
For more info, visit www.torontocityroots.com
The Whiteley Brothers
Jun 26/10Toronto City Roots Festival at the Distillery District
The Whiteley Brothers (Chris & Ken) accompanied by bassist Victor Bateman, open the 7th annual City Roots Festival at the Distillery Historic District. The Trinity Stage location.
12:45pm-1:30pm
free
For more info, visit www.torontocityroots.com
The Whiteley Brothers
Jul 9-11/10Mariposa Folk Festival, Tudhope Park
The Whiteley Brothers (Chris & Ken) with their sons (Jesse & Ben) and drummer Bucky Berger, perform at the 50th anniversary festival.
For more info, visit www.mariposafolk.com/
Jul 16/10
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp
Musical fun for the entire family with Ken Whiteley.
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/camp
Jul 17-18/10
Stewart Park Festival
The Whiteleys (Ken, Jenny, Dan & Ben) perform together in concert.
tba
For more info, visit www.stewartparkfestival.com/
Jul 27-30/10
Island Mountain Arts Summer Workshop
Island Mountain Arts presents a 4 day Songwriting Workshop with Ken. This program for professional & emerging songwriters follows the tradition of a songwriter's circle and is designed to inspire, spark creativity and improve participant’s skills and abilities. Musicians with their songs registered through SOCAN are eligible to apply for a Songwriting Workshop Grant through FACTOR. Check with FACTOR for additional details.
For more info, visit www.imarts.com
Jul 28/10
Sunset Theatre
Island Mountain Arts Concert with Tim Williams.
7:30pm
For more info, visit www.imarts.com
Jul 30-Aug 2/10
ArtsWells Festival of All Things Arts
1-800-442-2787
For more info, visit www.artswells.com
Aug 5-8/10
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Ken Whiteley with Ben Whiteley on bass and Geoff Arsenault on drums celebrate the festival's 25th anniversary.
For more info, visit www.folkharbour.com
Aug 6/10
Zion Lutheran Church, 65 Fox St
Gospel music workshop with Ken Whiteley, Kim & Reggie Harris from upstate New York, and Nova Scotian gospel/jazz singer Pat Watson.
10am-12noon
(902) 634-3180
For more info, visit www.folkharbour.com
Aug 8/10
The Gospel Tent
Sunday morning Gospel music concert with various artists.
9:30am-12noon
(902) 634-3180
For more info, visit www.folkharbour.com
Aug 22/10
The Forest Festival, Logging Museum
Ken's Gospel Revue (featuring vocalists Amoy Levy, David Wall and Pat Patrick with Ben Whiteley on bass) share their love of gospel music at The Forest Festival.
2pm
For more info, visit www.theforestfestival.com
Aug 24/10
Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Ave
"A Tribute to Danny Brooks" When soulful singer/songwriter Danny Brooks entered hospital in late July to undergo heart bypass surgery the blues, r&b and gospel communities rallied in support with a series of fund raisers. This second fund raiser concert will include The Jack de Keyzer Band, The Steve Strongman Band, Ken Whiteley, Danny Marks (w/ Leon Stevenson & Rodney St. Amand) and Danny's band, The Rockin' Revelators featuring Amoy Levy and John Mays. All proceeds will go to assist and support Danny Brooks and enable him to take the necessary time away from performing to make a full recovery.
8pm
$20. minimum donation
For more info, visit www.silverdollarroom.com
Sep 5/10
Shelter Valley Folk Festival
Ken is honoured to be hosting the main stage on Sunday. The Shelter Valley Folk Festival takes place on the Henkel Farm in the heart of Northumberland County, 90 minutes East of Toronto, overlooking Lake Ontario.
Ticket info at 1-866-612-SVFF
For more info, visit www.sheltervalley.com/
Sep 10/10
Harbourfront Centre
Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair - great music and delicious food for all.
6pm
free
For more info, visit www.veg.ca/
Sep 18/10
Uxbridge Music Hall
The Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts Gala.
8pm
For more info, visit www.celebrationofthearts.ca/white25.html
Sep 23/10
House Concert
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! For tickets and more info, call Scott at (705) 674-0422 or email housecon.sud@gmail.com
8pm
$20.00
Sep 24/10
Bellevue Valley Lodge
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! For tickets and more info, call (705) 649-2880.
8pm
$15.00
For more info, visit www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca
Sep 25/10
Cafe In The Woods, Ski Chalet
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! For tickets and more info, call Kerrene Tilson @ (705) 368-2193.
8pm
$15.00
Sep 26/10
Roxy Owen Sound Little Theatre
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! Bassist Dennis Pendrith joins Ken on this musical journey.
7pm
Adults $22.04 Stud./Sr. $20.91
For more info, visit www.roxytheatre.ca/
Oct 1/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! Joining Ken on this evening's musical journey will be Amoy Levy, David Wall, Joe Sealy, Bucky Berger and Ben Whiteley.
8:30pm
$20 in advance or $22.50 at the door
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com/
Oct 2/10
Rankin Gallery, 3248 Round Lake Rd
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert. Inverary is 15km north of Kingston. For reservations & more info, email alrankin@xplornet.ca or call (613) 353-6650.
Oct 8/10
Towne Crier Cafe, 130 Route 22
Special guest for The Refugees (Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland & Wendy Waldman). For tickets & more info, call (845) 855-1300.
8:30pm
$20 advance/ $25 door
For more info, visit townecrier.com/
Oct 14/10
OCFF Conference
For more info, visit www.ocff.ca
Oct 15/10
Borealis Recording Co. Showcase @ OCFF Conference
Showcases: 11:30pm Ken Whiteley, 12midnight Ron Hynes, 12:30am Enoch Kent, 1:00am Eve Goldberg, 1:30am tba in the Chaudiere Room. Closed to the public.
11:30pm
For more info, visit www.ocff.ca
Oct 16/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W
Ken accompanies his old friend Tom Paxton in concert.
8:30pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com/
Oct 31/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room kicks off it's 2010-2011 season with special guests Linda McRae, Rhonelle Patrick, Pat Patrick and Ben Whiteley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Nov 5/10
Arts Centre Hastings, 230 Durham St S
Another Day's Journey CD Release Concert! For tickets & info call Diane @ (613) 473-4281.
7pm
$15.00
Nov 11-14/10
NERFA Conference
For more info, visit www.nerfa.org/
Nov 15/10
Pete's Candy Store
Ken's set is followed by the amazing guitarist Zeke Healy.
10:30pm
For more info, visit www.petescandystore.com/
Nov 20/10
Carnegie Lecture Hall, Carnegie Institute
The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presentation. For more information & tickets contact Pro Arts Tickets (412) 394-3353.
7:30pm
For more info, visit www.calliopehouse.org
Nov 28/10
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room with special guests House of Doc and John Mays (Fathead).
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Dec 12/10
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Christmas & Hanukkah Party with Ken Whiteley. The evening will start with meditation followed by chanting and a message from Swami Sivananda. Ken will lead us in Christmas Carols and celebration of Hanukkah. All are welcome.
6:15pm
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/toronto/special_events.html
Jan 21/11
Sanderson Hall @ St. Paul's United Church (30 Main St. S.)
The Brampton Folk Club presents Friday Folk Night Concert series with Ken Whiteley, vocalists the Levy Sisters, and bassist Ben Whiteley. Tickets at the St. Paul's church office, through reservations by calling 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655), or by emailing info@bramptonfolk.ca
7:30pm
$12. adults / $10. seniors & students
For more info, visit www.bramptonfolk.ca
Jan 30/11
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room. Special guest John Finley.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Feb 16-20/11
Folk Alliance Conference
For more info, visit www.folk.org
Feb 27/11
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room. Special guests tba.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Mar 27/11
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St W, Roncesvalles Village
Ken's Gospel Brunch @ Hugh's Room. Special guests tba.
2 pm show, lunch from 1 pm
For more info, visit www.hughsroom.com
Apr 3-5/11
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat
On The Wings of Ecstasy: Interfaith Devotional Singing Festival
For more info, visit www.sivananda.org/nassau/
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