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A musical celebration of the Hamilton-born musician who earned a Juno nomination and was inducted into Hamilton’s Gallery of Distinction in 1995 and the Canadian Jazz and Blues Hall of Fame in 2002. He passed away in 2009 at age 89, but is a legend worthy of celebrating his 100th birthday. Ken Whiteley, Shawn Washington-Purser, Lyckystickz and the Stewart Memorial Church Choir will perform.

I’m on the Solidarity Forever! workshop panel, Saturday at 3:30pm in room Ontario B. My only showcase is in the wee hours of Saturday from 12:40am to 12:55 in the MusicOntario suite 225-227.  Then Sunday morning at the Awards Brunch we’ll be celebrating the late Jackie Washington.

Ken Whiteley, The Fabulous Levy Sisters and drummer Bucky Berger in concert. For more info call (519) 886-1471 & info@emmanueluc.ca

An evening with Ken Whiteley at a quaint café in the heart of Belfountain. The Cafe serves traditional Espresso coffee and many tasty treats including vegan & gluten free options.

Ken Whiteley & friends sacred steel guitarist Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder, bassist Gord Mowatt and drummer Bucky Berger.

Live From The Rock Folk Festival with Ken Whiteley and bassist Gord Mowatt.

Mose Scarlett, who died just over a month ago, after a few months of illness and many years giving pleasure through his music, his singing, his generous nature and his stories, will be memorialized in song and story.
A partial list of people confirmed to participate at this point include (in no particular order) Dave Barrett, Victor Bateman, Jackson Delta, Mark Denington, Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop, Eve Goldberg, HOTCHA!, Big Rude Jake, Grit Laskin, Magoo, Doc MacLean, Tony Quarrington & Zoey Adams, Mr Rick, Margaret Stowe, Anne Tenner, Brent Titcomb, David Wall & Rebecca Campbell and yours truly, Ken Whiteley. Tony Quarrington will deliver a brief eulogy. Victor Bateman will be playing string bass, as he did on a number of the Scarlett, Washington & Whiteley tracks.

Experience the joy and release of singing gospel music with award winning songwriter, producer and Sivananda Yoga teacher, Ken Whiteley. He will share his extensive experience and great love of traditional gospel music in an open and inclusive way. Offered as 2 satsangs and 1 workshop.

Spend Independence Day weekend in the beautiful Catskill Mountains enjoying the practices of yoga and sacred music. The daily schedule will include workshops by Swami Paramananda and Satsang concerts with Ken Whiteley.

Join us to celebrate the Canada Day weekend and the McMichael’s summer exhibitions including the opening of the exhibition Maud Lewis and a concert with Ken Whiteley.

Brothers Chris and Ken with Chris’ son Jesse on organ. The Whiteleys will be playing and singing a unique assortment of jazz standards and occasional originals all tinged with swinging blue notes.

The 9th annual Here Comes The Sun Concert with Ken Whiteley, Kim Doolittle, COME FROM AWAY cast member Cailin Stadnyk, Northern Hearts, A Capella Quinte, the Choir and Junior Bell Ringers of Port Hope United and the 2nd Annual Children’s Pop-Up Choir. For more info call (905) 885-2421.

The Toronto release concert for a wonderful, fascinating recording project Ken helped produce called the Afro-Metis Constitution. The existence of a large number of people from Nova Scotia with mixed African Canadian and Indigenous ancestry is a part of Canada’s history that is really just being told for the first time. The five artists share this legacy with great songs and spoken word. They include George Elliott Clarke, Sugar Plum Croxen, Shelley Hamilton, Russ Kelley and Chris White. Ken will be backing them up (on bass among other things).

Memorial for Debbie Wiecha

The Big Blues Bash Benefit for the Toronto Blues Society. It’s an amazing lineup including Suzie Vinnick, Samantha Martin, Jennie Thai, Bird Stafford many more, with a house band led by Gary Kendall. Ken plans to sing a little tribute to Mose Scarlett.

Juno Award Winning Blues artist Julian Fauth welcomes Ken

Whiteley Wednesdays, featuring brothers Chris and Ken Whiteley with pianist John Sheard playing and singing a unique assortment of jazz standards and occasional originals all tinged with swinging blue notes.

Shakespeare Day concert with Ken Whiteley for the Camphill Ghent community.

Whiteley Wednesdays at the Jazz Bistro. This show features brothers Chris and Ken, with Chris’ son Jesse on organ. Call (416) 363-5299.

Ken Whiteley’s Gospel SACRED STEEL & BLUES brunch with the Jimi Hendrix of Sacred Steel Guitar Nikki D, with The Sisters of Thunder and multiple Maple Blues Award winning vocalist Shakura S’Aida. Music from 2pm-4pm. Optional $25 buffet brunch from 12:30pm

Ken Whiteley’s Gospel ALLSTARS Brunch with tenor David Wall, The Fabulous Levy Sisters (soprano Amoy & alto Ciceal), contrabass Pat Patrick and bassist Ben Whiteley. Music from 2pm-4pm. Optional $25 buffet brunch from 12:30pm

The Artists of Borealis: James Gordon 6:15pm, Emily Stam & John Williams 7:15pm, Mose Scarlett 8:15pm and Ken Whiteley 9:15pm. Doors open at 6pm.

Whatever one’s spiritual beliefs, as humans we seek to make and experience connection. All are invited to this session to explore from a variety of perspectives the role of “spirit” in the process of creativity, community, and social responsibility and how it can inform, enrich, and help connect us. Host Ken Whiteley.

MusicOntario (in partnership with OMIC, FMO & London Music Office) private acoustic showcase with Ken Whiteley