Ken Whiteley

TONIGHT! Masque: History of an Interdisciplinary Art-form… Learn about the history of masque and how this traditional art-form is being reinvented for the 21st century. Performance by soprano Patricia O’Callaghan, guitarist Ken Whiteley and others. Also features novelist/poet Stephen Heighton, U of T professor Katie Larsen and artistic director of the Toronto Masque Theatre, Larry Beckwith.

WHEN: Mon., March 3

MUSIC: 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Masque Theatre Salon, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue. Summerhill Subway.

TICKETS: $20. Space is limited, so reserve online or by calling 416-416-4561.

This Sunday’s Service at NUUC: Join Ken, Rev. Wayne Walder and the congregation at this Sunday’s service. The “Sunday Service” is a time ofexpressing thanks, finding peace, listening to our soul. Visitors and inquirers are always welcome. Coffee and light snacks are served afterward, and the minister welcomes you to stay and have a chat with our friends and members.

WHEN: Sun., March 2 SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Road, Toronto

PARKING: Limited parking is available in our lot off Ashdale Avenue directly behind our building. Street parking is available on Hiawatha and Ashdale, as well as on Gerrard Avenue.

THIS SUNDAY in TORONTO! Ken’s Sunday Gospel All Stars…

I’ve hosted gospel workshops/concerts at folk festivals since the mid 1970‘s. In the winter of 2002-03 I decided to do 3 shows based around this popular, round robin format. I planned to use this series to record what would become the cd “Gospel Music Makes Me Feel Alright!”. Now we are in our 12th year at Hugh’s Room and every one has a been a unique and wonderful event.

Singing and playing for you on Feb. 23 are who I consider my “Gospel Sundays All Stars”. Singing sisters Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy, bass singer Pat Patrick and rhythm section Ben Whiteley and Bucky Bergerhavebeen the core of my “go to” group for many years. The more we make music together, the more in tune with each other we become. We have hadour rehearsal for this event and I guarantee you will hear something new, something familiar and it will make you “feel alright!”.

Primary to these events is the experience of being able to share in an uplifting experience. People comment that “I always feel better after one of these shows!” Consider coming to hear some people that you may not be as familiar with. If you can, bring someone new who has never been to one. I count on you to help spread the word. Thanks for helping to encourage me to continue doing this. ~ Ken

WHEN: Sun., February 23

WHO: Back by popular demand! This concert will feature the gorgeous vocal harmonies and percussion of The Levy Sisters (Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy), and Toronto’s, and possibly the Country’s, deepest bass vocalist Pat Patrick. Holding down the bass end will be Ben Whiteley and keeping us all in rhythm will be Bucky Berger.

MUSIC: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ONSUBWAY: a few blocks south of the Dundas Street West station

LUNCH: 1 p.m. Hugh’s Room offers a lovely lunch menu. Reservations recommended by calling (416) 531-6604.

TICKETS: $20. adv / $22.50 door / $18. groups of 10+ Group tickets must be purchased at one time. Call Hugh’s Room for tickets at (416) 531-6604.

TODAY in KANSAS! Folk Alliance International Conference… Ken will be performing today at the Willie P.Bennett Tribute showcase, 6 p.m. in the Washington Park Place 3 and at the Local 1000 Showcase Free Zone, 11 p.m. in Room 642.

THIS SUNDAY in TORONTO! Ken’s Sunday Gospel All Stars…

WHEN: Sun., February 23 – Back by popular demand! This concert will feature the gorgeous vocal harmonies and percussion of The Levy Sisters (Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy), and Toronto’s, and possibly the Country’s, deepest bass vocalist Pat Patrick. Holding down the bass end will be Ben Whiteley and keeping us all in rhythm will be Bucky Berger.

MUSIC: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ONSUBWAY: a few blocks south of the Dundas Street West stationLUNCH: 1 p.m. Hugh’s Room offers a lovely lunch menu. Reservations recommended by calling (416) 531-6604.TICKETS: $20. adv / $22.50 door / $18. groups of 10+ Group tickets must be purchased at one time. Call Hugh’s Room for tickets at (416) 531-6604.

THIS WEEK in KANSAS! Folk Alliance International Conference… Ken has one private showcase scheduled for Wed. at 10:30pm in the Folk Music Canada “Suites” Room 534. We hope you will swing by to see and hear all the new stuff Ken is working on now. He will also be performing on Thursday at the Willie P. Bennett Tribute showcase, 6p.m. in the Washington Park Place 3 and at the Local 1000 Showcase Free Zone, 11p.m. in Room 642.

For our friends in Guelph… A musical shape shifter, Treasa Levasseur‘s greatness as a performer shines through, whether she’s playing jazz, blues, folk, soul or rhythm and blues. Remind you of anyone else? Join Treasa, Ken, The Levy Sisters and The Daily Special for a lovely evening of soul,gospel, stories, blues, and sparkly fun. Only songs of light and love -a heartbreak antidote and a post-valentine booster shot of goodness foreveryone!

WHEN: Sat., February 15MUSIC: 8 p.m.WHERE: River Run Centre, Co-operators Hall, Guelph, ONTICKETS: $34 adult, $32 senior/student, $20 youth/uGO card, $5 eyeGO card

Ken’s Sunday Gospel Matinees in Toronto…

WHEN: Sun., February 23 – Back by popular demand! This concert will feature the gorgeous vocal harmonies and percussion of The Levy Sisters (Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy), and Toronto’s, and possibly the Country’s, deepest bass vocalist Pat Patrick. Holding down the bass end will be Ben Whiteley and keeping us all in rhythm will be Bucky Berger.

WHEN: Sun., March 30 – Welcoming New Friends! This concert will feature the multi-talented entertainer, educator and Kalimba expert Njacko Backo and Blues singer/songwriter Kim Doolittle.

MUSIC: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ONSUBWAY: a few blocks south of the Dundas Street West stationLUNCH: 1 p.m. Hugh’s Room offers a lovely lunch menu. Reservations recommended by calling (416) 531-6604.TICKETS: $20. adv / $22.50 door / $18. groups of 10+ Group tickets must be purchased at one time. Call Hugh’s Room for tickets at (416) 531-6604.

Returning to The Duck in St Catharines… Ken always enjoys his annual winter afternoon of Blues, gospel and swing music with Gary Kendall and The Mighty Duck Blues Band. Hope to see you there too.

WHEN: Sat., March 8MUSIC: 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.WHERE: The Duck, aka Golden Pheasant, 244 Ontario St.TICKETS: Free. No cover charge. Donations accepted.

For our friends in Port Hope, Cobourg and Northumberland County… Authentic roots, blues and country music with Kim Doolittle and Ken Whiteley, and backed by guitarist Russell Edward Williams and Northumberland County’s stellar rhythm section Troy Howard and Robert Page (regularly appears with PHLO on Sunday nights at the Oasis in Cobourg).

WHEN: Sat., March 22

MUSIC: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.WHERE: Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, ONTICKETS: $25. from the Capitol Theatre Box Office

Facebook… Let’s keep in touch. Join Ken at Ken’s Facebook page or email Ken’s assistant Shari to be added to his infrequent email newsletter.

Today’s Matinee Gospel Concert…

Ken welcomes back Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny, and making their debut on the series are Aviva Chernick and Joel Schwartz. Tickets are

$22.50 @ the door, and $18. per person for Groups of 10 or more. Contact Hugh’s Roomat (416) 531-6604. Hugh’s Room offers a lovely lunch menu. For more artist and gospel news click on Ken’s Gospel page.

Our friend Drew Marshall… pictured here with Amoy Levy, Ken and Ciceal Levy after a gospel matinee at Hugh’s Room. Ken has dropped by Drew Marshall’s world radio/internet recording studio to chat and sing a few songs on numerous occasions. Drew’s most listened to spirtitual talk show is always enjoyable, provocative and definitely worth a listen on your radio, podcast or online. Click on The Drew Marshall Show and then go to Listen to Previous Shows for the download of Ken’s last visit on October 26, 2013.

Music Videos… Here’s a new one “Oh Lord, I Wonder” from Ken’s The Light of Christmas CD. Watch it on Ken’s Youtube Channel.

Tonight in Peterborough! Friday, January24th, 8-10pm, Ken will be playing with blues songstress Kim Doolittle atMaggie’s Eatery in Peterborough. It’s a small intimate venue so please arrive early and be sure to book your seat. Cover charge is $20.

Our friend Drew Marshall… pictured here with Amoy Levy, Ken and Ciceal Levy after a gospel matinee at Hugh’s Room. Ken has dropped by Drew Marshall’s world radio/internet recording studio to chat and sing a few songs on numerous occasions. Drew’s most listened to spirtitual talk show is always enjoyable, provocative and definitely worth a listen on your radio, podcast or online. Click on The Drew Marshall Show and then go to Listen to Previous Shows for the download of Ken’s last visit on October 26, 2013.

Sunday Matinee Gospel Series… Tickets for the January 26th show at Hugh’s Room are now on sale. Ken welcomes back Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny, and making their debut on the series are Aviva Chernick and Joel Schwartz. Tickets are $20. in advance, $22.50 @ the door, and $18. per person for Groups of 10 or more. Contact Hugh’s Roomat (416) 531-6604 to get your concert tickets. Hugh’s Room offers a lovely lunch menu. Please call ahead to make lunch reservations. For more gospel news visit Ken’s Gospel page.

In support of the Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank… 10 % of all proceeds from Ken’s The Light of Christmas CD are going to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto and the GTA. Click on Store to purchase the CD or mp3 downloads. You may offer a food or monetary donation to the Food Bank at (416) 203-0050 and online at DONATE.

Music Videos… Here’s a new one “Oh Lord, I Wonder” from Ken’s The Light of Christmas CD. Watch it on Ken’s Youtube Channel.