A perennial Sunday afternoon favourite, Ken Whiteley returns to the Hugh’s Room Live stage for a special Gospel Matinee. In fact, with some creative pandemic-imposed calendar counting, it has been 20 years since the first Gospel show. Ken’s line-up will include Pat Patrick, Ciceal Levy, David Wall and Gord Mowatt.
One difference is that no brunch will be available at the event, but with the show at Revival on College Stree, Little Italy has many delicious options.
Doors at 1 pm, Show at 2 pm.
Ken Whiteley is a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children’s music. Among numerous accolades, he’s been awarded a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime Achievement recognition from Folk Music Ontario (Ontario Council of Folk Festivals) and Mariposa Folk Festival. He has also been nominated for 7 Juno awards and 16 Maple Blues Awards. Ken’s live performances showcase his outstanding musicianship on guitars and mandolin, award-winning original songs, and powerful vocals, called “…a cross between Pete Seeger and Tony Bennett on 11!” Whether leading his group, solo or collaborating with peers at blues, folk, children’s festivals and concerts of all sizes, his “…deep knowledge and infectious passion” guarantee good times for all. As a producer of over 160 recording projects, Ken’s productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 24 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies.
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