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| June 3 | Toronto - Wendell, along with Suzie Vinnick, Dave Matheson and David Woodhead back up young and aspiring drummers as part of the annual Soul Drums Recital and Review. Info at Soul Drums. |
| June 4 | Although the Streetsville Legion has decided to go with a cheaper band this year, and the Old Streetsville Boys will not be performing, Wendell will still be heading out to hoist a few with his old school chums at the Streetsville Legion on Friday night. $5.00 cover. |
| June 5 | Streetsville - In the afternoon (4:15-5:15) Wendell is joined by his trio (Katherine Wheatley, Suzie Vinnick and Sean O'Grady) at the official Bread and Honey Festival in Streetsville Ontario. This event is held at the Streetsville Memorial park and there's great entertainment all day long. |
| June 5 | Niagara On The Lake - In the evening, Wendell is the special guest at "Corks" Wine Bar and Eatery in Niagara on the Lake with the "Niagara Rhythm Section". This is a fine 6 piece band and Wendell will be doing some of his stupid songs and some great danceable covers. Cause they like to rock down there. And the food is fantastic! The gig gets underway at 9:00PM For reservations or more info try: Here |
| June 6 | Wendell is joining Robert Morgan for a theatrical music show at Hugh's Room on Sunday June 6. There will be a matinee and an evening show. Tickets and Info will be available at http://www.hughsroom.com /as the date draws closer. |
| June 17 | Wendell is appearing at Cucci Ristorante in Oakville. This is a fine dining spot and they present an eclectic series of entertainers. Wendell will be appearing with a trio and doing a set of his own silly songs and hot instrumentals Recervations are recommended and more info is available here. |
| June 26 | Wendell is entertaining at the Junction area of Toronto (Dundas and Keele area) as part of the BIA's "Jumoin' at the Junction". They're presenting a different entertainer for four Saturdays in a row and guess who's first? There's a Watermelon Stand, Sunflower Seed Spittin' Contest, Face-painting, Lemonade Stand, bouncy stuff for the kids and all the proceeds go to the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund to send deserving kids to summer camp. How neat is that? Wendell and his guys are there from 11:00AM until 3:00PM. |
| June 26 | Wendell is the headliner at River Folk in Fergus (I know, I know... who canceled?) This takes place right on the street and there's performers all day, culminating in Wendell from 8:00-9:00PM. Details will follow. |
| July | |
| July 1, 2, 3, 4 | Wendell's back in Dauphin MB for the 21st annual Dauphin's Countryfest. Why do they keep having him back year after year? Does he have some dirt on the town council? Is there some extortion in play here? Well nobody really knows, but 30,000 people can't be wrong. Wendell will be once again hosting the Songwriter's Circle on the main stage on Saturday and doing his own set on Sunday as well as sitting in with every band he can during the weekend. Also this might be the last chance you get to see Brooks and Dunn together as they're soon splitting up (Who'd have thought Garth Brooks saw anything in Holly Dunn?) Details here... |
| July 8, 9, 10 | Well Wendell's doing something this weekend but he's not sure what it is? There's been talk of the Canterbury Festival in Ingersoll, or the Mariposa Festival in Orillia or he may just make it to the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville Tennessee. Nothing is confirmed but at least 2 of them will come through and then it's coin-flippin' time. Details once they're made up. |
| July 17 | Wendell is playing a private function. Don't ask. You're not invited. |
| July 22 | Wendell is doing his favourite gig in the whole wide world! Yes that's right, he's jamming with the fabulous Lou Moore. No dumb songs, no acoustic fingerstyle, no comedy. Just hot telecaster picking with two purveyors of twang. Bring your earplugs because to quote Jack White, IT MIGHT GET LOUD! Great food there too.The King Henry Arms in Aurora. 15570 Yonge St. Aurora. More Info Here. |
| July 23 | Wendell and Wheat do a special show at the beautiful Rose Theatre in Brampton Ontario. It's part of Dean McTaggert's duo's series and you'll be able to get more info at http://www.myrosetheatre.ca/ as the date draws nearer. |
| July 24 | Wendell and Wheat are on the program for Guelph's great Hillside Festival. It's held where...on a hillside obviously. You can get more info here ... |
| July 25 | Wendell and Wheat are still at the Hillsdie Festival today, but Wendell has to head off to get to Owen Sound for this gig (below) |
| July 25 | Wendell is playing the Harbour Nights Concert Series in Owen Sound Ontario. Show starts at 7:00PM and bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Details here ... |
| Aug | |
| Aug. 7 | Wendell is appearing in Delhi opening up for and backing up Astrid Young. Details as the gig firms up. |
| Aug. 12 | Wendell and Wheat are once again in Kilbear Park (just outside of Parry Sound) This beautiful Provincial Park puts on a concert series on Thursday nights for it's campers and visitors through the summer. This is W&W's 3rd time there. A wonderful outdoor amphitheater and warm friendly crowd make for a magical show except for the part where they Kil the Bear. |
| Aug. 13 | Wendell and Wheat are in MacTier just south of Parry Sound. No details at this time but check back closer to the gig. |
| Aug. 14 | Wendell and Wheat continue their tour of the near north in Burk's Falls. Venue, times and ticket info details coming soon. |
| Aug. 15 | Wendell and Wheat wrap up a weekend in the near north with a private house concert near Mactier. No you can't come. It's private. |
| Aug. 27 | Wendell is once again appearing in South River at Renee's Cafe. This is an excellent venue to view a performer up close and personal. you might even get spit upon. (Like that's a selling point?) Details here. |
| Sept | |
| Sept. 8-11 | It's the Canadian Country Music Awards in Edmonton. Will Wendell be there? You betcha! This is a yearly gathering of the best of Canadian Country Music, plus Wendell. Details as we get closer but check with the CCMA |
| Sept. 22, 23, 24 | Wendell and John P. Allan of Prairie Oyster fame are joined by accordion whiz, Denis Keldie for three days of peace, love and misunderstanding. Woodstock? No. But close. It's the International Plow Match and this year it's being held near St. Thomas Ontario. And what are they calling this band you ask? Well The Windbreakers of course. Should they make up some tour jackets or would that be redundant? Details as we get closer. |
| Sept. 30 | Wendell is playing once again for the wackiest car club on earth. The Rusty Nuts. And they've teamed up with the York Regional Police for a bash at their club. At least if a fight breaks out, the cops won't be long getting there. This is a private show however, so you'd better buy an old Chevy or Ford and join the Rusty Nuts, or enlist in the york Regional Police Force pronto. |
| Oct | |
| Oct. 1 | Wendell is playing solo at a house concert in Hamilton. It's at the lovely home of Tony Kilgannon. He's usually got a full house already but if you want to squeeze in you can contact Tony at email |
| Oct. 2 | Wendell along with Bucky Berger, Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick are doing a mystery corporate gig. Don't ask. You can't go. There. Final. Stamped it. Live with it. |
| Oct. 14-16 | It's the annual OCFF conference in Ottawa and Wendell always attends. Both to put his finger on the pulse of the folk world, to renew old acquaintances and do a little jamming. He occasionally showcases as well. A must for folkies. |
| Oct. 23 | Wendell is the headliner at the Newmarket Folk Society's Season opener. But it's open to the public. Details will be appearing soon on this site: Click here for Details... |
| Oct. 30 | Nothing's official yet, but Betty and the Bobs usually do a big, crazy dress up party at Hugh's Room. Let's make this notice a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hugh's Room info here... |
| Nov | |
| Nov.3 | Wendell and Katherine Wheatley and several other performers are appearing in a song circle in Alliston Ontario. This is held at the home of George Scott. A singer/songwriter himself. As well George's daughter Nicole is also a performer and has recently released a new CD. Details and contacts closer to the date. Details... |
| Nov.13 | Wendell is doing a house concert in the Thornhill area. At Auer House (that's a pun, because it's presented by George and Monica Auer(bach)) This sounds like it will really be a fun one and you can get details and make reservations by contacting George or Monica at auerworld@gmail.com |
| Nov.21 | Wendell is heading for Edmonton to do an evening at Festival Place in Sherwood Park. Every year the "Blush" girls (Stacie Roper, Krysta Scoggins and Melanie Switzer) put on a gala Grand Ole Country Christmas show and have lots of special guests. After expenses the proceeds go the the "Make A Wish" Foundation. Details here... |
| Nov. 25-27 | Wendell is joining Samantha King and her excellent band at the Spirit of Edmonton's Party room at the Grey Cup in Edmonton. They play at other clubs venues and around town during this wacky, fun-filled weekend. Gentlemen, start your livers. Details to follow. |
| Dec | |
| Dec. 8 | Hugh's Room Toronto, Wendell is once again performing his always sold out Christmas show "Wendell's Cranky Christmas". This will be one night only with the original band from the DC/DVD. Dave Matheson on keys, Katherine Wheatley on rhythm guitar, John Dymond on bass and Al Cross on drums. Get your tickets early as it's the only Toronto area show. More info ... |
| Dec. 13 -18 | Wendell is doing a Xmas tour to hock his Cranky Christmas CD and DVD. It was released last year on Dec. 15th, but hey! Every year is a whole new ball game. I mean how long can we keep watching Rita MacNeil and Anne Murray...really? |
| Dec. 15 | Wendell's taking the Cranky Christmas on the road to the Old Winery in Niagara on the Lake. This will be Wendell accompanied by Katherine Wheatley and Dave Matheson and details will soon be available here... |
| Dec. 16 or 17 | Wendell's Cranky christmas Show will be performed up in the beautiful Stockey Centre in Parry Sound. We haven't decided on the date, but stay tuned and we soon will. |
| Dec. 18 | Wendell will be tentatively taking the Cranky Christmas show to Rochester New York. Details as they solidify. 2011 |
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| Feb. 4-17 | Wendell will be out west, somewhere. Either Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta or British Columbia on a Home Routes tour. Home Routes is the brainchild of Mitch Podolak and it sends a performer around to 2 weeks of house concerts throughout an area. Good for the presenters as they're assured quality entertainers, and good for the performer as he has a place to perform and rest his weary head. Plus he/she gets to meet so many nice, music-lovin' people. Details once they're finalized. |
| E-mail:wendell@wendellferguson.com |
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