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Feb 21 2017

Review of 4th Annual Stompin' Tom Celebration

There's an online publication called fyimusicnews.ca that has become the go-to publication for the Canadian music industry. As far as I can tell, everyone in the industry reads it, every day. That's quite an accomplishment given the pathetic state…Read more

Feb 13 2017

Hightlights of Our Very Successful 4th Annual Birthday Celebration

I'm sitting here in my office, the day after, glowing in the many memories that were created at the Cadillac Lounge yesterday.  Where to begin?

There were a lot of skilled photographers there and I'm hoping they pass along some…Read more
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Feb 1 2017

Nice Tweets From Brian Kelly, Reporter with Sault Star

Bar River native salutes Stompin' Tom's music in upcoming radio show. #saultnews #sault #thesoo https://t.co/Z6Hz2DaO2o pic.twitter.com/5RouHOLBor

— Brian Kelly (@Saultreporter) February 1, 2017

Algoma Central 69 will be played during Stompin' Tom tribute. Updated brief. #saultnews #sault #thesoo https://t.co/Y1BsYtC8Vu…

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Dec 23 2016

Wawa Gets A New Goose

The town of Wawa was an important stop for Stompin' Tom in his early years hitchhiking across Canada.  He passed through and performed often in Wawa over the years.  In fact, one of his earliest songs was "Little Wawa".  It…Read more

Nov 29 2016

Our Guiding Light, Tom's Letter To the Nation

Whenever the members of Whiskey Jack get together and reflect on this odyssey we're on, singing the songs and telling the stories of Stompin' Tom Connors, we think of the letter Tom wrote to the nation shortly before he died…Read more

Oct 19 2016

Radio and Newspapers salute our show

This week has been a good week for Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom.  

Click here to listen to Richard Crouse's interview with Duncan, Bob and Jen on Newstalk, 1010, CFRB.

And here is Joe Warmington's story published in the…Read more

Aug 30 2016

What's a Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom Show look like?

Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom is a show that combines live music with theatrical energy. The songs in the show are primarily Stompin' Tom originals but also includes songs by the Canadian artists who inspired the early Tom Connors…Read more

Aug 20 2016

Whiskey Jack & Stompin' Tom, Up Close & Personal

During our visit to Wilberforce Ontario earlier this month, we very much enjoyed chatting and generally hanging around with the fans after the show.  Tom's fans are very easy to enjoy because they have known and loved Tom, many for…Read more

Jul 28 2016

Stompin' Tom/Whiskey Jack CD being released tomorrow

Tomorrow, July 29th is a big day... the CD that Whiskey Jack recorded with Stompin' Tom in 1993 is being re-released by Universal Music Canada. We'll be hosting a big party to celebrate this event at Lula Lounge on October…Read more

Jul 18 2016

Attention - Stompin' Tom fans in New Liskeard

Attention all you Stompin' Tom fans in New Liskeard and surrounding communities... Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom is coming to your area this weekend, July 22, 23 and 24, 2016. This will no doubt be a…Read more

Jun 14 2016

Accolades From A Happy Fan

Somehow I missed reading an email that I received in April, shortly after Whiskey Jack returned from our northern tour of Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury.  I discovered it this morning.

Thank you to Elliot Lake vocalist and dobro…Read more
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Jun 8 2016

The Real Poet Laureate

Shawn Micallef from The Toronto Star published an article on May 28th where he stated that "Downie is the Poet Laureate of Canada, in spirit if not yet by official appointment".    He continues "his lyrics conjure Canadian sports mythology, historical…Read more

May 24 2016

Downie and Connors

I'm sorry to say, I don't know if Gord Downie ever got to meet Stompin' Tom.  From what I heard on the radio this morning, they should have. My guess is, they would have hit if off.  

'm also sorry…Read more

May 12 2016

Whiskey Jack and Universal Canada

It was announced recently that a Stompin' Tom album recorded with Whiskey Jack in 1993 will be re-released this summer.  It's called Dr. Stompin' Tom... Eh?  It was a "first" for Tom.  He had never before collaborated in the studio…Read more

Apr 22 2016

Stompin' Tom Ltd. Working Together With Whiskey Jack

Every couple of months, I take a leisurely country drive to Erin Ontario and spend a few hours with Tom Jr, Lena at the family compound.  We talk hockey, the good old days on the road but mostly, we talk…Read more

Apr 5 2016

Anatomy of a Stompin' Tom Fan

We had just finished our second song at our show in Hepworth Ontario last Sunday when I looked out and noticed 10 empty chairs in the front row.  On each chair was a hastily written "Reserved for VIP's" sign.  My…Read more

Apr 5 2016

Stompin' Tom's 80th with Gordon Lightfoot, Adrienne Clarkson and Lena Connors

On February 10, Whiskey Jack was basking in the glow of what by all counts was the best Stompin' Tom birthday celebration to date. Planning has begun for next year - count on something special. Imagine celebrating Canada's 150th birthday…Read more
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Mar 9 2016

Gordon Lightfoot Salutes Stompin' Tom at Whiskey Jack Show

Dave Ferri and Adam Ferri and the Orchard TV crew filmed our Feb. 9th, 2016 Stompin' Tom 80th birthday celebration at Hugh's Room. The video editing is underway. We'll be releasing some video highlights over the next few weeks.


Here's…

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Feb 26 2016

Stompin' Tom's 80th with Gordon Lightfoot, Adrienne Clarkson and Lena Connors

Today, Whiskey Jack basks in the glow of what by all counts was the best Stompin' Tom birthday celebration to date. Planning has begun for next year - count on something special. Imagine celebrating Canada's 150th birthday with the songs…Read more

Dec 22 2015

How To Promote This Show

I spoke yesterday with Samira Rehman, the Marketing and PR Coordinator at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.  We were discussing a plan to sell out our show on January 9th, 2016.  I must say, I was mightily impressed…Read more

Nov 25 2015

Laurie Ann Agency Books Stompin' Tom

I reconnected today with one of the most important personalities in Canadian Country music that you've never heard of.  His name is Ron Sparling and he owns and operates a booking agency in Ottawa, Laurie Ann Entertainment.  Ron's been a…Read more

Nov 19 2015

Endorsement from Tom Connors Jr

We just received and email from Tom Connors Jr.  I sent him a copy of our new CD awhile ago.  His mom Lena plays it in her car and Tom?  Well, this is what he said:  

"Whiskey Jack not only…Read more
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Oct 29 2015

Tom Knew His Audience!

Each time we prepare for one of our Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom shows, I can't help but reminisce about our many nights on stage as we watched Tom, the old pro, embrace his audience with his antics and…Read more
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Sep 26 2015

Video Channel Visited Often

We have a lot of videos, some new, some old, that are available on our Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist…

I was checking out the number of visits on some of the more recent uploads and noticed that our fiddle medley…

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Sep 14 2015

Something Special In The Air

The Stompin' Tom shows we've done this year have gone swimmingly!  I think it's safe to say all seven of us in the band feel caught up in a musical joy ride and we're having the time of our life…Read more
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Oct5

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories and Songs of Stompin' Tom

Thursday, October 5 @ 7:00PMThu, Oct 5 @ 7:00PM

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 12 Nelson St. E., Meaford, On.

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Friday, October 6 @ 7:30PMFri, Oct 6 @ 7:30PM

Collins Hall, 120 Hillside Dr. N., Elliot Lake, On

Whiskey Jack, one of Stompin' Tom's favourite backup bands, is returning to Elliot Lake for the third time. On stage will be Tom's long time band leader, Duncan Fremlin on banjo and Tom's fiddler, from PEI, Billy MacInnis. You'll be treated to Tom's songs about Canada and hilarious stories about being on the road with Tom, performed by some of the best musicians in the country.

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Saturday, October 7 @ 7:30PMSat, Oct 7 @ 7:30PM

The Loft, Algoma Conservatory of Music, 75 Huron St., Sault Ste. Marie, On

Whiskey Jack, one of Stompin' Tom's favourite backup bands, is returning to the Soo for the fourth time. On stage will be Tom's long time band leader, from Bar River, Duncan Fremlin on banjo, and Tom's fiddler, from PEI, Billy MacInnis. You'll be treated to Tom's songs about Canada and hilarious stories about being on the road with Tom, performed by some of the best musicians in the country.

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Oct8

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Sunday, October 8 @ 6:00PMSun, Oct 8 @ 6:00PM

Royal Canadian Legion, 70 Annette St, , Espanola, On

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Oct14

Whiskey Jack CD Release

Saturday, October 14 @ 6:00PMSat, Oct 14 @ 6:00PM

Jethro's, 137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, On

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Oct5

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories and Songs of Stompin' Tom

Thursday, October 5 @ 7:00PMThu, Oct 5 @ 7:00PM

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 12 Nelson St. E., Meaford, On.

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Friday, October 6 @ 7:30PMFri, Oct 6 @ 7:30PM

Collins Hall, 120 Hillside Dr. N., Elliot Lake, On

Whiskey Jack, one of Stompin' Tom's favourite backup bands, is returning to Elliot Lake for the third time. On stage will be Tom's long time band leader, Duncan Fremlin on banjo and Tom's fiddler, from PEI, Billy MacInnis. You'll be treated to Tom's songs about Canada and hilarious stories about being on the road with Tom, performed by some of the best musicians in the country.

$35

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Saturday, October 7 @ 7:30PMSat, Oct 7 @ 7:30PM

The Loft, Algoma Conservatory of Music, 75 Huron St., Sault Ste. Marie, On

Whiskey Jack, one of Stompin' Tom's favourite backup bands, is returning to the Soo for the fourth time. On stage will be Tom's long time band leader, from Bar River, Duncan Fremlin on banjo, and Tom's fiddler, from PEI, Billy MacInnis. You'll be treated to Tom's songs about Canada and hilarious stories about being on the road with Tom, performed by some of the best musicians in the country.

$35

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Oct8

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Sunday, October 8 @ 6:00PMSun, Oct 8 @ 6:00PM

Royal Canadian Legion, 70 Annette St, , Espanola, On

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Oct14

Whiskey Jack CD Release

Saturday, October 14 @ 6:00PMSat, Oct 14 @ 6:00PM

Jethro's, 137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, On

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