“Canadian, eh?” You bet – as Canadian as Poutine with a Nanaimo Bar for dessert!
Dave Hadfield and Hawkins Johnston each have a unique collection of songs and albums written about Canada, and the Canadian experience. Check out:
- Dave Hadfield’s: “In Canada” video which had over a million views in its first three days. https://youtu.be/zuVsHt3rBnc?si=DnqKqkuj4P7W0zrC
- Hawkins Johnston’s video concert sampler from his website. https://youtu.be/yD1zqAIcglQ?si=InQmNGfrXjEmu3Er
They’ll be putting on two concerts in November, backed by well-known musicians Jerry Levine (fiddle/mandolin) and Liz Levine (percussion), and cellist extraordinaire Alyssa Wright. Check out her website at: https://www.alyssawright.com/
CONCERT 1 Saturday November 1 2025 7:00 pm – at the historic Oro Medonte Community Hall, 31 Ridge Road East, Oro Medonte, Ontario. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is $25 payable at the door. Kids are free. RSVP to johnston@rogers.com or text (647) 980-5691 to reserve a seat.
CONCERT 2 Sunday November 9 2025 2:00 pm (Matinee) – House Concert hosted by Innisfil Live Music, 2208 25 Sideroad, Innisfil, Ontario. Doors open at 1:30 pm. and the concert is 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Admission is $25 payable at the door. Kids are free. Call Patty 705-431-7182 to reserve a seat at this up-close venue.
See you in November!
Dave Hadfield’s website: http://hadfield.ca/music/
Hawkins Johnston’s website: https://hawkinsjohnston.com/music/