2012
January 15
Etobicoke (GTA) , Ontario
St. Philip's Anglican Church,
25 St. Phillips Road, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Tickets: Pay What You Can.
Program begins at 4PM
So, the last gig of 2011 was at a hair salon. It was a cool hair salon, though. The first gig of 2012 will be in a... wait for it....
church. On a Sunday. During Vespers.
Confused? Don't be. Vespers is the name given to evening reflective time. Literally, vesper is Latin for "evening." For some time now, Rev. Allan Budzin has been presenting some of Toronto's fine Jazz musicians in an hour of music and reflection.
The series is called The Jazz Vespers. With me, he's bending the jazz thing, I'll give you that.
You can expect 8 songs performed by Gary and I and an interactive chat— insightful maybe, playful definitely, and reverent assuredly—
with Rev. Allan. Hope to see you there.
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For information, please call 416-247-5181.
2011
January 21,22, and 23
Toronto , Ontario
Part of "The 9th Annual The Way We Feel" tribute to Gord Lightfoot. Other performers include Lori Cullen, Ariana Gillis, Elizabeth Shepherd...
Showtime: 8PM
Doors: 6:00PM
Tickets: $35.00 advance/$37.50 at the door
Hugh's Room. For tickets and info click here
February 1
Guelph , Ontario
with Gary Craig on drums.
Showtime: 8PM
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: $15.00
Tickets available only at door on night of performance.
E Bar, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph, Ontario
February 5
London , Ontario
with Gary Craig on drums.
Showtime: 7PM
Doors: 6PM
Tickets: $15.00/$18.00
The London Music Club, London,Ontario
For tickets and info click here
March 5
Ottawa , Ontario
Salon Performance.
SOLD OUT
March 6
Ottawa , Ontario
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Salon Venue
12pm-3pm
$50.00/Participant
Max 10 Participants... 5 spaces left.
A unique opportunity to explore a different approach to creative writing.
The antithesis of every "how to write a hit" ever done. Ever.
Not to be missed.
To book a spot, please contact midnightworks
April 8
Toronto, Ontario
Hugh's Room 10th Anniversary
Gregory throws in a couple of tunes helping Toronto's Hugh's Room celebrate its' 10th Anniversary.
For a list of performers and details click here.
Showtime: 8:30PM
April 9
Kingston, Ontario
A solo performance (2 sets ) to support the Who Is She project benefiting the
Ban Righ Centre of Queens University.
Showtime: 7:30PM
Plenty of chocolate... treats and martinis... author Lawrence Scanlan, Hoskins, more martinis...
a sweet evening!
Wallace Hall, Queens Campus, Kingston, Ontario
April 29
Stratford, Ontario
Salon Performance
Gregory with Gary Craig on cool kit.
Location: 1600 sq. ft. loft space above a store (Canadian Soul) on main street downtown Stratford with a large balcony overlooking the river.
Showtime:8:00PM
SOLD OUT
For Reservation contact Michael at mgregory54@hotmail.com
April 30
Toronto, Ontario
Salon Performance
Location: Right downtown Toronto, Bathurst and Bloor area. Huge reno'd double lot house and huge open room for a
comfortable and intimate concert.
Showtime:8:00PM
SOLD OUT
Not sure if this is open to the public. Will post details as they become available.
May 13
Wolfe Island, Ontario
Salon Performance
Location: A house made of straw (!!) on an idyllic island. You have to plan for this one: a ferry has to be taken from the mainland.
For info and ticket reservations contact: Lisa Webb
SOLD OUT
Showtime: 7:30PM (SHARP! So you can get off the island.)
May 14
Listelwel, Ontario
Salon Performance
Location: A century farm house in rural midwestern Ontario, perched in gently rolling hills just outside of the small village of Fordwich. It's only an hour's drive north west of Kitchener and 15 minutes from Hwy 9 in Harriston.
Showtime: 8:00PM
SOLD OUT
For info and ticket reservations contact: Paul phaslem@wightman.ca
June 15
Toronto, Ontario
With The Art of Time Ensemble
Luminato Festival
Metro Square, King St & John St.
8pm
FREE
A re-kindling of the incredible Art of Time arrangements of songs from Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Jane Siberry, Radiohead et al.
And it's freakin' FREE!
June 25
Kitchener, Ontario
Salon Performance
Location: Currently under renovation, more fucking dust than depression-era Oklahoma. A cute house with a large comfortable room for an excellent concert in a quaint neighbourhood.
Showtime: 8:00PM
For info and ticket reservations contact: Jennifer jstolz@uwaterloo.ca
July 16
Iroquois, Ontario (Pretty much half way between Kingston, Montreal and Ottawa)
The French Cafe on English Road.
A great space in the country for an evening of powerfully intimate music. Only 30 seats available. Come see the first public exhibition of Quebec painter Suzanne Caron's "The gh Paintings".
For directions, reservations, and info click here.
Showtime:8pm
Tickets: $40.00
SOLD OUT
July 29-31
The Canadian Guitar Festival
We will let you know the details as soon as we know them.
August 5
Toronto, Ontario
With The Art of Time Ensemble
An evening of tango. Firey players, hot music... a cool evening. George Koller is on this gig, too, which will be great fun. A few songs from
"The Beggar Heart" and a few from The Songbook 4 program is what Gregory will be doing.
September 16
Guelph, Ontario
Location: A very cool guitar shop that hosts an extensive concert series through the year. With Gary Craig on kit. Limited seating.
Join GH the next day (SAT. SEPT 17) for an intimate discussion on the craft of lyric and songwriting. Details in the link below.
Showtime: 8:30PM
Tickets and Info: http://www.folkwaymusic.com/events.html
Folkway Music, 163 Suffolk St. West, Guelph.
September 18
Stratford, Ontario
ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Salon Performance
Gregory with Gary Craig on cool kit.
Location: 1600 sq. ft. loft space above a store (Canadian Soul) on main street downtown Stratford with a large balcony overlooking the river.
Doors: 7:00PM
Showtime:7:30PM
For Reservation contact Michael at mgregory54@hotmail.com
October 1
Ottawa, Ontario
SOLD OUT
Salon Performance
Not sure if this is open to the public. Will post details as they become available.
October 27
Sault St. Marie, Ontario
Performance with The Art of Time Ensemble.
For details: http://www.algomafallfestival.com/default.aspx?l=,1,2,665
October 28
Montreal, Quebec
SOLD OUT
Salon Performance
Location: In keeping with the Salon Concerts in Cool Venues theme, this concert with Gary Craig on kit takes place in Michael's guitar building shop, a vast room with insanely amazing acoustics. Part of a 4-concert series for 2011.
Reservations required.
Showtime: 8:00PM
For info and ticket reservations contact: Paul mike@greenfieldguitars.com
November 26
High River, Alberta
Salon Performance. Solo.
Location: High River, the Salt Spring Island of Alberta. Seating is limited, of course. Just 25 minutes south of Calgary.
Reservations required.
Showtime: 8:00PM
Email your request for tickets to: tickets
November 27
Okotoks, Alberta
Salon Performance. Solo.
Location:Just 20 minutes from High River and 45 minutes from Calgary.
Reservations required.
Showtime: 7:00PM
Email your request for tickets to: tickets
December 2
Maple Ridge, BC
Salon Performance. Solo.
Location: Part 1 of the Roca Concert Series.
Reservations required.
Showtime: 7:30PM
For tickets and information, please visit the site.
December 3
Maple Ridge, BC
WORKSHOP
Location: Part 2 of the Roca Concert Series. The Anti Hit Song Writers Workshop. Not just for songwriters, but wordsmiths of all type. A course in non-fiction lyric writing drawn from the lives we live. The Arc, The Rules, The Examples. Bring some idea but be prepared to abandon them.
Reservations required. Only 12 participants allowed.
Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM
To reserve your space at the workshop, please visit the site.
December 3
Vancouver, BC
Salon Concert. Solo.
Location: An intimate venue for a maximum 30 music lovers. The space is a 14th floor condo overlooking Vancouver's waterfront, Stanley Park and the lights of the West End.
Private Function. Sorry. Invite only.
December 4
East Vancouver, BC
Salon Concert. Solo.
Location: Intimate, and quiet. Space only for 20-30.
Showtime: 8:00PM
Reservations required.
Email to request your tickets here. Or phone 604-317-8769
December 7
Duncan, BC
The Garage Showroom
Club Concert. Solo.
Location: The Duncan Garage Showroom, one of the very few clubs I will play...ever.
Showtime: 8:00PM
Reservations required.
For tickets and info, visit here.
A surprise Toronto date...? Could it be TRUE!!??...