The Wailin’ Jennys are thrilled to announce their participation in the June 16th, 2010 concert, “The Canadian Songbook: 40 Years of Bruce Cockburn.” The concert will take place at Toronto’s Massey Hall as part of this year’s Luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity.
Long-time fans and admirers of Bruce Cockburn, The Wailin’ Jennys knew when Colin Linden (Music Director for the concert) contacted them about their interest in performing in the concert that this was an event that they did not want to miss. “We're excited to be part of a celebration of one of our favourite songwriters of all time,” says Nicky Mehta. “It is nothing short of momentous to get the chance to interpret Bruce Cockburn's songs and share the stage with him - we're very honoured."
The Wailin’ Jennys will be performing two Bruce Cockburn songs as well as providing some backing vocals. They will join other renowned Canadian musicians, including The Barenaked Ladies, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Buck 65, Amelia Curran, Jason Fowler, Michael Occhipinti, Sylvia Tyson, and Hawksley Workman.
The Wailin’ Jennys Summer 2010 Tour Dates
June 16, 2010 Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
June 26, 2010 Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood – A Prairie Home Companion
July 7 – 11, 2010 Winnipeg, MB @ Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 12, 2010 Thunder Bay, ON @ Fort William Historical Park
July 22, 2010 Winters, CA @ Palms Playhouse
July 23, 2010 Sebastopol, CA @ Sebastopol Community Center
July 25, 2010 Junction City, CA @ Trinity Tribal Stomp
July 28, 2010 New York City, NY @ Madison Square Park
July 30, 2010 Jim Thorpe, PA @ Mauch Chunk Opera House
August 1, 2010 Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live
August 13, 2010 So. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom
August 15, 2010 Norfolk, CT @ Infinity Music Hall & Bistro
August 19, 2010 Londonberry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
August 20, 2010 Brownfield, ME @ Stone Mountain Arts Center
August 21, 2010 Rockland, ME @ Strand Theatre
August 22, 2010 Ogunquit, ME @ Jonathan’s Restaurant