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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of Whiskey Jack gospel music on Sunday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm. We'll be performing in the chapel at The Church of St Simon the Apostle complex. John A. MacDonald was…Read more