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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 cog in the Canadian country music wheel since the early 1970's, booking most major fairs and festivals in his prime.  Most of those headlining events have been reduced to beer gardens so Ron isn't as busy these days as he once was.

Whiskey Jack first met Ron, an enigmatic figure when you first speak with him, in the early 1980's.  At that time, he was the drummer and booking agent for Family Brown, an Ottawa band that hosted their own weekly show on regional TV.  

Ron Sparling, top left


I spoke with Ron yesterday about bringing our Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom show to his area.  We had a great conversation, reminiscing about the "good old days" when our industry was in it's infancy.  He had a lot of respect for Tom, described him as "an honourable and fair man".    Here's why.

Ron booked Tom into a number of shows in the 1970's.  Often in this industry, once the initial introduction is made between club owner and entertainer, the two parties will then in the future begin negotiating dates on their own, excluding the booking agent.  With Tom, when this happened, he'd still forward the appropriate commission to Ron, even though he had nothing to do with the contract.

As I told Ron, "not many acts would do that".    That's what I call "honourable".

11/25/2015

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Sunday, April 23 @ 4:00PMSun, Apr 23 @ 4:00PM

Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, On

Whiskey Jack brings their "new Stompin' Tom show" to the GTA for the first time in 3 years. New to our show is Tom's long time fiddler, PEI's Billy MacInnis. The show will include highlights from their "Canadian Country Music Legends" show culling songs and stories from their years on the CBC's Tommy Hunter Show. Tickets are $25 and can only be purchased by phone. It's a small club so we encourage you to call soon. Call your host, the incomparable John Marlatt at 905-844-2655

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Wednesday, April 26 @ 7:00PMWed, Apr 26 @ 7:00PM

The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, 619 Water St. E., Summerside

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Thursday, April 27 @ 7:00PMThu, Apr 27 @ 7:00PM

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown PE

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Friday, April 28 @ 8:00PMFri, Apr 28 @ 8:00PM

Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown

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Saturday, April 29 @ 7:00PMSat, Apr 29 @ 7:00PM

CHEDABUCTO PLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE, 27 Green Street., Guysborough, NS.

DATE: APRIL 29 TIME: 7:00 PM CHEDABUCTO PLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE GUYSBOROUGH TICKETS ... $25 AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE (902)533-2015 ... (hours of operation - Monday to Friday - 2-9PM / weekends 9AM -5PM) Information can also be found on the theatre's website chedabuctoplacetheatre.com

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Sunday, April 23 @ 4:00PMSun, Apr 23 @ 4:00PM

Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, On

Whiskey Jack brings their "new Stompin' Tom show" to the GTA for the first time in 3 years. New to our show is Tom's long time fiddler, PEI's Billy MacInnis. The show will include highlights from their "Canadian Country Music Legends" show culling songs and stories from their years on the CBC's Tommy Hunter Show. Tickets are $25 and can only be purchased by phone. It's a small club so we encourage you to call soon. Call your host, the incomparable John Marlatt at 905-844-2655

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Apr26

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Wednesday, April 26 @ 7:00PMWed, Apr 26 @ 7:00PM

The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, 619 Water St. E., Summerside

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Apr27

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Thursday, April 27 @ 7:00PMThu, Apr 27 @ 7:00PM

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown PE

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Apr28

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Friday, April 28 @ 8:00PMFri, Apr 28 @ 8:00PM

Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown

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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Saturday, April 29 @ 7:00PMSat, Apr 29 @ 7:00PM

CHEDABUCTO PLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE, 27 Green Street., Guysborough, NS.

DATE: APRIL 29 TIME: 7:00 PM CHEDABUCTO PLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE GUYSBOROUGH TICKETS ... $25 AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE (902)533-2015 ... (hours of operation - Monday to Friday - 2-9PM / weekends 9AM -5PM) Information can also be found on the theatre's website chedabuctoplacetheatre.com

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