Erin Davis from CHFI fame was recently interviewed on a podcast called Toronto Mike'd. It was an all encompassing conversation and in a round-about way, she made mention of Whiskey Jack. Her husband Rob Whitehead played bass for us for many years. She also spoke glowingly of Arlene Zock, our brilliant vocalist who died in 2011. I'm very pleased to announce that Arlene's fans can now, for the first time, listen to her on Spotify, Apple Music and all the other streaming platforms. I'm sorry it took so long to…
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"One of the best bands I ever played with"...Stompin' Tom Connors!
"Your people are great ambassadors of the Stompin' Tom legacy and you brought his essence of patriotism and joy to the stage of the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with your fine musicianship and humour." David Magee, organizer, Wingham Town Hall Theatre, Sept. 2019
"What is so clear is the tightness of your performance, a feat that comes from years of close affiliation, camaraderie and playing together."
John Miller, Artistic Director, Stratford Summer Music Festival
"They turn age old Stompin' Tom songs into contemporary masterpieces. And they're funny as hell. What a great combination!" - The Toronto Star
CONGRATULATIONS to you & your entire group.... a fine, fine, most memorable show...
& so slick ... the vocals, the instruments.... top notch. Arnie Clark, Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame
"WHISKEY JACK NAILS DAD'S MUSIC" - Stompin' Tom Jr.
You guys are great! ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS WE'VE EVER HAD!
Jennifer Fortin, Executive Director, Gibson Cultural Centre,
Alliston, On
"What a wonderful night of entertainment….great music and stories and lots of laughs.
Everyone really enjoyed the show."
Kate Matuszewski, Co-ordinator of Arts & Culture
City of Elliot Lake
Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre
"I loved he purity of your music" fan in Midland Ontario
"Truly memorable...unforgettable...smashing success"
"We had a blast. What a terrific, foot-stompin' show!
The music, the humour, the energy -- we left with warmer hearts and big smiles."
Great sound! Tight fabulous rhythm section! A guitar god, fantastic singing and fiddle! Banjo levitation, creamy soulful harmonica! Such great harmonies! Best of all, the songs of Stompin Tom, presented with respect, love and fun.
- Unsolicited testimonials from fans
"It was a pleasure to present your band here at the Living Arts Centre. I really enjoyed the music and stories. Great performance by you and your band!" Kleen Lausberg, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, On.
Whiskey Jack is a Toronto based band that has been performing country, roots and bluegrass music across North America since 1977. They are now touring with their new show, Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom. To watch some of the show, click on the Video Tab.
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New Song About Stompin' Tom and Whiskey Jack
As many of our fans know, we toured with our show in Northern Ontario in May, 2019. At the time, we jokingly referred to these shows as Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom On Steroids. The steroid part was the addition of Cindy Church, Russell deCarle and The Good Brothers to our stage.
At a preproduction meeting with all of the participants earlier that year, I gave Bruce and Brian Good a copy of my book, My Good Times With Stompin' Tom. One chapter in that book inspired the twins to write a song. It's…
Read moreBanjo Dunc's Debut on Toronto Mike'd Podcast
It's now official. Banjodunc made his debut today on this great podcast and much was said about our main man, Stompin' Tom Connors. Let the advertising campaign begin and please everyone, share the news that the 7th Annual Stompin' Tom Birthday Celebration is coming up at Zoomer Hall on April 16, 2020. Tickets are on sale now.
Mike and I spun a few discs and talked about many things and people ... Dan Kershaw's Bramalea, Douglas Cameron's Three Chord Johnny and Mona With The Children, @BernieFinlest…
Read moreHallelujah, It's Bud The Spud
When we're not on tour with Whiskey Jack performing Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom Show across the country, Duncan and Douglas are making friends and music as a duo. They call themselves Doogie and Dun. Sometimes, with too much time on their hands, things get out of hand. This is what happens.
Think of this as a Fantasy League for Canadian music fans..."What would happen if?"
In this case, what would have happened if Leonard Cohen got fed up with trying to write the lyrics for his little ditty…
Read moreWhiskey Jack Enters The World of Podcasting in 2020...Exciting stuff!
As Whiskey Jack begins its seventh touring season, our quest for world domination continues. Increasing our footprint... our profile - that's what it's all about. I'm happy to report that we are making progress on that front. We have entered into a business relationship with what we think is the hottest media outlet in the GTA and beyond, a podcast called Toronto Mike'd. There is even hope that this is a game changer for our show.
Here's why it's so important. In our 40+ year history, Whiskey Jack has…
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Hockey Song Christmas Ornament Winner is... 
Georgette A. from the Brantford area is the lucky winner of the Hockey Song Christmas Ornament Giveaway draw. We thank everyone who participated by ordering an item from our online store. A special thank you to Georgette for her support of our show.
This giveaway campaign was also promoted on one of Canada's premier podcasts, Toronto Mike'd. For those who haven't discovered the world of podcasting, we encourage you to check this out. Mike Boon is the host of this very popular show. Banjo Dunc and…
Read moreStompin' Tom Christmas Tree Ornament Giveaway
Stompin' Tom Christmas Ornament Giveaway - This ornament lights up and plays The Hockey Song...very cool. It's the only one we have. A collectors item.
If you want a chance to win, all you have to do is go onto our website www.whiskeyjackmusic.com, click on STORE at the top of the page, and buy either a copy of Duncan's book, My Good Times With Stompin' Tom or buy any of the CD's listed there. One entry per item purchased.
We will draw the winner on Dec. 15, 2019 and Express Post the ornament to you the…
Read moreWhat do Flossing and The Hockey Song Have In Common?
There are two moments in our shows when the crowd loses control of their senses. We live for these moments. It happens at every show!
The first is when our official Whiskey Jack dancer, Douglas John Cameron begins to floss. The reaction from the crowd is immediate and loud. Smiles and laughter ensue. Why does Douglas John floss? Like the audience, he can't help himself. His arms spontaneously begin to swing and there's no stopping them. This phenomena has been studied by scientists around the world…
Read more2019 Highlights and More
Make no bones about it. If you're looking for a show that will appeal to your audience born before 1979, call Duncan and ask about available dates for "Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom"! John Miller from Stratford Summer Music calls it "one of the most entertaining all Canadian shows on the circuit". It features Whiskey Jack, Stompin' Tom's touring band and stars of The Tommy Hunter Show (CBC-TV). Sure, some youngsters are often spotted in the audience, but most of them are pushing wheel chairs. They…
Read moreMoving Forward into 2020 and 2021
Since our very first show on February 9, 2014, we've sung our songs and told our tall tales to Canadian music fans in more than 100 theatres, fairs and festivals. This celebration of Canadian music is called Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom. Our playlist defines us as a nation.
All of our tours with Stompin' Tom were designed to reach as many Canadians as possible. They included towns, communities and cities of all shapes and sizes. That's our goal for 2020 and 2021. This message is to…
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Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom
Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Road S, Gravenhurst, On
This will be our second appearance at this storied theatre and we are bringing Canadian actor/author/comedian/singer Sean Cullen with us. “Stompin’ Tom’s Canada Meets Sean Cullen’s Comedy” is a playful, funny, very musical and all Canadian show starring one of Stompin’ Tom’s favourite touring bands, Whiskey Jack. Sean and the band have presented their onstage antics numerous times over the years and will be on tour again in 2020.
Duncan Fremlin and his show “Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom” first invited comedian, author, actor and singer Sean Cullen to join them at their very first concert in 2014. As Sean stepped onto the stage that night, he told the audience that Tom had written songs about potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco but sadly, not one about what many consider to be Canada’s national food, poutine. Within minutes and with the band providing the soundtrack, I Love Poutine was created, on stage, in front of hundreds of hungry fans. It brought the house down!
Whiskey Jack’s 25 years on stage and in the studio with Stompin’ Tom form the heart and soul of this show, now in its 7th year. Each night, Duncan and his all star musicians, including 5 time Canadian National Fiddle Champion, Randy Morrison and 2 time Juno nominee, Douglas John Cameron, captivate the fans by singing all the hits (The Hockey Song, Bud the Spud and more) and sharing stories of the private, backstage world of Stompin’ Tom. And yes, these are the outrageous tales that made him the legendary iconic hero to the entire country.