Last week at this time, we were preparing for our sold-out show at the Moonshine Cafe. A few hours after we left the stage, we began to drive east to begin our 4th tour of Eastern Canada.
Our soundman at…
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Mar 25 2023
2023 Spring Tour Details
Our Spring, 2023 tour looks like this:
April 23 - Moonshine Cafe, Oakville, On
April 26, Summerside PEI
April 27, Middleton PEI
April 28, Charlottetown PEI
April 29, Guysborough NS
April 30, Albert County, NB
May 1 and 2 -…
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Feb 15 2023
Hurricane be damned....Stompin' Tom music must be played in Eastern Canada 
We're returning to Eastern Canada to finish the tour that was rudely interrupted by Hurricane Fiona. April 26 to May 7, 2023. Click here for the inside scoop!
We're coming…..weather be damned!
Duncan, Douglas, Billy and Rhéo
Jan 30 2023
Beginning our 9th year....Wow.
Since Whiskey Jack’s Duncan Fremlin walked into Stompin’ Tom’s furnace room the spring of 1990 and shook Tom’s hand for the first time, he didn’t realize the ensuing decades of escapades would become the stuff of legend and supply him…
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Dec 23 2022
Hottest new act coming to Ontario - Over The Moon Band
Whiskey Jack alumni (from the 1980's), Craig Bignell began to appear on my feeds a few months ago. Along side his wife and music partner, Suzanne Leveque, they call themselves Over The Moon. The first time I really sat…
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Nov 20 2022
Salute to our affection for the town of Tillsonburg
Whiskey Jack often consults with the Official Stompin’ Tom Instruction Manual, a special document that lists ideas on how to thank the people who make our career possible…the fans.. Tom was the master and had much to teach us.
Idea…
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Sep 28 2022
Videos of Whiskey Jack's shortened, yet Successful 2022 Tour of Eastern Canada
We wanted to stay in the Maritimes and play much more music but Fiona has other plans. In spite of her unwelcoming behaviour, we're determined to return in the spring of 2023 to finish what we started.
In the…
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Aug 29 2022
A Canadian theatre is offering a "Pay What You Can" on their website
A theatre in Eastern Canada is promoting the following:
"This year, we’ve begun offering a “pay-what-you-can” option reserved for those who are experiencing financial limitations. If money is keeping you from having cultural experiences, we want to make sure our…
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Aug 12 2022
A New Adventure Begins at Banjodunc Productions
Canadian Country Music Legends debuted in Wingham Ontario in June, 2022. Since then, more shows have been
booked and more friendships formed. Everything about this show fits like a glove. It's going places.
The idea was born over a…
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Jul 3 2022
Win a copy of Duncan's book
While on the road in 1993 with Stompin' Tom Connors, Whiskey Jack left the tour for a night on the town in Quebec City. We didn't invite Tom to join us. That did not go over well.
Fill in the…
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May 31 2022
Video Playlist - Canadian Country Music Legends Show
After recently spending some very fun quality time visiting with the special guests featured on our Wingham Legends Show, Banjodunc Productions has produced a few videos to highlight some of their stories. The Playlist can be found here.
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May 20 2022
Duncan Enters The Twilight Zone at a Pre-Juno Awards Party
For fans of Stompin' Tom Connors and country music in general, the Juno Awards have been a pebble in our shoe. It began when Tom unceremoniously tossed his Juno's into a cardboard box, called a taxi and instructed the driver…
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May 3 2022
Canadian Country Music Legends Show Coming to Wingham Ontario
Media information / For immediate release
PLEASE ADD TO EVENT LISTINGS
HURON WAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL &
Banjodunc Productions
present
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS SHOW
STARRING WHISKEY JACK with guests, MARIE BOTTRELL & BRIAN GOOD (THE GOOD BROTHERS) WITH
SUSIE GOOD
…
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Apr 9 2022
Covid Strikes Down Whiskey Jack's April 10 show at the Redwood Theatre
Sadly, the Whiskey Jack show at the Redwood Theatre scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday April 10, 2022 has to be postponed. The band's leader Duncan Fremlin (me) tested positive for Covid this morning. If you have purchased tickets, thank you! Maria…
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Mar 26 2022
New Whiskey Jack Show debuts June 12 in Wingham with guests!
In 2013, Duncan Fremlin received a call from John Miller (on the left), artistic director at Stratford Summer Music. "Would you bring your Stompin' Tom show to my festival?" John asked. Thus was born Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs…
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Mar 23 2022
2019 Stompin' Tom Birthday Celebration with guests Gordon Lightfoot, Russell deCarle and more
Our Youtube Channel has now reached over 1400 Subscribers. Thank you!
We hope you enjoy Part 3 of our series featuring highlights from our 2019 Stompin' Tom Birthday celebration. The show was aired live on Robbie Lane's show on…
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Mar 17 2022
Follow up to Copyright Infringement Story
I reported a few days ago that there are a number (5 at last count) of knock-offs of my book (My Good Times With Stompin' Tom) available for sale on Amazon. Each is being sold with a different cover, title…
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Feb 18 2022
Join us in "the county" for our first visit to Sam Grosso's new theatre, "Sam's Place"
How about visiting "the county" in April? Sam Grosso, the former owner of the Cadillac Lounge has just opened a new theatre in Prince Edward County. It's called "Sam's Place".
As with all of his stages, it'll be…
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Feb 4 2022
"Canada is the crown jewel that sits on the top of the planet"?
"Canada is the crown jewel that sits on the top of the planet as an eternal beacon forever flashing it's hope throughout the world." A quote from Stompin' Tom's book, Before The Fame.
It looks to me like the truckers…
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Jan 30 2022
Hockey and Stompin' Tom go together
We invite you to check out a new show on Youtube, "Chuck and Dunc, blah blah blah"! Guaranteed to take your mind off all that intrudes on your well being!
Broadcasting legend, author, painter and "nonagenarian" Brian McFarlane sits…
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Dec 25 2021
Whiskey Jack's Year End Newsletter...accompanied by a big sigh
It's been awhile since we've been in touch with you. That's not to say we've been hibernating. We continue to write, produce and promote our music each day. For example....
Our show continues to generate attention from the industry. Just…
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Dec 9 2021
Whiskey Jack's 45th Year begins January 1, 2022
Banjodunc Productions announce that 2022 will begin Whiskey Jack's 45th year playing their unique brand of Canadian country music. It is also their 8th year touring with "Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom". This year-long tour needs a name.
Feature Videos 1979 to 2022
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For more information and to book the show, contact Duncan Fremlin, 416-716-3257
duncan@morethanahome.ca
"One of the best bands I ever played with"...Stompin' Tom Connors!
"WHISKEY JACK NAILS DAD'S MUSIC" - Stompin' Tom Jr.
Fans say it best:
"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, polished rhythm section! Fantastic singing and fiddle! Banjo levitation, creamy soulful harmonica! Such great harmonies! Best of all, the songs of Stompin Tom, presented with respect & love"
The Theatres Agree:
"You are great ambassadors of the Stompin' Tom legacy. The essence of patriotism and joy". David Magee, Wingham Town Hall Theatre
"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
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
- 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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