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Book World vs Music World 

When I published my book, My Good Times With Stompin' Tom in late 2018, I didn't have lofty expectations.   I had been selling albums, songs, CD's and merchandise for 40 years so this would simply be another item in my catalogue.  I'd make sure the music world, and maybe the literary community knew about it and hopefully I'd sell enough to make it worth the effort. 

I've accomplished that.  Two editions and 1000 sales later,  the results have been very satisfactory. 

Musicians release new music all the…

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01/02/2021

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YouTube Channel - over 1000 subscribers! 

We did it! We now have over 1000 (and counting) subscribers to this channel. Thank you all.  

YouTube notified me directly with the news. So many to thank...and it's all in this short video. @Stompin' Tom Connors @adrenneclarkson @Gordon Lightfoot @j.p.cormier

12/19/2020

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Are you planning to host a live event outdoors in 2021?  

You are?  Let's talk!

Good day from Whiskey Jack headquarters.

A good percentage of our fans are north of 50, perhaps even 60. They tell us they will not be buying a ticket to a live indoor show until this pandemic is behind us. They don't think this will happen until late 2021 at the earliest.

However, they very much look forward to supporting our show when presented outdoors, this coming summer, in a safe environment. They haven't dipped into their entertainment budget for a long time so financially,…

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12/15/2020

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Live Facebook Feed - Two Books about Stompin' Tom books will be featured! 

When I published my book (My Good Times With Stompin' Tom) in 2018, the reaction from the obviously educated and highly sophisticated Canadian populous was immediate! The sales were so robust, a second edition was soon ordered. I'm thrilled to report that to this day, the book continues to sell well. Some stores have sold over 30 copies to date. How cool is that?

Recently, another book about Stompin' Tom was published by my friend from Nova Scotia, Charlie Rhindress. It's called Stompin' Tom, The Myth And…

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10/14/2020

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Canadian Songwriter Bill Houston Loves My Book 

Throughout the day, when I'm not despairing over the state of the world, a ray of sunshine (metaphorically speaking) sometimes breaks through the clouds and lifts my spirits.  The first of the day appeared this morning when I booted up the old computer and read my emails.  There was one from my new pal, Bill Houston.

I've recently connected with Bill, a resident of Thunder Bay.  Bill is a Canadian singer songwriter who has been on all of my playlists since there was such a thing.  In 1972, I worked at…

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10/10/2020

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Stompin' Tom Books Continue to Sell 

When I published my book (My Good Times With Stompin' Tom) in 2018, the reaction from the obviously educated and highly sophisticated Canadian populous was immediate!  The sales were so robust, a second edition was soon ordered.  I'm thrilled to report that to this day, the book continues to sell well.  Some stores have sold over 30 copies to date.  How cool is that?

Recently, another book about Stompin' Tom was published by my friend from Nova Scotia, Charlie Rhindress.  It's called Stompin' Tom, The Myth…

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10/05/2020

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Bliss of Performing Again 

Whiskey Jack performed our first and only Stompin' Tom show this past Friday, September 11 in Corbyville Ontario.

Our special guest was honoured member of the Whiskey Jack fraternity, Conrad Kipping.  Connie was also one of Stompin' Tom's favourite pickin' buddies.  The 1993 Kic It tour featured many all night sessions with Tom and Conrad. 

We can't describe the bliss we felt when we first began to play and sing that night.  Our sound man at Signal Brewery was Wolfgang and he was amazing.  The enjoyment…

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09/14/2020

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Rubberhead in support of the Daily Bread Foodbank 

Greetings from Whiskey Jack head office. Sadly, we're working from home, our on stage office being temporarily closed. It will reopen.

It doesn't happen often but sometimes my real estate, music and hockey interests overlap and good things happen. I brought my banjo to an International RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas and enjoyed this moment in the spotlight. Then there was the Joker Hockey Club appearance at the Sudbury Comedy Festival a few years ago.

Yesterday, this overlap happened again. My teammates on…

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07/21/2020

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The New 2020 Whiskey Jack 

Happy Canada Day to you and yours from Whiskey Jack head office. We thank you for supporting our music over the years. It continues to give us hope that some day we'll once again stand on a stage, sing our songs and share our stories.

In the meantime, we're doing what we can to keep the dream alive by using the tools and opportunities available to us. This week, the "new" Whiskey Jack assembled 6' apart, played a lot of tunes and reminisced about the biggest and most thrilling gig of our lives. On July 1,…

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07/01/2020

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Bob McNiven - Lives Lived 

Bob McNiven, professional singer, songwriter, guitar and banjo player, unapologetically romantic with a smile permanently imprinted on his face, was born in Pennsylvania on May 24, 1952 and died at home in Toronto on May 4, 2020 of ALS. 

Bob’s unusual childhood was the roadmap for his life as a professional musician. He grew up singing and playing music with his family band, The Singing McNiven’s. His dad was a preacher and they travelled America singing gospel music in camps and churches. Originally from…

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05/26/2020

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Whiskey Jack in 2006 with Arlene Zock - Toronto Mike'd Episode #577 -  

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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01/30/2020

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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…

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01/23/2020

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Banjo 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…

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01/02/2020

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Hallelujah, 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…

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12/25/2019

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Whiskey 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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12/22/2019

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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…

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12/15/2019

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Stompin' 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…

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11/27/2019

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What 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…

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11/02/2019

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2019 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…

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10/22/2019

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Moving 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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08/25/2019

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Koerner Hall Performance! 

On June 21, 2019, we debuted our new show at Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music in downtown Toronto.  Moses Znaimer from MZ Media and Zoomer Media invited us to close his three day conference, Idea City and what a show it was.

Rick Mercer and Mary Walsh set the table nicely and then, as you can see from this video, Whiskey Jack with guests Marie Bottrell and Russell DeCarle took over.  

The concept for our 2020/2021 tour is here for all to see.  It's a Canadian music narrative featuring…

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07/14/2019

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Stompin' Tom at the Royal Conservatory of Music 

​Moses Znaimer (from City-TV fame) has invited Whiskey Jack to perform highlights from their Stompin' Tom show at his annual conference, Idea City. The stage is the glamorous Koerner Hall, the conservatory's performance centre piece. We've been asked to close the conference, tearing it up right after performances by Rick Mercer and Mary Walsh from "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" fame.

Dr. Stompin' Tom was very proud when he received his Doctor of Laws degree from St. Thomas University New Brunswick university in…

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06/13/2019

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Idea City 2019 Program Now Available 

We are presently drafting a special 15 minute presentation for the 20th anniversary of the Idea City Conference at Koerner Hall in downtown Toronto.   This program will salute the great Canadian musicians and singers who came before us, the "old timers" who travelled the dusty roads (before there was a Trans Canada Highway) in beat up Chevy station wagons in pursuit of fame and fortune.  I'm referring to Stompin' Tom, Don Messer, Wilf Carter, Al Cherny, Ward Allen and more.  These great Canadians made it…

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05/29/2019

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Whiskey Jack and Russell deCarle at Koerner Hall 

On January 31 of this year, we hosted our 6th Annual Stompin' Tom Birthday Celebration at Zoomer Hall in Toronto. In the audience that night was broadcaster (City-TV) and media pioneer, Moses Znaimer. He's also the founder of Idea City, an annual gathering of "the smartest people. The biggest ideas".

Shortly after our show, Moses sent me an invitation to perform at the closing ceremonies to the 20th anniversary of this conference.   We are honoured to be a part of this event. Whiskey Jack will be…

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05/24/2019

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What the future holds for Stompin' Tom and his music 

When I'm interviewed by the media about my show, I often wonder out loud what Tom's legacy will look like in the decades to come, long after I've joined him in the afterlife.  Now that our Northern Ontario tour is over and I have time to bask in the glory from these amazing shows, I think I have a hint of how it will be.

Often each night, in all of the great theatres we played, I'd look across the stage and see some scenes I could only dream about.  First there was a spirited Russell deCarle swinging his…

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05/19/2019

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