Past Performances at The Gordon Best

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The Silver Hearts Trio warm up the stage for three renowned Canadian singer-songwriters in celebration of Jenina MacGillivray's new album “Perseids"

Silver Hearts Trio- Founding members of the legendary Tin Pan Alley, ragtime, jazz, cowpunk folk band. 

Jenina MacGillivray -  Newfoundland. Captivating songwriter with comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.  

José Contreras - Original front man for well known Canadian pop/rock band 'By Divine Right' (Feist, Broken Social Scene) 

Benj Rowland - Instrumentalist and songwriter behind the Canadian folk duo 'Mayhemingways'

A night of comedy and improv hosted by Linda Kash (Seinfeld, Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel, Cinderella Man) with other special guests from Second City and beyond. 

 It's The Gordon Best Theatre's grand opening with Rock 'n' Roll sensation Austin Carson and his Band hosting an evening of high energy dancing and stomping with special guests Irish Millie, Tony Silvestri, Brandon Humphrey and many more. 

Founding member of Canada's iconic six time Juno award winning country roots band 'Prairie Oyster', Russell DeCarle croons the stage with his all star band.  

An afternoon of poetry and book launch for Pj Thomas’ new book “Drifting”

With poetry by Justin Million, 

Esther Vincent ,Ian McLachlan and PJ Thomas.

 One of the hardest working rock bands to land on Canadian soil, The Weber Brothers have proven to be a versatile rock band with stellar musical prowess. Rockabilly Hall of Famer Ronnie Hawkins once quoted: 'If I had the Weber Brothers with me in 1952, Elvis Presley would've been my roadie.'

Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy featuring some of the best stand-up talent around:

Nitish Sakhuja – As seen on Just For Laughs, Halifax Comedy Fest, and SiriusXM! Nitish is visiting Canada from LA where he is currently opening shows with Russell Peters, and he'll bring his signature humour and charisma to the stage, guaranteed to have you rolling in laughter.

Brad Bryans – Bringing his sharp wit and relatable stories, Brad is ready to keep the laughs coming!

Drew Behm – Your hilarious host for the night, ensuring the energy stays high and the laughs keep coming!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Redpath Wellness Centre @ Right to Heal, supporting important mental health initiatives.

Cliff Cardinal, the polarizing, Indigenous writer and performer known for his black humour and compassionate poeticism and for winning the Governor General’s award for The Land Acknowledgement or As You Like It. His first three albums with his band, The Sky-Larks have all made tons of micropennies off spotify. Single, Suicidal Valentine reached #6 on the Indigenous Music Countdown. Y2K did pretty good on satellite radio. (Probably on the soundtrack of somebody’s life out there.) The song Christmas in Kingston has been performed by a couple of big-to-do Canadian artists who will go unnamed but they’re Corin Raymond and Hawksley Workman- who Cliff Performed with at the Danforth Music Hall.

Christmas With The Hicks is sure to be a toe-tapping, uplifting holiday musical extravaganza! This year, Kate Brioux, Melissa Payne and Kate Suhr are joined by the incredible Beau Dixon, whose soulful voice and charismatic presence will add a special touch to the evening. They will also be joined by local legends Nicholas Campbell and Paul Crough. Together, they will deliver a vibrant mix of classic Christmas favourites, a little country and a whole lot of soul! 

"One of the most engaging storytellers you’ll ever see live – both in his songs, and his onstage conversation"
Howard Druckman - SOCAN Words & Music

Danny Michel is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer celebrated for his eclectic musical style and adventurous spirit. His work blends rock, pop, folk, and world music with introspective, socially conscious, and environmentally focused lyrics. With a loyal fan base, Danny has earned multiple accolades, including Juno and Polaris Prize nominations, as well as the CFMA's "Producer of the Year" award.

"Danny Michel has reached a point where his musical vocabulary is so broad, his songwriting/arranging chops so sharp, his guitar playing so distinctive, and his taste for the right sonic touch so impeccable that he can do whatever he wants and make it compelling."
Eye Magazine 5/5 *****