Past concerts in Goderich, Ontario

Saturday, May 4, 2013 7:30pm	SHARON & BRAM / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. across North America as members of the trio “Sharon, Lois & Bram”. Together, the threesome produced over twenty recordings, beginning with their iconic ‘ One Elephant, Deux Elephants ‘ , three song-books, six national TV specials, sixty-five episodes of The Elephant Show, and fifty-two of Skinnamarink TV. They have appeared in every major concert hall in Canada, and many in the United States including Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln Center and the White House in Washington just to name a few. They have received countless awards, including Gold and Platinum Records and JUNO awards for Best Children’s Album. To date, they have sold over 3 Million Albums worldwide. Concert 7:30 PM. Opening Set: Jeff Morrison
Sunday, April 28, 2013 7:30pm	The Laws – COOKIN’ WITH LOVE / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. The Laws – duo Michele and John Law – visit us from Wheatley, Ontario. They have been called the best duo in Canada since Ian & Sylvia. Their songs embody “the lost essence of country music” – Randy Bachman. Brilliant songs + fun tales of love. They calll their music folk-grass – and they’ve even written a cookbook. Sensational.
Sunday, March 24, 2013 7:30pm	Dana & Susan Robinson – RED ROCKING CHAIR / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Dana & Susan Robinson from Asheville, North Carolina, USA: RED ROCKING CHAIR. Dana and Susan are a superb guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, harmony-singing duo with a blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music, embodying “both the heart and the soul of folk music” – Dirty Linen. Awesomeness crosses the border! Opening Set: BECKON
Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:30pm	Eileen McGann / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Eileen McGann from Vancouver Island, BC has been a teacher/performer at the Goderich Celtic Roots College and Festival. She is a Juno nominee performing artist, songwriter, traditional music interpreter, visual artist who has toured North American and the UK. Gifted with a stunning voice, it is wonderful to just sit and wrap oneself up in the music. But tonight Eileen will be bringing songs with choruses – so there will be lots of opportunity to both listen and to sing along! Email for details – houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com Eileen McGann is “one of the finest singers, songwriters, and interpreters of traditional music on either side of the Atlantic.” - The Music Hound Guide to Folk
Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:30pm	Michael Jerome Browne – COOL WINTER / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Michael Jerome Browne visits us from Montreal, Quebec. Michael Jerome is a “multi-instrumentalist and singer of vast talent” – Globe and Mail. Canadian Folk Music Solo Artist (2008), Folquebec Folqui Award, Maple Blues/Juno Nominee – he is Cajun, blues, old time, country artist, and yodeler. A bi-lingual treasure! Opening Set: NIAMH MACGINTY & MIKE CROCKER * This concert is now full. Join the waiting list – email houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com
Sunday, January 20, 2013 7:30pm	OLDIE GOLDIE SINGALONG with John Lemme / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. John Lemme has a huge repertoire of songs you’ll love to sing along with – and a voice that will remind you of James Taylor! This is a Singalong Concert – so bring your voices. Opening set: FINOLA MACGINTY & MIKE CROCKER
Sunday, December 2, 2012 7:30pm	CHRISTMAS SINGALONG – Don Rivera & Friends / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Join us for carols around the tree – all of our donations will go to the ArtsCan Circle, which sends musicians and artists to work with at-risk youth in the far north. Don Rivera (Goderich) and Friends will lead us in some seasonal gems. Space is limited, due to our funky Christmas tree.
Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:30pm	Ken Whiteley – GOLDEN MOMENTS / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Ken Whiteley is a performer, songwriter, and producer from Toronto, ON. Ken is a Canadian icon, a roots music legend, master of folk, swing, blues and gospel, and a multi-instrumentalist with more awards than stars in the sky! In the words of Sing Out! magazine, “Ken Whiteley is one of the best.” www.kenwhiteley.com Opening Set by THE HOPEFULS. * This concert is now full. Join the waiting list – email houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com
Sunday, September 16, 2012 7:30pm	The Arrowmiths: Jess & Richard Arrowsmith – TAKE TWO / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Jess & Richard – aka The Arrowsmiths – visit us from Sheffield, England. Jess and Richard are 2 members of the famed traditional UK band Crucible. They have performed and taught at the Goderich Celtic College and Festival. Jess and Richard bring an exciting mix of traditional English tunes and harmony singing. www.arrowsmithmusic.co.uk Opening set by Jean Mills of Guelph, Ontario. * Reserve now – email houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com
Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:30pm	Hungrytown: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson – THE SWEETEST FLOWER / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. REBECCA HALL and KEN ANDERSON are a fantastic duo from West Townshend, Vermont, USA. “If Rebecca is the nightingale, singing with a voice of captivating beauty, then Ken’s arrangements are a lacework of branches, a frame of natural beauty in itself” (J.Davy). Rebecca and Ken are friends of the popular Jeni & Billy who visited us from Nashville Tennessee (May/11). www.hungrytown.net Opening set by Mary Bennet, Taivi Lobu & Jayne Mitchell. * Reserve now – email houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com
Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:30pm	Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. TANNIS SLIMMON & LEWIS MELVILLE from Guelph, Ontario. CFMA Contemporary Vocalis winner Tannis has “one of the most beautiful voices I have ever had the pleasure to listen to” [David Francey]. Lewis’ brilliant accompaniment shines on guitar, banjo & mandolin. Opening Set by KIERAN MELADY (fiddle) with MIKE CROCKER (guitar). Details
Sunday, April 29, 2012 7:30pm	Dave Gunning / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. DAVE GUNNING comes to us from Pictou County, Nova Scotia. 2011 ECMA Roots Traditional Solo Award and Nominated for 4 2011 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Fabulous story-telling, amazing songs, powerful singing, entertaining. Opening Set: KATY JOHNSTON (flute) & BENSON BROWN (fiddle). Full, but join out waiting list – houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com Find out more about Dave at www.davegunning.com Details
Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:30pm	Eve Goldberg / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. EVE GOLDBERG from Toronto, Ontario. Folk classics and original gems wrapped up in her clear, pure voice along with dynamic guitar playing you’ve heard on CBC radio! Opening Set by Goderich trio DON RIVERA (voice), TOM MCLEAN (fiddle)& MIKE REYNOLDS (guitar).
Sunday, March 4, 2012 7:30pm	Sheesham & Lotus / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. SHEESHAM & LOTUS from Kingston Ontario : “They’re the best thing that Canada has in American old time music performance right now – maybe ever!” (Arnie Naiman). Opening Set by LIV & OCEAN HUSSEY.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:30pm	Teresa Doyle & October Browne / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. TERESA DOYLE & OCTOBER BROWNE – from Belfast Prince Edward Island and Toronto Ontario. Juno award-winning vocals, fabulous guitar playing, great songs. Celtic meets Jazz! Opening Set by DAVID MCKEE.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 7:30pm	Garnet Rogers / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. GARNET ROGERS. “One of the major talents of our time” Boston Globe. Brother & music partner-producer of the late Stan Rogers shares his own songs, stories and laughter. Opening Set: JAYNE MITCHELL & JEFF MORRISON
Sunday, November 13, 2011 7:30pm	Matthew Hussey / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. MATTHEW HUSSEY: A Benefit Concert for the EdgeFund – Tornodo Relief for Goderich. Opening Set by YELLOW BIRD AND THE OPEN CAGES.
Sunday, October 23, 2011	Katherine Wheatley / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. 7:30 PM, Love, Sweat & Cheers with KATHERINE WHEATLEY. “turns pebbles of every day life into dreamy mountains of song” Toronto Star. Opening Set: BUD MABON & JAMIE WALLACE
Saturday, September 24, 2011 7:30pm	Gavin Davenport / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. GAVIN DAVENPORT from Sheffield England (1/4 of the band CRUCIBLE). Songs from Across the Pond, with Guitar and Concertina. Opening Set: ELEANOR & WARREN ROBINSON with JOHN LODGE
Monday, September 19, 2011 7:30pm	Valdy / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. VALDY is coming to town! Come and hear one of Canada’s musical legends at Riverview House Concerts – great songwriting, superb singing, fabulous story-telling, and beautiful shoes. Opening Set: JEANETTE SEARS & MIKE CROCKER, fiddle & guitar.
Sunday, May 29, 2011	Jeni Hankins & Billy Kemp / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. 7:30 PM, Appalachian Heaven with JENI & BILLY (Jeni Hankins and Billy Kemp). This “true love” duo sing, play, and perform in perfect harmony. Opening Set: KATY JOHNSTON and BENSON BROWN.
Sunday, March 6, 2011	Steve Baughman / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. 7:30 PM, California Celtic with STEVE BAUGHMAN. Opening Set: SHARON JOHNSTON, Celtic harp. Sold out – email houseconcerts@debbiecarroll.com to join the waiting list.
Sunday, January 16, 2011 7:30pm	John Lemme / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Songs You Know By Heart (well, maybe the chorus!) with JOHN LEMME. Close your eyes and you’ll probably think you’re listening to James Taylor! DEB SMITH & MIKE CROCKER opening set. Early Bird donation date extended to December 25, 2010.
Sunday, November 21, 2010	Joël Fafard / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Joël Fafard, “Guitar Genius” from the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Superb songwriter and guitar player brings us a concert of mostly blues. Opening set by SIDELINERS.
Saturday, October 30, 2010	Eileen McGann / Debbie & Bill’s Riverview Concerts, Goderich. Eileen McGann, Monsters & Spooks Eve. Eileen is a brilliant singer-songwriter and songster of traditional music. Opening Set by DEBBIE CARROLL & JEFF MORRISON.

Past concerts in Toronto, Ontario

ROSE COUSINS * STEVE BAUGHMAN * CRABTREE & MILLS * DALA (3 X) * JOEL FAFARD (2X) * RICK FINES & RICHARD SIMPKINS * DAVID FRANCEY & DAVE CLARKE & EVE GOLDBERG & RISA LEVINSON * CAITLIN HANFORD & WENDELL FERGUSON, MIKE JANZEN * PENNY LANG * THE LAWS * JOHN LEMME * EILEEN McGANN (2X) * JUDE PELLEY * RAGGED BUT RIGHT * SHEESHAM & LOTUS * TANNIS SLIMMON & LEWIS MELVILLE * THE UNDESIRABLES (2X) * SUZIE VINNICK & ROLY PLATT * SHARLENE WALLACE * KATHERINE WHEATLEY * KEN WHITELEY & BEN WHITELEY