Lightfoot announces fall tour
TORONTO (CP) – A few years ago, fans of Gordon Lightfoot were wondering whether the music legend would ever be able to perform again.
But after a long stay in hospital due to a burst blood vessel in his abdomen, Lightfoot eventually returned to the stage. Last year, he played more than 40 concerts, including the Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ont., and a stint at a Las Vegas casino.
On Monday, Lightfoot announced an 11-city fall tour that will take him to six provinces.
It’s the first cross-country tour the 67-year-old troubadour has undertaken in seven years.
“The pure pleasure of playing live never wears off, even after 40 years in the business,” Lightfoot said in a statement.
“I am overjoyed to once again tour this great country.”
The concerts will kick off October 3 in Vancouver, followed by shows in Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Ont., and Ottawa. He’ll complete his travels with a three-night stop at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Tickets for select cities are already on sale.
Lightfoot’s repertoire includes Early Mornin’ Rain, If You Could Read My Mind, Sundown and Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Gordon Lightfoot’s list of dates:
October 3 Vancouver, BC The Centre For The Performing Arts
October 5 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
October 6 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
October 7 Regina, SK Casino Regina
October 8 Saskatoon, SK Sid Buckwold Theatre
October 10 Winnipeg, MB Pantages Theatre
October 11 Winnipeg, MB Pantages Theatre
October 12 Thunder Bay, ON Community Auditorium
October 15 Kitchener, ON Centre In The Square
November 9 Montreal, PQ Place Des Arts
November 10 Ottawa, ON National Arts Center
November 16 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
November 17 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
November 18 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
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