Ontario Festival of Small Halls expands its programming throughout Southern Ontario, including performances by Tom Cochrane in Brantford and Guelph

OTTAWA, ON Thursday, August 22, 2024 − Ontario Festival of Small Halls organizers are pleased to present two performances by Tom Cochrane during the 2024 event; one in Brantford and one in Guelph. This is a unique opportunity for music fans in the region to enjoy an evening of entertainment by a Canadian icon.  will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, October 11 at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts in Brantford and at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at River Run Centre in Guelph. “We’ve been receiving a lot of positive feedback about the festival’s expansion throughout the province, while we’ve been tapping into our programming resources to present our best lineup ever.” says Ontario Festival of Small Halls programming manager Cat Cote. “Being able to land Tom Cochrane for these dates has been a big step in achieving that objective.” Over the course of a long and illustrious career spanning close to 50 years, Tom Cochrane has achieved a level of success known to few recording artists. Starting out as a folk-based singer/songwriter in the early ’70s, Tom joined forces with rock group Red Rider in 1978 as their lead singer and main songwriter. He launched his solo career with the release of the anthemic hit  from the breakthrough album  The record sold over one million copies in Canada and another six million copies worldwide. while earning a Grammy nomination in the U.S. What: Ontario Festival of Small Halls Who / When / Where: Tom Cochrane - Songs & Stories - The Duo / 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 11 / Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts / Brantford Tom Cochrane - Songs & Stories - The Duo / 7 p.m. Sat. Oct. 12 / River Run Centre / Guelph How: Tickets are available at: https://ontariosmallhalls.com/Other noteworthy acts in the region include: Skydiggers, 7 p.m. Friday, November 1 at Fergus Grand Theatre in Fergus Chantal Kreviazuk,7 p.m. Friday, November 1 at Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre in Meaford Miss Emily, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 2 at the Livery Theatre in Goderich. Ashley MacIsaac, 7 p.m. Friday, October 18 at The Aeolian Hall in London; and at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 19 at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown Tom Wilson Tehohàhake Trio, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at the Waterford Old Town Hall in Waterford. Fred Eaglesmith, 7 p.m. Friday, October 18 at the Victoria Jubilee Hall in Walkerton For more on The Festival of Small Halls, including info about the acts and venues, go to:  https://ontariosmallhalls.com/