Since 2003, I have had the honour of hosting the annual Gordon Lightfoot tribute, “The Way We Feel.”
Founded by Aengus Finnan and Jory Nash (who continues as the sole producer), this revue show gathers musicians from across the roots music spectrum to celebrate Canada’s beloved master songwriter.
It’s a host’s dream to get to work with the artists who have graced the stage for The Way We Feel:
Christine Bougie, Cadence, JP Cormier, Lori Cullen, Melwood Cutlery, Dala, Digging Roots, Stephen Fearing, Rick Fines, Aengus Finnan, Mike Ford, Jason Fowler, Bill Garrett, Jeff Goodes, The Good Lovelies, Dave Gunning, John Wort Hannam, Tim Harrison, Hart Rouge, Dan Hill, Michael Johnston, Connie Kaldor, Dan Kershaw, Richard Knechtel, Gregg Lawless, Tom Leighton, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Lindsay, Sue Lothrop, Brian MacMillan, Madison Violet, David Matheson, John McDermott, Catherine McKinnon, Buddy Mondlock, Jory Nash, David Newland, Oh Susannah, Old Man Luedecke, Blake Papsin, Dick van Raadshooven, Mark Reeves, Garnet Rogers, Nathan Rogers, Justin Rutledge, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Sinclair, Laura Smith, Bob Snider, Bill Stunt, Kurt Swinghammer, Ian Tamblyn, Brent Titcomb, Liam Titcomb, Terry Tufts, The Undesirables, Valdy, Suzie Vinnick, Katherine Wheatley, Jenny Whiteley, Ken Whiteley, Royal Wood, David Woodhead, Joey Wright
The concerts take place annually at Hugh’s Room in Toronto, with occasional forays to venues across Ontario. Interested fans can join The Way We Feel on Facebook for pictures from over the years.
More about Lightfoot
Because of my role with TWWF, I’ve wound up writing writing, soliciting, or editing a lot of articles about Lightfoot. If you’re interested, here’s a little summary:
For Canoe.ca
If we could read his mind…
Lightfoot death hoax
Riverboat Fantasy and Reality
Jory Nash on Lightfoot
Tom Cochrane on Lightfoot
Birthday wishes from the stars
Here at Davidnewland.com
Lightfoot and me (2010)
The Voice of Gord (2009)
Please Play Again (2006)
Now What? (2006)
There is a Gord (2005)
The Tributaries (2004)
I look forward to seeing you at The Way We Feel one day, or in the audience at a Gordon Lightfoot concert.
In case you hadn’t guessed – I’m a big fan!
Photo by James Dean
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