SOLD OUT: SECOND DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 9 (afternoon): BANGOR Old Courthouse for Open House Festival - Anthony Toner plays James Taylor
Also now sold out, I’m afraid…Details for Sunday August 9: https://bit.ly/4svbM5R
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY AUGUST 20: BANGOR Courthouse - The Boondocks in Concert
A concert by The Boondocks as part of the Open House Festival - an evening of classic country, including songs by Merle Haggard, Kris KRistofferson, John Prine, Gram Parsons and many more. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/42bNToV
SOLD OUT: SUNDAY AUGUST 23 (afternoon): BANGOR Walled Garden for Open House Festival - with the Ronnie Greer Almost Big Band
A highlight of the summer, joining the all-star line up for Ronnie’s big band at the lovely Walled Garden for an afternoon of blues, swing and roots music. Click here for the details and tickets: https://bit.ly/48iRe9i
SUNDAY AUGUST 30: DERRY/LONDONDERRY New Gate Arts Centre - AT plays JT
Another mellow Sunday afternoon of James Taylor songs in a solo acoustic format - presented in association with Derry’s mighty Music Capital team. Click on this link for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4miw8xz
SATURDAY and SUNDAY 5 and 6: MONAGHAN Harvest Time Blues Festival with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band
A return to the wonderful Harvest Time BLues Festival in Monaghan in the gine company of the Ronnie Greer Blues Band for a couple of afternoon shows in the town centre - always a treat, and a chance to see some old friends and music heads each autumn. Not to be missed. Keep an eye on the festival website HERE for details as they get finalised.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - Vinyl Island celebrates Van Morrison’s Avalon Sunset
I’ll be joining BBC presenter Ralph McLean and podcast legend Stephen Cockcroft for a spirited discussion and three songs from one of Van Morrison’s most acclaimed albums - Avalon Sunset. We’ll discuss the album, Van’s career at that point and the legacy of the record, and play the entire album on vinyl through the alazing sound system at the Island. And I’ll perform three tracks live - two from that album, and another Van song of my own choice. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4v5b5kQ
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26: BELLAGHY Seamus Heaney Homeplace - 10th birthday celebration, with Neil Martin, Glenn Patterson and Rod McVey and readings from Sean McGinley
I’m delighted to be back in the wonderful Seamus Heaney Homeplace for a special evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the venue - I’ll be part of the Quartet: myself and Neil Martin, Glenn Patterson and Rod McVey, offering readings, songs and tunes as part of a special evening that will also feature the acclaimed actor Sean McGinley reading some of Seamus Heaney’s most celebrated poems. If you’d like some more details and to make a ticket booking, click HERE to be taken to the relevant page of the Homeplace website..
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - solo acoustic show
Playing a selection of songs from the back catalogue, some new material, some covers and the usual blend of between-song patter and readings from some of my favourite poets. Not yet on sale, but keep an eye on the Island Arts Centre website for updates: https://islandartscentre.com/whats-on/
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3: ANTRIM Old Courthouse - The Boondocks in concert
Classic country from Mark (acoustic guitar, vocals and harmonica), Marcus (acoustic guitar and mandolin) and me (acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel and vocals) - everything from Hank to Kristofferson, Prine, Granm, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, even Bob Wills and Doug Sahm…Click HERE for tickets and details.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: BANGOR Town Hall - launch of lyrics book DIstance & Love, with special guest Ralph McLean
I’m launching a new project this autumn and winter - a collection of my best lyrics under the title Distance & Love. For this launch event at Aspects, I’ll celebrate the arrival of the book with a relaxed (first half) interview with award-winning broadcaster Ralph McLean, including readings of some of the lyrics and a question-and-answer session with the audience. And the second half of the evening will be a solo performance of some of my best known songs from the back catalogue. The show has been announced, but it not yet quite on sale. Click HERE for the Aspects website, where details will follow shortly.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8: ENNISKILLEN Ardhowen Theatre - solo acoustic show
Playing a selection of songs from the back catalogue, some new material, some covers and the usual blend of between-song patter and readings from some of my favourite poets. Just recently on sale, so click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/4bGVAb8
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16: BELFAST Boat Club - Blues by the River, duo performance with Ronnie Greer
A rare outing with Ronnie Greer in a duo format, offering an evening of blues and roots music, with me also offering a small solo performance on a selection of my own songs. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3RdGljJ
SUNDAY OCTOBER 16: BELFAST Barge - An afternoon of James Taylor Songs
By popular demand, an additiona AT plays JT event, in the city centre, for a mellow afternoon of James Taylor classics. I’ll be playing a solo acoustic gig featuring a selection of James Taylor’s most well-known songs, everything from Sweet Baby James to How Sweet It Is… but also some personal selections from albums like Mud Slide Slim, Gorilla and Hourglass. Tickets are now on sale - click HERE for details and bookings.
(SOLD OUT) SUNDAY (afternoon) OCTOBER 25: DUNFERMLINE Carnegie Hall - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara and Nick on a series of shows across Scotland. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3LTm6Fm
SOLD OUT: TUESDAY OCTOBER 27: PEEBLES Eastgate Theatre – special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara and Nick on a series of shows across Scotland. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3NuSZbW
THURSDAY OCTOBER 29: GREENOCK Beacon Arts Centre – special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara and Nick on a series of shows across Scotland. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/4b6Krlt
FRIDAY OCTOBER 30: HAMILTON Town House – special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara and Nick on a series of shows across Scotland. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3ZjH6rR
SOLD OUT: SATURDAY OCTOBER 31: CUMBERNAULD Theatre at Lanternhouse - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara and Nick on a series of shows across Scotland.
SOLD OUT: SUNDAY (afternoon) NOVEMBER 1: MILNATHORT Town Hall – A Month of Sundays: AT plays JT
(as of August 5, this show is unfortunately now sold out) As part of the Kinross Winter Festival - A mellow Sunday afternoon and a return to the lovely Town Hall at Milnathort as Anthony (performing solo) plays a selection of James Taylor classics, revisiting some favourite songs from his original guitar hero and inspiration. Classics including ‘Sweet Baby James’, ‘Handyman’ and ‘Carolina in My Mind’. This low-key, limited-capacity gig is one of a series of Month of Sunday shows this year, in which Anthony focuses on the work of someone who has been a particularly important inspiration. Tickets are now on sale, click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/4spwjcx .
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6: DERRY New Gate Centre – The Boondocks in Concert
An evening of the finest in classic country - songs from the likes of Kristofferson, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Gram Parsons, John Prine and many more. Featuring yours truly on acoustic guitar and vocals, electric guitar and occasionally lap steel, Mark Crockard on acoustic and vocals and Marcus McAuley on mandolin, acoustic and vocals. Tickets not yet on sale, but watch this space for updates.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7: ANTRIM Old Courthouse - solo acoustic show
Anthony returns to the Market Place Studio Theatre in Armagh for an intimate evening of solo acoustic performance – songs from the back catalogue, some covers and stories from the road – and maybe even the off rendition of a favourite poem or two. Tickets now on sale - click on this link for details and bookings: https://bit.ly/4bXEXsZ
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13: ARMAGH Market Place Theatre – solo acoustic show
Anthony returns to the Market Place Studio Theatre in Armagh for an intimate evening of solo acoustic performance – songs from the back catalogue, some covers and stories from the road – and maybe even the off rendition of a favourite poem or two. Tickets not yet on sale, but watch this space for updates.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: DOWNPATRICK Down Arts Centre - solo acoustic show
Anthony is back in the beautiful surroundings of the auditorium at Down Arts Centre for a solo show to mark the publication of his book of selected lyrics. Expect an evening of songs from the back catalogue, some cover versions, some renditions of poems from some of his favourite writers and the usual between-song banter. Not yet on sale - keep an eye on this page for updates when the show goes on sale: https://bit.ly/4rPhAXt
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - Ralph’s Vinyl Island celebrates Jailbreak
I’ll be joining BBC presenter Ralph McLean and podcast legend Stephen Cockcroft for a spirited discussion and three songs from one of Thin Lizzy’s most acclaimed albums - Jailbreak. We’ll discuss the album, the legacy of the record, and play the entire album on vinyl through the alazing sound system at the Island. And I’ll perform three tracks live - two from that album, and another Lizzy song of my own choice. How I will make that happen with an acoustic guitar, I have as yet no idea.. Click HERE for tickets and details.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9: BELFAST Linen Hall Library - solo acoustic show
This date has been pencilled, but not yet completely confirmed - a return to the lovely Linen Hall Library for one of Anthony’s last shows of the year. A celebration of the publication of Anthony’s book of selected lyrics, but also an evening of songs from the back calatogue, stories and poems, and perhaps even a couple of Christmas-themed pieces. Keep an eye here for ticket links once the date has been announced: https://linenhall.com/whats-on/
FRIDAY DECEMBER 11: PORTSTEWART Flowerfield Arts Centre - solo acoustic show
A return after a two year break from one of Anthony’s favourite venues (and his old workplace). An evening of songs from the back catalogue and a celebration of the release of the book of selected lyrics, but also some stories from the road, some Christmas-themed pieces and the usual between-song banter. Keep an eye on the Flowerfield website for announcements once the tickets have gone on sale: https://www.flowerfield.org/events
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12: BELLAGHY Christmas at the Homeplace Hearth - with Neil Martin, Rod McVey and Glenn Patterson
Always one of the fastest-selling shows in Anthony’s calendar - this gently Christmas-themed evening features Anthony in performance alongside Neil Martin on cello and pipes, Glenn Patterson on recitations and readings, and Rod McVey on piano. Always a sell out success, this one deserves attention if you want to be sure of a ticket. Tickets have just gone on sale (August 5), so if you don’t want to miss out, click HERE for details and a booking link.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 18: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - Ronnie Greer’s all-star Blues Band
An evening of blues, jazz and roots music in the companmy of one of our most revered blues guitarists, the great Ronnie Greer, and a line-up of musicians that never fails to impress. Special guest already confirmed is Ken Haddock. Click HERE for details and tickets.
(There are some dates already in the diary for 2027 - these will be added as 2026 progresses)