SATURDAY JUNE 20: ARMAGH Market Place Theatre - with the Ronnie Greer Band
Playing the blues and a mixture of roots music with the fine musicians who are always part of the Ronnie Greer Blues Band - and special guest the great Ken Haddock - always a treat. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/40IAkwN
SOLD OUT: FRIDAY JUNE 26: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - Ralph McLean’s Vinyl Island celebrates ‘Sweet Baby James’
A chance for me to celebrate one of the foundation stones of my life as a guitarist and singer - James Taylor’s glorious Warner Brothers debut album Sweet Baby James. Ralph and Stephen Cockcroft and myself will discuss the album and its lasting impact, with me providing acoustic versions of a couple of the songs from the album - and one other JT song of my own choice. Always an interesting evening, and the chance to hear the entire album on vinyl through the magnificent sound system at the Island. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/4b1Wr7H
SATURDAY JUNE 27 (afternoon) BELFAST: Belfast Barge - solo afternoon show
A mellow afternoon of songs and banter, back on the lovely Belfast Barge - Northern Ireland’s only floating venue… songs from the back catalogue, some cover versions and the usual between song banter. Click here for the Belfast Barge for details and a ticket link, which will be there shortly!: https://bit.ly/41lv6qU
SUNDAY JUNE 28 (afternoon) BELFAST: Black Box - Ronnie Greer Band in concert with special guest Richie Buckley
Richie Buckley is special guest with the Ronnie Greer All-Star Band, including yours truly on guitar and vocals - for this afternoon gig in the city centre as part of the Belfast City Blues Fwstival - an afternoon not to be missed. Click HERE for all the details and ticket links.
SATURDAY JULY 4: RATHFRILAND with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band
A return to Chandlers House for an evening of swinging blues, jazz and roots music with Chicago blues guitar maestro Ronnie and an all-star band – should, as always, be great fun. Tickets are not yet on sale, but put the date in your diary and keep an eye on this page for updates.
(SOLD OUT) SUNDAY JULY 5: BELFAST American Bar afternoon show - A Month of Sundays: AT plays JT
A mellow Sunday afternoon and a solo performance for a change at the American Bar as Anthony 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 ‘Anthony’s 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 available from here: https://bit.ly/4r64ynY
SOLD OUT: SUNDAY AUGUST 2 (afternoon): BANGOR Old Courthouse for Open House Festival - AT plays JT
This show and the second one we added have now sold out in record time, much to my surprise. I thought it would go well, but did not expect this response. Apologies to anyone who missed out, it really caught me my surprise- an afternoon show for the Open House Festival, a mellow Sunday afternoon of James Taylor songs, including classics like Fire and Rain and Carolina in my Mind, along with a few personal selections from the extensive JT back catalogue. Click here for all the details: https://bit.ly/4202zHC
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
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
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 might Music Capital team. Click on this link for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4miw8xz
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 (afternoon): 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/
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
(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
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
SUNDAY (afternoon) NOVEMBER 1: MILNATHORT Town Hall – A Month of Sundays: AT plays JT
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
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. Details will be announced on the Homeplace website when the time comes: https://seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-events/
(There are some dates already in the diary for 2027 - these will be added as 2026 progresses)