A mixture of solo performances, special guest slots with Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland, performances with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band and also with ‘classic country’ covers trio The Boondocks. Anthony updates this list himself on a regular basis, so do keep visiting for updates, as more gigs are coming in all the time, for which he is eternally grateful. Better still, sign up for the mailing list, for regular newsletters with details and links - visit the Get in Touch page of this website and there’s a link to add your email to the mailing list.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13: SHREWSBURY Abbey - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
The first of a pair of shows as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland - click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4jMgGIu
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14: NEWBURY Corn Exchange - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Opening the show for Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland on a pair of shows in England - click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4hJTVmA
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 (afternoon): GLASGOW Glad Cafe - solo acoustic show: LAST FEW TICKETS!
A special performance hosted by my old friends The Fallen Angels Club in one of the sweetest venues in Glasgow - a chance to showcaswe some of the new songs from the album The Big Seas of Their Dreams, and some favourites from the back catalogue, some blues and some covers. And of course some stories from the road. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/44RXTq9
A run of seven shows in England as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland:
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25: BARNARD CASTLE The Witham Theatre - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26: SKIPTON Town Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27: SALE Waterside Arts - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29: LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: THURSDAY OCTOBER 2: MILTON KEYNES The Stables - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 3: WORCESTER Huntington Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3EF9JJj
SUNDAY OCTOBER 5: BRISTOL St. George’s - - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4gNHWUd
FRIDAY OCTOBER 10: BELFAST Boat Club - solo acoustic show
Playing down by the river at Belfast Boat Club for the first time - a solo acoustic show. The club doesn’t have a ticket link, but you can call reception and reserve tickets by phone apparently, so call the Boat Club on (028) 9066 5012.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17: ANTRIM The Old Courthouse - solo acoustic show
A solo show at the Old Courthouse in Antrim in support of the new album, Long Long Way. Expect some new material, a generous helping of back catalogue favourites, some blues, some covers and maybe even some poems from some favourite writers. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3Zg5yed
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - solo acoustic show
A solo show at the studio theatre, Island Arts Centre, in support of the new album - tickets and details are available from this link: https://bit.ly/4l9c1Qg
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19: PORTSTEWART Songhouse at Cromore Halt, with The Boondocks
Playing an evening of classic country - everything from Merle Haggard and Hank WIlliams to Nick Lowe and Glenn Campbell, with some Steve Earle, Doug Sahm, Gram Parsons, Kristofferson and Prine along the way. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3FlrXQN
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24: BELFAST The Black Box with The Boondocks
An evening of classic country in the fine surroundings of The Black Box - click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3FunQ4R
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25: OMAGH Ophelia’s Loft, upstairs at Daly’s - solo acoustic show
A return to the lovely surroundings of Ophelia’s Loft in Omaghh for a solo show in support of the new album, along with some old back catalogue favourites and some covers, blues and banter. Tickets not yet on sale, will add details as soon as they are…
THURSDAY OCTOBER 30: ENNISKILLEN Ardhowen Theatre Gallery Bar - solo acoustic show
One of a series of solo acoustic shows across Northern Ireland to celebrate the release of the new album, The Big Seas of their Dreams. Click here for details and tickets: https://bit.ly/43DAFlu
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7: ARMAGH Market Place Theatre - solo acoustic show
Back in the intimate surroundings of the Market Place Theatre studio space, sharing some songs from the new album, some old back catalogue favourites, some covers and of course some inevitable banter. Tickets and details are now available from this link: https://bit.ly/45k2IqK .
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8: DOWNPATRICK Down Arts Centre - solo acoustic show
A return to the lovely auditorium at Down Arts Centre for an intimate solo gig in support of the new album with some favourites from the back catalogue, some covers, some poetry readings and stories. Tickets and details are now available from this link:https://bit.ly/45ygSG1
SOLD OUT: MONDAY NOVEMBER 10: ERSKINE Arts - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12: ABERDEEN Tivoli Theatre - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4b4c8cm
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13: ST ANDREWS Byre Theatre - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14: ST ANDREWS Byre Theatre - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 15: DUNFERMLINE Carnegie Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3EAPJqX
SUNDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 16: MILNATHORT Town Hall - Kinross-shire Winter Festival - solo acoustic show featuring some John Prine classics
First time playing a solo show at this festival, and I’ll be offering an afternoon set with some of my songs and (by special request of the festival team) a selection of John Prine classics, under the working title ‘Some of Prine, Some of Mine’. Details and tickets can be found here: https://bit.ly/3G3Xabf .
SOLD OUT: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21: ARDS Arts Centre, Town Hall - solo acoustic show
Apologies - tickets for this show went in record time, and I’m told the waiting list is absolutely full. Due to the busy calendar, it doesn’t look like there will be a chance for a second date this year. I’d recommend picking up a ticket for a similar show - down the road at Portico in Portaferry on February 21 - see below.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22: RATHFRILAND Chandler’s House - solo acoustic show
A return to the welcoming and warm surroundings of Chandler’s House, a great little venue in the heart of Rathfriland’s Church Square. An evening of songs old and new, some covers, some blues, some stories from the road and maybe even the odd poem from a favourite writer. Tickets not yet on sale, but keep an eye on the Chandler’s House ticket site for more details here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/rathfriland/chandlers-house
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23: BELFAST American Bar with The Boondocks
Playing a mellow afternoon of classic country with The Boondocks in the relaxed surroundings of the upstairs room at the American Bar. Not yet on sale, will post ticket details closer to the time.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 & 29: LISBURN Island Arts Centre with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band
A return to the Island for one of the highlights of the year’s end - a pair this time of performances with the all-star Ronnie Greer Blues Band in the intimate surroundings of the studio theatre at the Island. Special guests and details are still being decided on, but Ken Haddock and Bill Miskimmon are definitely part of the line up. Click on this link for details and tickets: Friday night is HERE: https://bit.ly/4oJPYCX, and Saturday night is HERE: https://bit.ly/40VWkVm
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4: BANGOR The Old Court House with The Boondocks
An evening of classic country in the warm surroundings of the Old Court House on the seafront at Bangor - not to be missed. Tickets not yet on sale, so watch this space for updates.
JUST ADDED: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6: WARRENPOINT (details to follow): In the Round, with Matt McGinn and EIlidh Patterson
Joining a couple of very dear friends for an In the Round evening of songs, stories, harmonies and interplay. This is a new venture, venue-wise, and details are still being finalised, but put the date in the diary for the meantime.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10: BELFAST Linen Hall Library - solo acoustic show
One of the last shows of the year and a welcome return to the Linen Hall Library after a sold out show last year, playing some songs from the new album, some back catalogue favourites, some blues and covers, some stories from the road and inevitably given the surroundings, some renditions of poems. Tickets and details are available from this link: https://bit.ly/3VqIcQE
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12: DERRY St Augustine’s with The Boondocks
Classic Country on the walls of the great city - a selection of songs made famous by everyone from Merle Haggard to Hank WIlliams, Gram Parsons, Doug Sahm, Glenn Campbell, Kristofferson and Prine. Tickets on sale here: https://bit.ly/42uJrDp
SOLD OUT: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13: BELLAGHY Seamus Heaney Homeplace, with Neil Martin, Glenn Patterson and Rod McVey
Apologies, tickets for this show sold out even faster this year…
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18: BELFAST The Sunflower Folk Club
I’ve been hoping to be included in the running for the second half of the year at the Sunflower, so I’m delighted to add this as the last show of 2025 - it’s such a lovely way to finish off the year among these friends and artists. Admission is only £5, payable at the door. Members of the club will be singing some selections from 9pm, and after a break, I’ll be performing a single set of about an hour’s duration. More details here as I get them.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2026: PORTAFERRY Portico of Ards - solo acoustic show
A return to the gorgeous Portico of Ards for a solo acoustic show in support of the new album. Expect some of the new material, a generous helping of back catalogue favourites, some cover versions and some blues and perhaps even the odd recitation of a poem or two from a few favourite poets. Tickets are now available from the following link: https://bit.ly/47MxxHu
many more dates to follow for early 2026… including further UK dates as special guest of Barbara and Nick, gigs with the Ronnie Greer Band, The Boondocks, and possible additional solo shows to promote the September 2025 release of a new album, under the working title, ‘The Big Seas of their Dreams’