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.
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, Long Long Way. 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, a handful of 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
Sorry, tickets are all gone for this event!
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
Sorry, tickets are all gone for this event!
SOLD OUT: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14: ST ANDREWS Byre Theatre - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
Sorry, tickets are all gone for this event!
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://bit.ly/47sT7z0
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. Tickets available with all the details from this link: https://bit.ly/47eTRZL
SOLD OUT: FRIDAY and SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 & 29: LISBURN Island Arts Centre with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band
All tickets gone for these shows, I believe… 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 Town Hall: 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 we’re delighted to be among the first artists to play here - tickets and details are on https://bit.ly/4gePRet
SOLD OUT: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10: BELFAST Linen Hall Library - solo acoustic show
Sadly tickets are all gone for this sweet gig at the Linen Hall…Apologies if you didn’t get a booking in time.
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.
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY JANUARY 18 at 1pm: BELFAST The Black Box The Boondocks in Concert
An afternoon gig that appears to have sold out almost as soon as it was announced - a mellow collection of classic country, with a bite of lunch included, as part of the lovely Out to Lunch Festival - doors open at 12.30pm and admission is only £10 - click here for updates in case I’ve read this wrong: https://bit.ly/433RtTa
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 the latest album, ‘Long Long Way’