Master guitarist Stephen Fearing plays the Shadbolt Centre, October 7

The cofounder of Blackie and the Rodeo King performs live and via livestream

Stephen Fearing. Photo by Jen Squires

Stephen Fearing. Photo by Jen Squires

 
 
 

The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts presents Stephen Fearing live at the Studio Theatre and via livestream October 7 at 8 pm PDT

 

VANCOUVER-BORN, DUBLIN-RAISED musician Stephen Fearing, widely considered one of Canada’s finest songwriters and storytellers, plays the Shadbolt Centre live on October 7.

The co-founder of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (with Colin Linden and Tom Wilson) has performed around the globe, the band collaborating with the likes of Emmy Lou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Vince Gill, Serena Ryder, and Holy Cole.

As a solo artist who blends roots, Americana, folk, and pop, Fearing has released 10 albums, featuring musical guests Bruce Cockburn, Margo Timmons, Rose Cousins, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin, and Sarah McLachlan. 

 
 

For more information, see the Shadbolt Centre.  

 
 
 
 
 

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