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.
SOLD OUT: SUNDAY JUNE 22nd (afternoon): BELFAST American Bar with The Boondocks
Alongside Mark Crockard (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Marcus McAulay (acoustic guitar and mandolin), Anthony will be wielding the electric guitar, acoustic guitar and lap steel and singing as part of The Boondocks (pictured right), covering a series of ‘classic country’ - everything from Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash to John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Glenn Campbell, Hank Williams and much more. Tickets for this one are already gone, but you can catch us at the Black Box in Belfast in October - see below!
A run of four shows as special guest of Barbara DIckson and Nick Holland on their dates in England:
SOLD OUT: MONDAY JUNE 23rd: GOOLE Junction - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: TUESDAY JUNE 24: LYMM FESTIVAL - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: WEDNESDAY JUNE 25: BUXTON Pavilion Arts Centre - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SOLD OUT: FRIDAY JUNE 27: SOUTHPORT The Atkinson Theatre - special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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FRIDAY JULY 4: RATHFRILAND Chandlers House - with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band, special guest Ken Haddock
Playing the blues with Ronnie and the band as part of a special mini blues festival at lovely Chandlers House in Rathfriland - special guests for this show is Ken Haddock. Click here for tickets and details:https://bit.ly/4dFa3VJ
SATURDAY JULY 5 (afternoon): BELFAST American Bar with Ronnie Greer
Ronnie and I offering a rare duo gig celebrating the blues and all kinds of roots music, possibly with a few ruminations on life along the way… Always a fun afternoon in one of the great little venues in the city. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4kpdiTW
FRIDAY AUGUST 1: BELFAST Belmont Bowling Club with The Boondocks
A night of classic country in the fine company of The Boondocks as part of EastSide Arts FEstival - songs from Glenn Campbell, John Prine, Hank WIlliams, Nick Lowe and other members of the country music aristocracy. Ticket link to follow shortly.
SUNDAY AUGUST 10: COOKSTOWN Secret Gallery - solo acoustic show
A sweet and intimate Sunday afternoon show at a new venue - the Secret Gallery on Molesworth Road in Cookstown. As part of the opening celebrations between 4pm and 8pm, I’ll be doing a couple of 45-minute slots, probably at 4.30pm and 6pm. Tickets are only £10, and you can find out more and book a ticket here: https://bit.ly/3HKPNGd
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY AUGUST 14: BANGOR Old Courthouse with The Boondocks
A return to the wonderful Bangor Courthouse for a show as part of the Open House Festival. Tickets are already gone for this one, I’m afraid, but you can click here for the waiting list for tickets: https://bit.ly/45gPjBs
SUNDAY AUGUST 24: BANGOR Walled Garden for Open House Festival with Ronnie Greer Blues Band and special guests Ken Haddock, Richie Buckley and more
A lovely afternoon show in the surroundings of the beautiful Walled Garden in Bangor as part of the Open House Festival. We’ll be joined by Ken Haddock as special guest with Richie Buckley on saxophone just confirmed. Tickets for this one are already starting to fly out, so act quickly - details and tickets are here: https://bit.ly/3ZmiRtG
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
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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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26: SKIPTON Town Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27: SALE Waterside Arts - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29: LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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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
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 5: BRISTOL St. George’s - - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 10: BELFAST Boat Club - solo acoustic show
Playing down by the river at Belfast Boat Club for the first time - tickets not yet on sale, will add details closer to the time
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, The Big Seas of their Dreams. 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 not yet on sale
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 closer to the time…
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 not yet on sale, will add detals when it goes live.
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. Not yet on sale, but will update when tickets are available.
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
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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
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 15: DUNFERMLINE Carnegie Hall - appearing as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 16: MILNATHORP 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 .
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21: ARDS Arts Centre, Town Hall - solo acoustic show
A return to a favourite venue for a solo show in support of the new album with some old favourites from the back catalogue, some covers and investiably some stories from the road. Not yet on sale, will post details here as soon as it goes live.
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 yet to be confirmed, and tickets not yet on sale, so watch this space for updates.
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 apce for updates.
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 not yet on sale, but I will update here as soon as they are.
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
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13: BELLAGHY Seamus Heaney Homeplace, with Neil Martin, Glenn Patterson and Rod McVey
A gently festive-themed evening of songs, airs and readings from the quartet who have made this Christmas event such a special part of the calendar at Homeplace. Tickets not yet on sale, but I will update when they are. And they will more than likely go pretty quickly…
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’