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 JANUARY 17: DOWNPATRICK Down Arts Centre with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band and special guest Ken Haddock
Another chance to swing and turn it up a little louder than usual in the company of Ronnie Greer’s all-star band, and special guest the mighty Ken Haddock. Click here for tickets and more details: https://bit.ly/3N1viI9
SOLD OUT: THURSDAY JANUARY 28 at 1pm: BELFAST The Black Box The Boondocks (pictured right) 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
JUST ADDED: FRIDAY JANUARY 30: BELFAST Sanctuary Theatre, Castlereagh Street - An Evening with Anthony Toner (limited tickets)
An special - almost secret - gig, just announced - at the lovely Sanctuary Theatre in east Belfast, featuring an evening of songs, recitations, a question and answer session - and a discussion with Trevor Gill, Artistic Director at the Sanctuary. We’ll be hosted in the reception area of the theatre, so searting is quite limited - only about 45 tickets are available at around £20 apiece. Click here for a link to details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3Ylj0wE
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
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27: LISBURN Island Arts Centre - The Boondocks in Concert
A return to the lovely Island Arts Centre for 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. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3Yl7IIN
SATURDAY MARCH 14: BELFAST American Bar afternoon show with Ronnie Greer and Ken Haddock
Joining Ronnie and big Ken for a mellow afternoon of blues and roots music and banter at the American Bar - click here for tickets and details - and be aware these shows always sell out really quickly: https://bit.ly/4qBMKRR
SATURDAY MARCH 21: ARMAGH Market Place Theatre - The Boondocks in Concert
An evening of classic mellow country, including songs from John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons and more - in the intimate surroundings of the studio theatyre at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh. Click here for tickets and details: https://bit.ly/44SRtq6
many more dates to follow for 2026… including a handful of solo shows in Scotland in June, further UK dates in March, May and November as special guest of Barbara Dickson and Nick Holland, 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’