Joshua Bates Centre

“True country music from the 50’s and 60’s with crying steel guitar, heartbreak harmonies and Rhinestone suits, just as nature intended.”  The Rhinestone Plowboys members are a who’s who of talented musicians known to country fans in Eastern Ontario: Freddy Vette – vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, harmonica and piano who is well known for his charismatic performances Al Brisco – steel guitar who also performs in Caroll Baker’s band Al Torrance – lead and rhythm guitar, mandolin, and vocals who yo

Brett Kissel Thursday, September 12, 2013 Canadian Country Christmas Tour Thursday, November 21, 2013 John McDermott Saturday, March 8, 2014 Dave Gunning Friday, April 25, 2014 ...

Justin Hines September 12, 2015 Outerbridge: Pure Illusion November 21, 2015 The Ennis Sisters November 29, 2015 Crooked Wood February 5, 2016 Bowser and Blue March 31, 2016 ...

Craig Curtis September 15 & 16, 2010 Searson November 26, 2010 Ted Outerbridge January 28, 2011 Victor J. Hanson April 2, 2011 ...

The Arrogant Worms September 19, 2014 The Ennis Sisters November 14, 2014 John McDermott December 7, 2014 Katie Baker February 7, 2015 Craig Curtis & Nashville Friends April 10 & 11, 2015 ...

The Joshua Bates Centre is set to kick off our 29th season with a bang on Saturday September 21st, 2024, and we hope you’ll be in the audience to join us, as we welcome Saskatchewan’s own Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys to the stage. Fresh off a US/UK tour, Jake will roll into town for a special one night only performance. Jake Vaadeland strives to write and play songs that tell stories through his music and are easily relatable to his audience. Jake is a self-taught multi-instrumentali

George Fox September 22, 2005 Katie Baker & Dan Schaafsma January 27, 2006 ...

The Voices of Showtime September 24, 2011 Dirty Dishes November 4, 2011 Brett Kissel December 8, 2011 The Bobby Show January 27, 2012 Buddy Holly Live March 31, 2012 ...

Festival of Small Halls September 24, 2016 Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 27, 2016 Katie Baker November 25, 2016 Tristan Horncastle January 28, 2017 Freddy Vette and the Flames April 22, 2017 ...

Wingfield Lost and Found September 26, 2012 David Carroll November 8, 2012 The Bobby Show January 26, 2013 Jukebox Hits Live with Freddy Vette & The Flames March 2, 2013 ...

Nils Ling September 27, 2001 Dominic D’arcy October 19, 2001 Aengus Finnan February 8, 2002 Katrina Baker March 1, 2002 Kory Livingston April 24, 2002 ...

Wingfield’s Folly September 28, 2000 Tom Wilson October 20, 2000 Haines & Leighton January 12, 2001 Broadway Bound: An Evening With Jean-Paul March 30, 2001 ... Season 5 Talking Heads October 25, 1999 Athens Community Theatre November 12&13, 1999 A.D.H.S. Christmas Concert December 15, 1999 Sneezy Waters January 14, 2000 Johnny Reid February 10, 2000 Cindy Thompson March 9, 2000 Lorne Elliott April 6, 2000 Tom Lewis May 5, 2000 ... Season 4 Phoebe Jean September 18, 1998 Wingfield’s Progress Oct

Gregg Lawless and Band October 3, 2002 Nancy White November 1, 2002 Jeff Callery February 28, 2003 Winfield Unbound April 27, 2003 ...

To kick off our 30th season of delivering exceptional Canadian and International talent to our small-town stage, we are proud to present a special anniversary show featuring The Devin Cuddy Band. The Devin Cuddy Band is a Toronto-based roots and country rock band. This Juno-nominated band has taken their sound across Canada, the US, and Europe. Led by the rollicking piano playing of lead singer Devin Cuddy (son of Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy), their sound will take you on a journey through the histor

Lorne Elliott October 14th, 2004 Evans and Doherty February 2nd, 2005 David Francey March 4th, 2005 Wingfield on Ice April 27th, 2005 ...

Country evening with George Fox, The Good Brothers, Beverley Mahood Oct. 17, 2003 Roger James, with opening act Pat Johnson Feb. 6, 2004 Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers Apr. 27, 2004 ...

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This quartet returns to our theatre, from California, with their brand of 50’s 60’s music. They perform all your favourite hits of that era, plus originals written in the same vein. Their current EP, Sweet Nothings, may be heard on Spotify. Here's what people are saying: “It was truly the best stage presence I have seen in a very long time. It was the kind of performance that made you want to kick off your shoes and get loose.” —OPJAM.Blog “I think they’re the best rock n’ roll group – my old st

Katie Baker & Friends October 24, 2008 Wayne Rostad December 12, 2008 Garnet Rogers February 27, 2009 Wingfield’s Inferno Friday, April 24, 2009 ...

The Cobblestones and Bobby Evans October 25,  2007 Sneezy Waters January 26, 2008 Wendell Ferguson Feb 29, 2008 The Abrams Brothers April 5 2008 ...

A Dramatic Musical Comedy About A Hero This play is a gripping and comedic tribute to Canadian World War I fighter pilot, Ontarian Billy Bishop. This beloved show won the 1982 Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama and remains one of the most critically acclaimed Canadian musical plays of all time. Matt Evans portrays the legendary flying ace, Bishop, as well as other characters. His co-pilot is musician Michael Mulrooney, who uses a piano to score battle scenes, taking us from bar rooms to

Formed in the heart of eastern Ontario, The Plowboys are a tight-knit group of musicians brought together by their love for traditional country tunes. With roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of classic country sounds, they’ve cultivated a signature style that pays homage to the legends that paved the way while adding their own unique flair. The Plowboys’ repertoire is a musical harvest of classic country hits and original compositions, all delivered with a passion that can only come from the

James Keelaghan November 28, 2006 Connie Kaldor March 2, 2007 ...

This show is POSTPONED. (New date TBA.) The Abrams first played in our theatre in 2007, and we are excited to see their return on January 7, 2022! Brothers John and James Abrams, fourth generation touring musicians, have literally toured the world and, at their young ages, have 20 years of performing under their belts. These Warner Records artists play with explosive energy that draws you right in to the performance and leaves you wanting more. The Abrams are multi-award winning, having been rec

What a treat we have in store for this show! For the one ticket price, you will hear six artists perform. Included in the lineup: Athenian Katie Baker, accompanied by Mark Bergman. Katie is no stranger to Athens area audiences. Katie’s smooth, pop-infused vocals, backed by Mark’s excellent musicianship, are sure to please. Pat Johnson is well known for his bluesy, country roots singing, along with his world-class guitar picking. With Pat will be fiddler extraordinaire, Billy MacInnis. Billy, for