Meet the Durham County Poets

These are the kind of guys you want to hang out with.  Durham County Poets is made up of Kevin Harvey (lead vocals), David Whyte (electric and acoustic guitar and vocals), Neil Elsmore (acoustic guitar and vocals), Carl Hufh (bass, horn, vocals) and James Preimel (drums, percussion). They tell their story much better than I.  Just know that if you like roots, blues, gospel then this is the concert for you.

So for more on the band, watch these two videos and then come out on Sat Aug 11 to see them live:

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Sat Aug 11, 2018
Doors Open 7pm
Music Starts 7:30pm
ALl Ages

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Meet Over the Moon

It’s a funny story how we got Over the Moon.  We saw them somewhere….maybe on Facebook and really liked their music but then found out they lived in Alberta.  So we got in contact asking if they ever came out to play in Ontario and if they did, would they like to come to Desboro Music Hall.  Craig got back to me and said in fact they’re planning a little tour of Ontario.  Then he hits me with the fact that he used to live in Desboro!  What are the chances that we contact a band in Alberta and it ends up being someone from Desboro…the tiny little community of Desboro?!  I love it.  It means they were meant to come play for us and I’m glad we found each other.

Over the Moon is made up of Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell.  They have a wonderful story of how they met, fell in love and started playing together.  Craig was trying to play a song in front of a group and was nervous and stumbling a little when Suzanne came in with her bass and voice and they created magic.  From that moment on, they sang and played together and eventually even got married!  And their music has the same flavour as their story; part beauty and part magic.  There’s wonderful harmonies, various instruments, a little bit of country, a little bit of swing and a little bit of folk all mixed in to create magic. Check out their cover of “Love Hurts”

Don’t miss out.  Catch them on Friday June 1, 2018 at the Hall.
All Ages
Opener: Doris Folkens
Doors open 7pm
Music starts at 7:30pm

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Meet The Redhill Valleys

We have actually never met the Redhill Valleys except through their music.  And it is their music which captured our interest.  Each song finds it’s notes from various roots; a bit of country, a bit of folk, some soul and Americana and a touch of rock all meld together with beautiful harmonies to create their sound.  Guitarist Danielle Beaudin, bassist Chelsea McWilliams and drummer/guitarist Tim Allard each take a turn at lead vocals, which keep their songs interesting and varied.

They released their first album, self titled in April 2016 and we’re so proud to have them join us in Desboro.  We have been looking forward to this concert.  Keep your eye on them.  They’re a talented group and they’re going to be big but you’ll be able to say you heard them first at Desboro Music Hall.  Get your tickets now.

Check out one of our favourite tunes of theirs:


Desboro Music Hall 2017 Concert Series

All Ages

Doors Open: 7pm, Music Starts: 7:30pm

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Tickets: Advance: $20 ($17.70 +HST), Regular: $25 ($22.12 +HST)

*Advance tickets are only available up to the Box Office hours the weekend before the show or we run out (Note: there is a limit of 25 advance price tickets)

September: The Schotts and Zakary Miller

September ushers in autumn, my favourite time of the year.  And of course, we’re bringing in the acts I’m most looking forward to (Shhh….don’t tell the others).  It’s going to be such a great concert.  I’m so excited!

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The Schotts are a husband and wife team.  He plays the mandolin, fiddle and guitar.  She plays guitar.  They both sing.  His finger picking, their harmonies, a mix of bluegrass, folk and country ballads and good ole’ storytelling = sublime beauty in music.  This really is the show I’ve been waiting for.

Many of their songs are about Norfolk County, where they’re from.  In fact, since Darrin turned 50 this year, he decided that they wanted to release 50 original fiddle tunes, once a week for a year.  Each of them are named after hamlets/villages from Norfolk County.  They are proud of where they’re from and it shows.

Darrin has played/recorded with many different artists including The Good Brothers when he was 17, The Ennis Sisters, Stomping’ Tom Connors, Ashley Condon, who we saw earlier in our season and even our favourite, David Francey!  And his finger picking is absolutely amazing.

Together with Alison’s sweet vocals they create some beautiful, nostalgic music that you can’t help tapping your feet to or singing along.

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Zakary Miller, the opening act, has his own unique sound that he calls “Canadiana swing” with his band (tuba, trombone, trumpet, sax and clarinet and his vocals).  It’s a little mix of country twang, swing, jazz and folk.  There’s even some yodelling!  Can’t imagine what that sounds like?  You’ve got to come out to see the show.  The fun these guys all have playing together comes through in their music.  The music is catchy and playful.

You’ve definitely got to come out to this performance.  It’s going to be such a great night of unique music.  I can’t help but repeat how excited I am for it.

So come on out on Saturday September 10, 2016
Doors Open: 7pm, Music Starts: 7:30pm
All Ages

If you want to read their bios and hear some songs, go to their Events Page

Tickets available:
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Box office hours (Saturday Sept 3, 10: 9am – 12pm)
Phone/text Joe Klages (519) 377-2358
At the Door (if there are any left) the day of the concert

August: Trent Severn and Leah Mathies

Summer is nearly over as August comes along.  For a little pick-me-up to remember the carefree days of summer, come on out to see Trent Severn and Leah Mathies on Friday August 12.

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Trent Severn is comprised of three very talented ladies on their own – Emm Gryner, Dayna Manning and Lindsay Schindler – but put them together and it’s an explosion.  Their songs are quintessential Canadiana. What does that mean? Well, with songs such as “Stealin Syrup” (about the big maple syrup heist in 2012) and references to Mulroney, the Bluenose, William Lishman (the guy who taught geese to fly with his ultralight aircraft), Steven Truscott (who was wrongfully convicted at the age of 14) and of course snowstorms, how could they be singing about anything but Canada?  Some of the ideas for the songs come from experiences with other Canadians and the communities that make up this great country.  They love hearing stories from all parts of Canada.  (Who knows?  Maybe Desboro will make it into their next song…)  They’ve even sung with Col Chris Hadfield!  Their songs are country and folk rolled together with banjo, guitar, bass, violin/fiddle, stomp box and three part harmonies. It’s going to be a fun time!  We’re very much looking forward to hearing their voices echoing through the Hall.

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Leah Mathies is another bright light in the world of music.  She’s got a fresh, young voice that hails from a farm from the Owen Sound area.  She’s only beginning her career but is already a prolific writer.  You might have heard her song, “Mesmerized”, which she wrote when she was in Grade 10!  She’s what you might call “a rising star”.  Come out and support our local artists.  We’re excited to have her join us and show off what she’s been working on.

Don’t miss this night of fantastic harmonies, stories and fun.

So come on out on Friday August 12, 2016
Doors Open: 7pm, Music Starts: 7:30pm
All Ages

If you want to read their bios and hear some songs, go to their Events Page

Tickets available:
Buy Tickets online
Box office hours (Saturday August 6: 9am – 12pm)
Phone/text Joe Klages (519) 377-2358
At the Door (if there are any left) the day of the concert