Past Shows Archive
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| 06/28/08 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | TD Canada Trust Wellesley Stage - Toronto PRIDE Festival |
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Time: 5:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 27 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON. I’m happy to be opening for an amazing headliner who will be taking the stage right after me. You’ve heard of her! she’s pretty famous!….and she’s spicey hot! I’ll announce her name soon if you haven’t figured it out.
This will be a 30 minute set of tunes from the new album! Yonge and Wellesley - across from the TTC/Subway - you can’t miss it Come and throw your underwear! |
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| 06/25/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Rosemont School |
| Admission: Private. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 841 Horace St. An afternoon set at Rosemont school - I’ve done workshops with students here and they’re great / some really talented kids. Looking forward to it. | ||
| 06/24/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | REGINA CD RELEASE/Royal Canadian Legion Auditorium |
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Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10 advance/$14 at door. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1820 Cornwall St, Regina SK. Jeffery Straker and the Handsome Stranger Band CD release concert in Regina Saskatchewan. FULL BAND show with with all sorts of surprises - this is going to be a crazy show - you don’t want to miss it! And this venue is amazing - it’s a historic auditorium in the first legion built in Canada after world war 2. Put this one in your calendar! Doors open 7pm/show at 8pm Opening act. Special musical guests $10 in advance / $14 at the door |
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| 06/22/08 | Jeff Straker in Punnichy | HOMETOWN CD RELEASE Punnichy High School Gym |
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Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $8 adult/$5 student. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Punnichy SK / High School Auditorium. I’m bring the full band “The Handsome Strangers” back to my hometown for a big show! ALSO - exhibition of local art before the show and during intermission! Please come and support the release of the new album. $8, students $5, pre-school FREE Free coffee/juice/lunch served at the intermission |
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| 06/20/08 | Jeff Straker in Tisdale, SK | NE School Division Awards Night |
| Admission: Private. Private Event / Awards Banquet for NE School Division | ||
| 06/19/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | CBC Radio Saskatchewan |
| Time: 5:30pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Interview with Colin Grewar on the Afternoon Edition. Talking about new Album and upcoming CD release concerts. | ||
| 06/14/08 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | Saskatoon Pride Festival |
| Admission: FREE. A big outdoor bash in Saskatoon! Check local listings to see what’s going on - and to see when and where we’re playing. We’ll be doing a set with the full band. Come out and check it out- and wear something colourful - don’t be a whimp! | ||
| 06/08/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Wascana Bandstand |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: FREE show. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Wascana Park. 2-4 - DUO show - with myself on piano/vocals and Rob D on bass. Previewing some songs for the BIG CD RELEASE SHOW coming up on June 24th in Regina. On the beautiful bandstand in Wascana Park, Regina (by the lake/near Museum of natural history) | ||
| 06/07/08 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon | Saskatchewan Children’s Festival |
| Time: 12:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: on the riverbank, Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon. Doing 2 half hour sets during the festival today (12:45 and 3:45). family friendly stuff - kids are great! I’ll be one for the day! most people know I’m incredibly childish anyway… lol | ||
| 06/02/08 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon | FLINT hosted by Mark Ceaser |
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Time: 9:00pm. Admission: NO COVER. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 259 Second Ave. South, saskatoon SK. 9pm FLINT - Saskatoon SK. Mark has invited me out for the night - we’ll sharing songs/ swapping the mike/drinking martinis and hoping to see you! NO COVER - holy mackerel???! |
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| 06/01/08 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | Top of the Inn - Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: 25.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 612 Spadina Crescent East. Saskatoon Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada’s Bone China Tea. Come out for a great high tea with entertainment by Jeffery - and support a great cause! | ||
| 05/30/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Z99 radio - Regina |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Interviewing with Jason Stone re: Next Big Thing show on Z99 | ||
| 05/26/08 | Jeff Straker in Calary | Breakfast Television |
| Catch myself plus backing band “the handsome stranger band” on Calgary Breakfast television this Monday between 9AM-10AM | ||
| 05/25/08 | Jeff Straker in Calgary, AB | Lilac Festival @ 4th Street |
| Time: 5:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1200 4 St. SW. Hello cow-town! I’m playing one of the features sets in the 4th St “Lilac Arts Festival”! | ||
| 05/24/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Cathedral Village Arts Festival |
| Time: 9:15pm. Admission: FREE. Address: 2080 Rae Stree. Performing a long set with full band - come and check us out, this should be a good one! Oddfellows Hall along 13th | ||
| 05/23/08 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | Lydia’s Loft-Songwriters’ Circle |
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Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10 advance/$12 at door. Address: 650 BROADWAY AVENUE SASKATOON, SK S7N 1A9. I’m part of a songwriters’ circle also including Kirby Criddle, and Josh Palmer $10 advance/$12 at door Advance tix at: Cafe Sola, Lydia’s Pub, Vinyl Diner or email contact@vivemusic.ca FIRST 10 PEOPLE RECEIVE A FREE PINT OF PADDOCKWOOD BEER! |
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| 05/10/08 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | House Concert |
| Time: 7:30pm. House concert chez Brett Filson (Regina) - a wonderful wonderful host with an amazing grand piano fit for a king - and I get to play it all night! I’ll be doing this show with Jill on backing vocals. message me at jeff@jeffstraker.com for info | ||
| 05/03/08 | Jeff Straker in Birch Hills, SK | New Ground Bistro |
| Address: 167 Bellamy Ave. Ticketed Event - shoot me a note for info! Dinner and show. And this just aint ‘any’ dinner - if you’ve not tasted Jenni Willems food - you’re in for a wonderful wonderful surprise! | ||
| 05/02/08 | Jeff Straker in Birch Hills, SK | New Ground Bistro |
| Address: 167 Bellamy Ave. Private Event / By Invitation Only | ||
| 04/26/08 | Jeff Straker in Langenburg, SK | Langenburg Community Theatre |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 119 Carl Avenue East. Appearing with the Langenburg Arts Council in their Stars for Saskatchewan series. This concert will feature full band, and will highlight songs from my upcoming CD release. | ||
| 04/25/08 | Jeff Straker in Langenburg, SK | Langenburg High School |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 611 1st St N. Noon concert at the Langenburg High School! | ||
| 04/25/08 | Jeff Straker in Langenburg, SK | Langenburg High School |
| Time: 1:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 611 1st St N. Songwriting workshop at the Langenburg High School following Jeff’s noon concert! | ||
| 04/17/08 | Jeff Straker in ***BOOKMARK*** | BRAD HAS IMPORTED UP TO HERE SO FAR |
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| 03/15/08 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Rivoli Theatre |
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Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 332 Queen Street West. Celebrated Toronto musicians will join award-winning singer-songwriter and event founder Sara Kamin for this year’s “Music for MSF: Musicians in Support of Doctors Without Borders”, the fourth annual Toronto-based benefit concert for MSF (Medécins Sans Frontières).
Music For MSF will feature performances by some of Toronto’s most notable musicians, including: Brian Macmillan |
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| 03/07/08 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Bread and Circus |
| Admission: $5. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 193 Kensington Street. Back by popular demand! THE THREE PRAIRIE GUYS (aka: Grant Tilly, Jeff Straker and David Hein) return to the stage at Kensington Market’s Bread and Circus. An evening of singer-songwriters in the round. The Three Prairie Guys are all actually from the Canadian prairies and share their original songs and casual banter with the crowd. The last installment was standing room only - so come early to get a good seat. | ||
| 08/12/07 | Jeff Straker in Bruno, SK | Bruno Cherry Festival |
| We’ll be performing a set at the Bruno Cherry Fest this year on both Aug 11th and 12th. | ||
| 08/11/07 | Jeff Straker in Bruno, SK | Bruny Cherry Festival |
| We’ll be performing a set at the Bruno Cherry Fest this year on both Aug 11th and 12th! | ||
| 08/09/07 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | House Concert! |
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A great evening this will be! An outdoor house concert in Saskatoon - the PARIS of the prairies. 7:00 start (so we don’t annoy the neighbours). Shoot me an e-mail if you’re interested in a ticket. I’ll put you in touch with the organizer! info@jeffstraker.com |
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| 08/04/07 | Jeff Straker in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK | Fort Qu’Appelle Arts Festival |
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Time: 12:10pm. Fort Qu’Appelle SK - Back for a 2nd year at the wonderful Arts Festival in Fort Qu’appelle. Performing outdoors in the afternoon! |
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| 07/28/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Private Function |
| Time: 8:30pm. | ||
| 07/20/07 | Jeff Straker in Big River, SK | Main Stage, Ness Creek Festival |
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Main Stage: Ness Creek Festival
This festival has been called one of the most influential festivals in Western Canada. Come and see for yourself! We’re excited to have been invited into this years’ line-up. |
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| 07/12/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Gladstone Hotel - Art Bar |
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Admission: $6. Age restrictions: No minors. Appearing tonight with Grant Tilly and Clare O’Mahoney. They’re both singer-guitarists and I’ll have the keys down in the artbar for the night. We’ll do the show in-the-round - and it promises to be a really cool, intimate evening. This is an awesome little space! come check it out (I did my first ever gig in Toronto in this very room!) |
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| 07/06/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Fratellis Cafe |
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Time: 4:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Come out for an afterwork drink and a little bite - Fratelli’s serves it up well! We’ll be doing a set on the nice big patio at the CBC building in Regina - here’s hoping for some sun. We’ll start the music around 4:30 so you can nicely roll in after work to kick off your weekend with some tunes. |
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| 06/30/07 | Jeff Straker in Elbow, SK | Chinook Winds Boathouse |
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An evening of music in the beautiful little resort town of Elbow SK - right on Lake Diefenbaker. We’re performing back at the Chinook Winds Boathouse - on the patio! Evening - starts around 8pm. |
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| 06/15/07 | Jeff Straker in Bronte, ON | CJ’s Cafe |
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Time: 8:00pm. Address: 2416 Lakeshore Road West. I’m performing tonight at the beautiful CJs cafe in Bronte, ON. In partnership with and raising some funds for Oakville Food for Life. Tickets: $20 (with proceeds going to the charity and Artist). Light food included in the ticket price. |
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| 06/07/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Private Function |
| 06/07/07 - 06/09/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | NXNE Festival |
| See Jeff during the NXNE festival all week! | ||
| 06/01/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Graffitis |
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Address: 170 Baldwin Street. Songwriters Unite - Monthly Showcase - Graffitis in Kensington Market
Great line up tonight featuring: ADLAI WAXMAN, JEFF STRAKER, CHAD NUTTALL, JESSICA GRAHAM, ROSEMARY PHELAN and RUSSELL LEON will host. patwhatyoucan, drinkwhatyoucan, listenallyoucan. |
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| 05/26/07 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | CFCR Radio |
| CFCR Radio interview and tunes from Jeff’s new CD 2-3pm! | ||
| 05/12/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Jane Mallett Theatre - St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts |
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Something a little different - The Toronto Mens Chorus is performing the choral version DEBUT of my song “Birch Bark Canoe” tonight at their 10th anniversary concert.
This is pretty exciting - ! This sing will get its recorded debut later this summer, released by Derrick Paul Miller. More to come on that album release. |
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| 05/07/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Regina Performing Arts Centre |
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Heart of the City is hosting a wonderful concert tonight. Regina Performing Arts Centre; 7pm $5 tickets - in advance from the box office (306)779-2277. All proceeds to the Heart of the City program. First half of the show is local pianists from young to old - playing their pieces. Second half of the show is myself backed by bass and backing vocals. ‘Heart of the City’ is a wonderful organization that is dedicated to providing piano lessons to inner city kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access structured music lessons. For more info on what they do visit: Heart of the City Website |
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| 05/05/07 | Jeff Straker in Birch Hills, SK | New Ground Café |
| Appearing for one night at the lovely, NEW restaurant of Jenny Willems. I’ll be providing the music, and Jenny will be providing some delicious culinary delights. I had the chance to taste some of her recipes last year and her approach to food is so fresh and amazing. She’d dazzle downtown Toronto if she set up there. This is the first of a series that Jenny will present, combining art/music and food. | ||
| 05/02/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Rosemount School |
| Leading a workshop at Rosemount School, Regina SK today! | ||
| 04/29/07 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | The Refinery |
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Admission: $20. Address: 609 Dufferin Avenue. A Celebration of Life: A Benefit for Joshua and Ashley
A wonderful evening of music with a great cause, featuring: Suzanne Paschall and Tommy Dahl; WYATT with Danny Fortier and Scott Patrick; Carrie Catherine ; and special guest Aaron Zepick. Box Office 653-3531 Please purchase tickets through The Refinery Box Office. |
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| 04/21/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Bushwakkers |
| Time: 8:30pm. Performing a short half hour set as part of the Regina Folk Festival Sampler. Lots of different acts on stage tonight - check it out! | ||
| 04/20/07 | Jeff Straker in Forget, SK | Ananda Arthouse |
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Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $15. I’ve heard this is THEE place to play in SouthEast SK. Really looking forward to this evening in the arts-mecca of Saskatchewan. We’re doing 2 sets with dessert and drinks in between. You’ll meet some great people guaranteed. And the music will be good too!
FORGET SK is on Highway 13 90 minutes SE of Regina |
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| 04/11/07 | Jeff Straker in Humboldt, SK | Private Function - Uniplex Curling Rink |
| 03/31/07 | Jeff Straker in Saksatoon, SK | JUNOfest - Vangellis Tavern |
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10pm set at Vangellis Tavern on Broadway, Saskatoon SK as part of JUNOfest. I’ll be performing a 45 minute set with full band. Admission: wristband $25 (and it gets you into all venues for the weekend) OR $10 for an individual show. Come on out and make some noise!! |
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| 03/27/07 | Jeff Straker in Watrous, SK | Watrous High School |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. Afternoon show at the High School in Watrous. Community welcome. Brought to you by the Watrous and Area Arts Council. 2pm show. I’m working on having a special guest so stay tuned for details on that!!! | ||
| 03/22/07 | Jeff Straker in Smeaton, SK | Smeaton High School |
| Fundraiser show at the High School. This is our second time appearing in Smeaton - last time was a great time. Hope to see you out if you’re in the area. | ||
| 03/17/07 | Jeff Straker in Cupar, SK | St. Pat’s Auditorium |
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Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $10. Proceeds to St Pat’s Parish Get your Irish on! Jeff Straker joined by fiddler JJ Guy for an evening of entertainment. |
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| 03/17/07 | Jeff Straker in Saksatoon, SK | “Get in Tune” Juno Promo Show - Confederation Mall |
| 45 minute set - part of the ‘get in tune’ series promoting Saskatchewan Music along with the Junos. I’ll be doing this set with my sister Jill crooning out some backing vocals. | ||
| 03/16/07 | Jeff Straker in Elbow, SK | Chinook Winds Boathouse |
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Admission: $15. A St Paddy’s celebration with fiddler JJ Guy - get your IRISH on! Adults $15, Students $10, 6&under FREE Call to reserve: 854-2237 |
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| 03/15/07 | Jeff Straker in Nipawin, SK | Nipawin United Church |
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Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $10. A Fundraiser show for Dr. Pat Chernesky, and Nipawin’s Team Diabetes. They’re raising funds to participate in a few big marathons this year. This show will help! The event is ‘A Dessert Concert’. Admission gets you the show (2 sets) with yummy dessert served in between sets. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door, students $6 advance, $8 at the door. Pre-School FREE Tickets available at Davis Rexall Drugs, Carrot River Pharmacy, or call 862-3222/862-3151 |
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| 03/03/07 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | House Concert! |
| Time: 7:30pm. House concert tonight chez Mr. Filson! In this home is the most beautiful piano I’ve played in eons. SO I’m really looking forward to a house show here. If you’ve not been to a house concert before and are interested in attending, contact me and I can put you in touch with Brett for a ticket. He’s a great host and this will be a really musical, and fun night I’m quite sure! | ||
| 01/27/07 | Jeff Straker in Toronto, ON | Gladstone Hotel - Art Bar |
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Admission: $5. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 1214 Queen Street West. doing an opening set for Tamara Miller. I once played on the old upright piano in this room - and I recall it was played by frank sinatra. did I make that up? I don’t think so. I swear that’s the legend? ANyway - come and hear some tunes! Tamara’s in the throws of recording a new CD. She’ll be doing some songs from it. |
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| 11/25/06 | Jeff Straker in Elbow, SK | Chinook Winds Boathouse |
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Admission: $15. Back to Elbow SK: once again - as I’ve said before, I LOVE this town! This show is exactly 30 days from Christmas so expect some holiday themes tossed into the music. And perhaps some holiday cheer at the bar, and some holiday-like good times all around!
$15 adults, $10 students, 6 & under FREE. |
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| 04/19/06 | Jeff Straker in Esterhazy, SK | Maple Leaf Theatre |
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Admission: 15.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Brought to you by Esterhazy Arts Council.
Tickets: Advance - adults $12 / students&seniors $10 / 10&under free. At the door: adults $15 / students& seniors $12 / 10& under free. |
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| 04/18/06 | Jeff Straker in Meadow Lake, SK | Bean There Cafe and Gallery |
| Time: 7:30pm. | ||
| 03/23/06 | Jeff Straker in Panama City | Teatri Balboa |
| Presented by the Canadian Embassy to Panama | ||
| 02/28/06 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | McNally’s |
| Admission: FREE. Free in-store performance at McNally’s! | ||
| 02/24/06 | Jeff Straker in Birch Hills, SK | Birch Hills Community Center |
| Time: 7:30pm. w/ guest Jayne Graham | ||
| 02/23/06 | Jeff Straker in Prince Albert, SK | Shennanigans Cafe |
| Time: 7:30pm. | ||
| 02/22/06 | Jeff Straker in Nipawin, SK | Nipawin United Church |
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Time: 7:30pm. w/ opening act Kelvin Funkner. Fundraiser for Dr. Pat Chernesky’s Diabetes Fund. |
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| 02/21/06 | Jeff Straker in Smeaton, SK | Smeaton Town Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Community Fundraiser | ||
| 02/19/06 | Jeff Straker in North Battleford, SK | Chapel Gallery |
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Time: 7:30pm. opening act: Lana Quinn & Sarah Schmaltz. Fundraiser for “Heart of the City” |
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| 02/15/06 | Jeff Straker in Yellow Grass, SK | Yellow Grass Town Square |
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Time: 6:30pm. Yellow Grass’ 100th Birthday! w/ special guest Jennifer Jade-Kerr |
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| 02/10/06 | Jeff Straker in Wynyard, SK | Grace Aarnes Lutheran Church |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $7. Fundraiser for Quill Plains Music Festival | ||
| 02/09/06 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon, SK | Brass Monkey |
| Time: 7:30pm. Opening for Leanne Hynd | ||
| 02/07/06 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Chapters/Starbucks Regina |
| Time: 7:30pm. | ||
| 02/05/06 | Jeff Straker in Broderick, SK | Terrace Dining Room |
| w/ guest Leanne Hynde. Sponsored by the Outlook Arts Council. | ||
| 02/04/06 | Jeff Straker in Broderick, SK | Terrance Dining Lounge |
| Time: 7:30pm. with the Leanne Hynd trio | ||
| 02/01/06 | Jeff Straker in Cupar, SK | Cupar United Church |
| Time: 7:30pm. with opening act Janine Gerencser | ||
| 01/26/06 | Jeff Straker in Yorkton | CTV |
| See Jeff on CTV (CICC) with Bob Maloney at Noon! | ||
| 01/24/06 | Jeff Straker in Regina, SK | Chapters Book |
| Admission: FREE. | ||
| 01/21/06 | Jeff Straker in Punnichy, SK | Punnichy School Auditorium |
| Time: 7:30pm. CD Release Party! | ||
| 01/19/06 | Jeff Straker in Saskatoon | CBC Radio |
| Hear me live on the Afternoon Edition with Colin Grewar! | ||
| 01/18/06 | Jeff Straker in Raymore, SK | Raymore United Church |
| Time: 7:30pm. CD Pre-Launch Show! | ||
