Published November 17, 2023, 3:01 PM ET
A packed line-up of Canadian musicians are heading to Massey Hall next year to perform a concert in honor of the late folk legend Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot poses for a photo while attending “LIGHTHEADED: A Gordon Lightfoot State of Mind” at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto on Thursday, March 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
TORONTO – A packed lineup of Canadian musicians is heading to Massey Hall next year for a concert honoring the late folk legend Gordon Lightfoot.
Grammy nominee Allison Russell, Guess Who’s Burton Cummings and rocker Tom Cochrane are among a dozen names set to perform at Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot on May 23.
The evening will honor Lightfoot’s music and legacy at his favorite Toronto venue, with Blue Rodeo and members of Lightfoot’s longtime band serving as dual house bands.
Other artists set to perform include folk singer Sylvia Tyson, country singer William Prince and rising Oji Cree musician Aysanabee. Further names will be announced in advance of the show.
The “Sundown” and “If You Could Read My Mind” singer died in May after a series of health problems, prompting tributes from around the world.
Tickets for Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot will be available from Thursday via the Massey Hall website and by calling the venue’s box office.
Proceeds benefit Massey Hall’s nonprofit revitalization fund for the venue, which also supports artist development and training.
The concert announcement came on Friday, what would have been Lightfoot’s 85th birthday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 17, 2023.
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