What do Too Many Sisters and Do Good Assassins have in common? They are in high demand these days.
Front-men Ron Hawkins and Stephen Stanley, from the Toronto band Lowest of the Low are coming back to appear at Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 15.
The show follows their initial April performance.
“I had some really positive feedback following the show in April,” said show producer Curt McQueen. “People loved the opportunity to see these talented, veteran performers right here in downtown Fergus. The audience was pretty clear they wanted them back again.”
Too Many Sisters will open the September show. The duo is comprised of Toronto native Stephen Stanley and East Coast transplant, fiddler Carla MacNeil. The duo has been performing together for about five years and produces a sound some describe as East Coast “alterno-folk.”
Stanley has been writing to suit McNeil’s voice and the music they produce together is said to be everything from haunting to inspirational.
The show will also feature Hawkins’ new band The Do Good Assassins.
The band blends a rock sound reminiscent of Lowest of the Low. Their folk-country sound also features some unique instruments like cello and trumpet.
The five-member band has been working together since the start of the new year to record their debut, double CD.
“Ron and Stephen were very excited about setting up a second show in Fergus. They loved the vibe of the theatre and could tell the audience was really into the music,” said McQueen.
“For 20-plus years, Ron has been writing, recording and performing great music. As a solo artist, with The Lowest of the Low, The Rusty Nails, and now with The Do Good Assassins, Hawkins has consistently given fans heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies,” McQueen said. “He is just a great songwriter/singer. This is why fans want to see him again and again.”
The show takes place Sept. 15 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Doors for the event open at 7pm.
Tickets are $35, available at the theatre box office, by calling 519 787-1981 or online at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.
