Dave Gunning Live at The Fool!

With over two decades on the road and fifteen albums to his credit, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Gunning is celebrated for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that honour everyday heroes while tackling hard truths.  His music has long reflected his deep roots in Pictou County, where stories of working people, small-town struggles, and local pride shape his songwriting. Whether he’s shining a light on unsung community champions or confronting social and environmental issues close to home, Gunning brings an honesty and empathy to his work that have become his trademark.  Known for his ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and reflection, Gunning’s live shows balance heartfelt storytelling with moments of perfectly timed humour. His rapport with listeners—equal parts genuine, self-effacing, and deeply human—has made him a beloved fixture on stages across Canada and beyond.  Over the years, Gunning has shared the stage with folk greats like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, and Matt Andersen, yet he continues to carve his own path, grounded in the values of community and craftsmanship.  In June 2025, Gunning travelled to Point Lonsdale, Australia, to record his fifteenth studio album, Field Notes, set for release in 2026. Stripped-back and emotionally rich, the new collection returns to the heart of what he does best: telling stories that remind us who we are, where we come from, and what matters most.

CABIN FEVER:
Cabin Fever is a folk/roots band formed through happenstance and sharing tales of their respective journeys living amongst the lakes and forests of northern Saskatchewan and Muskoka, ON.  Known for captivatingly tight harmonies, dynamic story-telling through song and quick-witted banter, Kyle, Colin and Jess showcase compelling style and versatility from the festival stage to intimate cabin concerts and the spaces in between. They have been playing extensively around Southwestern Ontario opening for acts like The Sadies, The Sam Roberts Band, Emm Gryner and The Once. Featured by CBC’s ‘London Morning’ and ‘Afternoon Drive’, Blundstone Canada, Folk Music Canada, Roots Music Canada and more, the band released their much-anticipated 5-song EP 'It's Only Forever' in March 2025 and toured the album as part of their ‘Yours To Discover’ Tour in the summer of 2025, playing on stages such as Quiet Earth, the Four Winds Music Fest, and more.  New music, tours and announcements coming in 2026!