We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend and longtime tour manager, Art Theberge. Art passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of April 8, 2026, with his best friend and lifelong partner, Liz Tisdall Bloomfield, by his side. Known affectionately to Donnie as “Feh,” Art…
The Governor General of Canada has appointed Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh to the Order of Canada, recognizing more than five decades of extraordinary contributions to Canadian music and culture. The honour—the nation’s highest civilian recognition—celebrates Walsh’s lifetime of dedication to the blues and his role in shaping Canada’s musical legacy. “Congratulations to the newest appointees…
Due to popular demand, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are THRILLED to announce that a second FAREWELL TOUR show is being added at Hugh’s Room Live in Toronto on November 12, 2024! The band will be joined by special guest Jeff Rogers. Tickets ON SALE TODAY at https://buytickets.at/downchild/1427235
Tickets for The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s intimate hometown FAREWELL TOUR performance at Hugh’s Room in Toronto on November 13, 2024 are SOLD OUT!
Downchild are happy to announce that Juno Award winning guitarist, Tony D (MonkeyJunk), will be performing as their special guest on their FAREWELL TOUR shows in Edmonton (St. Albert) at the Arden Theatre on October 3rd at 7:30 pm and in Calgary at the Arts Commons Engineered Air Theatre on October 4 at 7:30 pm! Tickets…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are thrilled to announce that 12X Maple Blues Award winner Suzie Vinnick will kick things off for the band’s FARWELL TOUR show at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia on November 2, 2024. Tickets for Sarnia are available at BUY NOW! For all of the latest tour updates, check out the…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are happy to announce that up and coming Ottawa soul/blues singer/songwriter, Jeff Rogers will open the Ontario shows on their FARWELL TOUR. Jeffs’ unmistakably soulful voice often evokes weighty comparisons to the past – whether that’s Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles or even Otis Redding…. yet, his tone, range, phrasing, and…
“Canadian blues legends”, “one of the greatest blues bands in the world. Period”, “A Tribute to Canadian Music” – Toronto Star “Downchild has a virtual lock on Canadian blues hierarchy.”- Blues Revue After 19 albums, countless awards and 55 years of spreading the blues around the world on tour, the time has come for THE…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are happy to announce that the first show of their FAREWELL TOUR will be in Edmonton, AB at the Arden Theatre on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go ON SALE TODAY at 10:00 am at BUY TICKETS or by calling the Arden Theatre box office at (780)…
As The Legendary Downchild Blues Band celebrate their 55th Anniversary this year and 55 years of performing around the world, the time has come to say so long to touring and their loyal fans, many of whom have followed the band since they first started. Downchild will be performing their FAREWELL TOUR this fall, with…