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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…

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…

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…

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…

“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.”-…

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,…

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…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are thrilled to announce that they’ll be performing a 55th Anniversary Party at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax, NS on Thursday, July 25,…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are happy to announce Jenie Thai and her band as support for their highly anticipated show at Massey Hall in Toronto on Saturday, May 13,…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are thrilled to announce that Cape Breton Grammy Award winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster and legendary boogie woogie piano master Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne will be…

text]The Legendary Downchild Blues Band honoured to announce that, 7X Grammy Award Winner, Daniel Lanois, will be joining them on stage as a special guest for their performance at Massey…

With their 50th Anniversary Tour now finally in the books, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are excited to begin their next adventure – and what better way to start than…

With hospitals in Ontario facing major challenges over the last few years, especially in small town Ontario, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are honoured to perform a special benefit show…

Donnie Walsh has experienced a lot of things in his over 53 years of playing the blues, since forming The Legendary Downchild Blues Band in 1969 with his brother, Hock…

Unfortunately our show at the Capitol Centre in North Bay, Ontario on April 21, 2022 is postponed to September 1, 2022 due to the ongoing pandemic. Downchild is THRILLED to…

With the rising COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, to keep their fans safe and to give the band/crew time to recover from COVID-19, Downchild have POSTPONED their performance in Sault Ste.…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have been forced to postpone their show this Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Festival Hall in Pembroke, ON, due to one of their band/crew members…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are excited to announce that their longtime friend and award winning guitarist, Matt Minglewood will be joining them as a special guest for their shows…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are THRILLED to announce that their first show in six months on March 24, 2022 at Meaford Hall as part of The Longest 50th Anniversary…

After much thought and consideration over the past few days, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have decided to postpone The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour Ever! from November 2021 to spring…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED their upcoming performance at the Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts in Richmond Hill, ON on September 30, 2021 to Wednesday, March…

It’s been many years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band performed in Trois-Rivieres, QC and the band is excited to finally return to perform at Trois-Rivieres en Blues on Saturday,…

Like a cat with nine lives, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band keeps on rolling and doing what they do best – playing the blues, with co-founder Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are THRILLED to announce that they’ll finally be returning to the stage on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 8:00 Pm at the Sherblues & Folk…

With the ongoing restrictions and for the safety of their fans,  The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED their performance at the Sault Community Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie, ON…

For the safety of all concerned The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED their performance at the Capitol Centre in North Bay, ON on June 20, 2021 to Sunday, November…

With the on-going pandemic restrictions and to keep their fans safe The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have decided to POSTPONE all of their spring dates into the fall on The…

FORMER LOU REED, FOREIGNER AND DOWNCHILD KEYBOARDIST MICHAEL FONFARA DIES AT 74 Toronto, ON – Internationally renowned Canadian keyboard player, Michael Fonfara has died in a Toronto hospital on January…

It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the passing of our dear friend and long-time bandmate, Michael Fonfara. He was an incredible musician, a gentle soul and we…

Downchild’s 50th Anniversary CD “Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival” is turning heads as it made it’s debut this week on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Blues Albums, entering…

As a result of restrictions due COVID-19 and in the best interest of the health and well-being of fans The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED the remainder of their…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s new 50th Anniversary CD “Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival is officially out today! The new CD was recorded last summer on June 22, 2019…

One year ago today to the day, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band shut down Bloor Street West in Toronto to kick off their 50th Anniversary Tour in Canada, with a…

Join us on Father’s Day for a FREE LIVE CONCERT on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 7:00 Pm (EST) in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund on our official Youtube…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have launched their brand new website as part of the  the band’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, with in depth features on the band’s history and all…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Head Vodka and The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have announced that the band’s 50th Anniversary Party on May 31, 2020 at the Sault Community…

For the health and safety of all concerned with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Head Vodka and The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED the band’s 50th Anniversary Party on…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s 50th Anniversary Party at the Guelph River Run Centre on June 25, 2020 is officially POSTPONED to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020 at 7:30 Pm. Hang…

With fans health and well-being in mind and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Crystal Head Vodka and The Legendary Downchild Blues Band announce that the band’s 50th Anniversary Party at the…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s 50th Anniversary Party on May 8, 2020 at the Empire Theatre in Belleville is officially POSTPONED to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020 at 7:30 Pm, to…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of their fans The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED the East Coast leg of our 50th Anniversary Tour from…

For the safety and well-being of fans with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have decided to POSTPONE their 50th Anniversary show at the Meaford Hall Arts…

For Downchild the fans always come first and their safety is of primary concern. “It’s been a whirlwind for us all the past few days here in Canada and longer…

As the trailblazers of blues in Canada, Downchild like to introduce and support young, up and coming blues artists to help promote this great music to the next generation of…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band and Crystal Head Vodka are bringing the blues to Northern Ontario with two 50th Anniversary shows to announce in North Bay on May 28, 2020…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are THRILLED to announce that they’ll be performing at the Empire Theatre in Belleville, Ontario on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:30 Pm as part of…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band in conjunction with Crystal Head Vodka have added an intimate 50th Anniversary show at the 220 seat King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal, NS, where fans…

Crystal Head Vodka presents The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s 50th Anniversary Party for ONE-NIGHT-ONLY in Pembroke, ON at the Festival Hall Centre For The Performing Arts on Saturday, May 9,…

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are honoured to be named “Entertainer of The Year” this year at the Maple Blues Awards, as they tour from coast to coast, entertaining lifelong…

Jenie Thai has been getting such great response on her performances with The Legendary Downchild Blues Band that the band has invited her to kick off their 50th Anniversary shows…

Blues fans in Saint John, NB spoke loud and clear in their request to have The Legendary Downchild Blues Band make a stop in town for their 50th Anniversary and…

With so much demand from fans for The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s 50th Anniversary merchandise, a BRAND NEW on-line store has been opened to service fans across the country and…