James Keelaghan

Keelaghan has spent decades weaving the past into melody — and in doing so, he’s become one of the genre’s most respected torchbearers. With his lilting baritone and rhythmic guitar work, Keelaghan creates songs that aren’t just heard — they’re felt. His music pulses with a kind of moral gravity, an undercurrent of justice and remembrance. He’s not afraid to explore the darker corners of the Canadian psyche, or to shine a light on injustice, both forgotten and ongoing. Keelaghan will be joined by bass player par excellence, David Woodhead.

Whether he’s performing in a packed theatre or a cozy folk club, James Keelaghan brings history alive. And in a world that often rushes to forget, his songs serve as powerful reminders that the past is never truly past.