The Irish Descendants: Our Tribute to Stan Rogers

The Irish Descendants Live in the Green Sanderson Hall at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue Show at 8pm, Doors at 7pm$50+ in advance, $60+ at the door In 1984, following the untimely passing of Stan Rogers, a young Newfoundland folk singer named Con O’Brien embarked on what so far has been a remarkable 42‑year journey in the Canadian music industry. During his formative years as a performer, O’Brien frequently sang Rogers’ songs many of which told stories of growing up in an East Coast Canadian fishing town. Stan Rogers’ repertoire is celebrated for capturing the essence of the country’s diverse regions and communities, and like many folk musicians and enthusiasts, O’Brien was deeply inspired and transformed by Rogers’ lyrics, music, and storytelling.…