The Jim Cuddy Trio with Special Guest Sam Polley

November 14. 2026 | 7 pm, $75 in advance/$85 at the door

How do you chronicle a life, especially as a widely acclaimed musician with a thousand hair-raising stories to tell, while simultaneously and simply documenting the present moment? And why would anyone assign themselves such a task?

As Jim Cuddy discovered making his dazzling new album, All The World Fades Away, that particular songwriting mission was less an option than an imperative, one that came for the Blue Rodeo co-founder out of a rare abundance of time to reflect, tinker, and create. Sure, most rootsy singer-songwriter albums detail what the artist sees looking up, down, and around. But All The World Fades Away goes deeper, its windscreen is wider, maybe because Cuddy is that rare musician with decades to draw from and whose story is very much an arc in progress.

Whether as a solo artist, with Blue Rodeo, with his own band or as we will be seeing him this evening as the Jim Cuddy Trio, Jim has always been known for his unique blend of roots, country and beautiful harmonies. Or as he said to the CBC's Tom Power on his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024, his music has always been "very much roots.”  Visit Jim Cuddy's website here.

Opening this show is Sam Polley. Being the youngest member of a musical family, Sam grew up in the music industry, but took his own time to join the family business. His band Sam Polley and The Old Tomorrows bring a sound from 50's and 60’s rockabilly licks, old country twang, and Motown swing, blending genres to create an upbeat boogie with groovy hooks. Visit Sam's website here.

Saturday November 14, 2026
St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage
Doors 6:15PM/ Show 7:00PM

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