| SEP |
| 6 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
KERR FEST
Westwood Park
Oakville Ontario
Opening for TEENAGE HEAD & PLATINUM BLONDE
6:00 to 6:45pm
905-849-8865
The full CRYBABY band will be playing one set opening for iconic bands TEENAGE HEAD and PLATINUM BLONDE on the opening night of the festival.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Carrie Ashworth on bass and Josh Hicks on drums
| OCT |
| 10 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
ARTWORD ARTBAR
15 Colbourne Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-543-8512
The full CRYBABY band will be playing two sets at this small-but-iconic local venue.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Carrie Ashworth on bass and Josh Hicks on drums
Honestly, this is one of the best venues in the city for hearing music. Small and intimate with great acoustics and owners Ron and Judith really appreciate artists - all kinds of artists, from playwrights to painters, photographers, poets and musicians. Love this joint!
| FEB |
| 06 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD
345 James St. North
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show Doors open 8:00pm • Show starts 9:00pm
289-396-3911
Rae Billing & CRYBABY playing at one of the best joints in Hamilton to see live music.
Sharing the bill with stellar alt-country band FRYTRUCK.
With Andrew Aldridge on guitar and backups, Greg Brisco on keys, Carrie Ashworth on bass and Josh 'Sticks' Hicks on drums.
| AUG |
| 30 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
GORE PARK SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES
King and James Streets
Hamilton Ontario
Lunchtime Show:
12:00 noon to 2:00pm
905-523-1646
The full CRYBABY band will be playing two sets from 12noon to 2pm in this beautiful downtown location.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
Love playing in a breeze.
| JUNE |
| 1 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
ARTWORD ARTBAR
15 Colbourne Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-543-8512
The full CRYBABY band will be playing two sets at this small-but-iconic local venue.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
Honestly, this is one of the best venues in the city for hearing music. Small and intimate with great acoustics and owners Ron and Judith really appreciate artists - all kinds of artists, from playwrights to painters, photographers, poets and musicians. Love this joint!
| MAY |
| 10 |
Rae Billing & CRYBABY at
RAISE THE ROOF CONCERT SERIES
DR. DISC ROOFTOP
20 Wilson St.
Hamilton Ontario
SHOWTIME 9:00 to 9:30pm prompt
905-523-1010
The full band will be playing this Art Crawl event in Downtown Hamilton.
With Rae Billing on acoustic guitar and vocals, Andrew Aldridge on electric guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums and backups.
Promises to be a good'un. No cover, as we're playing to the folks two stories below. (And we'll be trying not to toss ourselves off the roof!)
| APR |
| 10 |
SONGWRITERS AND SIDESLINGERS at
THE CASBAH
306 King St. West
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show: 8pm
905-741-7625
Rae Billing and Andrew Aldridge along with three other songwriters and their respective sideslingers.
| FEB |
| 13-16 |
RAE BILLING at
FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal Quebec
Information: 416-524-7198
The Folk Alliance International 2019 Conference is the world's largest gathering of the folk music industry and community.
Rae played nine showcases in four days (!) including EDpr Presents THE HAMMER COMES DOWN ROOM
CHICAGO MIKE'S MUSIC JOINT ROOM
RUSSELL deCARLE RUSTY CAR MUSIC ROOM
DUNCAN SHOWROOM/39 DAYS OF JULY ROOM
| JAN |
| 19 |
RAE BILLING & CRYBABY at
THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD
345 James St. North
Hamilton Ontario
Doors open 9:00pm • Show starts 10:00pm
289-396-3911
Rae Billing & CRYBABY headlined at one of the best joints in Hamilton to see live music.
With Andrew Aldridge on guitar and backups, Steve Koch on guitar, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums and backups.
Opening the show was Hamilton's own great alt-country band FRYTRUCK.
| JAN |
| 18 |
RAE BILLING & CRYBABY at
THE MOONSHINE CAFE
137 Kerr St.
Oakville Ontario
Doors open early • Show starts 9:00pm
905-844-26565
Rae Billing & CRYBABY headlined at this great music room in Oakville.
With Andrew Aldridge on guitar and backups, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums and backups.
Plus sweet alt-country openers Shari Dunn and Jonny Kerr.
| JAN |
| 13 |
EDpr Presents
FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER at
THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD
345 James St. North
Hamilton Ontario
3:00 to 6:00pm
289-396-3911
EDpr presented a fundraising event for a Folk Alliance International Conference Showcase taking place in Montreal in February.
The conference only comes to Canada every five or more years, so this was an extra special event to support.
It's a stellar lineup with:
BIG RUDE JAKE
RAE BILLING
SARAH BEATTY
EDGAR BREAU and COLINA PHILLIPS
DEEPS
TIM GIBBONS
CORY MERCER
JAY POLLMANN
DAVE RAVE
MATTY SIMPSON and JUSTINE FISCHER
and SUZIE VINNICK
| NOV |
| 24 |
RAE BILLING at
BATSTONE'S NORTHERN RAMBLE
45 Railway Ave.
Renfrew Ontario
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
613-612-3600
SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: Shared the evening with legendary songwriter Dean Batstone. Played two sets at this iconic Ottawa Valley venue located in a converted Baptist Church with the most heavenly acoustics.
| NOV |
| 16 |
RAE BILLING at
THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
635 King St. East
Hamilton Ontario
Dinner and Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-526-0909
DINNER AND SHOW: Played two sets at this intimate restaurant serving up fabulous southern style food and live music.
Joining Rae on vocals and acoustic guitar were Andrew Aldridge on guitar and Greg Brisco on keys.
| OCT | |
| 13 |
RAE BILLING & CRYBABY at
THE ARTWORD ARTBAR
15 Colbourne Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-543-8512
Played this local small-but-iconic venue with the full Crybaby band.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
| SEP |
| 15 |
RAE BILLING & CRYBABY at
SUPERCRAWL MAIN STAGE
James St. North and King Street
Hamilton Ontario
12 noon
Played as part of the iconic Supercrawl festival.
| JUN |
| 22 |
RAE BILLING & CRYBABY at
MILLS HARDWARE
95 King St. East
Hamilton Ontario
With Special Guests: Matty Simpson and Justine Fischer
Early Show: 9:00pm (Doors Open 8:00pm)
289-389-5311
ICE STORM REDO: We called this our 'Ice Storm Redo' show, for those who had to hunker down on the CD release night. Last full band show before September.
Songs from the newly released album, Still.
| APR | |
| 19 |
CRYBABY at
THE CADILLAC LOUNGE
1296 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario
Early Show
8:00 to 11:00 pm
416-536-7717
CD RELEASE PARTY: Playing during the last month of this iconic Toronto club. Show includes the full Crybaby band.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums.
Playing songs from the newly released album, "Still".
| APR |
| 14 |
CRYBABY at
THE PEARL COMPANY
16 Steven Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors Open 7:30 • Show starts 8:00pm
905-524-0606
CD RELEASE PARTY: Celebrating our fourth year of spring shows at the unique Pearl Company venue. Show includes the full Crybaby band.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
Playing songs from the newly released album, "Still".
| FEB | |
| 22 |
CRYBABY at
THE MOONSHINE
137 Kerr Street
Oakville Ontario
Early Show
Show starts 9:00pm
905-844-2655
Pleased to be playing this Oakville music venue with the Crybaby band.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums.
Playing songs from the to to be released album, "Still". OPENER: Splendid Jazzpop duo UNION and KAY
| NOV |
| 4 |
CRYBABY at
THE ARTWORD ARTBAR
15 Colbourne Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-543-8512
Pleased to be playing this local small-but-iconic venue with the full Crybaby band.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, Scott Bell on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
OPENER: Splendid Jazzpop duo UNION and KAY
| SEP | |
| 23 |
SONGWRITER'S IN THE ROUND at
THE ARTWORD ARTBAR
15 Colbourne Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-543-8512
A terrific roster of songcrafters will be sharing songs and stories. Line-up includes host Duane Rutter, Michael Birthelmer, Rae Billing, Gillian Nicola and Jay Linden.
| JUL |
| 18 |
RAE BILLING & ANDREW ALDRIDGE at
THE HORSESHOE TAVERN opening for
LARRY CAMPBELL & TERESA WILLIAMS
370 Queen St. West
Toronto Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 8:30pm • Show starts 9:00pm
905-522-1409
Multi-instrumentalist-vocalist Larry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams have rocked many a venue, as both center stage performers and invaluable assets to world class acts. A shortlist of artists who've benefited from their talents, live and in studios, reads like a Who's Who of Music Icons: Bob Dylan (Larry spent eight years on the Never Ending Tour), Paul Simon, Little Feat, Hot Tuna, Phil Lesh, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Mavis Staples, and, for one miraculous seven-year stretch, Levon Helm. Now, with an eponymous debut album, the couple brings it all back home.
Crybaby's Rae Billing and Andrew Aldridge will be opening the show at 9:00 pm.
| JUL | |
| 15 |
RAE BILLING at
THE PINE STREET STUDIO
GARDEN CONCERT
8 Pine Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-522-1409
Michael Birthelmer's Pine Street Studios plays host to another Garden Concert of Singer/Songwriters with Michael Birthelmer (owner of Pine Street and one of the City's most unique and praised songwriters plus the fabulous songsmith Duane Rutter and alt-country singer/songwriter Rae Billing.
This will be a great night but Mike's shows are often packed so you might want to make a reservation by calling Pine Street Studio at 905-522-1409!
| MAY |
| 13 |
CRYBABY at
THE PEARL COMPANY
16 Stephen Street
Hamilton Ontario
Early Show
Doors open 7:30pm • Show starts 8:00pm
905-524-0606
After reuniting Crybaby for two 20 year anniversary shows, the group decided to create a Crybaby album together. Working on Summer 2017 release.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, James Henry on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums.
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| DEC | |
| 4 |
CRYBABY at
THE CASBAH LOUNGE
306 King St. West
HAMILTON Ontario
SPECIAL GUEST: MATTY SIMPSON
Early Show
Doors open 8:00pm • Show starts 9:00pm
416-536-7717
Crybaby's 20 Year Anniversary show at the Cadillac Lounge in Toronto.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, James Henry on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
| DEC |
| 1 |
CRYBABY at
THE CADILLAC LOUNGE
1296 Queen St. West
Toronto Ontario
SPECIAL GUEST: MICHAEL VALELLY
Early Show
Doors open 8:00pm • Show starts 9:00pm
416-536-7717
Crybaby's 20 Year Anniversary show at the Casbah Lounge in Hamilton.
Band members are Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, James Henry on bass and Lucky Pete Lambert on drums
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