The Village Idiots will bring Canadian songwriting legend Ron Hynes to the Elora Legion on March 13.
With a songwriting career that spans more than 30 years, Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music award winner, a Genie award winner and a past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music awards nominee.
He has been recipient of Artist of The Year and the prestigious Arts Achievement award from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, as well as a Lifetime Achievement award from the St. John’s Folk Arts Council.
Frequently referred to as the “man of a thousand songs,” Hynes’ songs have been covered by dozens of artists, including Emmylou Harris, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Murray McLauchlan, Valdy, John McDermott, Terry Kelly, Prairie Oyster, The Good Brothers, Shaye, The Cottars and most recently, classical soprano Hayley Westenra.
The show starts at 8:30pm
Tickets are $20 and are available from the Elora General Store.
