Stories & Songs
with Ian TamblynA Benefit Concert to support the reopening of the CEC!
Join Ian Tamblyn at a benefit concert in support of the Canadian Ecology Centre and their efforts to reopen and recover following the devastating June 21st downburst storm of 2025.
A Juno award winner and legendary Canadian folk music singer-songwriter, storyteller, adventurer and playwright. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!
2 Dates to choose from!
Wednesday May 13th (Mattawa)
An intimate event at The Moon Cafe.
Raffle prizes and Silent Auction items.
Thursday May 14th (North Bay)
Enjoy a full evening out at “The Block Public House” that includes a “Prix-fixe menu” (appetizer, main course and dessert) before the concert.
Raffle prizes, silent auction and storm presentation during the dinner
Wednesday May 13th (Mattawa)
- Concert Ticket
- Concert begins at 7pm
- Raffle prizes, silent auction
- Tickets available at door for $40 (space pending)
Thursday May 14th (North Bay)
- Concert Ticket
- “Prix-fixe Menu” (appetizer, main course options + dessert) – arrive between 5 and 6pm for dinner
- Raffle prizes, silent auction and storm presentation
- Concert begins at 7:30pm
- Concert only tickets available online for $30/person (until May 13) or $40/person (at the door)
Ian Tamblyn was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1947. He has been playing music and writing plays since the age of seventeen. Since that time Ian has recorded 45 albums, CDs and cassettes as well as producing albums for over thirty other artists.
A singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an extensive discography and over 1500 songs to his credit, Ian Tamblyn is an essential figure in the Canadian musical tapestry. Now into the fifth decade of his career, he remains a vibrant and productive artist. Many of his songs have been recorded by others, and he has garnered numerous awards and recognition.
He holds an honourary doctorate from Lakehead University, a distinguished alumni award from Trent University and he is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. In 2021 Ian Tamblyn was selected as an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon. Ian is also the recipient of the Jackie Washington Award, the Victor Tolgasy Award, Estelle Klein Award and the J.D. Coulsen Award.