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Stephen Fearing

@sfearingmusic.bsky.social
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I'm a musician — a singer/songwriter, producer, guitar player, and photographer; a troubadour with a driver's license and a camera, and ⅓ of 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. I'm a professional driver who plays music at night. linktr.ee/StephenFearing

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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
U2's 50th. Mount Temple School Dublin 1978: I was 15, just out of frame in the foreground, a few of my friends on the wall beside. Unthinkable that there was so much more to come. 1981 living in Minneapolis-at Sam’s/1st Ave to see the U2 BOY show. How inspiring to see someone running down a dream.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The new tea towel design is on its way and will be available soon. In the meantime, The Empathist tea towel is still available on my website in limited quantities.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Should I revive the “red-hennaed brush-cut and loop-de-loop earring” look from 1988? Here’s a Georgia Straight throwback for your entertainment...
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Where did summer go! I can't believe it's already the second week of September. Here's a little update and a reminder that my vinyl sale has been extended to September 14th in my store: stephenfearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I've decided to extend the vinyl sale in my shop because that Labour Day weeken went by too quickly. So you've got until Monday, September 14th to add to your vinyl collection and save some $ in my shop. StephenFearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It was great to be at SongBird North on Tuesday in Vancouver hosted by Shari Ulrich for the Songwriters Association of Canada, and lovely to meet Mercy Walker and Daryl Burgess. Thanks for having me! 📸 Dale Leung
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Less than a week to go until SongBird North. I'll be performing in-the-round at The Roundhouse in Vancouver on September 1st, along with Daryl Burgess and Mercy Walker, hosted by Shari Ulrich and presented by the Songwriters Assoc. of Canada. See you there! Tickets via stephenfearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Running the tunes earlier in the day right through to setting up and showtime… another beautiful night at The Butchart Gardens playing to a packed house under late summer skies. Thanks to all who came out! 📸 Carter the dog courtesy of Dave Ward a.k.a. “Max Payne”
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
VINYL SALE: I'm having a sale on some vinyl in my shop. Pick up The Empathist, Vejpoesi, or The Unconquerable Past for $25 each. Add them to your own collection or stash 'em away as gifts for your folk loving friends. Find everything at the link in my bio or stephenfearing.com/shop
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Really looking forward to returning to The Butchart Gardens this coming Sunday. I'll be performing with Adrian Dolan on mandolin and piano, Richard Moody on violin and viola, and Rob Becker on bass. It's a beautiful setting and a wonderful way to spend a late summer evening. Hope to see you there!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A little update for August while I'm waiting on a burger with my buddy. Come out and see me August 23 at The Butchart Gardens and September 1 at SongBird North. All the details are in the link in bio or StephenFearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My first (?) album review and interview w/The Province’s legendary music critic Tom Harrison. The 8 wk tour mentioned saw me drive my old Datsun 510 wagon all the way to Montreal (a gig at Foufounes Electrique) and back. I remember I bought a sheepskin at IKEA to make the seat more comfortable…
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
RIP Glen Hansard, you brought so much light and music to the world... all the way from Ballymun. Godspeed. www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Back again with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and our pal Tony Crea on sound at Four Winds Festival in Durham, ON this past weekend. Soundcheck and performance at with Coliln Linden, Tom Wilson, John Dymond, and Gary Craig.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
It's July already! Here's what Francis and I are up to this month... Hope to see you soon!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Stayed in Præesto, Denmark for a few days and visited Fanefjord Kirke (parts date to the mid 1200’s). C. 1535, King Christian III adopted Lutheranism, dissolved the Catholic Church, and whitewashed over these weird and wonderful paintings. Rediscovered in 1927, they've been painstakingly restored.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Blackie & The Rodeo Kings show was a gas at The PNE for the FIFA FanFest. Great to be back in the van with my hairy brethren and even better to be joined onstage for a few songs by the mighty Colin James - the man is a human dynamo. 📷 Soundchecking
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
More pictures from Stirling, Scotland. Whilst walking about, we noticed that many of the doorways had carvings above them - a form of early advertising. “The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker…”
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Nov 18/19 Aeolian Hall, Nov 20th Danforth Music Hall: Blackie and The Rodeo Kings ride again and this time the tapes will be rolling. Come join us for three nights of live recording. These pictures go way back and so will the setlist. Come and join us in person and on tape. Tix through the venues.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It's good to be home! How's your June looking?
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A few shots from the final show of the tour in Roskilde. Once the capital of Denmark, Roskilde is now famous for many things including “Gimle” our last venue of the run - an old water tower! (I think) After more 6 weeks away, I'm finally home to my own bed, family, and a dog excited to see me again
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I'll be performing with Blackie & The Rodeo Kings on June 20 @ 7PM on the Park Stage at the FWC26Vancouver FIFAFan Festival at the PNE. Free with admission. See you there!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
My last stop in Edinburgh was the “Ox” - The Oxford bar, one of many places where fiction and reality intertwine. The Ox is Inspector Rebus’ watering hole, where he goes to sit quietly and listen to the gossip. Now in Denmark and the last leg of this tour, rejoining The Sentimentals. More to follow.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
More from Scotland! Faces and grotesques in stone and plaster: Walter Scott’s house “Abbotsford” in the border country. A few more days here before I head off to Denmark for a few more shows with The Sentimentals.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The England tour with The Sentimentals was wonderful! Great venues and great craic... and then suddenly, I'm in Scotland with Scotland Folk Tours. 📷 Stirling: William Wallace’s monument, Stirling Castle and grounds
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Made it to Southport minus a suitcase (Nikolaj can’t do the requisite black shirt tonight) but soundcheck is done and dusted and we are on in 40 mins. #gratefulfredssouthport #theatkinsonsouthport
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I'm off to Manchester tomorrow and the England tour with The Sentimentals kicks off on Wednesday. Ireland was wonderful, as always. I'll leave you with the stark beauty of Ennistymon, Poulnabrone Dolmen, and The Burren, Co. Clare, - always a joy to photograph.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It's always wonderful to be back on the Inishfree Music Tour in Co. Mayo visiting Achill Island, Westport, and the session at Matt Molloy's. Gorgeous scenes to shoot! #inishfree 1 & 2 Achill Island 3 Westport House 4 Session at Matt Molloy's
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
One week until my English tour with The Sentimentals kicks off. Who's coming? Wed May 6: Southport-Grateful Fred's-The Atkinson Sat May 9: Gateshead-@jumpinhotclub-Central Bar Sun May 10: Saltaire-@tlratsaltaire-Caroline Social Mon May 11: Filey-Filey Americana-Evron Centre Tix @ stephenfearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Coming up soon! On May 6th I'll be in Southport, UK with my band The Sentimentals from Denmark, for a show at The Atkinson Grateful Fred's Americana & Roots Music with @oisin.hassan supporting. Come out! Tickets via stephenfearing.com / link in bio.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Packing the @manzerguitars.bsky.social with its new strap for another transatlantic flight. 1st to Ireland then back to the UK for 4 shows with my band The Sentimentals from Denmark. I've got a show at the Evron Centre in Filey near Scarborough for Filey Americana on May 11. Tix @ StephenFearing.com
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
During and after the CFMAs Friday Night Gala awards which I hosted with my wonderful new friend Jocelyn Pettit. We played a few songs, (mostly) stuck to the script and had a grand old time. Many thanks to Lorand Szasz @lorandphoto who took all these shots and the CFMAs for inviting me.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Had a great time in Calgary at the CFMAs. Congratulations to Julian Taylor on winning Contemporary Singer of the Year. It was wonderful duetting with Terra Spencer on night 1 and co-hosting & duetting with Jocelyn Pettit on night 2. Thanks for having me!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I made it to Calgary for the Canadian Folk Music Awards. I’m nominated for Contemporary Singer of the Year, awarded tonight among the live performances. Awards are over 4 nights and Friday I’m co-hosting. Watch the livestreams on folkawards.ca beginning at 7:30 pm MDT tonight. Let the fun begin!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I hope you had a great long weekend! Here's what I'm up to this beautiful spring. If you are going to be at the Canadian Folk Music Awards this week or in Ireland at the end of the month, let me know! For UK dates, May 6 - 11, see my website for details and ticket links. See you out there!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Blue Line: My 2nd release came out in 1990 on New Routes/Rough Trade in the UK. Produced by Clive Gregson at IdealSound Recorders in Finsbury Park & recorded in a week it was a baptism by fire. Re-released in Canada in ’91 this album is the beginning of my relationship with True North Records.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This is my promo shot from 40 years ago, post-Expo ‘86. I became the “house band” for the newly formed Rogue Folk Club in Vancouver and shortly thereafter released my first self titled cassette album. It all started here… look at that young fellah.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s the last day of The Empathist anniversary merch sale on StephenFearing.com.  Here are some shots from last weekend. I had a great time playing packed shows in Gibsons, Langley and Kelowna. Thanks to everyone who came out!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Today is the 1st anniversary of the release of The Empathist. To celebrate, I'm running a sale on The Empathist merch collection from today through St. Patrick's Day, March 17th at StephenFearing.com Thanks to everyone who listened, streamed, bought a ticket, and supported the album.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
On the road to Kelowna for a show tonight at the Kelowna Folk Roots Music Society. Tomorrow Langley and Saturday in Gibsons. The Empathist turns 1 yr old so I’ll be having a sale on all Empathist merch on my website starting this Saturday from March 14 to 17. Head to StephenFearing.ca
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I'm excited to be heading back to England with my friends from Denmark, The Sentimentals, for four special shows this May: May 6 - Southport May 9 - Gateshead May 10 - Saltaire, Shipley May 11 - Filey Tickets available via StephenFearing.com See you there!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I'm happy to be playing 3 shows in BC in March. Come out and see me if you're in Kelowna, Langley, or Gibsons. Tickets via StephenFearing.com March 12 - Kelowna Folk Roots Music Society at the Unitarians March 13 - Bez Arts Hub Langley March 14 - Fundraiser at the Heritage Playhouse
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Last weekend in Alberta: My drive from Nanton to Edmonton under glorious clear skies in minus 20. Backstage at Northern Lights Folk Club for nails out show Saturday night. Thanks to everyone who came out!
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Come to Scotland with me this May! And if you book now, you can use the promo code BORDERLANDS for £300 off per person. The link is in my bio. #scotlandfolktours
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Travel on Friday 13th - my flight was changed and now a I've got a 4 hour delay in Toronto. Next week I'm in Edmonton at the Northern Lights Folk Club (sold out). The next day I'm doing a writing workshop and fundraiser at the Carrot Coffee House. Check stephenfearing.com for my March dates in BC.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Hello from snowy Newfoundland. Here’s what I’m up to this month and next. Stay warm out there and watch your back...
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
It took me 5 days to get from Dublin to St John’s, cancelled flights and storm stayed as the deep freeze and snow blew through. I finally made it in time for the next wave. Still got my shovelling chops.
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
More from week two in Ireland. It was a great trip and I'm excited about what will come from it. 1 - “The Deck of Cards” Cobh 2 - Daybreak in Dingle 3 - Inch strand. Enroute to Dingle 4 - St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Who wants to come to Scotland with me? 11 days of history, folklore, whisky, music and adventure. Scotland Folk Tours: May 13 to 23, 2026. Book now. (Link in bio)
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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A few more shots from my time in Belfast. It was great to spend time there at Your Roots Are Showing. I had a matinee show at Matt Molloy's in Westport yesterday. Another week in Ireland for research. More later...
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