“Gunning is the next big thing in the True North of Song, an artist as compelling, as assured and attentive to every nuance of the writing process, as Lightfoot, Cockburn and Stan Rogers before him”
The Same Storm marks another career milestone for one of Canada's most inspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters, a captivating performer currently nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards including Best Solo Artist. Self-effacing and very, very funny, he is a master of his craft: his knack for perfectly timed on-stage banter and gracious storytelling has endeared him to audiences and fellow performers alike. He has shared the stage with legends like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, Stuart McLean, and Stompin’ Tom Connor and of course, J.P. Cormier, with whom he performed a blockbuster show on our stage last season..
His knack for connecting with audiences is lifelong, preceding the skills and experience he’s earned on the road—Gunning shares the same sort of relationship with music as an eagle does with the sky. From a very young age, music has been Gunning’s way of interpreting the world around him, the lens through which he sees it, and the medium by which he engages with his community and his audiences.
He has never needed to look far beyond his Pictou County, Nova Scotia backyard for inspiration. That’s where the characters live. That’s where the stories come from. Often shining a light on the well-deserving underdogs, he’s never shies away from tougher topics, staying true to the folk music tradition. In recent years, those topics have tended to be more social and environmental in nature - causes that he holds near and dear. Nowhere has that been more evident, or public, than Dave’s strong stance against a local bleached kraft pulp mill - a proven polluter in the community.
Called “a voice of Nova Scotia,” Gunning combines a finely-tuned balance of sincerity and impeccable performance that makes him one of the country’s most engaging entertainers.
The Same Storm continues along a similar path similar to its predecessors - celebrating moments big and small, lending a voice to the folks that need it most, and indulging in a bit of nostalgia on the way - but always with an eye toward the future and the stories it will bring.
Tickets: $27 Advance / $29 Day of Show / $40 Gold Circle
Location: Addy Theatre