NMC Presents: Sexsmith Sings Lightfoot
Schedule
Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique | Calgary, AB
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Second show added! Celebrate the enduring songs of Gordon Lightfoot with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on April 8.Sexsmith Sings Lightfoot is a heartfelt tribute from one master craftsman to another, featuring beautifully interpreted selections from Lightfoot’s catalogue, alongside personal reflections on the music that helped shape Sexsmith’s own songwriting journey. Join us for a moving night of music, memory, and national pride as we honour a legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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About Ron Sexsmith:
Ron Sexsmith is a three-time JUNO Award-winning songwriter from Ontario. He has written and recorded an extensive and acclaimed catalog of studio albums and original songs, beginning with his self titled debut in 1995. Ron released his eighteenth studio album in August 2025. In the past few decades as a headlining artist, Ron has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, such as Massey Hall, Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, as well as The London Palladium.
A child of melody, his music has been described as a hybrid of Canadian folk heros such as Gordon Lightfoot and Leonard Cohen mingled with that of The Kinks, Beatles and other British invasion acts of his formative years. His songs have been covered by many revered artists such as Rod Stewart, k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris, Michael Bublé, Feist, Elvis Costello, and Stevie Nicks to name only a few. In 2017, Ron penned his first novel ‘Deer Life, A Fairy Tale’ published worldwide by Dundurn Press Limited. He has written a ‘yet to be released’ complete musical score to accompany the table, for his vision to bring the story to the stage as musical theatre or to adapt to film.
Ron made his theatrical composer debut in 2025 with the internationally renowned Stratford Festival production of ‘As you Like It’ in Stratford, Ontario. He currently lives in Perth County, Ontario with his wife, his piano, and his vinyl record collection and continues to be inspired to write, record and perform live worldwide.
About Gordon Lightfoot:
Gordon Lightfoot (1938–2023) was one of Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriters. Emerging from Toronto’s folk scene in the 1960s, he helped define the folk-pop sound with introspective lyrics and melodic craftsmanship that earned him international acclaim. His songs often captured themes of love, history, and the Canadian landscape, resonating with audiences for decades. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, Lightfoot received numerous honors, including multiple JUNO and Grammy Awards, companion of the Order of Canada, Governor General’s Award, and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as a foundational figure in North American folk music.
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Doors: 6:30 pm.
Show: 7:30pm.
Tickets: $85 + GST
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Where is it happening?
National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 876 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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