The Hogtown Allstars at Hugh's Room Live in Toronto

Name: The Hogtown Allstars at Hugh's Room Live in Toronto
Start: 2026-01-09T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 296 Broadview Ave. , Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario

Schedule

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

296 Broadview Ave. , Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario | Toronto, ON

Originally conceived in 2013, The Hogtown Allstars began almost by accident when
five members of The Downchild Blues Band were approached by Blues On The Rideau
promoter, James Doran, with a proposal for a one/off show that would take place during
the main band’s annual winter hiatus. Chuck Jackson, Gary Kendall, Pat Carey, Mike
Fitzpatrick and Michael Fonfara added ex-Fathead guitarist Teddy Leonard to the band
and accepted the offer. A quick decision on the name by made reference to
their home base and the show was announced. More offers came in and the rest is
Canadian blues history. A new band of not so new southern Ontario players
dedicated to the blues as an art form were on their way. The plan was to remain loyal to
Downchild and fit in shows around the main band’s schedule. In 2022 Hog Wild was
released to overwhelming critical acclaim by Stony Plain Records and became an
instant classic.
Built with some of the most experienced players in the global blues
music community, the members of The Hogtown Allstars have won more than 20 Maple
Blues Awards, 5 JUNO Awards and numerous international blues and jazz music
awards. Put all this together and you have a blues supergroup that cannot be
underestimated.

The legendary Downchild Blues Band completed their Farewell Tour in late 2024. The
Hogtown Allstars have moved on to the next chapter.

The Hogtown Allstars are:

Chuck Jackson: Lead vocals/Harmonica
Gary Kendall: Bass/Vocals
Pat Carey: Tenor & Baritone Saxophone
Teddy Leonard: Guitar/Vocals
Jim Casson: Drums/Vocals
Tyler Yarema: Piano/Organ/Vocals
Howard Moore: Trumpet

Come join us at Hugh’s Room on Friday, January 9th to see this band enter their brand new
chapter.