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Saturday January 30, 2010
Venue-The Renfrew Armories.
Dai will be entertaining at the inaugaral "Renfrewlicious".This is an indoor event to promote the great things produced by farmers and producers and others within this area.Dai to be singing, and making the crowds laugh with some witty stories.Come along and say "Hi".For times etc. visit www.contyofrenfrew.ca
Saturday February 6th
R.C.A.F.Wing-Renfrew.8p.m.
Dai taking part in huge fund-raiser .Dai will be singing solos,as well as joining Mike Clouthier of Valley Heritage Radio on stage for a couple of numbers.This is really a star studded evening.The M.C. will be Max Keeping.Also appearing are Hyrd Gunz and many local performers.Topping the bill will be The Goode Brothers.It's going to be a fantastic night.Any enquiries contact Mill Music in Renfrew.
Wednesday February 17th-Renfrew Curling Club-7p.m.
Dai will be M.C. for The Ontario Provincial Curling event -"The 2010 Tim Horton's Masters." This is a great occasion for curlers in the Ottawa Valley,as some of the very best come to Renfrew!Curling fans are invited to attend ,and support the teams.Ladies and Gents teams will be participating.
Dai will be keeping things rolling OFF the ice!!!In addition to being M.C.,he will have his guitar close at hand to keep the audience entertained.Check out the Renfrew Curling Club's web-site for more information.
Thursday and Friday - February 18th and19th.
Royal york Hotel Toronto.
Dai has a trade stand at the Annual Fair Board Convention.(Visit www.oaas.com)All fair board delegates and entertainment committee members are invited to stop by Dai's booth for a chat,and to pick up some of Dai's information.Many will have enjoyed Dai's top quality performance at last year's Showcase.Dai will have a package to suit the needs of YOUR fair-however large or small.He is prepared to travel a considerable distance to entertain your audience, with his wonderful Welsh singing voice,and his unique ,wholesome collection of very funny jokes.If you've never considered hiring an M.C. for your fair,Dai can provide this PLUS perform his own act-so that the cost will be surprisingly low!Adaptable for each fair's needs-efficient,and easy to get along with-ask Massey Fair or Cobden Fair for their assessment of Dai's suitability,Please refer to "TESTIMONIALS" on this web-site.If you use the services of a booking agency-suggest to them that you'd like Dai included in the line-up,or call Dai at home 613 625 1515or e.mail info@daibassett .com-The Singing Farmer guarantees geat value-AND A LOT OF FUN AT THE FAIR. PLEASE BOOK EARLY!
Saturday, Feb. 27th
Dai entertaining at private Welsh Eisteddfod in Calabogie, to mark St. David's Day.
Sunday, Feb. 28th at 7 p.m.
Rankin Culture and Community Center
An evening to look back at the Olympic Torch Relay- as the Torch came through the Ottawa Valley Dec. 13, 2009. Dai's Olympic Torch Relay Ballad was featured on local DVDs. The song will be performed tonight, and the CDs will be available.
Saturday, March 6th 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Cobden
Dai and the Three Thumbs Up band hosting the afternoon jam.
Bring your instrument and join in, or get up and sing a song or two.
Sunday March 7th Renfrew Collegiate Institute 6-8pm.
Dai is M.C. for an afternoon of music and fun,featuring Quyon's GAIL GAVAN, HOWARD HAYES AND MOUNTAIN TAY, along with local performers.This is a fund-raiser for Cobden Agricultural Society. A beef stew supper will be served at 4.15. Info and tickets at The Cobden Ag. Soc. office - 613 646 2426.
Saturday, March 13th 1 to 7 p.m.
DACA center, Dacre Ont.
Dai is the M.C. for this HUGE St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Lots of local artists, food drink and fun! Wear GREEN!!! Best Valley entertainment! Everybody welcome! A day for the WHOLE family! For more info e-mail ladycath.hunt@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 17th St. Patrick's Day at 2 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Cobden
Dai and Three Thumbs Up Band invite everyone to join in with a great day of Irish Fun!
Sing along and join in with the dancing and merriment! Everyone can be Irish for a day!!
To be shor, to be shor
Thursday, March 25th 6 p.m. cocktails 7 p.m. dinner
Royal Canadian Legion Cobden (upstairs, for a change)
The 3rd Annual Evening of Distinction for Local Businesses
Dai is M.C. for this prestigious occasion.
March 26 to April 3
Dai is off to Wales for a week, to work on his Welsh accent, and to collect some new jokes!
Friday, April 16 through Sunday April 25th
Valley Heritage Radio's Annual Radiothon
for details go to www.valleyheritageradio.ca
Sunday April 11 1.15p.m.
Cobden Agricultural Hall
Dai will provide "pre-show" entertainment at the Matinee performance of The Cobden Community Players Annual Production. This performance is always hilarious - local amateur dramatics is such fun! Funds from Sunday's show are sent to The Guatamala Project - a special charity which has seen many Cobden residents donate time and effort to help a village overseas.
Saturday April 17 3p.m to 7p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion,Renfrew
Dai and the Three Thumbs Up Band entertaining the great members on this Saturday afternoon!
Thursday, April 22 7p.m.
Masonic Hall Arnprior
Dai is the guest speaker at the Annual Farmer's Night Dinner, hosted by the Arnprior Lions' Club.
For tickets call 613-624-5363.
April 24, 2010
Friends of the Library fundraising dinner at Moose on the Beach, Eganville. Dinner starts at 6:00pm.
Sunday May 2nd 1p.m. to 2p.m.
Renfrew Presbyterian Church Parking Lot.
Dai and the Three Thumbs Up Band will entertain the participants during registration and warm-up, preceding this year's HIKE FOR HOSPICE. PLEASE RALLY YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBOURS, AND COME OUT TO SUPPORT THIS MOST WORTHY CAUSE. Dai and the Band volunteer their time and talents at many community fund -raisers, and are particularly honoured to help HOSPICE RENFREW at this event. Dai refers to it as "THE BEST OF ALL THE GOOD CAUSES!!"
Saturday, May 8th
Dai entertaining at a Golden Wedding private party.
Sat. May 15 Ladysmith PCMA, Quebec
Dai will act as Master of Ceremonies at this evening event. It's a fund-raiser for the Dialysis Unit of The Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville. Lots of super local entertainment etc. For details of time,price of admission, please call Debbie Hodgins-1-819-647-2386
Sat June 5-From evening till morning
Shawville Fairgrounds
Dai is to be Master of Ceremonies for Shawville Relay For Life.
One of the most meaningful events of the year. Please make an effort to give support, as we all try to do our share for this very, very worthy cause.
Saturday, July 3
Entertaining at a private function.
Sunday, July 4th
Quyon Jam Fest
Dai entertaining early afternoon.
Fantastic music all weekend.
Tuesday July 20
Heritage Manor,Pembroke 7 till 8 p.m.
Dai's monthly visit, for a happy hour of smiles and singing.
Thursday July 22nd
Eagle's Nest,Eganville
Dai making guest appearance during Stone Fence Theatre's summer show. Visit www.stonefencetheatre.ca
Friday July 23rd
Royal Canadian Legion,Renfrew
Dai will me M.C. for an evening of music,and entertainment.This is a popular summer fundraiser for the Renfrew Legion.See you there!!
Saturday July 24th
Renfrew Legion again!
Dai and Tim and John entertain at the regular Saturday music show .Come out and experience The Three Thumbs-Up Band.If it,s a nice day,they will be outside ,on the patio.
Saturday July 31st.
"The Sands" at Golden Lake.
Dai will entertain the crowd from 12 noon to 1 p.m., following the Annual Poker Run-this is by boat,around beautiful Golden Lake Ontario.Call The Sands Restaurant and Motel for details.
Friday August 6th
1 till 4 p.m. Huckabone,s Kubota Dealership,Cobden
Dai will be hosting a presentation (on behalf of Valley Heritage Radio) ,of an occasion to celebrate 60 years of business in Cobden for the Huckabone Family.Listen to 98.7 on the day,or better still-come and join in the fun and celebrations at the location-alongside Highway 17,just east of Cobden.
Thursday August 12
Eagle's Nest ,Eganville
Dai will be a guest at Stone Fence Theatre's summer show.
Visit www.stonefencetheatre.ca
Tuesday August 17 7p.m.
Dai's monthly visit to Pembroke's Heritage Manor.
The residents join in with some songs and hymns,or simply sit back,listen and laugh.
Dai's "Heritage Manor Song" is always well received!!
FRI AUG. 27 THROUGH SUN.29 th AUGUST
Dai M.C. and guest entertainer at Massey Fair.This is one of the biggest and best fairs in Northern Ontario,and Dai is delighted to be invited back to Massey once again.This year's event includes a major fiddling contest.Check out www.masseyfair.ca
Sunday September 12th.
Quyon,Quebec 12 noon
Dai will perform Gospel Music at the final day of "Quyon's Community Days.
This is a highly popular weekend event at Quyon,in one of the most picturesque settings in The Ottawa Valley.
Sunday September 12th 7p.m.
Dai is guest soloist at Point Presbyterian Church,Lake Dore ,Ontario.
Refreshments after the service.Dai's song composed about this lovely little church,and a couple of old favourites,will be stretched out-so that means the sermon will have to be shorter!!!
Sunday September 19th 11 a.m.
Dai is back in church again-and back in Quebec again,as Guest Soloist at Stark's Corner's Church,in Pontiac County.
Tuesday September 21st 7p.m.
Heritage Manor Pembroke-an hour of singing,stories and fun!
Friday October 1st. 6 p.m.
Cobden Agricultural Hall
Dai to help out as M.C. and Entertainer,at the annual "Foster Parents'" Appreciation Night.
Saturday October 2nd
Eagle's Nest,Eganville.Dai will be a guest performer with The Stone Fence Theatre.
Friday November 19th. Cobden Agrcultural Hall. 7p.m.
Renfrew County Holstein Society Annual Awards Banquet.
Dai will be the After-Dinner Speaker at this much anticipated evening.
Lots of awards and winners-lots of food-afew drinks with dairying friends and colleagues,and then a good laugh ,as Dai brings the evening to a close with some stories,jokes and songs!The Ballad of Benny the Bull"-is guaranteed to go down better than The Titanic at this event!
On the third Tuesday of every month, Dai performs for the residents and families at Pembroke's "Heritage Manor". Start time is 7p.m.,and the show begins with Dai's Heritage Manor Song! This regular feature is available to other residences or venues, where Dai provides a show entitled" Dai Bassett's Happy Hour. "With some original, some Canadian ,and some "sing-along" parts, as well as Dai's funny stories and poems, a good time, with a lot of smiles and a sing-song, make for a very pleasant evening.
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