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Upcoming Shows & Events

Why not come visit me at the following shows and say hi!

 

 

Saturday January 16, 2010
2.30 to 6p.m.
Dai and the Three Thumbs-Up Band hosting the weekly "jam" at the Royal Canadian Legion,Cobden.

Sunday January 17, 2010
2 to 4p.m.
At the Renfrew Armories.
Dai will be Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Levee for M.P. Cheryl Gallant and M.P.P.John Yakabuskie.The event is of major significance in the calendar of Conservative Party Supporters within the constituency of Renfrew,Nippissing,Pembroke,and Dai is honoured to be invited to take part as M.C.

Friday January 29, 2010
Emmanuel Anglican Church,Arnprior.
Dai will be the After Dinner Speaker at the Annual Spaghetti Supper.On this special evening,the men of the parish prepare a magnificent home-made supper in honour of the ladies(who probably told them what to cook -and how to "not burn it"!!)An evening of great fun guaranteed-and because it is the men who are cooking,when Grace is said,the ladies will be praying much harder than usual!!

 
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

Saturday, April 10, 6p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Eganville
Dai and the Three Thumbs Up band providing entertainment.
Call in, listen and dance.

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.

Saturday, May 8th
Dai entertaining at a Golden Wedding private party.

Sunday, July 4th
Quyon Jam Fest
Dai entertaining early afternoon.
Fantastic music all weekend.

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!