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John McDermott concert this Friday in Kincardine |
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Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $40 per person and tickets will be available at the door. A Canadian tenor sensation, McDermott is best known for his rendering of the song, "Danny Boy," and has been nominated for five Juno awards. His accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home but has also found a home as an international recording star and household name - known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans' causes. McDermott has come a long way from the man for whom singing was a hobby less than 10 years ago. He was discovered quite by chance when, while working as a circulation sales representative for the "Toronto Sun," he belted out an impromptu rendition of "Danny Boy" at a company party. His first album, "Danny Boy," was originally recorded as a very private and personal 50th anniversary tribute for his parents. Its quality could not be ignored and it eventually found its way into the hands of EMI Music Canada. The album subsequently garnered strong sales for a debut release in the United States and Canada - it even reached No. 1 on New Zealand's album charts and was certified double platinum in that country. This success, in addition to a fast-growing North American fan base ( won through a tireless touring schedule), led to his participation in the PBS phenomenon, "The Irish Tenors." His presence helped generate a U.S. gold record, three U.S. tours, and a high-profile media schedule, including appearances on "Good Morning America" and "The Today Show."
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McDermott's
musical career includes three Canadian platinum records, five Juno
nominations (Canada's equivalent to the Grammy), and a solid
international touring schedule. His success has allowed him to
express his commitment to veterans' causes which has always been
integral to him and an important theme in his music.
He is a recipient of one of the U.S.'s highest honours - the Congressional Medal of Honour Society's "Bob Hope Award." Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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