You're Invited! Dust off those dance shoes!For Mike's Monster Jam 10th Anniversary Celebration!
Get ready to rock! We're celebrating 10 years of Mike's Monster Jam with a blowout live music event you won't want to miss!
Join us for a night of incredible, hard-hitting blues-rock as we welcome the notorious and acclaimed musician Tony 'Wild T' Springer to the stage as our headliner! Tony's blistering guitar work and electrifying stage presence are legendary, and he's bringing his A-game for this special anniversary show.
Wild T will be backed by a rhythm section of internationally touring, accomplished musicians, including:
Mike 'Mudfoot' McDonald – Guitarist, Singer, and your host for 10 years of Monster Jam!
Dale Anne Brendon – Hard-grooving, acclaimed Drummer
Ryan Allen – World-class Bassist
These are three working musicians at the top of their game, promising a powerful and unforgettable performance that will keep the energy high throughout the afternoon.
It's going to be an afternoon of dancing, great music, and good times! Plus, you'll have a chance to win some cash with our 50/50 draw. Limited edition posters.
Join us in celebrating this major milestone with Mike and the band. Grab your friends and get ready to party!
Musician Bios
Mike McDonald (Guitarist/Singer)
Mike McDonald is a veteran singer and guitar player with a career spanning over four decades. Described as a consummate performer, he has shared the stage with legendary artists including B.B. King, James Cotton, Three Dog Night, Steppenwolf, and Pat Rush.
Mike has also worked as a producer and sound engineer. For thirteen years, he served as the in-house music director at the legendary Grossman's Tavern in the Toronto music scene. He is sometimes referred to as "Mike Mudfoot McDonald."
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Toney 'Wild T' Springer (Guitarist)
Toney Springer, known by his stage name Wild T, is a guitarist originally from Tunapuna, Trinidad, who relocated to Toronto in his early teens. In the mid-1980s, he gained prominence on the club circuit and was voted best guitarist at the Canadian Black Music Awards.
In 1990, Springer formed his own band, Wild T and the Spirit. His career highlights include:
Appearing as a guest musician on David Bowie's 1993 album, Black Tie White Noise.
Receiving a Juno Award nomination for Most Promising Male Vocalist in 1992.
The band, Wild T and the Spirit, received a Juno Award nomination for Best Hard Rock Album in 1994 for their album Givin' Blood.
He has also performed with Jeff Healey, and his band was a supporting act for Bon Jovi's Canadian tour.
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Dale Anne Brendon (Drummer/Percussionist)
Dale Anne Brendon is a drummer and percussionist originally from London, Ontario, Canada. She has been involved with the Stratford Festival of Canada’s musical family for over 30 years, drumming for productions such as Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita.
Her career spans both rock and classical genres:
She has played drums and percussion with the North American touring act Jeans 'n Classics (a rock symphony orchestra), performing across a wide range of cities from Florida to Alaska.
Her classical work includes playing percussion with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and Orchestra London.
She has shared the stage with world-class artists, including Randy Bachman of the Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, Harry Belafonte and Mel Tormé.
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Ryan Allen (Bassist)
Ryan Allen is a musician, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist associated with the Kitchener-Waterloo area. He is known to have played bass in the bands Hawkeyes and Romeo Sex Fighter, and more.
Event Venue
Bobby O'Brien's, 129 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A7, Canada
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