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Previous 2006 Tour Dates & Media Appearances

All Dates Confirmed - Subject to Change

Date Location Venue Other Info

Saturday, January 21 London, ON Centennial Hall
550 Wellington Street
Raylene Rankin, the 'voice' of the Rankin Family's hit song "We Rise Again" joins Orchestra London and fellow Maritimer, conductor Scott Macmillan, for a spectacular celebration of the east coast's musical heritage - also featuring fiddler Shane Cook - 8pm - (519) 679-8778 - Website
Friday, January 27 Winnipeg, MB West End Cultural Centre
586 Ellice Avenue
Bluebird North - featuring Lennie Gallant, Shari Ulrich, Divine Brown, Jimmy Rankin, Tom Wilson and Wil - Doors 7:15pm, Show 8pm - General Admission with limited seating... Please arrive early! - Tickets available at the West End Cultural Centre, by calling 204-783-6918 or at Ticketmaster (204-780-3333) - $15-$18
Saturday, January 28 Calgary, AB The Ironwood Stage & Grill
1429 9th Ave SE
Bluebird North - featuring Lennie Gallant, Shari Ulrich, Divine Brown, Jimmy Rankin, Tom Wilson and Wil - doors 6pm, show 9:30pm - tickets available at the Ironwood or by calling 403-269-3031 - $18 - Website
Sunday, January 29 Edmonton, AB Royal Alberta Museum Theatre
12845 102nd Ave
Bluebird North - featuring Lennie Gallant, Shari Ulrich, Divine Brown, Jimmy Rankin, Tom Wilson and Wil -show 8pm - tickets available at Tix on the Square, Myhre's Music, Acoustic Music Shop or by calling 780-438-6814 - $18 /advance, $22/door- Website
Friday, February 3 Toronto, ON Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas Street
Bluebird North - featuring Jimmy Rankin, Kardinal Offishall, Melissa McLelland and Dala. Hosted by Shari Ulrich and Blair Packham - tickets available by calling (416) 531-6604 - $18/advance, $20/door - 8:30pm - Website
Sunday, February 5 Toronto, ON Metro Toronto Convention Centre
John Bassett Theatre
Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame 3rd Annual Gala - Showtime 6:30 pm - Tickets $175 + service charge - Ticket information
The 2006 Gala to honour the best in Canadian songwriting promises to be a night to remember. On Sunday February 5, 2006, join us at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for a spectacular night of famous faces, fabulous clothes and of course, great music.  This year's list of performers includes: Sarah Slean, Doc Walker, Andy Kim, Louise Pitre, Jully Black, Jarvis Church, The Stampeders and Jimmy Rankin.
Monday, February 6 Worldwide CBC Radio One Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame - Jimmy Rankin is one of the performers on the show - 11am-noon - 1 hour special on CBC Radio One
Monday, February 6 Worldwide CBC Radio Two Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame - Jimmy Rankin is one of the performers on the show - 10pm-midnight - 2 hour special on CBC Radio Two
Thursday, February 9 Halifax, NS Casino Nova Scotia
Schooner Showroom
Songwriters Circle featuring Bruce Guthro, Jimmy Rankin, Dave Gunning and Jill Barber - 8pm - Purchase Tickets in advance at the Casino On-Line Box Office, by calling 1-888-6GAMES6 or (902) 425-7777, or in person at the Casino Box Office at Casino Nova Scotia. - Website
Friday, February 10 Halifax, NS Halifax Delta Hotel Rodney MacDonald's Kitchen Party - featuring Jimmy Rankin and Mike Cowie - 10pm
March 6 Canada CBC TV Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame - Jimmy Rankin is one of the performers on the show - 9pm-10pm
March 15 Austin, TX Cedar Street Courtyard
208 W 4th Street
Jimmy Rankin - noon - SXSW Showcase
March 15-18 Austin, TX   Jimmy Rankin - SXSW Conference
March 27 ATV Live @ 5
Jimmy Rankin will be performing on Live @ 5 in the Maritimes between 5-6pm.
March 30 Halifax, NS Grand Parade Square Halifax on Parade -- Halifax Play Hard's feature concert that launches the Juno weekend. This night of free music for all ages promises to be one of the most exciting nights in Halifax's Grand Parade.  Halifax on Parade will run from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature an impressive lineup of Nova Scotia talent including, Garrett Mason, Jimmy Rankin, The Joel Plaskett Emergency, Matt Mays & El Torpedo and The Trews.
May 12 Kingston, ON Vimy Officers Mess
CFB Kingston
MARITIME FEST  - A celebration of seafood and song -  6:30pm - doors and food services, 8:00 pm - performances will start - Tickets $75 - This year, the seventh year, the event is for KGH Cardiac Care & Stroke programs, the Communications Museum and the Grand Theatre Renovation Project.  A number of Kingston's finest restaurants will provide a "sensuous, seafood array" in the Mess. The entertainment headliner will be Jimmy Rankin. As in every year yet, dinner music will be provided by The Downhome Connection and, for the second year, they will be accompanied by the PWOR Pipes and Drums!  So, no matter what you "Downhome Connection", you will enjoy this "Black Tie/Mess Kit" dressed up affair of downhome fun, food, music and culture.
July 22 Antigonish, NS Keating Millenium Centre
St. Francis Xavier University
Jimmy Rankin with special guests The Sons of Maxwell - Tickets $24.50 advance, $29.50 at the door - Call (902) 867-3304 or 1-866-259-8169 - Doors open at 7:00pm, show begins at 8:00pm - Website
Tuesday, July 25 Guysborough (Boylston), NS Boylston Provincial Park Raylene Rankin & Beolach - Come Home Week Festival's "Hoe Down on the Hill" - free concert 7:30pm-9:30pm followed by fireworks
Saturday, July 29 Bay Roberts, NL Klondyke Concert 2006 Jimmy Rankin, Tom Cochrane, Haywire, David Wilcox, Harlequin, Kenny Shields & Streetheart - Tickets: Early Bird $32 (on sale May 26-June 9, while quantities last), Advance $38 (June 10-July 28), Gate $45 - Children 1- and under free with adult ticket purchase - Tickets available at Jungle Jims & Ultramar (province-wide), Bay Roberts Town Office, or call 1-866-786-2126 - Website
Wednesday, August 16 Halifax, NS World Vision's Sponsorship Night
Cunard Centre - Pier 20
Jimmy Rankin will be making an appearance to talk about his visit to Nicaragua in June.  Invitation needed to attend (more details to come).
Saturday, August 19 Moncton, NB Magnetic Hill Concert Site "Country Rocks the Hill" - featuring Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, George Canyon & Sugarland, who will be  joined by five (5) local fan favorites. The local artists are Jimmy Rankin, Darcy Mazerolle, Hert Leblanc, Zarico and Side Kixx - gates open at 11:30am - Advance tickets are $105 each (price includes tax and service charge) - Tickets available to purchase at:  The Ticket Atlantic Box Office (Halifax Metro Centre), Charge by phone at (902) 451-1221, Online at www.ticketatlantic.com - Tickets will also be available through the Moncton Coliseum Box Office at 1-888-720-5600
Monday, September 11 Saint John, NB Delta Brunswick Ballroom 2006 CCMA's Roots Roadhouse Showcase - Hosted and special performance by Jimmy Rankin - noon-2pm - Website
Saturday, October 7 Sydney, NS Marine Terminal "Ceilidh at the Big Fiddle" - Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a Gaelic word that means “gathering together” and has become synonymous with a good old fashioned kitchen party. We couldn't find a kitchen big enough for this party so it's only fitting that it will be held at the Sydney Marine Terminal which houses the world's largest fiddle! The guest list who will gather for this giant Ceilidh include artists from Spain, Denmark, Scotland, the U.S. and of course, Cape Breton. So far, the guest list includes Carlos Núñez (Galicia, Spain), Raylene Rankin (Cape Breton), Haugaard & Høirup (Denmark), Mairi MacInnes (Scotland), Karen & Helene (Denmark), Ferintosh (Canada / U.S.A.), Forrester Dancers (Cape Breton), and you (27 countries and counting). - Reserved Seating - 7:30pm - $35 - Tickets on sale July 10th - Celtic Colours International Festival Website
Wednesday, October 11 Toronto, ON Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas Street West
Raylene Rankin - (416) 531-6604 - Tickets $25.00/advance, $27.50/door - Website
Thursday, October 12 Keswick, ON Stephen Leacock Theatre
130 Gwendolyn Blvd
Raylene Rankin - (905) 476-0193 - Website
Friday, October 13 Calgary, AB Irish Cultural Centre
6452- 35th Avenue NW
Raylene Rankin - (403) 229-5877 - Website
Saturday, October 14 Fort MacLeod, AB Empress Theatre
235 Main Street
Raylene Rankin - 8pm - 1-800-540-9229  - Website - Concert sold out
Sunday, October 15 Sherwood Park, AB Festival Place
100 Festival Way
Raylene Rankin - 7:30pm - (780) 449-3378 - Website
Tuesday, October 17 Golden, BC Civic Centre Raylene Rankin - doors 7pm, concert 7:30pm - Website
Wednesday, October 18 Enderby, BC Lorenzo's Cafe
901 Mabel Lake Road
Raylene Rankin - dinner 6pm, concert 8pm - (250) 838-6700 - Website
Thursday, October 19 Salt Spring Island, BC Artspring Theatre
100 Jackson Avenue
Raylene Rankin - 8pm - Tickets $20 - (250) 537-2102 or 1-866-537-2102 - Website
Friday, October 20 Maple Ridge, BC Maple Ridge Arts Centre (The ACT)
11944 Haney Place
Raylene Rankin - 8pm - Tickets $25/adults, $22.50/seniors/students, $18/youth under 14 - 604-476 2787 - Website
Saturday, October 21 Duncan, BC Cowichan Theatre
2687 James Street
Raylene Rankin - 8pm - presented by the Cowichan Folk Guild and Celtic Performing Arts - Tickets $26.50 / $24.00 - (250) 748-7529 - Website - Concert Ad
Sunday, October 22 South Surrey, BC Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240
2643 128th Street
Up Close And Intimate with Raylene Rankin - 8pm - Tickets & Info: 604-536-8333 or 604-535-1043 - presented by White Rock Arts Council - Website
Wednesday, October 25 Canada CMT Canada "CMT: Impact"
Fare Thee Well Love & The Rankins
12:30pm ET / 5:30pm ET
Monday, November 6 Maritimes ATV Live @ 5 Some of the Rankins will be appearing on ATV's Live @ 5 between 5-6pm AT
Saturday, November 11 Liverpool, NS Astor Theatre
59 Gorham
Nova Scotia Music Week - The Songwriter’s Circle, Hosted by Jimmy Rankin
With songs and stories by, JP Cormier, Dave Gunning, RyLee Madison, Steven Bowers, Jill Barber.
The concept is simple: songwriters in the spotlight, sharing their songs in an intimate, unplugged format. The results are jaw dropping. UNMISSABLE! -  7:30pm -  $20.00 plus $1.00 ticket service charge. - Tickets on sale at The Astor Theatre Box Office 902-354-5250
- Website
Monday, November 13 ET Canada   Interview with the Rankins
Monday, November 27 Maritimes ATV Live @ 5 Some of the Rankins will be appearing on ATV's Live @ 5 between 5-6pm AT
Wednesday, November 29 CTV E Talk Interview with the Rankins - 7pm ET (check your local listings)
Friday, December 1 Antigonish, NS Keating Millenium Centre
STFX Campus
A Maritime Christmas with The Rankin Sisters - doors at 7pm, concert at 8pm - 902-867-3304 or 1-866-259-8169 - Reserved Seating - Advance tickets (until November 26th) $35.63, after November 26th $39.05 - Website
Sunday, December 3 Summerside, PE Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre
124 Harbour Drive
A Maritime Christmas with The Rankin Sisters - 2 concerts - 3pm & 7pm - Tickets $36.50 - Box Office: 902-888-2500 - Website
Wednesday, December 13 CBC Radio One Sounds like Canada Interview with Heather, Cookie, Raylene and Jimmy with Shelagh Rogers - 10:30am
Saturday, December 23 Bravo TV Canada The Rankin Sisters: Home For Christmas The Rankin Sisters 2005 TV Christmas special filmed in Mabou - 6:30pm ET (check local listings for airtime)
Sunday, December 24 Bravo TV Canada The Rankin Sisters: Home For Christmas The Rankin Sisters 2005 TV Christmas special filmed in Mabou - 5:00am ET (check local listings for airtime)

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