Jimmy Rankin

02/09/2026

A throwback to the original Song Dog band at the Playhouse in Fredericton, NB.

Twenty-five years later, we're bringing Song Dog back to the stage on October 21st! Come out and hear the album performed live in its entirety, along with favourites from across the years.

It’s going to be a special one. Hope to see you there!

L–R: Dave McKeough, Randy Cook, Jimmy Rankin, Eddie Woodsworth & Kim Dunn.

Fredericton Playhouse

16/08/2026

13/08/2026

25 years ago! 🦞

Came across this photo of the original Song Dog band enjoying a lobster dinner on a day off. Hard to believe this was 25 years ago — time flies!

Lots of great memories from those early Song Dog days, and I'm looking forward to bringing these songs back to the stage this fall for the Song Dog 25th Anniversary Tour.

L–R: Kim Dunn, Dave McKeough, Chris Coote, Randy Cooke, Eddie Woodsworth & Jimmy Rankin.

Who remembers seeing this crew out on the road?

02/08/2026

Greetings from the Song Dog Band!

We had a fantastic night in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, with an incredible audience singing along every step of the way. Thank you for such a warm welcome!

Getting back on stage together has us even more excited for what's ahead. This fall, we'll be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Song Dog by performing the album live in its entirety, along with favourites from across the years.

We can't wait to see you out on the road!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—hope to see you at one of the anniversary shows.

27/07/2026

25 years later... we're bringing Song Dog back to the stage.

When Song Dog was released, it marked the beginning of a whole new chapter in my musical journey. After my years with The Rankin Family, these songs helped launch me as a solo artist and I never imagined they'd still mean so much all these years later.

This fall, for the very first time, I'll be performing Song Dog live in its entirety, along with favourites from across my catalogue.

I can't wait to revisit these songs, share the stories behind them, and celebrate this milestone with all of you.

Oct 21 - Fredericton, NB - Fredericton Playhouse
Oct 22 - Moncton, NB - Théâtre Capitol Theatre
Oct 23 - Charlottetown, PEI - PEI Brewing Company
Oct 25 - Saint John, NB - Imperial Theatre
Oct 30 - Halifax, NS - Light House Arts Centre
Nov 5 - New Glasgow, NS - Glasgow Square Theatre
Nov 6 - Glace Bay, NS - The Savoy Theatre
Nov 7 - Chéticamp, NS - Doryman Pub & Grill

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Check out the tour dates and I'll see you on the road.

25/07/2026

Backstage with Mary Frances and Michael MacMaster Leahy at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival in Fredericton.

One of the highlights of the day was having Mary Frances join me on stage for "Mull River Shuffle." What a treat to share the stage with such incredible musicians.

02/07/2026

🎶🦞Heading to the Pictou Lobster Carnival!? 🦞🎶

I'm looking forward to spending the evening with you on July 5th for a great night of music at one of Nova Scotia's favourite summer traditions.

Give the video a watch, and if you haven't made your plans yet, we'd love to see you there!

📍 Pictou Lobster Carnival
🗓️ July 5

See you in Pictou!

Pictou Lobster Carnival

22/06/2026

Summer’s shaping up to be a good one. ☀️🎶

Looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing friends old and new along the way. Hope to catch you at one of these upcoming shows:

📍 July 1 – KIRA Amphitheatre | St. Andrews, NB
KIRA - Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts and Amphitheatre
📍 July 5 – Pictou Lobster Carnival | Pictou, NS
Pictou Lobster Carnival
📍 July 17 – Miramichi Irish Festival | Miramichi, NB
Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi
📍 July 24 – New Brunswick Highland Games | Fredericton, NB

📍 August 1 – Port aux Basques Softball Field | Port aux Basques, NL

Come sing along, share a few stories, and celebrate summer with us.

See you down the road.

02/06/2026

Twenty-five years ago, Jimmy Rankin stepped into a new chapter.

Following a decade with The Rankin Family, Jimmy struck out on his own and released Song Dog — the album that launched his solo career and introduced fans to a bold new sound rooted in Cape Breton, country, folk, rock, and Americana.

Now, for the first time, Jimmy is bringing Song Dog back to the stage and performing the album live in its entirety as part of the Song Dog 25th Anniversary Tour.

Featuring classics like Followed Her Around alongside favourites from across his remarkable catalogue, this special concert celebrates the songs, stories, and spirit of an album that helped define a new era in Canadian music.

Whether you were there when Song Dog first arrived or you're discovering it for the first time, this is a show you won't want to miss.

• Presale: Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00 AM local time (SONGDOG25)
• General On Sale: Friday, June 5 at 10:00 AM local time

https://jimmyrankin.com/tour/


Fredericton Playhouse Théâtre Capitol Theatre PEI Brewing Company Imperial Theatre Light House Arts Centre Glasgow Square Theatre The Savoy Theatre Doryman Pub & Grill

28/05/2026

Happy birthday Jimmy! ❤🥂🍾