The song remains the same.

Some of my most favourite times are during sound check. While nothing beats the energy of a room full of people, there’s a serenity of simply the sound of a new environment.

This shot was taken a couple weeks ago while setting up at the Berkeley Church (Toronto, ON). It was an early morning set-up. The city was slowly awakening. The weather was perfect. A nice calm moment in a really unique space.

On Friday, I’m back up at Irwin Inn (Stoney Lake, ON) for a public instrumental guitar performance. These are always great shows. Everyone here is always in a great mood. Relaxed. Reflective. With no particular burning rush to get somewhere. It’s a great setting for expansive sounds and setting a wide frame, so to speak.

Public Show Friday August 1, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Reservations are recommended.
Irwin Inn.

Weddings at Berkeley Church, Le Select Bistro, Oliver & Bonacini’s Windermere House, Old Mill, Taboo Resort & Spa, Queen’s University.

This summer has seen a lot of new venues and some odd skips and hops across the province. The Berkeley Church (Toronto, ON) was a great new venue at which to play. It was an extremely creative set-up. I also performed for the first time at the Old Mill (Toronto, ON). At the complete opposite end of the spectrum, this more traditional space was filled with history and charm.

If I had to put a name to this summer’s string of shows, I would have to call it the ‘Summer of Windermere.’ I performed at Oliver & Bonacini’s Windermere House (Windermere, ON – Muskoka) twice this month, and will be back there again in August. It is always a pleasure to play at this phenomenal venue.

I’m excited to be performing this Saturday at Taboo Resort and Spa (Gravenhurst, ON – Muskoka) for another wedding ceremony. This looks like a beautiful resort and I’ve heard great things about it. Sunday sees a trip to Kingston, ON, to perform at Queen’s University. The wedding is being held in two phenomenal spaces: The Bio Sciences Atrium and Ban Righ Hall. I’m looking forward to some great sounds.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Jake Dudas
Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter

All photography by Sue Morley Photography.

2015 Wedding, Corporate & Private Event Performance Schedule

08.01.15 – Private Residence – Toronto, ON

2014 Wedding, Corporate & Private Event Performance Schedule

01.04.14 – Private Event – Huntsville, ON
02.01.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
04.12.14 – Archeo Restaurant – Distillery District – Toronto, ON
05.03.14 – Viamede Resort – Stoney Lake, ON
05.09.14 – Viamede Resort – Stoney Lake, ON
05.10.14 – Thompson Landry Gallery – Distillery District – Toronto, ON
05.21.14 – Steam Whistle Brewing – Toronto, ON
06.07.14 – Muskoka Steamships – Gravenhurst, ON (Muskoka)
06.13.14 – Toronto, ON (guitarist for Roveena)
06.21.14 – Private Residence – Pigeon Lake, ON
06.24.14 – Trent University – Peterborough, ON
06.27.14 – Julliette’s Place Gala – Toronto, ON (guitarist for Roveena)
06.28.14 – Sherwood Inn – Port Carling, ON (Muskoka)
07.06.14 – Windermere House – Windermere, ON (Muskoka)
07.12.14 – Berkeley Church – Toronto, ON
07.12.14 – Le Select Bistro – Toronto, ON
07.26.14 – Windermere House – Windermere, ON (Muskoka)
07.27.14 – The Old Mill – Toronto, ON
08.02.14 – Taboo Resort – Gravenhurst, ON (Muskoka)
08.03.14 – Queen’s University – Kingston, ON
08.06.14 – Wildfire Golf Club – Stoney Lake, ON
08.15.14 – Market Hall Performing Arts Centre – Peterborough, ON
08.16.14 – Windermere House – Windermere, ON (Muskoka)
08.23.14 – Bala Bay Inn – Bala, ON (Muskoka)
08.29.14 – Deerhurst Resort – Huntsville, ON (Muskoka)
08.30.14 – Le Select Bistro – Toronto, ON
09.06.14 – Marriott Kingston – Kingston, ON
09.07.14 – White Oaks Resort & Spa – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
09.13.14 – Deer Creek Golf & Country Club – Ajax, ON
09.19.14 – Private Event – Toronto, ON
09.20.14 – Private Event – Uxbridge, ON
09.27.14 – Grandview Golf Club – Huntsville, ON (Muskoka)
10.18.14 – Burleigh Island Lodge – Burleigh Falls, ON
10.25.14 – Museum of Nature – Ottawa, ON

2014 Public Event Performance Schedule

01.15.14 – Trent University – The Ceilie – Peterborough, ON
02.14.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
02.16.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
04.20.14 – Parkhill on Hunter – Peterborough, ON
05.11.14 – Viamede Resort – Stoney Lake, ON
06.29.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
07.17.14 – Lantern Restaurant – McCraken’s Landing, ON (Stoney Lake)
08.01.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
08.31.14 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON

2013 Wedding & Corporate Event Performance Schedule

01.26.13 – Locks Salon & Spa Event – Peterborough, ON
04.07.13 – Aria – Peterborough, ON
05.09.13 – Systagenix Event – Toronto, ON
05.11.13 – Casa Loma – Toronto, ON
05.18.13 – White Oaks Resort & Spa – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
05.19.13 – Auberge du Pommier – Toronto, ON
05.23.13 – SSFC Private Event – Peterborough, ON
06.01.13 – Jamie Kennedy @ The Gardiner Museum – Toronto, ON
06.06.13 – Trent University – President’s Dinner – Peterborough, ON
06.08.13 – Graydon Hall Manor – Toronto, ON
06.15.13 – Greyhawk Golf Course – Ottawa, ON
06.29.13 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
07.05.13 – Evergreen Brickworks – Toronto, ON
07.06.13 – Willow Springs Winery – Stoufville, ON
07.13.13 – St. James Gardens  – Toronto, ON
07.20.13 – Holland Marsh Wineries – Newmarket, ON
07.26.13 – Parkwood Estates/Deer Creek Golf – Ajax, ON
07.27.13 – Private Event – Toronto, ON
08.04.13 – Inn on the Twenty – Jordan, ON
08.11.13 – Atlantis Pavillion – Toronto, ON
08.17.13 – Oakview Terrace – Toronto, ON
08.24.13 – Windermere House – Windermere, ON (Muskoka)
08.29.13 – Le Select Bistro – Toronto, ON
08.31.13 – Hart House – University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
09.07.13 – Rosewater Room – Toronto, ON
09.14.13 – Greystone Golf Club – Milton, ON
09.21.13 – Bala Bay Inn – Muskoka, ON
09.28.13 – Lumina Resort – Huntsville, ON
09.29.13 – Vineland Estates Winery – Vineland, ON
10.04.13 – Royal Ashburn Golf Club – Ashburn, ON
10.19.13 – Marriott Kingston – Kingston, ON
11.01.13 – Private Event – Toronto, ON
11.30.13 – Evinrude Centre (Private) – Peterborough, ON
12.03.13 – Market Hall Performing Arts Centre – Peterborough, ON
12.07.13 – Inn on the Twenty – Jordan, ON
12.15.13 – Private Event – Peterborough, ON
12.20.13 – Peterborough Golf & Country Club – Peterborough, ON

2013 Public Event Performance Schedule

02.14.13 – McKeck’s – Haliburton, ON
02.16.13 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
03.31.13 – Viamede Resort – Stoney Lake, ON
04.04.13 – Parkhill on Hunter – Peterborough, ON
05.12.13 – Viamede Resort – Stoney Lake, ON
06.30.13 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON
09.06.13 – Market Hall – Peterborough, ON (Artsweek opening)
09.27.13 – JW Marriott – Minett, ON (Muskoka)
11.02.13 – Art Gallery of Peterborough – Peterborough, ON
12.06.13 – Prince of Wales Hotel – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
12.31.13 – Irwin Inn – Stoney Lake, ON