A Canadian legend is coming to the stage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.
Ian Tyson is bringing his Songs and Stories show to the stage on Tuesday, June 24.
Tyson – billed as "musician, rancher, storyteller and Canadian icon" – celebrated his 80th birthday last fall and is continuing to run his ranch in the Foothills of the Rockies and take to concert stages across the continent.
A press release notes that, in the past 10 years, Tyson has released four albums, issued a two-DVD concert video and filmed an award-winning music documentary for Bravo. He also penned an autobiography, The Long Trail: My Life in the West, and has been honoured with three honorary doctorates.
Tyson – who has numerous Canadian Country Music Awards and membership in the Juno Awards Hall of Fame to his credit – is perhaps still best recognized for his classic Four Strong Winds, which was chosen Canada's No. 1 song of the 20th century.
He had a corrective voice procedure in 2012, and the release says his voice is stronger than ever.
"Ian has been singing about love sustained, relationships broken, heroes and heroines and real truth about horses and men for six decades, and the songs that continue to be written are every bit as authentic as they ever were," the release says. "His one-of-a-kind performance will give fans a show they won't forget."
His Burnaby show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.ca, or call 1-855-985-5000.
The Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPherson Ave.
