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Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984827124359?aff=oddtdtcreator This engaging one-man show written and performed by John Gogo revisits the coal gritty mining and logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada’s rugged western coast. Haunting folk tales told by four generations of a Vancouver Island pioneer family offer a fascinating look beneath the surface of history unfolded from 1895 to 1995. Their songs explore the unique and layered lives of heroes and villains: the visionary Finns of Sointula, the notorious Dunsmuirs, labour martyr Ginger Goodwin, the ghost of Clarence Ballance and the infamous Brother XII of De Courcy Island.

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John Gogo Coal & Wood Show

Birdsong Gabriola, Gabriola Island, BC

Please email JohnGogoMusic@gmail.com for details. This engaging one-man show written and performed by John Gogo revisits the gritty coal mining and logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada’s rugged western coast. Haunting folk tales told by four generations of a Vancouver Island pioneer family offer a fascinating look beneath the surface of history unfolded from 1895 to 1995. Their songs explore the unique and layered lives of heroes and villains: the visionary Finns of Sointula, the notorious Dunsmuirs, labour martyr Ginger Goodwin, the ghost of Clarence Ballance and the infamous Brother XII of De Courcy Island.

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Tickets at Co-Op gas bar, at the door. Online sales: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/john-gogo-coal-wood-show-tickets-1985314749860?aff=oddtdtcreator This engaging one-man show written and performed by John Gogo revisits the gritty coal mining and logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada’s rugged western coast. Haunting folk tales told by four generations of a Vancouver Island pioneer family offer a fascinating look beneath the surface of history unfolded from 1895 to 1995. Their songs explore the unique and layered lives of heroes and villains: the visionary Finns of Sointula, the notorious Dunsmuirs, labour martyr Ginger Goodwin, the ghost of Clarence Ballance and the infamous Brother XII of De Courcy Island.

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John Gogo Coal & Wood Show

BC Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan, BC

John's 2pm matinee is included with admission fee to BC Forest Discovery Centre. This engaging one- man show revisits the coal mining & logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada's rugged western coast. Haunting folk songs & tales from four generations of a pioneer family offer a gritty view beneath the surface of history.

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John Gogo Coal & Wood Show

St. Andrew's United Church Hall, Nanaimo, BC

Please note: the show is at St Andrew’s United Church Hall, NOT the Port Theatre (who is graciously selling the tickets through their box office). Here’s the ticket link: https://www.porttheatre.com/events/john-gogo-coal-wood-show-2026/ This engaging one-man show written and performed by John Gogo revisits the gritty coal mining and logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada’s rugged western coast. Haunting folk tales told by four generations of a Vancouver Island pioneer family offer a fascinating look beneath the surface of history unfolded from 1895 to 1995. Their songs explore the unique and layered lives of heroes and villains: the visionary Finns of Sointula, the notorious Dunsmuirs, labour martyr Ginger Goodwin, the ghost of Clarence Ballance and the infamous Brother XII of De Courcy Island.

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John Gogo Coal & Wood Show

Port Hardy Civic Centre, Port Hardy, BC

Tickets available at Guido’s Cafe in Pt Hardy, Essentials Refillery in Port McNeill and at the door. This engaging one- man show revisits the coal mining & logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada's rugged western coast. Haunting folk songs & tales from four generations of a pioneer family offer a gritty view beneath the surface of history.

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John Gogo Coal & Wood Show

Athletic Hall, Sointula, BC

Tickets available at Sointula Resource Centre, at the door or here is an online ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-gogo-coal-wood-show-tickets-1985292389981?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true This engaging one-man show written and performed by John Gogo revisits the gritty coal mining and logging towns of Vancouver Island on Canada’s rugged western coast. Haunting folk tales told by four generations of a Vancouver Island pioneer family offer a fascinating look beneath the surface of history unfolded from 1895 to 1995. Their songs explore the unique and layered lives of heroes and villains: the visionary Finns of Sointula, the notorious Dunsmuirs, labour martyr Ginger Goodwin, the ghost of Clarence Ballance and the infamous Brother XII of De Courcy Island.

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John Gogo in Concert

Nanaimo, BC

John will perform his original folk songs at ‘Murfitt’s Landing’, a private venue that will be open to the public. Please enquire privately for address (it is near the Departure Bay Ferry terminal in Nanaimo). Tickets $20 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/john-gogo-in-concert-at-murfitts-landing-nanaimo-tickets-1685723948709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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