Photos
On stage
Tommy Hunter and the Travelin’ Men (L-R) Steve Petrie, Steve Smith, Kenny Post, Steve Piticco.
Tommy & Jordan
Steve Petrie has played lead guitar in Tommy Hunter’s band since 1995. Here Tommy holds Steve and Karen Petrie’s first child Jordan, after taking her out on stage during his 2007 concert in their home town of Hamilton.
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Tommy shows the guitar picking style taught to him by the late Hank Snow.
Kenny Post
Kenny Post (Drums) – from Severn Bridge Ontario
Tommy, Jerry & Thelmas
Jerri and Thelmas said that the “Sold Out” show was GREAT when they saw it in Gravenhurst Ontario.
Tommy & Lorraine
Tommy poses for a picture with Lorraine at the Aultsville Hall in Cornwall in 2011.
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Tommy always enjoys it when he has an opportunity to say hello to the fans after the show.
Tommy & Kenny
Kenny and his family have been fans and friends for many years, and are always in the Saint John audience. 2010.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith (Steel Guitar, dobro) from Kingston Ontario
Empire Theatre 2010
Mark who owns and operates the beautiful Empire Theatre in Belleville Ontario took this great picture from the side of the stage.
Tommy & Marnie
Marnie poses with Tommy after she and her husband Ernie enjoyed the show in Surrey.
Tommy & Nicole
Tommy introduces his youngest granddaughter to the Calgary audience. Nicole wasn’t sure about all the lights and sounds that one experiences from the stage, but being anywhere with “Papa” is OK with her. (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy & Linda
Linda in Surrey BC has Tommy sign CD’s which she sent to her mom and dad in Newfoundland for them to enjoy. (Photo by Jim Harrison)
Tommy & Mona
Mona and Tommy meet again after the show at the Community Auditorium in Thunder Bay.
Tommy & Nicole
It was a special night on the January 2004 tour in Calgary Alberta when Tommy surprized the audience by introducing his newest grand daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Hunter.
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“and be the good LORD willing, we’ll be talking to you again real soon. Good night everybody” (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy & Tim
Tommy and Tim play “The Sugarfoot Rag. 2010
Steve Petrie
Behind the curtain band member Steve Petrie tunes Tommy’s fiddle just prior to another legendary performance.
Tommy Hunter Bow Toss
but before Tommy leaves the stage he shows the audience that he always has one more trick up his sleeve. You never know what he’ll come up with. (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Lifetime Achievement 2005
In 2005 Tommy Hunter proudly received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Canadian Gospel Music Association. He is pictured here receiving the commemorative plaque from Martin Smith.
Mrs. Buchinski, Esther Buchinski and Sister Joyce Lorentz
After the concert in Regina Tommy poses for a picture with Mrs. Buchinski, Esther Buchinski and Sister Joyce Lorentz.
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“It’s the Orange Blossom Special” (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy & Audrey 2007
Tommy and fan Audrey meet at the autograph session following one of his 2007 concert appearances.
Tommy & Nathan
Nathan and Tommy at the Grand Theatre in Kingston in 2011.
Autographs
The autograph line stretches across the lobby and down the hall in Surrey BC. (photo by Jim Harrison)
Joey Gregorash
Singer Joey Gregorash stops by to say hello.
Tommy, Lloyd, & Florence
Lloyd & Florence Eytcheson meet Tommy after the show in Prince Albert Saskatchewan
Calgary show
Tommy and long-time steel guitar player Steve Smith create a tender musical moment in Calgary. Photo Credit: David Banks – All Star Show Industries
Duet
“…two YOUNG fiddle players playing a duet!”
Tommy and Barb
Tommy and Barb in Thunder Bay on the 2011 Tour.
Three Generations
Tommy welcomes three generations of one family to the show in Truro (L-R) Juanita, Chandler (Age 7), and Leona.
Welland 2004
Heather captured this great photo of Tommy and his fiddle at the Welland Ontario show in 2004.
Tour 2006
The various views that the crew see from the sound and lighting booth are sometimes quite awesome. Tour 2006. Photo Credit: David Banks – All Star Show Industries
Tommy and Olive.
Tommy and Olive.
Tommy & Fans
We always have a great group of fans come out to greet Tommy in Halifax. 2010
Tommy & Loretta
Tommy congratulates Loretta, Volunteer of the Year at the Lindsay Academy Theatre.
Tommy Hunter
Just like the closing of the televsion show, you can feel the emotion in the room as Tommy sits on his stool, takes his big black book, and as the band softly plays, recites the legendary “No Charge”. And among the mothers there isn’t a dry eye in the house as Tommy finishes with…. “And so you see son, when you add it all up… the cost of my love is No Charge”.
Tommy & Regis
Tommy surprises long time fan Regis at the show in Glace Bay NS with a dozen red roses in honour of her 102nd birthday.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith has played Steel Guitar for Tommy Hunter’s “Travelin’ Men” for over 28 years.
Appreciation
Tommy Hunter receives Certificate of Appreciation from George Lipinski of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 561 in Elliot Lake, for his outstanding entertainment contribution to the Canadian Forces.
Tommy Fiddle
“Here’s how my friend Al Cherney taught me how NOT to play the fiddle!”
Imperial Theatre
Jan 10 2006 Peter Walsh/Telegraph-Journal Tommy Hunter at the Imperial Theater on Tuesday evening. The show was sold out.
Steve Petrie
Steve Petrie (Guitar, Fiddle) from Hamilton Ontario
Brian, Bobby, & Tommy
(L-R) Brian Edwards, Bobby Wright, Tommy. Brian Edwards who produced the “Living Legends of Country Music” Show is seen here backstage with singer Bobby Wright (son of Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright) and Tommy. Brian’s company, Rocklands Talent & Management Inc., also handles all the live concert appearances for Tommy Hunter.
Tommy, Gerry, & Carol
In Saint John Tommy visits with friend and well known newspaper columnist Gerry Taylor and his wife Carol.
Academy Theatre 2011
Tommy was honoured by the Academy Theatre in Lindsay Ontario on March 25, 2011 when the Theatre’s stage was officially named “The Tommy Hunter Stage”. Tommy is credited for helping to save the iconic building when it was slated for demolition back in the 1960’s, and has performed there many times since then. After the announcement he accepted the sold-out audience’s applause while Theatre manager Marion Puffer looks on.
Tommy & Mary
Tommy meet’s Mary, a long time fan, in Calgary in 2011.
Steve Petrie
“Oh oh, here he comes”!
Sold Out!
The marquee in front of the Theatre in Gravenhurst Ontario says it all… Tommy Hunter – February 11 – SOLD OUT!
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“and when you add it all up son, the cost of my love is No Charge”. (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Roy & Tommy
(L-R) Roy Clark, Tommy Hunter Tommy visits with another long time friend, the legendary Roy Clark.
Kelly, Tommy, Winston, & Brian
(L-R) Kelly Berehulka, Entertainment Coordinator for Casino Manitoba; Tommy; Winston Hodgins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation; Brian Edwards, Business Manager for The Tommy Hunter Show.
Doug McKendrick
Doug McKendrick from F.M. Systems – the man behind the controls that helps to make the sound “just right” every night
Steve Petrie
Steve tries yet again to be as tall as Tommy.
Tommy & Steve
Is Steve Petrie trying to be as tall as Tommy, or is Tommy trying to be as short as Steve?
Tommy, Kitty & Johnny
(L-R) Tommy, Kitty Wells “The Queen of Country Music”, Johnny Wright In November 2006 Tommy enjoyed a backstage visit in Hamilton Ontario with old friends Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright. Kitty and Johnny and their son Bobby Wright were in town as part of the “Living Legends of Country Music” Show, which also featured Roy Clark, Stonewall Jackson, and Jean Shepard.
Tommy & Nicole
For this special occasion Tommy and Nicole were joined by proud parents Greg and Sherry Hunter.
Tommy and Chrissy
Tommy and Chrissy meet after the show in Thunder Bay on the 2011 tour.
Tommy & Scott
Scott’s big wish was to have his fiddle signed by “Canada’s Country Gentleman”. No problem!
Tommy & Family
Tommy takes Tyler, Shanelle, Dylan and Michael on a special tour of backstage and his dressing room in Saskatoon. Their grandparents, Ed and Louise, are Tommy’s cousins.
Tommy & Lisa
Tommy meets reporter Lisa Best from Cool FM Radio.
Tommy & Nicole
“You’ve had your turn Papa! Let ME talk into the microphone”.
Tommy, Jackie, & Janet
Jackie (who handles souvenir sales at most of Tommy’s Shows), Tommy, and Janet Williams from Canada’s famous Thrill Show Productions share some laughs after a show in London Ontario”.”
Tommy & Paul
Tommy poses with fan, Paul Dixon, after the Brockville concert.
Tommy & Fans
Two young fans get autographs following the show in Saint John NB. Some families have brought as many as four generations to the 2010 show.
Cell Phone Fan
Tommy even takes time during a busy autograph session to say hello to a fan’s father by Cell phone.
Tommy & Cathy
Cathy and her husband Bob always enjoy the show at the Fredericton Playhouse in 2010.
The Travelin’ Men
Tommy Hunter’s Band – The Travelin’ Men. “Four of the finest country musicians you’ll ever hear”
Tour 2006-2
The various views that the crew see from the sound and lighting booth are sometimes quite awesome. Photo Credit: David Banks – All Star Show Industries
Fox’s Barber Shop
Whenever we stop in Fredericton Tommy always drops by to see Bob who owns Fox’s Barber Shop.
Tommy & Jimmy Winnipeg
Tommy with long time Winnipeg fan Jimmy, who never misses a chance to see Tommy in person.
Tommy & Nicole
Tommy proudly holds Nicole as she takes in all the sights, sounds and lights that can be experienced from the stage.
Lethbridge
Tommy and the boys kick off the show in Lethbridge. (L-R) Steve Petrie, Steve Smith, Tommy, Kenny Post, Steve Piticco Photo Credit: David Banks – All Star Show Industries
Calgary 2002
Meeting the fans is always important. Here, Tommy greets fans at the Epcor Centre in Calgary after one of the first few dates on the tour.
Tommy Hunter
“…the man you welcomed into your living room for 36 consecutive years… Canada’s Country Gentleman… Tommy Hunter!” (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy, Bill & Eileen
Bill & Eileen pose with Tommy after the show in Winnipeg in 2010.
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“Now whatever you do don’t take any pictures of me in this position” says Tommy. (But this seems to be the one that always ends up in the morning paper! (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy & Rita
Tommy Hunter paid a surprize visit to a good friend this week when he dropped in on Rita MacNeil, who is in the middle of a three week performance run at the Walters Family Dinner Theatre at Bright Ontario.
Tommy & Judy
Long time dedicated fan Judy gets re-acquainted with Tommy at London’s Centennial Hall.
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“…and whatever you do, don’t take any pictures of me in this position!”
Kamloops 2001
Sandra provided us with this photo of her and Clint when they met Tommy in Kamloops back in 2001. Her note included these kind words: “Thank you Tommy for so many wonderful years of pleasure and inspiration, not only through your music, but by being who you are!”.
Tommy & Ray Marchall
Tommy always enjoys his return visits to The Academy Theatre in Lindsay Ontario as it was here that his “Country Holiday” radio show was recorded live every week for 4 consecutive summers in the 1960’s and broadcast live over CBC Radio all across Canada. Here Tommy renews acquaintances with Theatre Manager Ray Marshall.
Tommy & Steve
“Now Steve we’re going to play a duet… just you and me… two young fiddlers… I’ll start it off!!” (photo by Bill Borgwardt)
Tommy & Trina
Tommy and devoted fan Trina meet at the Halifax Show in January 2002
Tommy & Susan Einarsson
Tommy Hunter seated in Regina’s CJME Radio Studio with Talk Show host Susan Einarsson.
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“Now, I don’t normally do this”….. or is it “I don’t do this normally?”
Tommy & Scott
It sure was a special night for Scott when he and his mom got to meet Tommy after the show.
Steve Piticco
Steve Piticco (Bass Guitar) from Belleville Ontario