Stephen Fearing
@sfearingmusic.bsky.social
I'm a musician — a singer/songwriter, producer, guitar player, and photographer; a troubadour with a driver's license and a camera, and ⅓ of 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. I'm a professional driver who plays music at night.
https://linktr.ee/StephenFearing
https://linktr.ee/StephenFearing
I'm back in Scotland next May for Beyond the Borders Scotland Folk Tours, beginning in Stirling. Over the coming weeks, I'll be posting a few videos of some drone footage and photography from previous tours and sharing more about how you can join me there. There's a link in my bio for details.
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I'm back in Scotland next May for Beyond the Borders Scotland Folk Tours, beginning in Stirling. Over the coming weeks, I'll be posting a few videos of some drone footage and photography from previous tours and sharing more about how you can join me there. There's a link in my bio for details.
The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
Taking a deep dive into the archives... Who is that young man? Article from 1991 for CKCU Radio in Ottawa by Joe Reilly "The Junos need a new award: 'Best Album Recorded by a Canadian and Released in Another Country but Unavailable in Canada.'
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Taking a deep dive into the archives... Who is that young man? Article from 1991 for CKCU Radio in Ottawa by Joe Reilly "The Junos need a new award: 'Best Album Recorded by a Canadian and Released in Another Country but Unavailable in Canada.'
If you haven’t seen my new video for Best Road I’ve Known with The Sentimentals, in a car crossing the prairies, go give it a watch. Seeing the beauty of this country is a wonderful distraction from what ails you. It’s on YouTube, link in my bio.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If you haven’t seen my new video for Best Road I’ve Known with The Sentimentals, in a car crossing the prairies, go give it a watch. Seeing the beauty of this country is a wonderful distraction from what ails you. It’s on YouTube, link in my bio.
What a lovely evening on Saturday at the sold out Tower of Song show at The McPherson in Victoria. I took a few shots from rehearsal and sound check of this beautiful space. Thanks Tower of Song for having me!
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What a lovely evening on Saturday at the sold out Tower of Song show at The McPherson in Victoria. I took a few shots from rehearsal and sound check of this beautiful space. Thanks Tower of Song for having me!
It’s been good to have some down time at home this week after touring. It’s been a busy few months! Thanks to everyone who made it out to one of my shows. One more show tomorrow then I’ll shift gears and work on a few special projects that have been waiting.
1. Sunset at Pearson Airport
2. Homeward
1. Sunset at Pearson Airport
2. Homeward
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It’s been good to have some down time at home this week after touring. It’s been a busy few months! Thanks to everyone who made it out to one of my shows. One more show tomorrow then I’ll shift gears and work on a few special projects that have been waiting.
1. Sunset at Pearson Airport
2. Homeward
1. Sunset at Pearson Airport
2. Homeward
On my travels around Montreal I came upon one of the magnificent Leonard Cohen murals. It reminded me that I am part of the Nov 8th “Tower of Song” concert in Victoria at The McPherson Playhouse. It will be a special night of music, no doubt! Low ticket warning, get yours via Stephenfearing.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
On my travels around Montreal I came upon one of the magnificent Leonard Cohen murals. It reminded me that I am part of the Nov 8th “Tower of Song” concert in Victoria at The McPherson Playhouse. It will be a special night of music, no doubt! Low ticket warning, get yours via Stephenfearing.com
I’m thrilled to be nominated in the category of Contemporary Singer of the Year for The Empathist in the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards! Thank you Canadian Folk Music Awards and congratulations to the other nominees 🎉
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m thrilled to be nominated in the category of Contemporary Singer of the Year for The Empathist in the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards! Thank you Canadian Folk Music Awards and congratulations to the other nominees 🎉
And just like that, another tour is done. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, came to a show, and bought some merch. Your support means so much. Thanks to The Sentimentals-
John Dymond, MC Hansen, Jacob Lundby- for bringing The Empathist to life every night. A quick trip to Montreal, then home.
John Dymond, MC Hansen, Jacob Lundby- for bringing The Empathist to life every night. A quick trip to Montreal, then home.
October 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
And just like that, another tour is done. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, came to a show, and bought some merch. Your support means so much. Thanks to The Sentimentals-
John Dymond, MC Hansen, Jacob Lundby- for bringing The Empathist to life every night. A quick trip to Montreal, then home.
John Dymond, MC Hansen, Jacob Lundby- for bringing The Empathist to life every night. A quick trip to Montreal, then home.
KINGSTON: I had a chat with the @whigstandard.bsky.social before my show tonigh. May still be a few tickets left to catch our penultimate show on this tour. Links to the article & tickets are in my bio. +LONDON: Some shots from last night & our stop at the old Kellogg factory.
📸 3: Stacy Sobotka
📸 3: Stacy Sobotka
October 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
KINGSTON: I had a chat with the @whigstandard.bsky.social before my show tonigh. May still be a few tickets left to catch our penultimate show on this tour. Links to the article & tickets are in my bio. +LONDON: Some shots from last night & our stop at the old Kellogg factory.
📸 3: Stacy Sobotka
📸 3: Stacy Sobotka
Yesterday: Guelph Sonic Hall (Jacob’s perspective behind the drums). And we dusted off our best Blue Steel looks for a photo shoot. Tonight, we are in London, ON at The Aeolian. It’s so great to bring The Empathist to these stages with The Sentimentals. I hope to see you out there.
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yesterday: Guelph Sonic Hall (Jacob’s perspective behind the drums). And we dusted off our best Blue Steel looks for a photo shoot. Tonight, we are in London, ON at The Aeolian. It’s so great to bring The Empathist to these stages with The Sentimentals. I hope to see you out there.
If you weren't able to get tickets to my sold-out Red Bird Live show in Ottawa last weekend I'm playing a solo show just across the river in Chelsea, QC at the @motelchelsea.bsky.social . It's my last one on this leg of the tour, so come out and help me tie this one up Tickets via stephenfearing.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If you weren't able to get tickets to my sold-out Red Bird Live show in Ottawa last weekend I'm playing a solo show just across the river in Chelsea, QC at the @motelchelsea.bsky.social . It's my last one on this leg of the tour, so come out and help me tie this one up Tickets via stephenfearing.com
A few snaps from our day off in Ottawa. Watched the Blue Jays game and took a drive up to Wakefield to see some colours. Was good for the soul. Tomorrow night we’re in Guelph, my old stomping grounds. If you’re around, c’mon down to @sonichall.bsky.social and say hi. Tickets via stephenfearing.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A few snaps from our day off in Ottawa. Watched the Blue Jays game and took a drive up to Wakefield to see some colours. Was good for the soul. Tomorrow night we’re in Guelph, my old stomping grounds. If you’re around, c’mon down to @sonichall.bsky.social and say hi. Tickets via stephenfearing.com
It’s showtime! Midland was amazing! Toronto we’ll see you at
@hughsroomlive.bsky.social
tonight! There might be a few tickets left. Get ‘em fast! stephenfearing.com
@hughsroomlive.bsky.social
tonight! There might be a few tickets left. Get ‘em fast! stephenfearing.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s showtime! Midland was amazing! Toronto we’ll see you at
@hughsroomlive.bsky.social
tonight! There might be a few tickets left. Get ‘em fast! stephenfearing.com
@hughsroomlive.bsky.social
tonight! There might be a few tickets left. Get ‘em fast! stephenfearing.com
Band - check! Gear - check! Rehearsal - check! Wheels - check! The Ontario tour is on the move. See you tonight Midland! (Last minute tickets via stephenfearing.com)
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Band - check! Gear - check! Rehearsal - check! Wheels - check! The Ontario tour is on the move. See you tonight Midland! (Last minute tickets via stephenfearing.com)
Guelph! Come down, have a seat and be comfortable. I'll be at The Sonic Hall with John Dymond and my band The Sentimentals a week from today, on October 22nd. Get your tickets now at The Sonic Hall's website or via stephenfearing.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Guelph! Come down, have a seat and be comfortable. I'll be at The Sonic Hall with John Dymond and my band The Sentimentals a week from today, on October 22nd. Get your tickets now at The Sonic Hall's website or via stephenfearing.com
Who's coming to our show in Kingston? It's been ages since I've been back and I can't wait. I'm bringing John Dymond on bass and The Sentimentals from Denmark. It's going to be a fantastic night at Le Sésame Theatre on October 24th. Tickets via stephenfearing.com See you there!
October 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Who's coming to our show in Kingston? It's been ages since I've been back and I can't wait. I'm bringing John Dymond on bass and The Sentimentals from Denmark. It's going to be a fantastic night at Le Sésame Theatre on October 24th. Tickets via stephenfearing.com See you there!
Touring brings wonderful surprises - like recording impromptu hotel room jams with The Sentimentals and shooting this video in the Alberta badlands. I just released the video for Best Road I've Known Live on YouTube - go have a look, then come out and see us on tour in Ontario. Links are my bio.
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Touring brings wonderful surprises - like recording impromptu hotel room jams with The Sentimentals and shooting this video in the Alberta badlands. I just released the video for Best Road I've Known Live on YouTube - go have a look, then come out and see us on tour in Ontario. Links are my bio.
*My good friend and award-winning bassist John Dymond will be joining me and The Sentimentals at The Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario on Thursday, October 23rd. It'll be so good to be back to play for my friends in Southern Ontario again. Tickets available via StephenFearing.com & The Aeolian website
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
*My good friend and award-winning bassist John Dymond will be joining me and The Sentimentals at The Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario on Thursday, October 23rd. It'll be so good to be back to play for my friends in Southern Ontario again. Tickets available via StephenFearing.com & The Aeolian website
Friday, October 17th - @hughsroomlive - I’ll be there with my band The Sentimentals and I can’t wait to play for my Toronto friends again! Get your tickets at StephenFearing.com or from Hugh’s Room. See you next week!
October 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Friday, October 17th - @hughsroomlive - I’ll be there with my band The Sentimentals and I can’t wait to play for my Toronto friends again! Get your tickets at StephenFearing.com or from Hugh’s Room. See you next week!
Calling friends in Simcoe County and Central Ontario: Thursday next week, October 16th, I kick off my Ontario tour with The Sentimentals in Midland at Midland Cultural Centre. It's going to be a special night. Get your tickets now via my website or from Midland Cultural Centre. See you next week!
October 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Calling friends in Simcoe County and Central Ontario: Thursday next week, October 16th, I kick off my Ontario tour with The Sentimentals in Midland at Midland Cultural Centre. It's going to be a special night. Get your tickets now via my website or from Midland Cultural Centre. See you next week!
I can't wait to continue The Empathist Tour with my band The Sentimentals in Ontario this month. These will be really special shows and it's tremendous that John Dymond will be joining us on bass. The chemistry is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing you there. Tickets via StephenFearing.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I can't wait to continue The Empathist Tour with my band The Sentimentals in Ontario this month. These will be really special shows and it's tremendous that John Dymond will be joining us on bass. The chemistry is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing you there. Tickets via StephenFearing.com
The Empathist Sessions: I've known John Dymond since the mid-90s. I knew I wanted him on my latest album, The Empathist. I'm also thrilled to announce that he'll be joining me and The Sentimentals on our Ontario tour this month. Tickets via StephenFearing.com (stephenfearing.com)
October 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Empathist Sessions: I've known John Dymond since the mid-90s. I knew I wanted him on my latest album, The Empathist. I'm also thrilled to announce that he'll be joining me and The Sentimentals on our Ontario tour this month. Tickets via StephenFearing.com (stephenfearing.com)
Thanks John Kereiff, The Rock Doctor at Gonzo Okanagan for taking the time to listen to The Empathist and for your very kind review! If you want to read the whole thing, there's a link in my bio.
October 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thanks John Kereiff, The Rock Doctor at Gonzo Okanagan for taking the time to listen to The Empathist and for your very kind review! If you want to read the whole thing, there's a link in my bio.