• 2021

September 18, 2021 Michelle will return to the stage with a show at the Seacliff Amphitheatre in Leamington, Ontario.. The band for these shows will include Matt Crouse (drums), Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass) and Lee (guitar). Review of the show: Video clip of Guitar Talk Video clip of Shut Up and Kiss Me

• 2020

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, unfortunately all shows are cancelled until further notice. Please stay safe, and stay STRONG!

• December, 2019

December, 2019 This December, Michelle will return to the stage with her much loved 'A Wright Christmas' tour. There are five shows in Ontario, followed by three in Alberta. The band for these shows will include Matt Crouse (drums), Bob Funk (guitar), Kevin Adamson (keyboards) and Lee (guitar). Click here for details!

• July 01, 2019

July 01, 2019 Lee will perform with Michelle at the Canada Day Festival in Sherwood Park, AB. This is also Michelle's birthday, so it promises to be a grand affair! The band for this date will include Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee on guitar.

• July 19, 2019

July 19, 2019 Michelle and the band will play at Billy Barker Days, in Quesnel, BC. The band for this date will include Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee on guitar.

• July 27, 2019

July 27, 2019 On this date, Lee will perform with Michelle at the Gateway Festival in Bengough, SK. The band for this date will include Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee on guitar.

• August 24, 2019

August 24, 2019 Michelle and the band will play at Casino Rama, in Rama, ON. This should be a wonderful show, with the band including very special guest Daniel Nadasdi on piano, organ and vocals, Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee on guitar.

• June 08, 2018

June 08, 2018 Lee will perform with Michelle at the CMA Festival in Nashville, TN. They will be appearing on the Forever Country Stage. Michelle and the band are excited about returning to the CMA Festival this year! The band for this date will include Tyler Powers (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee on guitar.

• August 19, 2018

August 19, 2018 Michelle and her band will be headlining at the South Mountain Fair in South Mountain, ON. On stage with Michelle for this date will be Bob Funk (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee.

• March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017 Lee will perform with Michelle at the Friends of the New Animal Shelter Fundraiser. This very special and worthwhile event is taking place in Chatham, ON, where Michelle grew up. Everyone in her entourage is excited about helping with this campaign. The band for this date will include Pete Lesperance (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Jay Tooke (drums) and Lee.

• June 07, 2017

June 07, 2017 Lee will perform with Michelle at her CMA Music Fest Fan Party. The band for this date will include Tyler Powers (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee.

• August 11, 2017

August 11, 2017 Those attending the Manitoulin Country Fest will find Lee performing with Michelle on this evening, prior to headliner Dwight Yoakam.. The band for this date will include Tyler Powers (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee.

• September 07, 2017

September 07 , 2017 Michelle and the band can be seen at the Club Regent Casino in Winnipeg, MB. The band for this date will include Tyler Powers (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee.

• September 09, 2017

September 09 , 2017 Lee will perform with Michelle in Erskine, AB at Ol' MacDonalds Music Festival. The band for this date will include Tyler Powers (guitar), Sean Power (bass), Matt Crouse (drums) and Lee.

• November 25, 2017

November 25, 2017 Lee will perform a very special Christmas Show with Michelle in St.John's, Newfoundland. The band for this date will include Matt Crouse(drums), Daniel Nadasdi (keyboards), Frank Michels (guitar), and Lee.

• November 05, 2016

November 05 , 2016 Lee will perform with Michelle for the Girlfriend Getaway Weekend at the Deehurst Resort, in Huntsville, ON

• September 24, 2016

September 24, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at the Carp Fair, in Carp, ON

• August 21, 2016

August 21, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in Nanimo, BC

• May 15, 2016

May 15, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at Dakota Dunes Casino in Saskatoon, SK

• May 14, 2016

May 14, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at Casino Regina in Regina, SK

• May 13, 2016

May 13, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, SK

• April 08, 2016

April 08, 2016 Lee performed with Michelle at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, AB

• January 30, 2016

January 30, 2016 Lee will be performing a very special show with Miracle Whip at The Cadillac Lounge, in Toronto. The band features Mike Andrechuk on guitar, Jennifer Lewis on bass, and drummer James van Bolhuis. Headlining the evening will be punk legend Cheetah Chrome of The Dead Boys and Rocket From The Tombs fame. Also featured on the bill are The Shanks. This promises to be a big night!

• November 13, 2015

November 13, 2015 Lee will be playing with Michelle at the beautiful Charles W. Stockey Centre in Parry Sound, Ontario. The band will include Scott Bernard on guitar, Jay Tooke on drums, and legendary Canadian bass player John Dymond

• July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015 Lee will be playing with Michelle at Summer in the Park in North Bay, Ontario. Stay tuned for more details. Click on the image at left for more tour dates!

• June 12, 2015

June 12, 2015 Lee will be playing with Michelle in Windsor, Ontario at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Stay tuned for more details. Click on the image at left for more tour dates!

• June 10, 2015

June 10, 2015 Michelle Wright will host a party for some of her devoted fans at the Wildhorse Saloon, in Nashville. The intimate get together will include an acoustic performance, featuring some of her hits, along with a few new songs from her latest album, STRONG. The party coincides with the annual CMA Music Festival, which attracts a huge influx of country music fans from around the world, in the first week of June. Lee will be accompanying Michelle, along with band mates Adam Scott-Wakefield and Tyler Powers.

• March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015 Lee played with Miracle Whip at The Cadillac Lounge, in Toronto. The band, featuring Mike Andrechuk on guitar, Jennifer Lewis on bass, drummer James van Bolhuis, and Lee, draws on a wide variety of influences, from Punk and Glam rock to old school R'n'B and Soul. Miracle Whip also focus on original songs, which have a decidedly power pop sound. Joining Miracle Whip at this show was the David Celia trio.

• January 30, 2015

January 30 , 2015 Lee played at the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls, NY with Michelle Wright. The band included Adam Scott-Wakefield on piano and organ, newcomer Tyler Powers on guitar, drummer Jay Tooke and Sean Power on bass. Michelle put on a great show, to a full house. Click on the image at left for more tour dates!

• December 19, 2014

December 19, 2014 Lee will be playing a show with Miracle Whip at The Sister, in Toronto on December 19, 2014. The band, featuring Mike Andrechuk on guitar, Jennifer Lewis on bass, drummer James van Bolhuis, and Lee, draws on a wide variety of influences, from Punk and Glam rock to old school R'n'B and Soul. Miracle Whip also focus on original songs, which have a decidedly power pop sound. Joining Miracle Whip at this show will be local rockers Punching Nuns.

• November 28, 2014

November 28, 2014 Lee played at the Century Casino in Edmonton, AB with Michelle Wright. The band included Adam Scott-Wakefield on piano and organ, newcomer Tyler Powers on guitar, drummer Jay Tooke and Sean Power on bass. Despite freezing temperatures, the house was full. Michelle put on a great show, to a truly appreciative audience. Click on the image at left for more tour dates!

• August 15, 2014

August 15, 2014 It was a real blast for Lee to appear with Michelle Wright, once again, at the enormous Havelock Country Jamboree. This mega festival features two stages, side by side, so the entertainment never stops! Tens of thousands of fans spend the weekend camping and taking in their favourite artists. Michelle's old Arista Records label-mate, Alan Jackson headlined the show that evening. Now that was a winning combination!

• June 29, 2014

June 29, 2014 Michelle Wright and her band, including Lee, appeared at the Calabogie Country Music Festival. Tho' this festival is in it's infancy, being just two years old, it managed to attract an enthusiastic crowd of fans to a beautiful countryside setting in the Ottawa Valley. Other acts on the bill included Small Town Pistols and the wonderful Western Swing Authority.

• June 26, 2014

June 26, 2014 Lee will be playing several major Summer festivals with Michelle Wright, starting with the long running Dauphin Coutryfest, in Dauphin, Manitoba, on June 26, 2014. Set in a natural amphitheatre, this is a favourite festival date for many artists and musicians. Click on the image at left for more tour dates!

• June 13, 2014

June 13, 2014 Lee will be playing a show with Miracle Whip at The Sister, in Toronto on Friday, June 13, 2014. It should be a great night, even for the superstitious!

• June 04, 2014

June 04, 2014 Michelle Wright hosted a party for some of her devoted fans at the Wildhorse Saloon, in Nashville. The intimate get together included an acoustic performance, during which she sang some of her hits, along with a few new songs from her latest album, STRONG. She also played some requests from the audience. The party coincided with the annual CMA Music Festival, which attracts a huge influx of country music fans from around the world, in the first week of June. Accompanying Michelle on acoustic guitars, were both Lee and Scott Bernard.

• May 24, 2014

May 24, 2014 Lee flew up to St. Albert, Alberta, to play the Rainmaker Festival with Michelle Wright on May 24, 2014. The band included Lee, Scott Bernard on guitar and vocals, Jay Tooke on drums and vocals, along with new faces, Adam Scott-Wakefield on keyboards and vocals, and Sean Power on bass. The show rocked and there was not a drop of rain, in spite of the festival's forboding name!

• April 05, 2014

April 05, 2014 Lee played a show with Miracle Whip at The Sister, in Toronto on April 05, 2014. The band, featuring Mike Andrechuk, Jennifer Lewis and James van Bolhuis, draws on a wide variety of influences, from Punk and Glam rock to old school R'n'B and Soul. Miracle Whip have since graciously invited him to be an official band member, whenever he can make it out to their shows. Look out for more upcoming dates!

• October 24, 2013

Lee will be playing two Christmas shows with Michelle Wright at the Keyano Theatre in Fort McMurray, AB on December 16 and 17. The band for this show will include Lee, Frank Michels, Matt Crouse, Clay Krasner and Mason Embry.

• September 06, 2013

Lee will be playing the Shores Of Erie Wine Festival with Michelle Wright on September 06, 2013 in Amherstburg, ON. The band for this show will include Lee on electric and acoustic guitars, Frank Michels on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Clay Krasner on bass and vocals and Jay Tooke on drums and vocals. Click on the image to link to the home page for the Shores Of Erie Wine Festival.

• July 06, 2013

Michelle Wright has invited Lee to play the Cavendish Beach Music Festival with her on July 06, 2013 in Cavendish, P.E.I. This should be a fun show! Click on the image to link to the home page for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

• April 27, 2013

Lee will be lending his support at the Country Music Marathon on April 27, 2013 in Nashville, playing on stage with his pals Dutch, Michael Freeman and Mark Mingrone. It means an early start to the day for the band, but it's always a feel good event. Unfortunately, due to constant rain, live entertainment was cancelled, tho' the marathon continued.

• January 05, 2013

Lee jammed with his friends, Miracle Whip at the El Mocambo, a legendary music venue in Toronto on January 05th, 2013. The band, featuring Mike Andrechuk, Jennifer Lewis and James van Bolhuis, draws on a wide variety of influences, from Punk and Glam rock to old school R'n'B and Soul. Together, they rocked through a couple of great tunes: 'Treat Her Right' and the classic Badfinger song 'No Matter What' (one of his all-time fav songs, by one of his all-time fav bands). It's definitely a fun time when they play together!

• September 30, 2012

Songs From The Halls Tour 2012. Following her induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame, Michelle Wright is about to embark on a major tour. She has enlisted Lee, once again, as band leader for the 6 week tour. It will stop at nearly 30 venues across Canada during October and November. For details, please click on the picture of Michelle.

• December 03, 2011

I'm Dreaming Of A Wright Christmas 2011 December 3rd marks the opening show of Michelle's Christmas tour. There will be 17 shows across Canada, starting in Kamloops, BC and ending in Waterloo, ON. For details, please click on the picture of Michelle.

• September 01, 2011

Janis Ian tours Europe Lee will be travelling on more tour dates with Janis. Beginning with a few U.S. dates in early September, the tour then moves to Europe. There will be about 30 shows across Belgium, the Netherlands, Scotland and England, ending mid November. For details, please click on the picture of Janis.

• February 11, 2011

Janis Ian tours the U.S. Janis has invited Lee along on another run of U.S. tour dates. This extensive trip will begin early March and continue through until the end of April. For details, please click on the picture of Janis.

• February 19, 2011

Miracle Whip

Last night, Lee 'sat in' with Miracle Whip at Mitzi's Sister, a hip venue on Queen Street West in Toronto. The band, featuring Mike Andrechuk, English Nigel, Jennifer Lewis and James van Bolhuis, draws on a wide variety of influences, from Punk and Glam rock to old school R'n'B and Soul. Lee joined them for a wild romp through the classics 'Treat Her Right' and 'Baby Please Don't Go'. It seems a good time was had by all!

• February 12, 2011

Tupelo Jane

Lee will be playing a Country Radio Seminar showcase in Nashville, with Tupelo Jane on Wednesday, March 02, 2011, at The Rutledge. Tupelo Jane guitarist Shaun Bayles asked Lee to play acoustic guitar and pedal steel on the upcoming date, which will feature some of Nashville's brightest talent. (click on the image at left for details). Pictures to follow ...

• February 11, 2011

Janis Ian

Janis Ian has invited Lee along on another run of U.S. tour dates. This extensive trip will begin early March and continue through until the end of April. For details, please click on the picture of Janis.

• December 20, 2010

Lee recently played on a new Nashville based progressive rock recording. The project, UltraViolet Daydream - Redshift, is spearheaded by friend and collaborator Dutch. Utilizing Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, 12 string Electric, 6 string Electric, Electric Sitar (!) and EBow, Lee added some 'ear candy' to the complex musical stew which is now in the final stages of production. Stylistically, this is quite a departure for Lee, but an interesting experience which allowed him great freedom to experiment with tones and sonic textures. Contributing players include: Dutch, Mark Mingrone and Jeff Brown.

• May 08, 2010

Nashville show

Lee has been invited to play the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville on June 23rd. He'll be performing with his friend and long time music collaborator, Dutch. The show will also feature another pal, Stephen Masucci with his band, The Lost Patrol, from New York City. * Click the image to view details.

• May 03, 2010

Nashville flood

On returning from a successful Janis Ian tour, Lee found Nashville suffering from a disastrous flood. Tragically, many lives were lost and the damage to property was overwhelming, counted in billions of dollars. * Please click on the image to go to the pictures page.

• April 07, 2010

Janis Ian

While waiting for show dates to begin, Lee has accepted an offer to merchandise a one month tour with songwriting legend Janis Ian. "I was approached by mutual friend Jan Elliott to assist with merchandise on a short run with Janis. It sounded liked a good opportunity, while things were otherwise quiet, so I signed on!" * Click the image of Janis to view details.

• November 26, 2009
En route to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan yesterday, the tour bus suffered a blown rear tire.
Fortunately, help arrived quickly. The entire wheel was removed and taken away to be repaired.
The bus was able to run to the venue, minus one wheel and later went to have it reinstalled.
Photos of the scene will be posted soon on the pictures page.

The show went ahead without a hitch, to a full house of beaming faces.
People were definitely in the Christmas spirit.

Driving back to the hotel after the show, a herd of deer ran in front of the tour bus.
The driver managed to avoid them, but not without a screech of brakes, throwing one of the crew members violently across the room.
A REALLY scary experience on a bus.
Happily, crew member Kyle Miller was shaken but not hurt.
These are the trials and tribulations of life on the road!

• November 25, 2009
Due to a long delay at the Canadian border (no one said it was closed from midnight to 7:30am!), the bus arrived way behind schedule into Yorkton, Saskatchewan yesterday.
Crew and band doubled their efforts to pull everything together in record time, and the show went on to a great reception.
One down 22 to go!

• November 22, 2009
Lee departs tonight for the 2009 Michelle Wright Christmas Tour.
There are 23 shows across Western Canada ranging from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Vancouver Island, Brithish Columbia and many points in between.
To view the dates, please click on the shows link at left or below.

The band line up for this tour includes Matt Crouse on drums, Clint Parris on keyboards and Lee's long time friend Frank Michels on guitar, fiddle and mandolin.

• Spring into Summer 2009
Shows included a trip to Scotland and a 5 day junket to France, which was awesome!
There are some pictures posted on the site, with more to follow.
Please click on the pictures link ...

• December 12, 2008

Today was off to an early start:
The band had a scheduled appearance on CTV's Canada AM show.
This is a nationally broadcast daily television show, much like Good Morning America.
Despite playing a show in St.Catharines, Ontario the night before and having a 6:00am studio call, Michelle and the band pulled together a great performance.
They played 'I know Santa's been here' live to air.
It's a really fun song with a Western Swing feel which was written by Canadian artist Patricia Conroy.
Next they video taped 'Rudolf the red nosed reindeer' for broadcast at a later date.
Later that evening, Michelle and the band performed at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. That made for one long day!
    
   
• December 01, 2008
Lee is about to leave on tour with Michelle Wright once again.
The 'I'm Dreaming Of A Wright Christmas' tour runs from Dec 03 - 19 inclusive and criss crosses Ontario, Canada.
There will be 16 concerts and likely some promotional appearances on network television.
In addition to Lee and guitar player Shaun Bayles, the band features 2 new members:
Matt Crouse on drums and Clint Parris on keyboards and vocals.
They're both great musicians and really cool guys to work and hang out with.
Recent rehearsals have revealed great chemistry and renewed energy between Michelle and the revamped band.
This should make for a fun time!

Here's a picture of the bus and trailer for this tour, from Star Coach in Atlanta, Georgia. (The driver's name is Bones!).
On another note, there are rumours of European tour dates in 2009 ... stay tuned for details.

• November 07, 2008
Replacement gear ...
In the quest to replace his beloved "Sparky", Lee sought help from the great folks at Gibson/Epiphone.
Now he has a wonderful new guitar to debut on the 2008 Michelle Wright Christmas Tour.
Knowing that it would be hard to truly replace Sparky, he chose an Antique White SG Custom style guitar.
Pictures to follow.
Lee also got a new amplifier: an Epiphone Valve Junior.
These are a 'must have' for the recording studio.
Note to the guitar and audio nerds: it's 5 watts of pure Class A power in a beautiful boutique style package!
Thanks for all the help Codey!

• August 21, 2008
Stolen equipment ...
On the night of August 17 or early on August 18, Lee had much of his stage gear stolen from a vehicle in Barrie, Ontario.

• A beautiful new guitar for Lee
Long time friend, musician and luthier, John Loomer is crafting one of his fine acoustic guitars for Lee.
It's an OM style and promises to be a treasured instrument.
On a recent trip to Toronto, Lee had an opportunity to play a couple of John's guitars and was thoroughly impressed by the sound, feel and finish.
John takes great care to build an instrument that he can be proud of, knowing that it will bring years of pleasure in the hands of those fortunate enough to own one.