FRED EAGLESMITH with TIF GINN

Fred Eaglesmith can talk to you about almost anything. Chances are, he’s had that car, tractor, job, relationship, idea, and hat. But throughout his life and experiences, one thing has always remained the same: his undeniable gift for writing a song.

Aspiring songwriters and performers of all ages call and write to Fred with questions about how to have a career like his. And what can he say? Start writing songs when you’re 10 years old. Grow up with poverty, agriculture, religion, and eight siblings. Run away from home. Hop freight trains. Start a business. Lose a business. Struggle to get gigs. Drive to Nashville with no money and pockets full of songs. Get a record deal. Lose a record deal. Win a Juno Award. Win other awards. Break down on the side of the road every day for days on end. Become a cult hero and amass a following of self-proclaimed “Fred Heads.” Tour relentlessly. Become everyone’s favorite. Become nobody’s favorite. Follow your gut. Smarten up. Don’t care what anybody thinks. Be fair. Be loyal no matter what. Keep going. Soften up. Give people a break. Expect nothing. Give everything. Keep going.

After all these years touring the United States, Canada, and Europe, having his songs covered by some of the biggest names in music, writing scores for film and TV, and appearing on “The Late Show” – the enigmatic, countrified, rock n’ roll troubadour, Fred Eaglesmith, is carrying on with musical wife Tif Ginn. Tif is a gutsy, amazing singer and a transcendent songwriter who has spent most of her life touring and playing music. Her impressive, sultry vocals and glorious harmonies with Fred, along with her multiple instrument additions to the show, will leave you in awe. This woman has it all, including Fred.