Bio

Considered an entertainer’s entertainer, Dennis Whitty has been energizing crowds with his inspired performances for over twenty years. Armed with an acoustic guitar, a rich, powerful and sensitive voice, a mix of original material from his newly released CD and beloved and spirited cover tunes, Dennis never fails to deliver. Born and raised in the Niagara Peninsula, Dennis began honing his performing skills working with party bands and peers in his native area before venturing off as a solo artist first in Toronto and then London and finally, residing in the Ottawa Valley. It was here that he found a niche for his unique talents, often performing at up to five different venues in any given week. Within a year of moving to Ottawa he was invited to perform in Nashville, recorded his first single, and formed a country-rock band, Dennis Whitty and Wheatstone Bridge. This lead to extensive cross Canada road tours spanning more a decade. Dennis has a natural rapport and stage presence that easily draws the audience into a party and festive mood while retaining a comfortable and personal atmosphere. He seamlessly delivers a blend of classic and modern country and country-rock music commanding the ability to transcend genres, genders, and age barriers. Notoriety to consistently deliver his hand-clapping, foot-stomping, performances to large crowds in venues like The National Capital exhibition, the Renfrew and Perth fairs, and repeat performances at the Gatineau Clog and other major jamborees and events, are testament to the talents of this guitar-slinging cowboy. Accompanied by a world-class band, including guitar, bass, drums, fiddle, steel, and keyboards, The Dennis Whitty Band features some of Canada’s most endeared and talented musicians. They provide full, rich and sometimes haunting harmonies easily likening to artists like Alabama, The Eagles and Diamond Rio. As an opening, closing, feature act, or dance show, The Dennis Whitty Band will never fall short of their goal to always leaving the crowds anxious for more. Besides his recently released debut full-length CD, Sidetracked, Dennis has been busy developing a live entertainment website, www.cangig.ca, to help profile Canadian bands and musicians.