Dennis Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer, sideman, and record producer from Charlottetown, PE, Canada.
Over the years he has collaborated with Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize from Skydiggers, Gord Downie from The Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Leeroy Stagger, Donovan Woods, Rose Cousins, John Smith, and David Barbe (producer of Drive-by Truckers and bass player for 90’s alt rock band Sugar.)
In 2015 Dennis signed a publishing deal with Cymba Music Publishing in Toronto and has since written songs in a wide variety of styles His music has appeared in television shows for CBC, Netflix, HBO and was featured in the award-winning film, The New Romantic. His song Warm Flowered Air was featured in a new film called Alice, Darling. Over the years his songs have appeared in many well-known television programs, such as Heartland, Burden of Truth, Northern Rescue, Hudson and Rex, and You Me Her.
Ellsworth has amassed an extensive discography in a variety of styles. His group Haunted Hearts released two full length albums, he has an album as a duo with Kinley Dowling (Hey Rosetta!), two EP’s and 10 full length solo albums, and a record produced by Joel Plaskett with a new group called The Moneygoround.
Modern Hope, was recorded at Afterlife Studios in Vancouver, produced by Leeroy Stagger, and released on Tonic Records in late 2023.
His latest album, Hardcore Freewheelin’, was recorded and produced in Ontario by Jim Bryson. It is currently available on Bandcamp and will have a wider release on Tonic Records in February 2025.
Join us for dinner before the show
Please contact us 902.964.3313 to make a reservation. There is limited seating. The menu is prix fixe at $40 for two courses and $50 for three courses per person (plus tax).
Appetizers
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
OR
Soleil’s Farm Greens with Feta cheese, chick peas, tomatoes, cucumbers & kalamata olives
Mains
8oz Atlantic Sirloin with Creme Fraiche & Chimichurri
Served with roasted root vegetables & mashed potatoes.
OR
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables.
OR
Vegetable Alfredo
With Broccoli, Cremini mushrooms & red peppers in a creamy parmesan sauce. Served with garlic bread.
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Slow-cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs
Served with Mac & Cheese & roasted root vegetables.
Desserts
Rhubarb Ice Cream
OR
Banoffee Cheesecake with Toffee Pecan Sauce
OR
Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese
We can accommodate allergies or food intolerances with advance notice. Please inform us when making your reservation. Thank you.
