Presenting...
A private weekend for the Druthers family: readers, volunteers, distributors and friends. Music, food, a fire out back, and a whole lot of good people under one roof.
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17,000,000 copies distributed
Six years and 17 million free papers, packed and carried by hand into communities all across Canada. Every one of those papers got there because someone in this family put it there. That is well worth celebrating.
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The official relaunch
This is the weekend I Love You Pass It On officially comes back to life. More than 200,000 love cards were sprinkled into over 800 communities before 2020 set it aside. Now it's back, and you'll be among the first to pass the new ones on.
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I turn 54 on Sunday, November 15
I don't need presents. A house full of my loved ones, some good food, a fire out back and great live music is the best gift I could ask for. Consider this a really good reason to come hang out.
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Headlining both nights at Druthers
Blind Joe
Born three months early and totally blind, Blind Joe was raised on Hank Williams and Merle Haggard by his accordion-playing Grandpa Bob. He has opened for Travis Tritt and Bret Michaels and turned all four chairs on The Voice. His song "I Will Not Comply" went around the world after YouTube took it down three times, and Canadian truckers made it a convoy anthem.
Last year he brought the house down at Druthers Festival (2025).
Saturday Nov 14 · 7–11 pm
Opening · 7–8 pm
Fringe Citizen
Headliner · 8–10 pm
Blind Joe
Closing · 10–11 pm
Kingsley and the Heroes
Sunday Nov 15 · 7–11 pm
Opening · 7–8 pm
Double the Pleasure
Headliner · 8–10 pm
Blind Joe
Closing · 10–11 pm
One-Eyed Oracle
Live music runs 7 to 11 pm both nights, then it turns into a big community jam. There are lots of instruments at the house, and you're welcome to bring yours.
Your day pass or weekend pass includes delicious snacks, refreshments and meals.
Rain, shine or snow, we'll be having a campfire in the backyard. We have some chairs here, but bring your own if you can.
No spare beds, but a big basement with lots of couches and floor space. Bring your bedding. Tents out back and trailers are welcome too, snow permitting.
Bring the whole family. Come for a day, or come and go all weekend. This is a family-friendly gathering.
Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. Every conversation by the fire and every song we share makes this family a little stronger.
RSVP required
Send a request using the form below and I'll reply by email with the details. Once we've connected, you can send funds by e-transfer or bring cash.
These are suggested donations to help us cover the costs of the weekend. Pitch in what you can. If money's really tight but you'd still like to come, send me a message below and we can work something out.
Can't make it?
We'll be livestreaming some of the music and festivities from both days at the Druthers House on the Whatnot app, free for anyone, anywhere to watch. Tap the link below to set up your free account, and you can tune in from the comfort of your own couch. You don't even have to get dressed. lol
Live on Whatnot · Saturday & Sunday
Nov 14–15 · Eastern time
both days
By invitation
This is a private gathering for the Druthers family. Fill in the form below and I'll get back to you personally to confirm your spot and share additional details with you.