On Wednesday night, some 50 or so guests of Irish Mountain Music enjoyed a witty and often poignant performance by John K. Samson, front-man of Winnipeg’s The Weakerthans, and his guest, Michael Feuerstack (who often performs as Snailhouse).

Weakerthans frontman John K Samson (r) and Michael Feuerstack perform at Irish Mountain Music in Meaford.

A real affection for Canada’s national sports was clear, with a tale of a late night at the curling club (“Tournament of Hearts”), the “Elegy for Gump Worsley”, and a plea for help getting Reggie Leach (the “Riverton Rifle”) into the Hockey Hall of Fame (“Petition”).

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