Folk music fans are invited to a night of Gordon Lightfoot in Lake Country. 

Local singer-songwriter John Paul Byrne will be paying tribute to the legendary Lightfoot on Oct. 9 at Creekside Theatre. 

According to those who have seen Byrne on stage before, Read My Mind: The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show, is like stepping back into the intimate concert halls of the 1970s.

The Lightfoot Tribute Show has been celebrated for its authenticity and emotional depth, drawing comparisons to Lightfoot鈥檚 original performances. 

Steffan Clements, son of the late Terry Clements, who was Lightfoot鈥檚 lead guitarist for over four decades said, 鈥淗e just sang 鈥業f You Could Read My Mind鈥� better than anybody I鈥檝e ever heard, he sounded just like him.鈥�

Clements鈥� father joined the Lightfoot band as lead guitarist in 1970 and remained with the band until his passing in 2011, playing a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Lightfoot鈥檚 music.

For the die-hard Lightfoot fan, Byrne, spotting a recently-grown moustache, channels 鈥淕ordie鈥� not only in tone but presence.

Joining Byrne on stage are Ray Roper on lead guitar and keyboards, Roy Kawano on bass, Ray Lee on drums, and Ian Stewart on pedal steel guitar. The five-piece ensemble captures the same spirit and musicality that defined Lightfoot鈥檚 distinctive sound, blending folk, country and rock elements into a resonant performance. 

Tickets are $42 and can be purchased at