JP Cormier at Stompin' Tom's 80th

If Stompin' Tom had a prodigy, it was this man, JP Cormier. Here JP talks of his time with Tom and sings Stompin' Tom's Little Wawa. He then sings a song he penned in honour of Tom, House of Plywood. On Feb. 9th, 2016 at Hugh's Room in Toronto, Whiskey Jack and guests celebrated Stompin' Tom's 80th birthday. Joining them on stage with their stories & songs were Gordon Lightfoot, The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Lena Connors, Douglas Cameron & Steve Fruitman. Check out our photo gallery at www.whiskeyjackmusic.com for some highlights. For more information on the show, Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom, call 416-716-3257

[@seanhallahan14]

My God what a beautiful song! Dang, JP, you can really sing a song! Thank you so much. Best & cheers, Sean

[@CamMacMastermusic]

“Because sometimes being nothing is the best thing that we’ve got “ Best lyric ever !!!!!

[@johnmitrikas7303]

Wawa is my home town. What a great performance.

[@HollyBurrows]

Mr. JP Cormier shows the beauty, kindness and emotion of our beloved, Stompin' Tom Conner, who my deceased Dad & I at a young age, listened and danced to Stompin' Tom Conners records, it was the 70's and into the 80's but Dad & I still listened to them and loved them!! Thank you Mr. Cormier for your wonderful tributle!

[@CamMacMastermusic]

This is the single greatest performance I’ve ever seen. My love for these 2 men have increased ten fold. Thanks for posting.

[@waynegatehouse3998]

I'd travel anywhere to see JP..thanks for your hospitality.

[@lionelwhiteduck8004]

Great memories He was my favorite singer..by far May he rip

[@BobWarnerBarn]

Nice!....................................

[@aahhrrgg]

Magnificent sounding guitar.

[@gtsipejr]

I'm not a Canadian, but I love these songs. J.P. is an incredible musician. GT

[@pf2879]

Wife bawling listening to Wawa. Incredible song. So good.

[@waynegatehouse3998]

Jp, stunning. Well done 👏.

[@niholas5587]

A lovely tribute to a True Canadian Hero!

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks JP 😎 keep track of your belt buckle… looks like it’s got some work cut out 🤠

[@garvdarb]

Superb! And that is as descriptive as I can be. Thank you for both songs but House of Plywood is way up There!

[@harmvonlintig7146]

Thank you, Mr.

[@AliasJimWirth]

Good stuff. Some of the best and worthwhile music going.

[@bryansavard7806]

And with that eclectic lyric he just made all of us an honorary part of the band!

[@nathanmiller9785]

Holy crap JP what a beautiful song. You’ve got it all man. What a great voice. I was only familiar with your guitar work.

[@waynegatehouse3998]

JP absolutely brilliant 👏.

[@glennbrosius1666]

JP - You are the best!! Love you thoughts and music!

[@keithkimmeysr953]

Amazing performance by JP Cormier Much respect and RIP Stompin Tom WOW everythings better in Canada including Country Music,Keith Kimmey in USA Hearts in Canada

[@toslow9045]

awesome to hear the east-coast style in jp voice, grew up listening this style music. stays deep in your heart.

[@troyoswald5683]

This is sensational! Thanks for posting. Wow. We are so incredibly lucky!

[@waynegatehouse3998]

There is nothing liking, sitting around the kitchen table which is where everything happens in a Newfoundland household. You get 2, 3 5 guys with guitars 🎸 a fiddle. Oh did I mention that there could be a few beers he said laughingly. But not a better time could be had. Family, friends and relatives and anyone who happened to drop by. All were always welcome and all were fed. A wonderful province that I am proud to say thanks and where I am from.

[@moconnor20]

outstanding!

[@garrypower6744]

I just saw JP with Dave Gunning at the Edmonton Folk Festival last weekend. They were fantastic. My son and I caught every performance. Amazing musicians and wonderful performers.

[@WilliamSmith-yo9nn]

The man sang this last night at Rankin, ON. Great show. No such thing as 'mailing it in'.

[@larryrhindress2972]

Simply GREAT music!!!!

[@boydmacmaster4991]

Great job..

[@hanksnow2]

Glad to say we have a very good friend in common,...Gills Plante. We became friends at the Hank Snow Tribute about 15 years ago, that I’ve been part of since 1997, now held in Liverpool. What a great player!

[@Banjodunc]

Whiskey jack was in Liverpool last spring.

[@paullavallee1631]

JP is an awesome talent

[@denneberg]

Wonderful

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

Beautiful stuff ! pure as gold

[@shuklajayant]

Beautiful 👏👏❤❤

[@charliewelch328]

Incredible

[@jasontele]

Great Job J.P. Nice song!

[@joemcgraw5529]

Wish you the Best Brother John ,your Playing and personality says so much to me ,words do not complement your playing and ive have heard alot of different Genres of music ,love you man and always wil,l you made a grown man cry just in your performance ,that dosnt happen at all to me

[@kenwalker2868]

My dream is to see this man preform live. I might never make it at my age but, It will always be my dream to witness such unbelievable talent.

[@gordgraham8426]

This is a great paformuns

[@oldbikerbear]

JP Cormier is the most talented man on the planet. Bar none!

[@dernkross9095]

im more

[@lolllllll8542]

awesome artist

[@utcaper]

My aunt Mary Mcintyre did 70 concerts with Stompin Tom in 1990, and a 1991 6wk tour as well. I will have to follow up with her on this one, as I am sure she will have some great stories from that time.

[@diskman3001]

I'd love to hear this too

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Back in April 2023 for another taste !!!

[@MrHedgefrog]

FFS i'm a Brit and just fell in love with Country .....

[@KrasherJack]

Come and visit us sometime, beautiful Country..

[@rosey8368]

super job JP no wonder Stompin Tom got emotional , wowzersssssss

[@jasontele]

"House Of Plywood" Is A Great Song As Well!

[@twincam825]

This is talent what should be played on radio instead of the garbage they play.

[@vzeller]

90 percent of human beings are simpleton fools. Due to this, 3 minute 4 chord 5 note melody bullshit songs are all that people want. Real talent gets buried because it's too sophisticated to truly hit people. They can't comprehend it.

[@JusticeAlways]

@@vzeller I've started playing music such as Doc Watson etc...in small venues (my favorite places to play). Audiences are flabbergasted hearing this kind of music...I enjoy telling stories of Doc whenever feasible....I spent 5 long years practicing this music before performing. This Canadian gentleman in this video is outstanding BTW! 👍

[@JusticeAlways]

Ain't that the truth! 👍

[@vzeller]

@@JusticeAlways You are playing for older people. Young people can't focus for more than 20 seconds without playing on their phones.

[@davidbeach7187]

Great to listen to, like the hat also, I believe its from Australia from Acurbra called the "croc"

[@theycallmeg7513]

2.9 subscribers Jon Paul!!! Way to go!! This is great, you are great!

[@Jakeschannel-uq8bk]

After that song it put me in tears 😭

[@calvertlewis3395]

This was one of Renelle's favorites!

[@yvettedesjardins6246]

J aime la musique sous toutes les formes

[@brianbiggs3484]

👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️👍👍

[@ralfybaby]

Not my kind of music but JP is a very charismatic performer and has a lovely voice and is obviously a great all round human being

[@jasper_north]

3:13 start

[@karffiol]

Does anybody posses lyrics of Little Wawa? Google doesnt seem to know it.

[@benmacquarrie7867]

👐👐

[@GayleGibson]

What kind of guitar are you playing in this video , it sounds great not to mention your playing making it sound so good!

[@paulj312002]

its a high end jumbo Yamaha.

[@steveendicott1855]

Gayle Ackroyd Gibson: It's a Yamaha!

[@raizea8216]

I do have the same guitar is cjx-32 same guitar Gibson j200

[@CamMacMastermusic]

@@raizea8216 thank you !! I’ve been looking for one. Beautiful guitar !

[@jamiemacdonald6951]

What guitar are you playing

[@guitarman7169]

What Yamaha is that? Or is it? It looks like Yamaha lettering, but it's not in 4K so I don't know. It's beautiful!!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Can someone tell me what guitar JP is playing here? Thank you

[@brendawoodgate7312]

Sugar Land

[@markashworth983]

Which model are you playing here, J.P.?

[@EastCoastDave]

I think the word is "protege". Sorry for being a dick. Great performance!

[@CarlosSpiecyWeeny]

Wow, and I thought Ricky LaFleur just came up with a made-up name to get away from the cops in TPB. The more you know.

[@popeyedoyle6360]

man I love this song but I think Geese are FUCKED.

[@Cindymls]

Im not sure where this song came from JP because its one of your best I thought you lost it ..the gig with dave gunning isnt working dave is way ahead of you your not in his league Let his do his own thing hes just being kind to you..

[@paulj312002]

you know what they say about opinions huh? Sure glad Jp wont be listening to yours. Sometimes the right thing to do is keep your opinions to yourself if its only you that finds value in them. Your just rude. You dont know where the song came from? Did you bother to watch the video? Did you not read the description or are you only here to trash him?

[@garybrown5655]

Haywood Jablomie cccf and

[@neilhudson6194]

My god woman--have you lost your friggin mind??--I know everyone has an opinion but you'rs is just wrong!

[@gwshark07]

Bitch!

[@og1ie]

It truly is unfortunate that you will go through life as the example of ignorance has an opinion. Dave Gunning is a fine musician and a gentleman and you should not dishonour him with such trash talking about someone he respects. I expect you to apologise to him on this forum.