Danny Marks
Musician, Broadcaster and Entertainer
November 10, 2026
Please join us for this special afternoon of music, laughter and celebration as we come together to celebrate the power of music and community.
Danny Marks is known for his musical versatility, engaging storytelling and quick wit. Through his music, radio work and live performances, he has inspired audiences across the country with his insightful, thought-provoking and often hilarious perspectives on life.
This is a memorial event to remember Louise Pope, a founding member of Third Age Barrie. Her love of music and community continues to inspire us. She passed away in 2024 and we are honoured to have Danny marks join us again.
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Danny MarksThis iconic rocker’s roots go back to the sixties as a founding member of Capitol Records’ group, Edward Bear. After a span as a journey man session musician throughout the seventies, Danny settled in to the club scene, establishing a cult following as a genre bender in music and humour.
A house band gig at Toronto’s famed Albert’s Hall led him to host his own nation-wide TV show, Stormy Monday. Through the eighties, Danny starred in CBC radio’s hit series the Hum Line. Most recently, Danny Marks recorded two original music albums, Guitarchaeology and True, before paying tribute to Toronto’s R&B roots with Big Town Boy in 2005. In 2013, Danny released A Friend in the Blues and subsequently signed with BBC First TV to create and host the series Cities in Blue. Most recently, Danny’s single Man on the Radio made a buzz world wide. His latest single, I’m Ready is due for release March 1st / 2025.
Danny is in his 23rd year as the radio host of JAZZ.FM91’s Saturday night blues show, bluz.fm and Tuesday Nights with Beyond the Fringe. He remains active, performing in the clubs and venues of Toronto.