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The Sociable!

James Ferris gives two thumbs up in front of large Sociable Sign
James Ferris raises a glass of beer and calls out
​The Sociable is a long-standing tradition on the East Coast, practiced regularly and frequently in many pubs and watering-holes. Someone stands raises their glass high and bellows out "Sociable" as a toast to the gathering and to the good times. Those in attendance shall raise their glass high and collectively and synchronously call back "Sociable" in response. It is the way.
Audience members clanking their drinks together for a Sociable Toast

Did you know we have Sociable T-Shirts? You too can be part of the Sociable army at the East Coast Kitchen Party.

Sociable Classic Tee

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Short-sleeve crew neck T-Shirt

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Sociable 3/4 Ball Tee

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3/4 length sleeve baseball T-Shirt

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Black Sociable Ball Cap

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Classic Baseball Cap

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What is an East Coast Kitchen Party

Winters are tough on the East Coast. So to keep spirits up, folks gather regularly at homes on the weekend. If you play an instrument, you bring it, and everyone gathers together in one room, usually the kitchen. Everyone joins in as each player or singer takes a turn leading the song, telling a joke or a story and finishing up with a robust call of "Sociable". Although not true east coast kitchen parties in their purest form, our shows are born of this same spirit. Stories, humor, and lots of music where the audience participates with shout-outs, sing-alongs, and plenty of dancing.

East Coast Community

It is often said, East Coasters are friendly. I constantly hear stories from fans about their experiences traveling to the East Coast and how enjoyable it is. "It's so beautiful, so much fun, and the people are amazing." There is a strong sense of community with those of us from the East Coast. We live simple, we work hard, and we know how to have fun. We are a welcoming bunch who treat each other with kindness and seem to find a way to gather a few good folks for a great party. We welcome you to join our East Coast Community.
Fans Cherie and Pete smiling and having fun pointing at the camera during the Robbie Burns show at the Corktown
Members of Fried Balogna gather around a table and jokingly pose with a plate of Fried Balogna
James Ferris dons a Sou'Wester hat and makes a funny face in a crowd of fans.
James Ferris and Darren Rust sit together on a bench and jokingly hike up their kilts.
Members of Ferguson Young pose together for a picture at the Corktown sticking all their tongues out

Here's to the Good Times

Music is always a big part of pretty much everything we do. And everybody is encouraged to sing-along ...
Ferguson Young poses for a promo shot in their kilts at the Robbie Burns show at the Corktown with Darren Rust.
A live shot of Ferguson Young performing on the Hamilton Harbour Queen.
Randal Hill on guitar and Ron Cole on accordion, smiling at each other sharing a joke on stage
Fried Balogna poses for a promo shot at Pub Fiction. Pictured are l-r Mike Lumsden, James Ferris and Ron Cole.
Liam McGlashon laughs looking over at James Ferris during the Robbie Burns show.
James Ferris smiles at the audience while talking on the microphone.

Keep the good times rolling, see you soon...

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