# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with one of Canada's most beloved musicians, Colin James, who returns to Winnipeg with his new book, Playing the Changes: A Musician's Memoir (Random House of Canada). Featuring a conversation hosted by Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, followed by a book signing.

https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781039013261/colin-james/playing-the-changes

This event will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also available as a YouTube stream: https://youtube.com/live/mJTh5OyPWdo
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From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with some of the most important musicians of all time, Colin James is one of Canada’s greatest talents. In Playing the Changes, Colin looks back at his early years, as he emerged as a full-formed musical talent in his teens.

Throughout his teenage years, Colin would perform in venues throughout Saskatchewan and Winnipeg where he was under the legal age to enter, let alone perform. All of that road work would lead to the pivotal moment of his life: at the age of eighteen, with a day's notice, Colin is asked to put together a band and open for legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan in Saskatoon. That performance would go on to lead to a remarkable friendship between the two musicians. Culminating just before the release of Colin’s debut album in 1988, Playing the Changes is a celebration of music and the joy of playing it, and of one of the most remarkable childhoods in Canadian music history.

With twenty-one studio albums, eight Juno Awards, thirty-one Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum sales, Colin James OBC continues to gain legions of fans around the world with each new record release and his sold-out tours. He's attained seven gold-certified albums during his career, including four platinum albums and two double platinum albums. In 2013, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and in 2024 was appointed to the Order of British Columbia for his contribution to shaping Canadian music. Colin James lives in Vancouver, BC.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/an-evening-with-colin-james-playing-the-changes/200030631521316
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winnipeg
- **state**: MB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: McNally Robinson Booksellers
- **lat**: 49.857618289323
- **long**: -97.165596350487
- **full address**: McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes) being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes) takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes)?
  - **A:** An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes) is organized by McNally Robinson Booksellers.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at McNally Robinson Booksellers's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given McNally Robinson Booksellers a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. McNally Robinson Booksellers has 107+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. McNally Robinson Booksellers has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening with Colin James (Playing the Changes) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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