Southern Ontario’s own Spencer Mackenzie cranks up the volume with his fourth single, “Don’t Know Where I’m Going,” ahead of his highly anticipated album ‘Empty Chairs’. This bold reimagining of the Rory Gallagher acoustic classic transforms the original into a high-octane blues-rock anthem. Produced by two-time Juno nominee Ross Hayes Citrullo, the track features a deep, gritty guitar tone paired with a fast-moving, hard-hitting rhythm section. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision. The single marks a fearless step forward for the Maple Blues Award winner as he prepares for his February 20 release on Gypsy Soul Records.
The upcoming album ‘Empty Chairs’ explores a diverse sonic landscape, ranging from the hard-hitting social commentary of “Frozen Hearts” to the soulful intimacy of “Till I Get to You.” Recorded at RHC Music in Toronto, the project captures the raw energy of a live performance with a powerhouse ensemble featuring Miles Evans Branagh on Hammond organ. Mackenzie seamlessly fuses the influence of blues legends with a modern rock edge to create a sound that is both technically precise and emotionally raw. Every track on the record reflects a decade of growth and an infectious passion for the genre. Fans can experience this new chapter live as Mackenzie hits the road for a series of album release concerts across Ontario and beyond this spring.
EMPTY CHAIRS TRACK LISTING:
Empty Chairs
Trip
What You Do
Don’t Know Where I’m Going
Till I Get to You
Frozen Hearts
Helping Hands
Why
Shoot Me Down
Won’t Find Her
Evil
2026 TOUR DATES:
2/19: Toronto, ON — Hugh’s Room Live
2/20: Hamilton, ON — Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
2/27: Fort Erie, ON — The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts
2/28: London, ON — German Canadian Club
3/22: Williamsville, NY — Samuel’s Grande Manor
4/10: Saint-Eustache, QC — La Petite Église
4/11: Val-Morin, QC — Théâtre du Marais
8/21: Thunder Bay, ON — Port Arthur Stadium