I just told my first story on Tiktok (@hobbeshickey), which is quite the challenge because TikTok videos are only 60 seconds long max. I managed to get Love and Madness down to 60 seconds and it still works, but the real deal is much better.
So for you brave TikTokers who decided to visit me here, here’s the full version. If you like what you hear, consider supporting this artist by buying my latest album on Bandcamp. Check out the Store for more information.
In 2014, I released my collection of creepy stories called “Did You Hear That?”. Previously, CDBaby carried the CD, but when they made structural changes to that site, my album got dropped. Meh.
So instead, I have placed a digital copy of the CD on Bandcamp where you can purchase the individual tracks ($2) or the whole CD for $10.
This holiday season, give the gift of story to your friends and family with the COVID-friendly, freshly sanitized for your protection, digital copy of the CD!
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For the past few months, I’ve been working with English Community Organization of Lanaudière, which is a local community organization in the Rawdon/Mascouche area to develop the True Crime story about Thomas Nulty: the Butcher of Rawdon.
I researched, wrote, and performed this True Crime story, which was directed and recorded by Mathieu Desbiens. We shot the telling of this story at the courthouse in Joliette (Qc) where Nulty was tried and hanged, and in a cemetery in Rawdon where some of the Nulty family are buried.
And so we present you the tragic story of Thomas Nulty, the Butcher of Rawdon.
This morning, during my walk to work, I recorded a new story and threw it together on my lunch hour.
In this time of great conflict, we need to remember that working towards peace is a choice each of us must make. If you like this story, please share it widely.
I will be updating this page with my Haunted Montreal (http://hauntedmontreal.com/) tour dates as I receive them.
If you want to book me for one of these tours, contact Haunted Montreal and ask for The Professor. Once I get the minimum number of people registered (10+) and we find the right date, I can give you the tour!
Also, if you want to reach me directly, we can pick the right date and make arrangements with Haunted Montreal.
One year ago today, I lost a friend, a brother, a fellow Stag King. When I mourned my friend, I struggled to find a story that described this process, and then I found this one.
I recorded it this morning. I’m still a bit congested, so I apologize for the odd sound of my voice.
As I remember my friend today, remember that you are not alone.
Over the years, I have developed a few personas that allow me to bring the gift of story to the Steampunk and Pirate communities.
Professor Taelstrum (Facebook): The Professor has graced the highways and bi-ways of the Steampunk world, bringing his tales of wonder and adventure to life. Ever dogged by the Council who seek to curb his enthusiasm, the Professor refuses to submit to their will! The stories must be told! Currently, he is exploring the more haunted areas of Montreal, leading thrill seekers to discover the paranormal sites, testing their courage.
Victor Maelstrum (Facebook): Victor is the Bard of the Eighth Sea! They might tell you there are only 7 seas, but they would be wrong. The Eighth Sea is where the stories come from, and once Victor discovered it, he gathered up as many stories as he could so that he can share them with the scallywags of the world.
JD Hickey (Facebook): this is my main storytelling Facebook site.
I will be updating this page with my Haunted Montreal (http://hauntedmontreal.com/) tour dates as I receive them.
If you want to book me for one of these tours, contact Haunted Montreal and ask for The Professor. Once I get the minimum number of people registered (10+) and we find the right date, I can give you the tour!
Also, if you want to reach me directly, we can pick the right date and make arrangements with Haunted Montreal.
September 8th – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
September 13th – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm
September 27th – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm
September 28th – Haunted Mountain at 8:30pm
October 2019
October 6th – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
October 8th – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm
October 9th – Haunted Mountain at 8:30pm
October 11th – Haunted Griffintown at 6pm (private)
October 13th – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
October 18th – Haunted Griffintown at 6:30pm and 8:30pm (new)
October 19th – Haunted Mountain at 8:30pm October 22nd – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm CANCELLED
October 23rd – Haunted Mountain at 8:30pm
October 25th – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm (new)
October 26th – Haunted Mountain at 6:30pm (new), 8:30pm
October 27th – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
October 31st – Haunted Griffintown at 8:30pm
November 2019
November 2nd – Haunted Mountain at 8:30pm
December 2019
December 8th – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
December 22nd – Haunted Pub Crawl at 3pm
I’m very excited to announce that I have been booked for another season of Haunted Walks with Montreal’s Haunted Tours. These are the dates I’m currently booked for, but I’m sure more dates will get added as the season progresses:
DONE – Friday, August 31st @8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Saturday, September 1st @ 8:30pm — Haunted Mountain
DONE – Friday, September 7th @8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Friday, September 14th @8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Saturday, September 15th – 8:30pm — Haunted Mountain
DONE – Friday, September 28th @8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Saturday, September 29th – 8:30pm — Haunted Mountain
DONE – Friday, October 5th and 8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Friday, October 19th @6:30pm and 8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Tuesday, October 23rd @8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Thursday, October 25th @8:30pm – Haunted Mountain
DONE – Friday, October 26th @6:30pm and 8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown
DONE – Saturday, October 27th, @6:30pm and 8:30pm – Haunted Mountain
Tuesday, October 30th @12pm – Haunted Griffintown (private tour)
Wednesday, October 31st @ 8:30pm – Haunted Griffintown (private tour)
If you want to book a haunted walk, visit the Haunted Montreal website and book your spot, but do it quickly because there are a limited number of tickets available per tour!
If you cannot make any of the dates listed on the site, but you still want a private tour with me, you can contact Haunted Montreal with requested dates and if I’m available, we can make it work. Send an email to info@hauntedmontreal.com.
Welcome to Dave's storyteller website. He redesigned it in October of 2011 and it now features its own blog, links and updates to his storyblog, his latest projects, and the types of shows he can put together as a storyteller.
If you have any questions or feedback on this site or the types of storytelling he does, please drop him a line!
