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Merritt
Park Amphitheatre, 115 King St. Welland ON
Shows
start at 7:30 p.m. - Concerts are held rain or shine
SEATING AND ADMISSION: First come, first serve FREE
SEATING at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre
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Destino
Tenors
Friday, June 12th, 2009
With a style that has been described as “popera” and compared to
Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban, the three Canadian tenors who make up Destino
combine the musical passion and power of opera with the accessibility (and boy-band
good looks) of pop. The result is a concert that leaves the crowd on its feet
and begging for more.
Official
website
Opener: Elton Lammie, Lead-up: Michael Gabriel |
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Justin
Hines
Friday, June 26th, 2009
Justin’s is a blend of folk-flavoured music with a song writing and vocal
style reminiscent of James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and Harry Chapin. Of
his physical situation, Justin says “it's a bit of an attention grabber,
but as an artist and performer, it is my job to hold the audience’s attention,
and let the music speak for itself.” He is currently promoting his new
album, Chasing Silver. Official
website
Norbert Lepage et le clan d'Estin and Châkidor opening at 7 p.m. |
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David
Francey
Friday,
July 10th, 2009
From carpenter to songwriter – Scottish-born Canadian, David Francey is
recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters. "Francey
has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered folk poets
and singers… [His songs] are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work
that have made Francey both a folk festival favourite and something of a latter-day
Canadian poet laureate." Greg Quill, the Toronto Star Official
website
Kathleen
Edwards
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Kathleen is an alternative country singer-songwriter from Ottawa. In 2008, she
released her 3rd studio album Asking for Flowers and is touring this summer with
stops at Toronto’s Massey Hall and London’s (ON) Rock The Park with
the Tragically Hip. The New York Times praised Edwards whose songs can "pare
situations down to a few dozen words while they push country-rock towards its
primal impulses of thump and twang." Official
website
Lead up: Lindi Ortega |
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The
Joys
Friday,
July 24th, 2009
London Ontario rockers, The Joys, were awarded Best Live Act and best female-fronted
band at the Toronto Indie Awards. With the high-powered voice of Sarah Smith,
the band produces a heavy rock sound, but some songs are lighter with emotional
lyrics. The band is hitting the road across Canada – see their latest video “Storm” on
Much Music. Official website
Opener: Street Pharmacy, Lead-up: Sukkapunch |
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Tom
Fun Orchestra
Friday, August 7th, 2009
The Tom Fun Orchestra is a nine-piece cluster-rock ensemble from Cape Breton
Island that has been impressing music fans and critics alike with their raucous
stage presence and high-energy show. This alternative rock-folk band is indeed
an impressive sight to see – TFO is redefining what people think of as
East Coast music! Official website |
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Nikki
Yanofsky
Friday, August 21, 2009
Nikki Yanofsky is a 16-year-old musical prodigy. She is
the youngest singer ever to be signed to the iconic jazz
label, Verve Records “Her
gift is in channeling the voices and spirits of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday,
Aretha Franklin and Judy Garland, among others….not even the experts can
understand it.” – The Montreal Gazette
Official
website
Opener: Roxanne Potvin |
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Leahy
Friday,
September 4th, 2009
Canada’s Celtic Powerhouse - A musical group of
brothers and sisters, a sound, a style of music, a way of life,
a volcanic explosion of talent and energy, emotion, and passion.
To understand their style, look at their accomplishments:
Junos for Best New Group, Best Country Group, and Best Instrumental
Album and opening act for Shania Twain.
Official
website
Opener: Lesley Pike, Lead-up: Ladies of the Canyon |
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