Environs/905/Burlington/Hamilton/Oakville
CONCERTS/MUSIC FESTIVALS
BENT FAMILY SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL The Micronite Filters, Mellowkotzen, the DGB, the Bone Devil, Mr Matthew James and others perform. $25-$40 includes camping. The R-Farm, 3388 Concession Road 3 (Clarington). getbentrecords.com/solstice2013. JUN 21 TO 23
BOOTS AND HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Deierks Bentley, the Band Perry, Dean Brody, Emerson Drice, Joe Diffie and others at this country fest. Camping available. Single-day tickets $115, three-day pass $269-$304. Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 32233 Concession Rd 10 (Bowmanville). bootsandhearts.com. AUG 1 TO 4
BOWMANVILLE OUTDOOR CONCERTS The Lakeshore New Horizons Band Jun 6, Little Peter & the Elegants Jul 11, Robbie Lane & the Disciples Jul 25, Stone Sparrows Aug 1, Charles Street Band Aug 15, Swing Shift Big Band Aug 29, and others. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Rotary Park, 194 Queen (Bowmanville). bowmanville.com. JUN 6 TO AUG 29
BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Dave MacLachlan, Mike Butterworth, Jesse Alarcon, Peter Lortie, Downtown Freddy Brown, Moira Nelson and Chris Dube. 7 to 9 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Gage Park, Main St S at Wellington (Brampton). bramptondowntown.com. JUN 6 TO SEP 5
BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS Moira & Elena, Barrry Mulcahy and Vide Geiger perform Jul 13. Glenn McFarlane, Chris Dube and Jesse Alarcon Aug 17. 10 am. Free. Downtown Brampton, intersection of Queen/hwy 7 and Main St/hwy 10. brampton.ca. JUL 13 TO AUG 17
BRAMPTON FOLK CLUB ANNUAL SHOWCASE CONCERT Coffeehouse style concert featuring a variety of folk artists. $12, stu/srs $10. St Paul’s United Church Sanderson Hall, 30 Main St S. 647-233-3655, bramptonfolk.ca. JUN 1
BROKEN ARTS FESTIVAL Kashka, Jenny Omnichord, Lightmares, Viva Mars, the Louder Sounds, Unfinished Business and others play at this all-ages concert. Free. Memorial Park, Simcoe at Metcalfe St (Oshawa). brokenarts.ca. JUL 13
CONCERTS AT THE LAKE Caught in the Crossfire Jul 4, Earl La Pierre Jul 18, Sugar Heat Aug 1, Chick n’ Beards Aug 29, and others. Thursdays , 7 to 9 pm. Cancelled in the event of rain. Free. Millennium Square Park, Liverpool Rd at Wharf (Pickering). 905-420-4620, pickering.ca. JUL 4 TO AUG 29
CONCERTS IN THE PARK No Strings Attached Jun 19, Jim Heaslip & the 12/4 Swing Orchestra Jun 30, Now & Then Jul 7, Hotsy Totsy Jul 21, Burlington Concert Band Aug 18, and many others. Sundays 7:30 to 9 pm. Free. Central Park, Seneca Ave north of New St (Burlington). 905-335-7600 ext 7947, burlington.ca. JUN 16 TO AUG 18
CONCERTS IN THE PARK – GAZEBO Sunday concerts include Dixieland Plus Jul 7, Loose Change Jul 21, and Acoustically Yours Aug 4. 2 to 3:30 pm. Free. Spencer Smith Park Gazebo, Lakeshore Rd at Brant (Burlington). burlington.ca. JUL 7 TO AUG 4
COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTS Home-grown talent. Concerts run to Aug 13, 6 to 8:30 pm, rain or shine. Free w/ admission. Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park, 680 Plains W (Burlington). 905-527-1158, rbg.ca. JUN 25 TO AUG 13
DURHAM CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Korexion headlines at this reggae family festival. 11 am to 8 pm. Greenwood Conservation Area, 2290 Greenwood Road (Ajax). JUN 22
EAGLEWOOD FOLK FESTIVAL Suzy Wilde, Genticorum, Emma-Lee, Jack de Keyzer, Jaron Freeman Fox, Jerry Leger, Mo Kenney, David Newland and others perform. Camping available. $80 wkend pass, day pass Sat or Sun $45, evening $22 (ticketpro.ca). Eaglewood Resort, 9715 Morning Glory Rd (Pefferlaw). 1-888-817-3655, eaglewoodfolk.com. AUG 23 TO 25
FATALITY High-energy metal rockers. 8 pm. $10. The Atria, 59 King E (Oshawa). 905-579-5777. JUN 21
FLOWER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS Outdoor shows from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Free. Rose Theatre Garden Square, 1 Theatre Lane (Brampton). 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca. JUL 5 TO AUG 30
FLOWER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL LUNCH CONCERTS Thursday lunch-hour concerts, noon to 2 pm. Free. Rose Theatre Garden Square, 1 Theatre Lane (Brampton). 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca. JUL 4 TO AUG 29
FRIENDS OF CRYSTAL BEACH SUMMER CONCERTS Selective Soul Band Jul 14, the Toasted Western Swing Band Jul 21, Toronto All-Star Big Band Aug 11, and Finnegan’s Wake Aug 25. 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Crystal Beach, 3875 Terrace Lane, foot of Ridgeway Rd (Fort Erie). focb.net. JUL 14 TO AUG 25
GREENBELT HARVEST PICNIC Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, Whitehorse, Rocco Deluca, Trixie Whiteley and others at this outdoor festival. Gates open at 11 am. $149.50 (ticketmaster.ca). Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1002 Highway 5 West (Dundas). 1-855-872-5000, harvestpicnic.ca. AUG 31
HAMILTON BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL Steve Strongman, Harrison Kennedy, Dawn Tyler Watson, Terra Lightfoot, Alfie Smith, Banned from Heaven, Fraser/Daley and others. Free. Westdale Village, King Street (Hamilton). hamiltonbluesandroots.com. JUN 1
HOLLY COLE The Halifax-born chanteuse performs jazz, R&B and pop. 8 pm. $80. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy (Oakville). 1-888-489-7784, oc4pa.ca. JUN 22
INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC IN THE PARK Outdoor concerts include Dorothy Simon and Solomon Wuinbee Jun 11, Spirit & Truth Jun 25, Worship in Steel Jul 2, the Tonettes Aug 13, Estiban Lindsay Aug 20 and others. 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Gage Park, Main St S at Wellington (Brampton). inspirationalmusic.org. JUN 4 TO AUG 27
JAMBANA YellowMan, Nadine Sutherland, the Dragonaires, Oliver Samuels, Steele, Nkrumah and Mountain Edge perform at this family-friendly fest. Noon to 9 pm. Tickets on sale Jun 1. Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan (Markham). jambana.com. AUG 5
THE LEGENDS OF ROCK AND COUNTRY MUSIC Benefit concert with tribute acts recreating Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Willie Nelson and others. Concert supports Gabrielle’s Ride for the Pediatric Stroke Fund at Sick Kids. 8 pm. $30. Polish Hall, 2316 Fairview St (Burlington). 1-877-609-5439. JUN 22
LILY FROST AND ROB LAMOTHE Singer-songwriters concert. 8 pm. $15. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King W (Hamilton). 905-527-6610, artgalleryofhamilton.com. JUN 14
LUCAS ROGERSON Rock concert with Rogerson, Ed Le Blanc, Kent MacMillan and Joni NehRita. All ages. 8 pm. $25. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar (Hillsburgh). 519-855-4586, centurychurchtheatre.com. AUG 17
MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Opening concert at the Varley Art Gallery. Maceo Parker, Lionel Loueke, Dave Douglas, Lorraine Klassen, Brig and others perform music from jazz standards to Brazilian jazz to klezmer and more. Main stage performances, street performances and music in bars and restaurants. Free, some ticketed events. Varley Art Gallery, and along Main Street (Unionville). markhamjazzfestival.com. AUG 15 TO 18
MARKHAM VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Big Chill, Oddsoul, the Beatlers, John Stewart Band, the Moralitos, Scott Driscott & Heartland Levy Band and others perform at this. Free. Markham Village, Main Street (Markham). 905-472-2022, facebook.com/Markham.Village.Music.Festival. JUN 13 TO 15
MISSISSAUGA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL The Monster Rock Orchestra performs both evenings to a water and laser show. Check website for times. Free. Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore E. themwf.com. JUN 14 TO 16
NAVY SKIES Rock concert. 9 pm. Free. Main’s Mansion, 144 Main Street North. 905-472-1114, mainsmansion.com. JUL 5
NEWMARKET JAZZ+ FESTIVAL Hometown artist Justine Hines, Juice, Jackie Richardson, George Olliver, Lorne Lofsky, George St Kitts and others. $5 per day, child under 12 free. Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Dr (Newmarket). artsmusicfestivals.com. AUG 2 TO 4
PICKERING VILLAGE JAM! Festival of jazz, art & music with Freddie Vette & the Flames, California Sun’s Endless Summer and more. Free. Historic Pickering Village, Old Kingston Road & the Courtyard (Pickering). pickeringvillagejam.com. JUN 6 TO 9
RED HOT JAZZ AND COOL BLUES Live music in the gardens. Concerts run to Sep 4, 6 to 8:30 pm, rain or shine. Free w/ admission. Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park, 680 Plains W (Burlington). 905-527-1158, rbg.ca. JUN 12 TO SEP 4
RICHMOND HILL PARK CONCERTS Concerts include Beebo Jul 7, Hot Rocks Jul 11, the Mantini Sisters Jul 25, Bayou Boys Aug 15, Night Fever Aug 29, and others. Thu concerts 7 to 9 pm Sun 1 to 2 pm (at Richmond Green Park Amphitheatre). See website for details. Free. Mill Pond Park, 314 Mill (Richmond Hill). 905-771-5508, richmondhill.ca/concerts. JUL 7 TO AUG 29
ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR Volbeat, HIM and All That Remains perform at this all-ages concert. $47.50 (livenation.com). Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd (Hamilton). hecfi.ca. AUG 26
ROY ORBISON: SHADES OF YESTERDAY Bernie Jessome & the Memphis Cats perform all his 50s and 60s hits. 8 pm. $29, srs $25. Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn (Keswick). 905-476-0193, stephenleacocktheatre.ca. JUL 13
RUSH Clockwork Angels Tour with Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. 7:30 pm. $42.50-$118.50 (hecfi.ca). Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd (Hamilton). copps.coliseumhamilton.com. JUL 6
SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL Honeymoon Suite and the Spoons at the festival kick-off Jun 7, Down with Webster, Jully Black, Danny Fernandes and Alyssa Reid Jun 13, illScarlett, USS, and Lights performs Jun 15, Platinum Blonde, April Wine, Raine Maida and 54-40 Jun 16. Free. Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Rd at Brant (Burlington). 905-333-6364, soundofmusic.ca. JUN 7 TO 16
SUMMER AFTERNOON CONCERTS The Lincolnaires Jun 30, Beagle Beach Jul 14, Ragweed Jazz Band Jul 21, Silverheels Aug 11, AfterGlow Aug 25, and others. Sundays 2 to 4 pm, till Aug 25. In the event of rain, concerts take place in City Hall Council Chambers. Free. Esplanade Park Gazebo, 1 the Esplanade (Pickering). 905-420-4620, pickering.ca. JUN 30 TO AUG 25
SUNDAY CONCERT Jazz concert with Lynn McDonald. Included with gallery admission. McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington (Kleinburg). 1-888-213-1121, bit.ly/SundayConcerts. JUN 16
Beyond
NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL 42 Serena Ryder, Buck 65, the Good Family, Lynn Myles, Swamperella, New Country Rehab, Socalled and Caracol all play this outdoor fest on the shores of Lake Ramsey. Wknd passs $77, Fri $27, Sat $27, Sun $42. Bell Park, York St at Paris St (Sudbury). 705-674-5512, nlfbsudbury.ca. JUL 5 TO 7
RIVER AND SKY MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL The Rural Alberta Advantage, Miracle Fortress, Rich Aucoin, the Bicycles, Lindi Ortega, Old Man Luedecke, Hilotrons perform beside the Sturgeon River. Families, bikes and canoes welcome. $125, adv $100. Fishers’ Paradise, 3636 Hwy 539 (22km NW of Sturgeon Falls) (Field). riverandsky.ca. JUL 19 TO 21
Barrie/Collingwood/Midland/Orillia
BARRIE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Hilario Duran & Jane Bunnett, Joe Sealy, Fern Lindzon, DD Jackson, the Mark Eisenman Trio, the Jack de Keyzer Band, the Paul James Band, Beverly Taft and many others at this festival. Nightclubs, restaurants, Heritage Park concerts, libraries and other venues. Free. Heritage Park, (Barrie). 1-800-668-9100, barriejazzbluesfest.com. JUN 6 TO 17
CASINO RAMA Billy Idol Jun 6, Grand Funk Railroad & War Jun 8, the Offspring Jun 15, the Grapes of Wrath & Odds Jun 19, Alice Cooper Jul 4, Collective Soul Jul 6, Randy Travis Jul 19, Whitesnake Jul 27, Journey Jul 29 and others. Tickets from $25. Casino Rama, 5899 Rama (Rama). 416-870-8000, casinorama.com. JUN 6 TO JUL 29
COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL Tribute artist festival featuring gospel concerts and all things King. Anthony Carbone, Wayne Junior, Shon Carroll, Jay Zanier, Oliver Steinhoff and others. Street dances, gospel brunches and more. Check website for schedule and venues. $10-$60, some free events. Collingwood, collingwoodelvisfestival.com. JUL 25 TO 28
COUNTRY MUSIC & RODEO WEEKEND Evermile play top 40 country. Sat from 1 to 4 pm. Rawhide Rodeo in nearby Clarksburg all weekend. Free. Blue Mountain Village, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd. bluemountainvillage.ca. AUG 24 TO 25
FESTIVAL DU LOUP Festival of French-Canadian heritage, art and culture. Details tba. LaFontaine Park, 328 Lafontaine Rd W (Tiny). 705-533-0003, festivalduloup.on.ca. JUL 12 TO 14
JAZZ ON THE MOUNTAIN Holly Cole Jul 5, Jeff Lorber and Swing Out Sister Jul 6, Kenny Garrett Quintet Jul 7. Free concerts include Stan Samole Group, KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, Shuffle Demons and others at this fest of jazz, pop and R&B. $39.95-$59.95, two and three-day passes available also, free concerts outdoors at the Village. Blue Mountain Village, Events Plaza. bluemountainjazzfest.com. JUL 5 TO 7
LIGHTHOUSE Canada Day celebrations with the band. 8 pm. Free. Blue Mountain Village, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd. bluemountainvillage.ca. JUL 1
LUCAS ROGERSON Rock concert. 10 pm. $25. Sunset Speedway, 6918 Yonge (Innisfil). 705-436-2445, sunsetspeedway.ca. JUN 29
MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL Randy Bachman & the Sadies, Arlo Guthrie, Kathleen Edwards, Bahamas, Murray McLauchlan, Mo Kenny and others play this fest of folk, roots, blues, gospel, acoustic and world music. Camping available. Fri $65 (adv $45), Sat or Sun $75 (adv $59), wknd pass $150 ($110 adv), under 24 yrs $59. Tudhope Park, 500 Atherley (Orillia). 705-326-3655, mariposafolk.com. JUL 5 TO 7
NEW MUSIC FEST BARRIE Big Wreck, USS, Crash Karma, the Reason, Young Empires, Golden Gate Graves and Autumns Cannon perform on Kempenfelt Bay. $29.50. Heritage Park, Downtown (Barrie). barrie.newmusicfest.ca. JUL 19 TO 20
ORILLIA SPRING BLUES Doc MacLean, Irene Torres & the Sugar Devils, Lowrider Band, Shrimp Daddy & the Sharpshooters, Steve Strongman Band and others perform at the park and in downtown clubs. Weekend pass $20. Couchiching Beach Park, Bay St at Jarvis (Orillia). orilliaspringblues.com. JUN 7 TO 9
ROCKIN’ THE BEACH Family friendly music by Brendan DiStefano, Slow Motion Victory, Beat 350 and Fire & Sound. Noon to 6 pm. Free. Main Street (near Beach Area 1), (Wasaga Beach). wasagabeach.com. JUN 29
SUMMER MUSIC Concerts Sun or Thu in Jul & Aug, 5 to 8 pm. New artists Fri nights from Jun 28. Jeff Cunningham, Shane Cloutier, Aaron Garner, Suzie Vinnick and others. Free. Blue Mountain Village, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd. bluemountainvillage.ca. JUN 28 TO AUG 25
SUMMERAID illScarlett, Scratch from the Roots and many other bands and DJs. Gates open 3 pm. $tba (ticketscene). Sunshine Park, 604 River Rd W (Wasaga Beach). AUG 27
TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Chris Jones & the Night Riders, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Oh My Darling, the Barn Katz, Bill White & White Pine and others play by the pond. Camping available. $20-$30/day, wknd pass $75 (srs $70). Tottenham Conservation Area, 4th Line and Queen S. 1-888-886-4566, tottenhambluegrass.ca. JUN 14 TO 16
VILLAGE BEACH PARTY Calypso music, reggae artist Lazo and more at this long-weekend event. Free. Blue Mountain Village, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd. bluemountainvillage.ca. AUG 3 TO 5
WAKESTOCK Action sports festival of wakeboarding, skateboarding, film premieres and music fest for all ages with Silversun Pickups, Death from Above 1979, the Sheepdogs, Less than Jake, Dilated Peoples, Kardinall Offishall, Hollerado, illScarlett, KO, Indian Handcrafts and others. After party with Raekwon (Great Northern Exhibition Fairgrounds). Festival pass $65, Fri $22.75, Sat $54.50, Sun $24.75, after party $25.75 (ticketmaster). Millennium Park, Heritage Dr and Huron (Collingwood). 1-800-265-5566, wakestock.com. AUG 9 TO 11
WASAGA BEACH FEST EverGlo, God Made Me Funky, Massari, Danny Marks, Carpet Frogs and others play this beach party. Sat noon to 10:30 pm, Sun noon to 6 pm. Free. Beach Area 1, (Wasaga Beach). wasagabeachfest.com. JUN 22 TO 23
Cambridge/Elora/Fergus/Kitchener/London/Stratford
BLAME IT ON BRIAN BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CANCER The Tracks, the New Outcasts, Castles in the Sky, Sound System and Blame it on Brian support the Relay for Life London teams. 8:30 pm. $5. The APK, 347 Clarence St (London). facebook.com//events/111704419026469. JUN 2
BOOT HILL COUNTRY JAMBOREE Aaron Pritchett, Joe Diffie, Rhonda Vincent, Charlie Major, Tim Hicks, 8 Second Ride, Rob Kirkham & Neon Rain, One More Girl, Adam Gregory and others. Camping available. Early bird wknd pass w/ camping $152.50, day pass $65, see details on website. 15722 Turin Line (Bothwell). boothilljamboree.com. AUG 1 TO 5
CANTERBURY FOLK FESTIVAL Performers including Al Parrish, Arrogant Worms, Brown Ale, Denal Soares, Ingersoll Pipe Band, plus workshops, artisans’ alley, kids’ events and more. Free. Yvonne Holmes Mott Memorial Park, Canterbury and Thames (Ingersoll). 519-485-6337, canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca. JUL 12 TO 14
CHRIS ISAAK Wicked Game singer performs at 8 pm. $25-$95. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen N (Kitchener). 519-578-1570, centreinthesquare.com. JUL 3
CONEY HATCH Rock concert. Doors 7 pm. $25 (ticketscene.ca). Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road (Kitchener). JUN 15
DAVID MURRAY BIG BAND W/ MACY GRAY The jazz performer plays with his 21-piece big band and singer Gray at 8 pm. $25-$80. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen N (Kitchener). 519-578-1570, centreinthesquare.com. JUN 21
DISARM THE DESCENT TOUR Killswitch Engage, Miss May, Darkest Hour, Affiance perform at this all-ages show. 6:30 pm. $35. Guelph Concert Theatre, 166 Wyndham N. ticketfly.com/event/254767. JUN 15
ELORA FESTIVAL Verdi’s Requiem Jul 12, Leahy Jul 13, Moscow String Quartet Jul 17, Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble Jul 20, Carmina Burana Jul 25, Steven Page Jul 27, Seve Bell Aug 2 and others. $30-$60. Elora Centre for the Arts, (75 Melville) Gambrel Barn (Wellington Rd 21), and other area venues.. 519-846-9698, ecfta.ca. JUL 12 TO 28
FLEETWOOD COUNTRY CRUIZE-IN Auto extravaganza with legendary artists Paul Revere & the Raiders, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the Association, and Mitch Ryder Jun 7, and Bobby Vinton Jun 8. Concerts $59-$89. Plunkett Estate, 9282 Elviage Dr (London). 1-888-999-8980, fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com. JUN 7 TO 8
FRED EAGLESMITH CHARITY PICNIC Big Tobacco & the Pickers, Ginger St James Aug 16, the Schotts, Roger Marin, Harlan Pepper Aug 17, Sunparlour Players, Carolyn Mark and Tif Ginn Aug 18. Music fest benefits the Long Point Basin Land Trust. Camping available. Check website for details. Springwater Park, 8079 Springwater Rd (Aylmer). 519-583-3878, fredeaglesmith.com. AUG 16 TO 18
GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Dan Mangan, Willy Mason, Old Crow Medicine Show, the Vaccines, Bear’s Den, Hey Rosetta! and others. Limited camping available. wknd pass $109. Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South (Simcoe). gentlemenoftheroad.com/simcoe. AUG 23 TO 25
GODERICH CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL The Once, the Kruger Brothers, Shane Cook & Jake Charron, James Keelaghan, Cara Luft, De Temps Antan and others at this festival of Celtic music, dance and art. Day pass $30-$35, stu/srs $25-$30 wknd pass $70 (early bird $50 till Jun 28), stu/srs $65 (early bird $50 till Jun 28).. Lion’s Harbour Park, 168 West (Goderich). 519-524-8221, celticfestival.ca. AUG 9 TO 11
GRAND BEND BUSKERFEST Entertainers including fingerpicking guitarist Bryan Rason, pop singer Sarah Menary, barbershop quartet Wishful Thinking and others perform on Main Street, River Road and the main beach. Sat 1-10 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Free. grandbendbuskerfest.ca. JUN 22 TO 23
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS All-ages concert. 8:30 pm. $40 (ticketscene.ca). Bayfield Town Hall, Clan Gregor Square (Bayfield). JUN 6 TO 7
HAWKSLEY WORKSMAN The songwriter, singer, multi instrumentalist, actor and author performs. 8 pm. $35, adv $30, stu $25. Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas (London). 519-672-7950, aeolianhall.ca. AUG 8
HILLSIDE FESTIVAL Wintersleep, Martha Wainwright, Akron/Family, AroarA, Diamond Rings, Fucked Up, Hayden, King Cobb Steelie, Lowest of the Low, METZ, the Pack a.d., Snowblink and others. Camping available. Weekend pass $125, Fri evg pass $45, Sat or Sun pass $75, srs wknd pass $62.50, under 12 yrs free (ticketbreak.com, 1-866-943-8849). Guelph Lake Island Conservation Area, (Guelph). 519-763-6396 1-866-943-8849, hillsidefestival.ca. JUL 26 TO 28
HOME COUNTY MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL Great Lake Swimmers, Sarah Harmer, David Francey, Royal Wood, the Sadies, Don Ross, Valdy and others perform outdoors in the park. Free, $5 donation suggested. Victoria Park, 509 Clarence (London). 519-432-4310, homecounty.ca. JUL 19 TO 21
KISS Rock concert with Shinedown opening. 7:30 pm. $60.50-$90 50. Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St (London). 519-667-5700, budweisergardens.com. JUL 27
MATCHBOX TWENTY & GOO GOO DOLLS Kate Earl opens for the bands. 7 pm. All ages. $29.50-$99.50 (livenation.com). Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St (London). 519-669-5700, budweisergardens.com. AUG 25
MILL RACE FESTIVAL Traditional folk and Celtic, Morris and sword dancers at this outdoor fest downtown and at a stone mill overlooking the Grand River. Archie Fisher, Enoch Kent, Love Banhsee, the Schotts, Dave Weber & Ani Fentiman and others perform. Workshops and children’s stage and activities. Free. Mill Race Park and area, Park Hill Road and Water (Cambridge). 519-621-7135, millracefolksociety.com. AUG 2 TO 4
MONSTER TRUCK, ALICE IN CHAINS, CHEVELLE Rock concert. $60.50-$90.50. Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St (London). 519-667-5700, budweisergardens.com. JUL 11
ORANGEVILLE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL Opening gala w/ Jazz Society Septet, Manitoba Hall and Ben Racine Band. Blues Cruise May 31 includes Danny Marks, Bent Roots and others. Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite, Harry Manx, Jordan John & the Blues Angels Jun 1, Steve Strongman, Irene Torres & the Sugar Devils Jun 2. $35-$40, outdoor shows free. Alexandra Park, 1st Ave and 2nd St (Orangeville). 519-941-9041, objf.org. MAY 30 TO JUN 2
OWL CITY All-ages pop concert. 8 pm. $25 (livenation.com). Music Hall, 178 Dundas (London). 519-432-1107, londonmusichall.com. AUG 12
OXFORD RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Worthington, Cu Dubh, Nero’s Fiddle and others perform, plus magic, jousting and more at this outdoor fest. Fri 6:30 to midnight, Sat & Sun 10 am to 8 pm. $19, srs $14, child $11, under four free. Woodstock Fair Grounds, 875 Nellis (Woodstock). oxfordrenfest.ca. JUN 14 TO 16
PEARL JAM An evening with the band. Sold out show. $69.50. Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas (London). budweisergardens.com/events. JUL 16
PICKIN ON NEIL YOUNG Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and the Bank Theatre present a tribute concert with The Laws, Bill & Sugar, Easton Weston, Andrew Taves, Dale Butler, Steve Morin, Jim Heyens, Chris Osborne and others. Ukulele workshop with Ben Hassenger. 2 to 6 pm. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chair or blanket. $10. Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area, 21638 Kent Rd 1 (Wheatley). 519-300-5954, twocreeks.ca. JUL 6
PIPING DOWN THE SUN The Celtic Blue Highlanders perform each Friday night, one hour before dusk. Bring a chair. Free. Rotary Wheelhouse, Rotary Cove Beach, (Goderich). goderich.ca. JUL 5 TO AUG 23
PORT DOVER ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Great Lake Swimmers, the Sadies, Tia McGraff, Duane Rutter, NorFolk and others play this outdoor festival. Gates open at 3 pm. $25 (ticketscene.ca). Silver Lake Park, St Patrick St (Port Dover). portdoverrootsmusicfestival.com. AUG 17
RIVERFEST ELORA Born Ruffians, Ashley MacIsaac, Rich Aucoin, Kevin Breit, the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra, Lowlands, Alanna Gurr, the Boo Radley Project and the Shawn Connerys all perform at the community and music fest. Bring a blanket or chair. Rain or shine, 2:30 pm. $45, adv $40, free under 12 years. Bissell Park, 127 East Mill St (Elora). riverfestelora.com. AUG 17
ROCK THE HOUSE: THE GREAT CANADIAN RIFF OFF Rik Emmett with Dave Dunlop, Jean Meilleur and the Grand House Party Band play classic covers from Triumph, Eric Clapton, Santana, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top and more. $45. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St (London). grandhouseparty.ca. JUN 14
ROCK THE PARK The Tragically Hip, the Trews, the Rural Alberta Advantage and Greg Ball Jul 25, Journey, Whitesnake, Platinum Blonde and Helix Jul 26, Styx, Toto, Grand Funk Railroad, Saga and Coney Hatch Jul 27. $59.50, two-day pass $89, VIP pass $240. Harris Park, Queens Ave and Ridout St N (London). rockthepark.ca. JUL 25 TO 27
ROCKIN WHEEL FOR SPINAL CORD RESEARCH The Sheepdogs play this all-ages benefit. Doors open 2 pm. $30, adv $25 (ticketscene.ca). Lions Park, Lions Park Drive (Mt Brydges). AUG 17
SARNIA ARTWALK Saturday night street party with Emm Gryner & Band, and Zeus, the Strumbellas, In the End We Dance, Laughing Sam’s Breakdown, Raspberry Heaven, DJ Carl Emery, After Funk and many others. Street party $20 (ticketscene), all other shows free. Downtown Sarnia, Christina St N, from George to Wellington. sarniaartwalk.com. JUN 1 TO 2
SETTLERS CREEK BAND Hannnah Chapplain supports the band at this country concert. 9 pm. $58. Hockley Valley Resort, 793522 Mono 3rd Line (Orangeville). 1-866-462-5539, hockley.com. JUN 22
SKA’NCERT Ska dance party with Prince Perry & the Gladtones, the Baudelaires and the Bosswich. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $10 (tickets at the venue, or orangemonkeymusic.com). The Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Rd (Kitchener). edelweisstavern.ca. MAY 31
SPIRITFEST Choir workshop with Shiela McCoy, songwriting with Brian MacMillan at this expressive arts & eco fest. Camping and cabins available. Check website for daypass or festival pass details. Mansfield Outdoor Education Centre, Regional Rd 18 (Mansfield). 416-694-8444, spiritfest.ca. JUN 28 TO JUL 1
STING Back To Bass tour. 8 pm. $56.50-$126.50. Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, 400 East Ave (Kitchener). ticketmaster.ca. JUN 17
STRATFORD BLUES & RIBFEST MacKenzie Blues Band, Shawn Kellerman, Bill Durst, Dylan Wickens & the Grand Naturals, the Weber Brothers and many others at this festival for all ages. Free admission, some ticketed events. William Allman Arena, 15 Morenz Dr (Stratford). stratfordbluesandribfest.ca. JUN 21 TO 23
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC Vienna Boys Choir, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Toronto Mass Choir, Jan Lisiecki and others play this festival. Check website for schedule. Free-$50. City Hall, St Andrew’s Church and other venues, (Stratford). 1-866-288-4313, stratfordsummermusic.ca. JUL 15 TO AUG 25
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC ON THE BARGE Moo’d Swing Jul 25-27, Canadian Men’s Chorus Jul 28, My Sweet Patootie Aug 1-3, Sultans of String Aug 8-10, Club Django Aug 18, Genticorum Aug 22-24 and others perform concerts Thu & Fri at 12:30 pm, Sat at 12:30 & 3 pm. Free. Avon River, beside the Avon Boathouse (Stratford). 1-800-567-1600, stratfordsummermusic.ca. JUL 25 TO AUG 25
SUMMERAID WEEKEND FESTIVAL Bands and DJs tba at this festival. Doors open at 5 pm. Festival and camping pass $129 (ticketscene.ca). Grand Bend Motorplex, 70292 Bullock Line (Grand Bend). AUG 23 TO 25
SUNFEST Alpha Blondy, Quique Escamilla, Laura Fernandez, Drumhand. Fanfare Ciocarlia, Calypso Rose, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Fatoumata Diawara, Chico Trujillo, Anthony Joseph & the Spasm Band and others at this celebration of world cultures. Free. Victoria Park, 509 Clarence (London). 519-473-4998, sunfest.on.ca. JUL 4 TO 7
THIN EDGE NEW MUSIC COLLECTIVE Five newly composed works by emerging composers from Canada and abroad are performed. 8 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Waterloo Community Arts Centre, Button Factory, 25 Regina St S (Waterloo). thinedgenewmusiccollective.com. JUN 9
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS 7:30 pm. $48.25. Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St (London). 519-667-5700, budweisergardens.com. JUN 18
UPTOWN WATERLOO JAZZ FESTIVAL Ivana Santilli, Matt Dusk, the Allison Au Quartet, Tim Moher Jazz and many others. Check website for schedule. Free. Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina S (Waterloo). uptownwaterloojazz.ca. JUL 19 TO 21
WEST COAST BLUESFEST Steve Strongman, Bill Durst Band, Douglas Watson R&B Revue and others play this fest. Friday night walkabout with live blues at several venues. Fri evg walking pass $10, wknd pass $25, Sat show $25 (ticketscene.ca). The Livery, 35 South St (Goderich). westcoastblues.ca. AUG 30 TO 31
Georgian Bay/Grey County/Lake Huron/Owen Sound
BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Gala opening with Susan Hoeppner in concert with Beverley Johnston Jul 14, Baroque specialists Capella Intima Jul 16, Project Aria Jul 17, the Fern Lindzon Quartet Jul 18 and others. Check website for additional concerts. $15-$25, stu $10-$12 (ticketscene.ca). Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main S (Exeter). 519-235-2565 ext 223, bachfestival.ca. JUL 14 TO 20
EAST COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL A celebration of Canada’s Maritimes with Celtic music by Sacha Law & John Eaton and dinner on the terrace Jul 11, the Once Jul 12, Amelia Curran Jul 13. $75 festival pass, $55 two-show pass. Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson E (Meaford). 1-877-538-0463, meafordhall.ca. JUL 11 TO 13
ELECTRIC ECLECTICS The Gories, Shelley Hirsch, No Joy, Mary Margaret O’Hara and many others at this fest including films, DJs, workshops and installations. Camping available. $40/day, wknd pass $75 (ticketbreak.com). Funny Farm, 202 Scotch Mountain Rd (Meaford). 519-378-9899, electric-eclectics.com. AUG 2 TO 4
HOLSTEIN BLUEGRASS CELEBRATION Blue Moon Rising, Hard Ryde, Bill White & White Pine, Georgian Blue, Rescue Junction and others play this outdoor festival. Wknd pass $70, adv $65, srs $65, age 13-17 $50, day tickets $20-$30. Love’s Sugarbush, 392098 Grey Rd 109 (Holstein). 416-460-6489, bluegrassinholstein.ca. AUG 9 TO 11
LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL Bohemians in Brooklyn concert Jun 29, Fife & Drum Jul 13, the Gryphon Trio Jul 21 (2 pm), Sax in the Country Aug 10, and Bach To the Future Aug 24. 7:30 pm. $25, stu $15 series pass $110. Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane (Leith). 519-371-2833, leithfestival.ca. JUN 29 TO AUG 24
LIGHTHOUSE BLUES FESTIVAL Chuckee & the Crawdaddies, Delta Moon, Anthony Gomes, Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, JP Soares & the Red Hots and others play this festival. Sat afternoon Queen street festival from 11 am to 4 pm, free. Wknd pass $40, Fri or Sat night $25 (ticketscene.ca). Downtown Kincardine, Queen Street at Harbour. 519-395-0470, lighthousebluesfest.ca. JUL 12 TO 13
MEAFORD HALL The Skydiggers May 30, MonkeyJunk Jun 2, Michael Rule Jun 7, Brian Roman June 16, Downchild Blues Band Jul 17, Catherine MacLellan Aug 15 and others. 8 pm. $25-$50. Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson E (Meaford). 1-877-538-0463, meafordhall.ca. MAY 30 TO AUG 15
MUDTOWN FESTIVAL Stars, Hannah Georgas & Zeus, Young Galaxy, Daniel Romano & the Trilliums, catl, Del Bel and many others at multiple venues amidst art installations, a night market and artisans. Early bird (till Jul 31) wknd pass $65, Fri/Sat only pass $40, wknd pass $75, Fri/Sat only pass $50 (18 and under $10 off). Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E (Owen Sound). 1-888-446-7699, mudtownfestival.com. AUG 9 TO 10
MUSIC IN THE FIELDS Country music festival with Big & Rich w/ Cowboy Troy, Blue Rodeo, the Heartbroken, James Cameron Band, Dean Brody, Dallas Smith and others. Gates open Fri at 6 pm, Sat at 1 pm. Wknd pass $100-$130, Fri $50, Sat $80 (ticketscene.ca). Lucknow Soccer Complex, 790 Havelock (Lucknow). AUG 23 TO 24
SAUGEEN SUMMER NIGHTS Dry County, Colt Ford and Billy Currington Jun 13, Reba McEntire, Gord Bamford and Whitney Rose Jun 14, Johnny Reid, Ginger St James and Kira Isabella Jun 15. Wknd pass $169-$189, Thur pass $59, Fri or Sat pass $79 (ticketpro.ca). Harriston Fairgrounds, (Harriston). saugeensummernights.ca. JUN 13 TO 15
THE SOUND OF MEOW-SIC Shoreline Chorus, Harmony North Chorus and the Bob Muir’s Regal Jazz Band perform a concert to benefit the Clarksburg Cat Shelter. 7 pm, silent auction 6 pm. $20. Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson E (Meaford). 1-877-538-0463, meafordhall.ca. JUN 22
SUMMERFOLK MUSIC & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Kathleen Edwards, Alex Cuba, the Proclaimers, Strumbellas, Fred Penner, Laura Smith, JD Edwards Band, Ray Bonneville and others, plus workshops. $40-$65, stu $29-$54, child $8-$9 wknd pass $98 (till June 30), srs $97, stu $88, youth $71, child $14. Kelso Beach Park, Eddie Sargent Pkwy at 19th (Owen Sound). 519-371-2995, summerfolk.org. AUG 16 TO 18
SUMMERFOLK TUNE UP Amy Tourlousse, Jayden Grahlman, Sydney DeLong, Mac ‘N the Boys perform at this pre-festival concert. 1 to 4 pm. Free. Marine and Rail Museum, 1155 1st Ave West (Owen Sound). 519-371-2995. JUN 9
Huntsville/Muskoka/Parry Sound
CHARLES W STOCKEY CENTRE CONCERTS Travis Tritt Jun 6, Willie Nelson & Family Jun 18 (at Bobby Orr Community Centre), John McDermott Trio Jun 26, High Valley Aug 16 and more (see website). $39.95-$150. Charles W Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay (Parry Sound). 1-877-746-4466, stockeycentre.com. JUN 6 TO AUG 16
COUNTRY IN THE WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL Jason McCoy, Doc Walker, Gil Grand, Marshall Dane, Tim Hicks, Keorsene Creek Tonya Kennedy and many others perform. Camping available. Wknd pass $105, Fri or Sat pass $65, Sun pass $35. Foley Fairgrounds, 60 Rankin Lake Rd (Seguin). countryinthewoods.com. JUL 26 TO 28
FESTIVAL OF THE SOUND Pride Of Ontario gala opening concert with the Elmer Iseler Singers, Festival Winds and Strings Across the Sky Jul 18, Opera Gala Jul 20, Viennese Masked Ball Jul 21, Carnival Night Aug 9, Carmina Burana Aug 11, and other concerts. Stockey Centre and other Parry Sound venues. Various prices, some free events. Charles W Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay (Parry Sound). 1 866-364-0061, festivalofthesound.ca. JUL 18 TO AUG 11
HUNTSVILLE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Deric Ruttan Jul 9, Madison Violet Jul 11, Valdy Jul 17, Downchild Blues Band Jul 18, Whitehorse Jul 24, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Jul 25, Northern Jazz Review Aug 9, Hawksley Workman Aug 10, Bruce Cockburn Aug 27 & 28 and other concerts. $25-$55. Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main E (Huntsville). 705-789-4975, huntsvillefestival.on.ca. JUL 4 TO AUG 28
HUNTSVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL Preservation Hall Jazz Band Aug 1, Toronto All Star Big Band Aug 2, Peter Appleyard & the Sophisticated Ladies Aug 3. $35-$55. Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main E (Huntsville). 705-789-4975, huntsvillefestival.on.ca. AUG 1 TO 3
THE KEE TO BALA Kim Mitchell Jun 30, Matthew Good Jul 6, Everlast Jul 13, David Wilcox Aug 24. Doors 9 pm. $27.50-$39.50 (ticketbreak.com). The Kee, Bala Falls Road (Bala). thekee.com. JUN 30 TO AUG 24
MUSIC ON THE BARGE The Muskoka Concert Band Jun 23, the Bifocals Conert Band Jun 30, Anthony Von in Elvis Forever Jul 7, Eddy & the Stingrays Jul 14, the Beckett Family Jul 21, Freddy Vette & the Flames Jul 28, Johnny Cash, June Carter and Tammy Wynette tribute Aug 4, the Fabulous Knockouts Aug 11, the Good Brothers Aug 18. 7:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Concerts cancelled in the event of rain. Donations welcome. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Bethune Dr (Gravenhurst). musiconthebarge.webs.com. JUN 23 TO AUG 18
MUSICAL CRUISES ON THE BAY Lemon Bucket Orkestra Cruise Jul 22, Viva Mexico Mariachi Cruise Jul 29, Jazz Cruise Aug 5, and others as part of the Festival Of The Sound. $40. Island Queen Cruise, Town Dock (Parry Sound). 1-866-364-0061, festivalofthesound.ca. JUL 1 TO AUG 5
MUSKOKA BEER FESTIVAL The Bearded Men perform. 1 to 7 pm. $tba. Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road (Bracebridge). muskokabeerfestival.ca. AUG 3
MUSKOKA BLUES & DINNER CRUISE Blues rocker David Gogo & Ultrasound play this party on the water. Boarding 2:30 pm. $125. Wennonah II Muskoka Wharf, 185 Cherokee Lane (Gravenhurst). 705-687-2117, petersplayers.com. JUN 1
NUIT BLANCHE NORTH Music For Wilderness opening event with R Murray Schafer leading 12 trombonists surrounding the Muskoka River while directing from a raft in the river Jul 13, 8 pm (Town Docks). Sean Cotton, Evalyn Parry and others perform as part of this multi-arts street festival. Various venues. See website for details. Free. Downtown Huntsville, nuitblanchenorth.com. JUL 13
PETER’S PLAYERS Sonny Landreth Jun 7, Jim McCarty & the Flip Side, Stubblefield-Green & Austin Jun 22, Pat Travers Band Jun 27, John Cleary & the Philthy Phew Jul 12, Jully Black Jul 13, Stephen Fearing Jul 25, Johnny Winter Aug 17 & 18 and other concerts. $55-$185. Peter’s Players, 830 Muskoka Rd S (Gravenhurst). 705-687-2117, petersplayers.com. JUN 7 TO AUG 18
REGGAE MUSKOKA Celebration of the music of Bob Marley with the House of David Gang, Fingaz & the Higher Grounds, Chelsea Stewart and others. Wknd pass $15, one-day $10 (ticketgateway.com). Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road (Bracebridge). 705-790-4878, reggaemuskoka.com. JUL 6 TO 7
ROCKFEST PARRY SOUND Five Man Electrical Band play Jun 7, 8 pm. Hotel California 2 pm, and Harlequin 8 pm on Jun 8. Free concerts Sat at 11:30 am with the Argues, RPM at 4 pm and the Michael Granka Band at 6 pm. $27.95-$51, pass $99.95. Charles W Stockey Centre For The Performing Arts, 2 Bay (Parry Sound). 1-877-746-4466, stockeycentre.com. JUN 7 TO 8
Niagara
ABANDON KANSAS AND PAUL FREDIRICI Rock concert. 7 pm. $5. Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St (St Catharines). 905-685-4040. JUN 17
AMPHITHEATRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Sam Roberts Band Jun 14, Chantal Kreviazuk Jun 15, Steven Page Jul 6, Natalie MacMaster Jul 13, Quartetto Gelato Aug 4, Spirit of the West Aug 10, Bruce Cockburn Aug 30, Great Lake Swimmers & Elliott Brood Aug 31. $53-$83, dinner packages available. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery, 2145 Regional Road 55 (Niagara-on-the-Lake). 1-866-589-4637 ext 2, greatestatesofniagara.com. JUN 14 TO AUG 31
CIDER FEST Deric Ruttan, Dallas Smith, Bobby Wills, Lindsay Broughton, Blind River and others play this fest. 1 to 10 pm. $40. Stoney Creek, Puddicombe Estate, 1468 Highway No 8 (Stoney Creek). ciderfest.ca. JUN 22
CITY AND COLOUR City and Colour performs alongside Metric, Jimmy Eat World, Serena Ryder and Yukon Blonde. Gates at 2:30 pm. $64.75-$116.75 (Rotate This, Soundscapes, Ticketmaster). The Commons @ Butler’s Barracks Historic Site, 440 King (Niagara-on-the-Lake). cityandcolour.ca. JUN 29
FALLSVIEW SUMMER CONCERTS Gerry & the Pacemakers Jun 1 & 2, Chilliwack Jun 8, Trace Adkins Jun 13, Herman’s Hermits w/ Peter Noone Jul 5 & 6, Macy Gray Aug 1 & 2, Vince Gill Aug 8 and many others. Tickets from $20, see website for details. Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, 6380 Fallsview Blvd. fallsviewcasinoresort.com. JUN 1 TO AUG 31
THE GRAND RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL Rock Night Jul 19 with 12-20 Blast, Freedom Train & Dry Country. Country Night Jul 20 with Boogie Infection, Western Swing Authority, Amy Churm & Indian Road, Shane Chisholm and Marshall Dane. See website for details. $10. Bob Biagent Memorial Park, Ouse St South (Cayuga). cayugafest.com. JUL 19 TO 20
GRAZE THE BENCH Country artist Declan McGarry entertains at this wine and food event. Noon to 5 pm. $25. Fielding Estate Winery, 4020 Locust Lane (Beamsville). fieldingwines.com. JUN 1 TO 2
ILLUMINAQUA Live musical performances set on a floating stage surrounded by fire. Jazz Fest w/ Matt Dusk Jun 14 and Emilie Claire Barlow Jun 15. Folk Fest w/ Current Swell Jul 5 and Sarah Harmer Jul 6. Rock Fest w/ Delta Rae Aug 2 and Skydiggers Aug 3. Celtic Fest w/ Bowfire Aug 30 and David Myles Aug 31.Saturday afternoon concerts with local and regional artists free. $26-$42.50, festival passes $49.50-$61.65. Fri package $139, Sat package $125, seasons pass $200. Merritt Park Amphitheatre, 115 King (Welland). 905-735-1700, illuminaqua.com. JUN 14 TO AUG 31
LIVE IN THE VINES Country singer Chad Brownlee kicks off the summer concert series. 6 pm. $60. Fielding Estate Winery, 4020 Locust Lane (Beamsville). fieldingwines.com. JUL 6
MUSIC NIAGARA Festival of classical to jazz, country to cabaret. Stewart Goodyear Jul 13, Andre Laplante Jul 18, the Gryphon Trio Jul 20, New Country Rehab Jul 26, the Sunparlour Players Aug 2, Michael Occhipinti & the Sicilian project Aug 8 and other concerts. Festival six-pack $185. St Mark’s Church, and other venues (Niagara-on-the-Lake). 1-800-511-7429, musicniagara.org. JUN 22 TO AUG 11
A PRIMITIVE EVOLUTION Rock concert. All ages. Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm. Free. Hard Rock Cafe Niagara, 5705 Falls Ave (Niagara Falls). 905-356-7625. JUN 29 TO 30
S.C.E.N.E. MUSIC FESTIVAL Tokyo Police Club, Comeback Kid, Hollerado, DVBBS, CAI.RO, Brighter Brightest, Courage My Love, Sydney, the Faceless and many more at this all ages concert. Doors open at noon. $32 (ticketfly.com). Downtown St. Catharines Market Square, 91 King Street. scenemusicfestival.com. JUN 9
SIMCOE PARK BANDSHELL CONCERTS Music Niagara presents Lincoln Welland Regiment Association Band Jul 14, Araz Dance & Music Ensemble Jul 21, the Karakoro Drums of Japan Jul 28, Often Running Aug 4, and the Niagara Falls Concert Band Aug 11. Shows at 2 pm. Free. Picton and King (Niagara-on-the-Lake). musicniagara.org. JUL 14 TO AUG 11
SOUTHERN ONTARIO METAL FESTIVAL Cancer Bats, Dying Fetus, A Sight for Sewn Eyes, Fuck the Facts, Exalt, Sleep When You’re Dead, Three Crowns, Hell Bear, Grever, Varga, Eaten by Sharks and others at this all-ages metal fest. Wknd pass $40, day pass $25 (ticketfly). Club Absinthe, 38 King William (Hamilton). 905-529-0349, somf.ca. AUG 23 TO 25
SUMMER BAND CONCERTS Walter Ostanek Band Jun 30, Kindred Jul 9, Winston James Jul 21, Jermaine Cowan Jul 30, Solstice Aug 11, Sandy Vine Trio Aug 18, Lambs Become Lions Aug 27 and others. Concerts every Sun and Tue. 7 to 9 pm. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Montebello Park, 64 Ontario St (St Catharines). stcatharines.ca. JUN 30 TO AUG 27
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Floyd Fest with Comfortably Numb Jun 21, the Trews, Poor Young Things, Gloryhound and Finger 11 Jul 13, Colin James, Steve Strongman and David Gogo Jul 26, the Sheepdogs and 54-40 Aug 9, and others till Aug 24. $20-$46.46. Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Rd. 866-367-9669, safariniagara.com. JUN 21 TO AUG 24
SUMMER MUSIC MotherMotherSticks and the Beaches Jul 6, and Matthew Good with guests Gentlemen Husbands Jul 11. $25-$35 (tickefly.com). Barracuda Pretty, 30 Ontario (St Catharines). 905-685-7188, barracudapretty.com. JUL 6 TO 11
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES Wendy Lynn Snider Band Jul 2, Jimmy Marando Swing Band Jul 9, Sandy Vine & the Midnights Jul 16, Lincoln Concert BAnd Aug 6, LMT Connection Aug 13, the Athertones Aug 27 and others. 7 to 8:30 pm. Free. Charles Daley Park Rotary Shell, 1969 North Service Rd (Jordan). sunsetmusicseries.ca. JUL 2 TO AUG 27
TIM HICKS Tailgate party with country singer Tim Hicks at the Niagara New Vintage Festival. 5:30 to 9:30 pm. $85. Fielding Estate Winery, 4020 Locust Lane (Beamsville). niagarawinefestival.com. JUN 22
Brighton/Cobourg/Picton/Prince Edward County/Port Hope
BOGHALL & BATHGATE CALEDONIA PIPE BAND The top-grade pipe band from Bathgate, Scotland will perform a stage version of Forte. 7:30 pm. $40-$50. The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St W (Cobourg). 1-855-372-2210, concerthallatvictoriahall.com. JUN 14
CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC REUNION Naomi Bristow, Dale Ducharme, Debbie McLean, Paul Wasson and many other country performers. Sunday morning gospel show, open fiddle jam sessions, guitar clinics and more. Camping available. $20, wknd pass $50-$70, adv wknd pass w/ camping $60. Centennial Park, Couch Crescent S of Bay (Trenton). 705-878-3102, ccmr.ca. AUG 1 TO 4
COBOURG OUTDOOR CONCERTS The Concert Band of Cobourg plays Tuesday evenings in the bandshell. 8 pm. Free. Victoria Park, 138 Division (Cobourg). 1-888-262-6874, cobourgtourism.ca/concert-series.html. JUL 2 TO AUG 27
DR JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS Jimmy Bowskill opens for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and his band. 8 pm. $67.50. Victoria Hall, 55 King St W (Cobourg). 905-372-2210, zapp-productions.com. JUN 24
DR JOHN AND THE NITE TRIPPERS Grammy award winner performs an intimate show. 8 pm. $67.50. Victoria Hall, 55 King W (Cobourg). 905-372-2210. JUN 24
MUSIC AT PORT MILFORD Chamber music festival includes performances by the Linden String Quartet Jul 19, the Tokai String Quartet Jul 26, Ensemble Made in Canada Aug 2, and Port Milford Faculty artists Aug 9. $25, four Fridays concert series $80, stu $35. St Mary Magdalene Church, 339 Picton Main Street (Picton). mpmcamp.org. JUL 19 TO AUG 9
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz gala with The Dixie Demons Aug 14, Oscar Peterson’s Night Train Aug 15, The Canadian Songbook with Phil Dwyer, Laila Biali, Guido Basso and others Aug 17, A Benny Goodman At Carnegie Hall re-creation and other events. $38 (theregenttheatre.org), some free shows. Regent Theatre, 224 Main (Picton). 1-877-411-4761, pecjazz.org. AUG 13 TO 18
QUINTE’S ISLE BLUEGRASS CELEBRATION Canadian bluegrass bands Hard Ryde, Concession 23, Blue River, Higher Ground, Sweetgrass and others perform. Camping available. Wknd pass $70, adv $60, 13 to 17 $50, srs $60, day pass Fri $10, Sat or Sun $25. Quinte’s Isle Camp Park, (Cherry Valley). quintebluegrass.com. MAY 31 TO JUN 2
SHELTER VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL Catherine MacLellan, Dala, Corin Raymond & the Sundowners, Brad Yoder Duo, Matthew Barber, Suzie Vinnick, the Good Lovelies and others. $69-$81, stu/srs $50-$56. Henkel Farm, Hwy 2 and Vernonville (Grafton). 1-905-349-2788, sheltervalley.com. AUG 30 TO SEP 1
STEWART PARK FESTIVAL Three-day folk music festival outdoors in Stewart Park and at downtown venues. Performers include Russell deCarle, Cécile Doo-Kingué, Richard Perso, James Hill & Ann Janelle, Fred Penner, Kelli Trottier and others. Free, after hours concerts $20 button for weekend, individual shows $10. Stewart Park, 80 Gore E, behind the Town Hall (Perth). 613-485-6434, stewartparkfestival.com. JUL 19 TO 21
SUMMER BANDSHELL CONCERT SERIES Davis & Young Jul 4, the Maple Leaf Champions Jug Band Jul 11, Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra Jul 25, Bruce Longman Trio Aug 8, and others. 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Memorial Park, Queen Street (Port Hope). porthopetourism.ca. JUL 4 TO AUG 15
SUMMER MUSIC Georgette Fry sings the songs of Etta James Jun 8, 8 pm. Elvis: The Moments concert with Pete Paquette, Rudy & the Angels Band, Jul 13, 8 pm. Betalemania Revisted concert Jul 27, 8 pm. $30-$35. Regent Theatre, 224 Main (Picton). 613-476-8416, theregenttheatre.org. JUN 8 TO JUL 27
THE TRAGICALLY HIP Gentlemen Husbands open for the Hip. $65-$85 (ticketmaster.ca). Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St (Cobourg). cobourgtourism.ca. JUN 20
VALDY The Canadian folk and pop singer performs. 8 pm. $22.50. Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre, 60 King St E (Cobourg). 1-877-700-3130, parktheatrecobourg.com. JUL 18
Bancroft/Haliburton/Kawarthas/Peterborough
ELEVEN PAST ONE & LINDSAY BARR Pop boy band perform their hits. 8 pm. $17, stu $12. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N (Peterborough). 705-742-7469, showplace.org. JUN 15
THE ELMER ISELER SINGERS Choral workshop at 3:30 pm, followed by a 7:30 pm concert. Workshop at Trinity United Church in Bobcaygeon. Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge Street North (Lindsay). 705-878-5625. JUN 2
FOREST FESTIVAL Concerts include the Good Lovelies Aug 14, the Heavyweights Brass Band Aug 15, Lighthouse Aug 16, New Country Rehab Aug 17, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Aug 17, David Woodhead’s Confabulation Aug 18, and Murray McLaughlan Aug 18. Concerts at 2 or 8 pm at Bone Lake Amphitheatre or the Logging Museum. $34-$51. Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve, north of Hwy 118 on County Road 7. 705-754-2198, theforestfestival.com. AUG 14 TO 18
FORT STEWART COUNTRY JAMBOREE Hunting Camp Band, Gravel Road, Shawn & Drew & Nathon Band, Rick Cullen, Hughey Band, Kiley Joe Masson and Johnny B BAD. Noon to 9 pm. $10, under 12 years free. Carlow Community Centre, 1702 Fort Stewart Rd (Fort Stewart). AUG 10
HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE Reba, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Wynonna & the Big Noise, Kix Brooks, the Charlie Daniels Band, Kathy Mattea, Gord Bamford, Dallas Smith and many others. Camping available. Wknd pass $235-$300, youth wknd pass $130-$180, day pass $115-$150, camping extra. Havelock, Hwy 48 at Mary St. havelockjamboree.com. AUG 15 TO 18
KAWARTHA CONCERTS Classical concert with soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian and pianist Serouj Kradjian. 8 pm. $35, student $5. Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge N (Lindsay). 1-866-563-4078, kawarthaconcerts.ca. JUN 15
MINDEN HILLS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Shadow River, Ducharme Family Bluegrass, Barn Katz, the Tebworth Brothers, Dusty Drifters, Jan Purcell & Pine Road, Canucky Bluegrass Boys and others. Wknd pass $75 incl rough camping, day pass $20-$35. Minden Hills Fairgrounds, 2048 Fleming Rd. mindenhillsbluegrassfestival.ca. JUL 19 TO 21
MUSIC TO THE RHYTHM OF FRIENDSHIP Teen singers the Three Amigos perform a benefit concert for The Bridge Hospice. 7:30 pm. $15. Warkworth Centre for the Arts, 40 Main St. 647-390-9036, ittakesavillage.ca. JUN 8
PETERBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL Music, workshops, food and craft vendors. Hosted by Sheesham & Lotus & Son and Jos Fortin, 24th Street Wailers and others. Free, Friday ticketed event. Nicholls Oval Park/Millennium Park, downtown Peterborough area. 705-874-6796, ptbofolkfest.com. AUG 23 TO 25
PETERBOROUGH MUSICFEST Alan Doyle Jun 29, Fefe Dobson Jul 6, Danny Michel Jul 10, Walk Off the Earth Jul 17, Sloan Jul 20, Royal Wood Aug 7, Jarvis Church Soul Station Aug 10, Spirit of the West Aug 14, Honeymoon Suite Aug 24 and many others. Concerts Wed & Sat at 8 pm to Aug 24. Free. Del Crary Park, Crescent St at Perry (Peterborough). 705-755-1111, ptbomusicfest.ca. JUN 29 TO AUG 24
WESTBEN BARN CONCERTS Music in an outdoor setting. This Town Of Mine with Ken Tizzard and friends Jun 15, Peter & The Wolf with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Jun 16, Carmen Jul 5-7, Piano concertos Jun 29 & 30, Benny Goodman tribute Jul 19, Irish night with the Dardanelles Jul 12, Burns To Brigadoon Jul 13, Viola Of The Night Jul 23, Room Of Wonders with Jayme Stone Aug 2, Diana Panton & Guido Basso Aug 3 and many others. Evenings 7 pm, day shows 2 pm (some exceptions). $5-$60. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30 (Campbellford). 1-877-883-5777, westben.ca. JUN 9 TO AUG 4
WOLFSTOCK AT THE CANADIAN WAKEBOARD FESTIVAL Three-day festival of music and sports. Bands tba. Check website for details. $tba. Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham (Peterborough). 705-743-3561, wolfstock.ca. AUG 23 TO 25
Belleville/Kingston/Brockville/Ottawa
ARBORETUM ARTS FESTIVAL Owen Pallett, Jim Bryson, Holy Fuck, Diana, Sarah Neufeld, Roberta Bondar, Doldrums, Cousins, Snowblink and many others at this arts fest. Wknd pass $40, Sat $30, Fri $20. Waller Park, 2 Daly Ave, behind Arts Court (Ottawa). arboretumfestival.com. AUG 16 TO 17
BIG MUSIC FEST Performances by Hedley, Burton Cummings & Band, Bleeker Ridge, Counting Crows and the Wallflowers. $64.50, VIP $84.50 (ticketbreak.com). East Zwick’s Centennial Park, 11 Bay Beach (Belleville). bigmusicfest.com. JUN 22
CALABOGIE BLUES & RIBFEST Johnny Winter, Paul Reddick and Firebelly Aug 16, Colin James, Soulstack, Steve Hill and others Aug 17, Suzy Vinnick, Peter Karp & Sue Foley, Joe Murphy and Carson Downey Aug 18. Fri $20, Sat/Sun $25-$30, wknd pass $95 incl camping. Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute. 1-800-669-4861, calabogieblues.com. AUG 16 TO 18
CANADIAN GUITAR FESTIVAL Don Ross, Don Crary, Tony McManus, Beppe Gambetta and others. Performances, workshops, campfire jams and more. Camping available. Loughborough Lake Holiday Park, 3060 Sydenham (South Frontenac). 613-544-2267, canadianguitarfestival.com. AUG 2 TO 4
CARIVIBE BEACH FESTIVAL Celebration of Caribbean culture. Road march at noon from North Service Road at Tenth Line to Petrie Island. $20 (eventbrite.ca, capitaltickets.ca). Petrie Island, 727 Trim Rd. 613-590-1588, carivibe.com. JUN 15
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF MODERN MUSIC The Kingston Symphony performs music from pop to opera, rock and cabaret with guest Patricia O’Callaghan, Monster Truck vocalist Jon Harvey, tenor Christopher Dallo and others. 8 pm. $29.50-$49.50. Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Dr (Kingston). 613-530-2550, forthenry.com. AUG 2
EAGLES History Of The Eagles Tour concert. $49.50-$195.50. Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium (Ottawa). livenation.com. JUL 15
ESCAPADE MUSIC FESTIVAL Tiesto, Alvaro, Steve Angello, Benny Benassi, Crookers, Ferry Corsten, Chus & Cebellos, JC Boom, Rusko, Wolfgang Gartner and others at this international DJ fest. $39-$218. RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr (Ottawa). 613-733-5100, escapade.electrostub.com. JUN 29 TO JUL 1
AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BYRNE The I Mother Earth vocalist plays with acoustic artist Paul Karkheck. 8 pm. $15, adv $10 (ticketscene.ca). The Belle Pub, 310 Front St (Belleville). JUN 21
KINGSTON JAZZ FESTIVAL La Bottine Souriante Jun 14, Digging Roots Jun 21, Joshua Redman Quartet Jun 27, Rob Garcia Quartet Jun 29, and many others. Free performances at Skeleton Park (Jun 22, 3 pm), jazz on residents’ porches and at other venues. Check website for schedule. Grand Theatre, 218 Princess (Kingston). 613-530-2050, kingstonjazzfestival.ca. JUN 14 TO 29
KINSMEN CORNWALL LIFT-OFF Hot air balloon fest with entertainment by Down with Webster, Lou Gramm, Dean Brody, Sky People, Elly May and others. $tba. Lamoureux Park, Water St E at Pitt (Cornwall). lift-off.ca. JUL 11 TO 14
LIMESTONE CITY BLUES FESTIVAL Ana Popovic, the Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, Popa Chubby, Peter Karp & Sue Foley and others as this downtown blues festival. Confederation Park Stage, Springer Market Square Stage, Princess Street Stage and other venues. $10 festival pass. Downtown Kingston, downtownkingston.ca. AUG 22 TO 24
OTTAWA BLUESFEST Björk, BB King, Dixie Chicks, the Tragically Hip, Wu-Tang Clan, Fun., the Black Keys, Dog Blood, Alice In Chains, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Stars, Rush, Weezer and many many others. $40-$65, festival passport and multiple ticket options at ottawabluesfest.ca/tickets. Lebreton Flats Park, 1 Vimy Place, near the War Museum (Ottawa). 1-877-788-3267, ottawabluesfest.ca. JUL 4 TO 14
OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Sam Roberts Band and the Balconies Jun 21, Born Ruffians. Great Lake Swimmers, the Joynt, and Sam Cash & the Romantic Dogs Jun 22, Sloan, Raine Maida, Autumns Cannon and Devin Cuddy Jun 23. Free. Mooney’s Bay Park, Riverside and Brookfield (Ottawa). dragonboat.net. JUN 20 TO 23
OTTAWA EXPLOSION Punk and garage bands from Montreal to Halifax including Dig it Up, Holy Cobras, Kremlin, Metal Feathers, Tyvek, Valley Boys, Yellowteeth and many others. wristband $60. Club Saw, 67 Nicholas, and other venues (Ottawa). ottawaexplosion.blogspot.ca. JUN 20 TO 23
OTTAWA JAZZ FESTIVAL The Heavy Jun 20, Willie Nelson & Family Jun 21, David Byrne & St Vincent Jun 23, Aretha Franklin Jun 26, the Herbaliser Jun 28, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Jun 29 and many others. Concerts under the stars, late-night jam sessions and more. $35-$60, passes $85-$299, youth pass $79, single-day Confederation Park tickets available also. Confederation Park, NAC and other venues (Ottawa). 1-613-241-2633, ottawajazzfestival.com. JUN 20 TO JUL 1
OWL CITY All-ages pop concert. 8 pm. $25. Algonquin College Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave (Ottawa). 1-855-985-5000, livenation.com. AUG 15
PAUL MCCARTNEY Out There Tour features brand new music along with songs spanning his entire career, as a solo artist, as a member of Wings and the Beatles. 8 pm. $49.50-$275 (livenation.com). Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium (Ottawa). 613-599-0100, capitaltickets.ca. JUL 7
ROCKFEST All-ages licensed outdoor event with REO Speedwagon w/ Dennis DeYoung and Night Ranger Jul 25, TOTO, David Wilcox and Matt Andersen Jul 26, Journey and Kim Mitchell Jul 27. Gates open at 6 pm. $60-$100 (ticketbreak.com). Empire Square @ Empire Theatre, 321 Front (Belleville). 613-969-0099, empiresquarelive.com/rockfest. JUL 25 TO 27
SELENA GOMEZ The pop star performs in support of her summer album. 7 pm. $30.50-$90.50 (livenation.com). Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium (Ottawa). 613-599-0100. AUG 22
SKELETON PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL Magoo, Slaves of Spanky, People Project, Jerry Granelli Trio, Bruce Peninsula, Geoff Berner, Kobo Town and others. 10 am to dusk. Check website for more details. Free. McBurney Park, (Kingston). skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca. JUN 23
STING Back To Bass tour. 8 pm. $56.75-$126.75. K-Rock Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way (Kingston). 613-650-5000, k-rockcentre.com. JUN 18
SUPERSTARS AT THE PLAYHOUSE Studio ‘S’ Music Series with tenor Ben Heppner performing Jun 17, pianist Marc-André Hamelin Jul 22, pianist Jan Lisiecki Aug 5, cellist Colin Carr Aug 19. 7:30 pm. $45. Firehall Theatre, 185 South St (Gananoque). 613-382-7020, 1000islandsplayhouse.com. JUN 17 TO AUG 19
1000 ISLANDS JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Apex Jazz Band performs Jun 20 at the Brockville Legion. Cadence plays Jun 19 at the Green Door B&B. Brockville Farmers market free concert Jun 15 with River City Junction. Diana Panton, Guido Basso, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson Jun 15 at the Centre. Various venues in Brockville. Check website for details. $25-$35, some free concerts. Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King W (Brockville). brockvilleartscentre.com. JUN 15 TO 22
VOYAGEUR DAYS Concert with Blue Rodeo, Cory Marquardt and Hayley Jul 26, Dennis DeYoung, Night Ranger, Great White and others Jul 27, David Wilcox and Colin James Jul 28. $40 wknd wristband. Explorer’s Point, 285 First St (Mattawa). 1-800-267-4222, voyageurdays.com. JUL 25 TO 28
WESTFEST: WESTBORO VILLAGES’ FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, ART & LIFE Jane Siberry, Elliot Brood, the Cliks, Holly McNarland, the Skydiggers, Fiftymen and others. Free. Westboro Village, Richmond Road from Churchill to Kirkwood (Ottawa). 613-729-3565, westfest.ca. JUN 6 TO 9
WOLFE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Joel Plaskett Emergency, Born Ruffians, Bahamas, Hannah Georgas, the Wooden Sky, Buck 65, Diana, Nick Ferrio & His Feelings, July Talk, Matthew Barber, Lee Vollebekk and others, a short ferry ride from Kingston or Cape Vincent. Early bird wknd $75 till Jun 15 (ticketscene.ca). Wknd pass $85, Fri $45, Sat $60. Wolfe Island, (Kingston). wolfeislandmusicfestival.com. AUG 9 TO 10
