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Concerts in the Park

We are pleased to announce that our annual Concerts in the Park Series is scheduled to return in the summer of 2023.

The Parks and Recreation Division will be partnering with the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce, #iPinkySwear.org and Lindsay Dodge to provide community members with free outdoor concerts during the summer months. These family oriented concerts provide an opportunity to develop community spirit while enjoying and supporting local musicians.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us for live entertainment at the Frank Banks Gazebo in Victoria Park, downtown Lindsay. Concerts are scheduled to take place on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm during July and August.

 

Download a copy of the 2023 Concerts in the Park Brochure.

Alternate formats of the document are available upon request. E-mail the Parks and Recreation Division or call 705-324-9411 extension 1220 to learn more.

2023 Series Partners:

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2023 Concert Schedule

New for the 2023 series, Wednesday concerts will now take place from 6pm to 8pm.

DateTimePerformerSponsor
Sunday July 2 2pm to 4pm Brian Wride Organize with LeeAnna
Wednesday July 5 6pm to 8pm Shannon Roszell THRIVE Coworking Community
Sunday July 9 2pm to 4pm Youth Open Mic Afternoon

Ctrl V Lindsay - Virtual Reality Arcade

Browning Reptiles

FACE It by Christy

Wednesday July 12 6pm to 8pm David Donar Kawartha Art Gallery
Sunday July 16 No Concert No Concert  
Wednesday July 19 6pm to 8pm Band for a Better World

Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay - Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives

Sunday July 23 2pm to 4pm Randy Read Moore's Lawn Care
Wednesday July 26 6pm to 8pm Douglas MacKenzie AquaFire Marketing
Sunday July 30 2pm to 4pm Gary Peters Organize with LeeAnna
Wednesday August 2 6pm to 8pm The JD Sautner Band Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay - Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives
Sunday August 6 2pm to 4pm Youth Open Mic Afternoon

Ctrl V Lindsay - Virtual Reality Arcade

Browning Reptiles

FACE It by Christy

Wednesday August 9 6pm to 8pm The Bombshell Deluxe

THRIVE Coworking Community

Sunday August 13 2pm to 4pm The REACHERS Kawartha Art Gallery
Wednesday August 16 6pm to 8pm Parker Boulevard House Band Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay - Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives
Sunday August 20 2pm to 4pm Ferrport Jazz Ensemble

Kawartha Art Gallery

Wednesday August 23 6pm to 8pm Hitcher Lindsay Home Hardware
Sunday August 27 2pm to 4pm Jake Norris and the Sidestreet Band Kawartha Art Gallery
Wednesday August 30 6pm to 8pm

Linda 'Pinky' Brown & Gerald Van Halteren

Lindsay Dodge

Schedule is subject to change. Concerts are weather permitting and held at the discretion of the band. In the event of a cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social platforms and a sign will be posted at the Gazebo. An announcement may also be made on Bounce 91.9FM (whenever possible).

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Youth Open Mic Afternoons

Returning in 2023, the Concerts in the Park series will introduce Youth Open Mic Afternoons; these concerts will be open to local youth to showcase their talents once per month. The Youth Open Mic performances will be open to individuals 18 years of age and younger. Performers will be invited to perform 3 songs or less (15 minute sets). A PA system will be provided but performers will be required to provide any of their own additional equipment.

Youth Open Mic performances are scheduled to take place on Sunday July 9 from 2pm to 4pm and Sunday August 6 from 2pm to 4pm.

Limited space is available, pre-registration will be required in order to participate. To learn more or apply to be a part of the series, e-mail the Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division.

2023 Performer Biographies

We are pleased to welcome a line up of wonderful talent to our 2023 series. Band biographies are also featured in our series brochure which is available in various locations throughout the community as well as at each concert throughout the summer.

Sunday July 2 - Brian Wride

Brian WrideBrian Wride is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist with a “voice like a minor key”. Wride teaches music from his home in Uxbridge. His passion is for music education but he rarely passes up an opportunity to battle stage fright. Brian performs his unique acoustic renditions of classic rock, country and folk music.

To learn more visit Brian's website or check him out on Facebook or Instagram.

Concert sponsor: Organize with LeeAnna

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Wednesday July 5 - Shannon Roszell

Shannon Roszell A powerhouse performer, Shannon Roszell is a singer-songwriter from Fenelon Falls. Roszell has been likened to Joni Mitchell for her sense of melodic freedom and the direct connectivity of her lyrics.

“Singer-songwriter Shannon Roszell has been turning heads with her powerful and distinctive voice that elicits memories of the late, great Cranberries front-woman Dolores O’Riordan. And like the Cranberries, Roszell’s music offers an expansive spin on rock and roll.” – Canadian Musician Magazine (September-October 2021)

Roszell’s recently released, debut album, Within the Shimmering Darkness (June 2023), is rich with sonic landscapes as expansive as the view out her farmhouse studio window.

She is looking forward to bringing her love of folk, oldies, country and 90s rock to this show.

Concert sponsor: THRIVE Coworking Community

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Sunday July 9 - Youth Open Mic Performances

Our Youth Open Mic afternoon offers the opportunity for performers ages 18 years and younger to take part in our series and showcase their musical talents in front of a live audience.

Concert sponsors: Ctrl V  Lindsay - Virtual Reality Arcade, Browning Reptiles and FACE IT by Christy.

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Wednesday July 12 - David Donar

David DonarDavid is a folklorist, cartoonist, animator and a Professor of Art with an interest in country, cajun and blues music. Donar’s work has been seen on MTV, the Los Angeles Museum of Television and Radio (home of the Emmys), Brooklyn Museum of Art, Palm Springs International Film Fest and Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival to name a few.

To learn more visit David's website.

Concert sponsor: Kawartha Art Gallery

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Wednesday July 19 - Band for a Better World

Band for a Better WorldPerforming together since 2019, Band for a Better World is comprised of friends Blaine Kremer, Alison Kremer, Wayne Good and Mil Sepic.

Allison and Blaine Kremer met in 1973 playing in a Showband called "Full Steam Ahead". The band broke up, but Allison and Bill did not and are still together making sweet music 50 years later. Blaine plays the bass and Allison plays the keyboard and performs vocals.

Wayne Good performed at Cedar Beach Park Dance Pavilion at Musselmans Lake every Saturday night for 20 years and was a regular performer at the Egypt Community Hall monthly dances for 5 years, as well as performing monthly at the Newmarket Senior Community Center senior dances. A seasoned performer, Wayne has also played for several years at The Royal Winter Fair for Square Dance Competitions with Bob and Ginny Arbuckle. He has also performed back up guitar and bass guitar for fiddle players Harold Good, Bob Arbuckle, Don Guillemette. On occasion Wayne also has performed at weddings and various other events throughout southern Ontario

Mil Sepic has played since he was 15 in various coffeehouses, community centers, Folk Competition Festivals, recording studios, summer camps, and various jams and open mic shows since moving to Lindsay in 2014. He also was responsible for coordinating two jam groups at the Lindsay Seniors Association.

Having lost and changed members throughout the years, this band will feature special guests for songs throughout the show. This concert will be filled with plenty of tunes to keep your toes tapping and maybe even get you up out of your seat dancing!

Concert sponsor: Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives with Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay

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Sunday July 23 - Randy Read

Randy ReadRandy is a versatile veteran of the Canadian music scene. He has entertained audiences throughout North America over a career that spans 50 years and counting.

His repertoire ranges from the 1920s to present day, but currently he has been zeroing in on great tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. His show will feature some comedy and his singalong material gets everyone involved.

Randy continues to be a busy entertainer. He does several solo shows per month, along with hosting his popular podcast, “Now and Then – Flato Academy Theatre” and working with his terrific trio, The Maple Beats.

Randy is a “can’t miss” entertainer who is a terrific addition to any function, be it a restaurant, corporate meeting, seniors’ facility, or any other venue where his varied talents could be on display.

Concert sponsor: Moore's Lawn Care

Moore's Lawn Care

Wednesday July 26 - Douglas MacKenzie

Doug MacKenzieHailing originally from Toronto, Doug is a self-taught musician playing 6 and 12 string ovation guitars. While not a prolific writer, he found enough original songs to complete an album entitled ‘More Love to Begin’; the title song is from a poem by local writer and musician Buster Fykes, released in October 2018. His album also features his acoustic version of the Weber Brothers’ ‘I Come From the Future’.

Previous local events in which Doug has performs includes several venues hosting Kitchen Party Music Jams, and concerts at Boiling Overs Coffee Vault.

This concert will feature folk songs, easy listening, some originals and singer/songwriter favourites. CD's will also be available for purchase.

To learn more visit Doug's YouTube channel.

Concert sponsor: AquaFire Marketing

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Sunday July 30 - Gary Peters

Gary PetersGary Peters is a local musician who has performed in the Series for many years. Gary enjoys playing at numerous venues in Lindsay, Oshawa, Woodville, Marmora and throughout the GTA. Gary’s repertoire is all country and much of it’s traditional, satisfying crowds who come to listen to his music.

Concert sponsor: Organize with LeeAnna

Organize with LeeAnna

Wednesday August 2 - The JD Sautner Band

JD Sautner The JD Sautner Band has been playing together for 6 years and cover favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as original material. This band features Bob Sautner on drums, Joel Lavigne on bass and John Sautner featured on the guitars and vocals. The band has recorded two self produced albums engineered in a home studio; the 50 Begins album in 2016 and Drive the Line in 2021.

Concert sponsor: Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives with Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay

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Sunday August 6 - Youth Open Mic Performances

Our Youth Open Mic afternoon offers the opportunity for performers ages 18 years and younger to take part in our series and showcase their musical talents in front of a live audience.

Concert sponsors: Ctrl V  Lindsay - Virtual Reality Arcade, Browning Reptiles and FACE IT by Christy.

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Wednesday August 9 - The Bombshell Deluxe

The Bombshell DeluxeThe Bombshell Deluxe writes about life, love, loss and history in the Kawartha Lakes with an alt-rock/alt-country perspective, adding a modern twist to old folk and traditional twang. 

Concert sponsor: THRIVE Coworking Community

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Sunday August 13 - The REACHERS

The REACHERSThe REACHERS are a Lindsay based band, consisting of members of The Canadian Mental Health Association HKPR’s HOPE Learning Centre. This band showcases their musical talent; defies stigma associated with mental health challenges and instills hope for recovery. The REACHERS perform original songs along with a wide variety of cover music, ranging from the 60s to now.

Concert sponsor: Kawartha Art Gallery

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Wednesday August 16 - Parker Boulevard House Band

Parker Blvd Think of the best songs you have ever heard at weddings, concerts and on your old AM Radio's and you have the selections presented by Parker Boulevard House Band. This band covers rock, soul, folk, blues, country and great dance tunes with an added splash of humor.

Their history of performing dates back to the 60's. From small clubs in "the Village In Toronto in The 60's" To Fall Fairs, including Performances in North and South America, the experience of the members wild make for an amazing evening of music.

The band is comprised of Paul Parker on percussion, vocals, and peal steel. John Parnall on the keyboards, banjo, guitar and vocals. Dennis Patterson on guitar, cigar box, harmonica and vocals. Andy Smits on keyboards, accordion, harmonica, bass, guitar and vocals. As well as on occasion, special guest performers.

Come out sit back and listen to the great songs from the past and present that are not normally played. One hit wonders from the past that stir memories and dance greats that will get you up and moving.

Concert sponsor: Shawn Lackie and Paul Orchard, Sales Representatives with Coldwell Banker R.M.R Lindsay

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Sunday August 20 - Ferrport Jazz Ensemble

Ferrport Jazz EnsembleBest described as “Music that will move your Heart, Soul, & Feet" The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble from Port Perry is a crisp, clean and classy group that features jazz, blues and pop hits from 'The Great American Songbook' of popular music's greatest hits. 

Whether it's ballads, bebop or the blues, their arrangements of jazz standards connect with listeners who enjoy snappy tempos, swingin' rhythms and soaring melodies of iconic songs that we all know and love. After all, it's the song that matters, and the Ferrport Jazz Ensemble plays the most memorable sound tracks of our lives.

To learn more visit them on Facebook, YouTube and on their website.

Concert sponsor: Kawartha Art Gallery

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Wednesday August 23 - Hitcher

HitcherGet ready for a great time at this show! Based in Kawartha Lakes, Hitcher performs hits from the 80s, 90’ and 2000s. Notorious for pumping elevated levels of energy into every show, Hitcher delivers the ultimate fun experience with their mix of rock, alternative, power pop and even a savoury side of Country. With a ton of live stage experience, Hitcher provides its trademark high-powered octane boost to any venue, and brings the fun every time. Hitcher features, Darryl Aspin on lead vocals, Mike Rewegan on guitars, Big Rick Knoester on the drums and Brent Kehoe on bass.

Concert sponsor: Lindsay Home Hardware

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Sunday August 27 - Jake Norris and the SideStreet Band

Jake Norris and the SideStreet band Lindsay's very own Jake Norris and the SideStreet Band, offer a fun and entertaining mix of classic rock and a little bit of country with a twist.

Lead vocalist, Jake Norris along with Jeremy VanHalteren on lead guitar, Rev. Andrew White playing rhythm and acoustic guitar, Brett McDonnell rocking the bass and Jody Anderson keeping beat on drums, this talented group of musicians will have you dancing and singing along to every song!

You can also catch them at the Kawartha Lakes Canada Day celebrations and Pyrofest this summer.

For more info and upcoming events, visit their Facebook group.

Concert sponsor: Kawartha Art Gallery

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Wednesday August 30 - Linda 'Pinky' Brown & Gerald VanHalteren

Linda and Gerald Pinky and Gerald have been playing together for many years. They entertain with a large variety of music, different genres and multiple instruments. Never a dull moment with these two!

Concert sponsor: Lindsay Dodge

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The annual Concerts in the Park series is sponsored by a number of local businesses and would not be possible without the support of local bands and the community.

Interested partners are invited to call 705-324-9411 extension 1306 or e-mail Community Development Coordinator, Courtney Boyd to learn more about the many exciting sponsorship opportunities available.

Performance Opportunities

We are always looking for new local talent for future Concerts in the Park performances.

If you are a performer interested in volunteering your time and talent to a future concert series or have any questions e-mail Community Development Coordinator, Courtney Boyd.

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