The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts is proud to announce the line-up for the inaugural Co-Operators Music By The River Banks Outdoor Summer Concert Series.
The series will showcase local talent in Wallaceburg’s “Library Park”, on the banks of the Sydenham River. Free family-friendly concerts are scheduled for 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday nights from June 27th to August 22nd throughout the summer.
Wallaceburg’s own Sterling Blues Band will headline the very first event on “Opening Night” – Tuesday, June 27th. Wallaceburg musicians Kenny Algate and Tim Knight will open the showcase. All acts booked for the series are Chatham-Kent musicians.
The full series line-up can be seen here:
JUNE 27 – STERLING BLUES BAND – OPENER: THE ACOUSTICATS
JULY 4 – C-K MOUNTAINEERS & STEREOBOX
JULY 11 – JACKLYN WILLS
JULY 18 – BREN DUBE
JULY 25 – THE CHASERS – OPENER: THREE’S A CROWD
AUG 1 – JAY ALLAN – OPENER: CONNOR WILSON
AUG 8 – DOWN RIVER BAND – OPENER: MIKAYLA LOZON
AUG 15 – TINA PUMFREY OPENER: ALYSSA DOHERTY
FINALE NIGHT – AUG 22 – NEIL MALCOMB BAND and TRAVIS LAUR
Nick Cadotte and the Wallaceburg Co-Operators office have made a $2,500 donation to the program and are the presenting sponsor of the weekly summer series.
“The Co-Operators are really excited to be a part of this project with the Arts Council,” said Co-Operators advisor Nick Cadotte. “They’re a dedicated group who have given a lot back to the community. Their beliefs mesh with ours perfectly at The Co-Operators. We hope to make this first year a huge success and make the summer series something everyone looks forward to for years to come.”
Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and an empty stomach. Free community barbecues will be offered each week during the series. Raffles and giveaways are also expected during the festivities. Library Park is located on James Street beside the Chatham-Kent Public Library’s Wallaceburg branch in the downtown core.
“The addition of The Co-Operators to our team is great news for the Arts Council and great news for Wallaceburg,” said council President Dave Elliott. “The sponsorship allows us to offer the entire series absolutely free to all who attend.”
The Arts Council was also recently awarded a $5,000 grant through the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Community Partnership Fund, to make the outdoor series possible.
“We’ve had tremendous support from the community and those who attend our live performances,” added Elliott. “To receive that same support from the Municipality and from local business to elevate the local awareness and appreciation for arts, is a game changer.”
The Arts Council plans to release the full schedule for the Music By The River Banks outdoor summer concert series next week.
More information on the Arts Council can be found at www.wallaceburgartscouncil.com
The goal of the Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts is to stimulate an awareness and appreciation for the arts in the surrounding area. The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts is a registered charity and not-for-profit organization.
