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Bruce Cockburn at The Empire Theatre
Bruce Cockburn at The Empire Theatre
Bruce Cockburn’s first album, which included “Going To The Country” and “Musical Friends”, was released on April 7, 1970. Bruce has now released 34 albums and played thousands of concerts around the world, something that he continues to do to this day. Bruce’s songs have been covered by many artists including Jimmy Buffet, kd Lang, Barenaked Ladies, Hawksley Workman, Jerry Garcia, Anne Murray, and more.
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Legends Show at The Empire Theatre
Legends Show at The Empire Theatre
“Legends Show” brings you some of the world’s most exciting performers live on stage. Accompanied by the Rockin’ Royals Band, this show will feature the most incredible tributes to Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley.
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Stirling J Birds in Concert
Stirling J Birds in Concert
An evening of local music, hosted by the Stirling J Birds. Come out and see how much talent is in your area. Watch for the announcement of their special guests. The show is connected to the What’s Happening 613 YouTube channel which puts a spotlight on local musicians and artists. Support local!
Edge of Dylan at Town Hall Theatre
Edge of Dylan at Town Hall Theatre
Edge of Dylan is a detailed production of an actual Bob Dylan-style performance with Dylan's quirky onstage behaviour, signature vocals and creative music arrangements. For over a decade, Randy Shook has mesmerized audiences with his ability to emulate Bob Dylan's unique vocal style and stage persona.
Night Kitchen Too
Night Kitchen Too
Night Kitchen Too - Belleville's very popular acoustic musical variety show - has been on hold for almost two years. Not to be deterred, the show's producers have organized two Resuscitation Dates before the usual summer break. You will see and hear a diverse group of local performers present their songs, poetry, music, and spoken word. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and you can purchase tickets upon arrival.
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PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd – Coming Back to Life Tour
PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd – Coming Back to Life Tour
Celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time with flawless performances of classic and rare Pink Floyd songs. Formed in 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia, PIGS: Canada's Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute, have spent over a decade perfecting their craft in front of sold out audiences throughout Canada. PIGS celebrate the long history of Pink Floyd by bringing to life countless fan favourites from the Floyd's vast catalogue.
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The Wilkinsons in Concert
The Wilkinsons in Concert
The Wilkinsons, local country music favourites, are coming to the Stirling Festival Theatre. With top 5 hits on the Billboard charts, number one hits in Canada and a reality show on CMT, this family group always entertains. Come see this multi-Grammy-nominated and Juno- award-winning band as they play a rare, intimate and acoustic show.
Colin James Trio Tour at Empire Theatre
Colin James Trio Tour at Empire Theatre
Back on the Road in Canada! Come spend an evening with multi-platinum, 7-time JUNO Award winning artist Colin James and his Blues Trio at The Empire Theatre. Enjoy a collection of self-penned works and a vast selection of blues covers, all from a 30-year repertoire. Ticket prices are $62.25 or $82.75.
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LJYO Sonic Bloom Concert
LJYO Sonic Bloom Concert
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra presents an exuberant welcome to spring with our season finale, Sonic Bloom. Featuring the premiere of a commissioned work for LJYO by Luc Arsenault, "The Magnificent Seven" by Bernstein, and other recognizable melodies. In person or livestream tickets available.
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Black Sabbitch at Empire Theatre
Black Sabbitch at Empire Theatre
For over a decade, Black Sabbitch have been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshippers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans and musicians alike. They have become festival favourites, consistently performing with some of the world’s biggest acts, in a world seldom traveled by your typical “tribute” band.
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Lighthouse at The Empire Theatre
Lighthouse at The Empire Theatre
Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969 with an explosive sound that defied all conventions. Between 1970 and 1974, they were awarded four Junos, four gold albums and Canada’s first platinum album for Lighthouse Live! The band continues to record and tour, performing with the same free-wheeling, hard-driving sound that has kept them on the airwaves and in the hearts of fans for more than 50 years.
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Miss Emily Live at The Regent Theatre
Miss Emily Live at The Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre and The County Museums are pleased to present three-time Maple Blues Award winner/Prince Edward County's own Miss Emily. She has captivated fans across Canada, the US, the UK & Western Europe with her unique combination of impassioned performances and incomparable vocals that soar to emotional heights and span genres from soul and classic Motown, to jazz, gospel and blues.
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A Stirling M.I.L.L. Fundraiser
A Stirling M.I.L.L. Fundraiser
Come enjoy and evening of local music for a great cause. The Stirling M.I.L.L., built on grassroots involvement and participation plus volunteer contributions, lends musical instruments to children, teens and families in Hastings and Northumberland counties. Proceeds from this evening goes to support this regional initiative.
Jesse Cook at The Empire Theatre
Jesse Cook at The Empire Theatre
Just over a year ago, Jesse was getting ready to begin the Tempest 25 Tour in honour of the 25th anniversary of “Tempest”, his first CD. Of course, at this point, the whole world knows what happened next. There was no tour, there were no concerts. Finally, today, after much hard work, Jesse is proud to be launching (or is it relaunching?) the TEMPEST TOUR II, almost 2 years later.
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Red Dirt Skinners at the Aron Theatre
Red Dirt Skinners at the Aron Theatre
If you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd, Simon and Garfunkel, Supertramp, Crosby Stills and Nash, or David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling, humour, and heartfelt emotions, you'll love the Red Dirt Skinners. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is unassigned.
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Howard Rees Trio Concert Series
Howard Rees Trio Concert Series
The Howard Rees Trio, made up of internationally renowned musicians Paco Luviano, Harry Ellis, and Howard Rees, will be performing a series of Jazz concerts at the Parrott Gallery sponsored by WE are ONE. These events are free to attend, but we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the Gleaners Food Bank.
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The Gilmour Project at Empire Theatre
The Gilmour Project at Empire Theatre
This concert will be divided into two sets: The first set will be Dark Side Of The Moon, and the second will be a performance of various musical masterpieces from David Gilmour’s/Pink Floyd. The Gilmour Project is the only band since Blue Floyd in 2000 endeavoring to take these songs ‘out’, speaking in jazz protocol, without disregarding the cherished classic hooks, licks and musical phrases.
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Quinte Symphony & The Impish Grins Outdoor Concert
Quinte Symphony & The Impish Grins Outdoor Concert
This free outdoor concert will take place under the Lions' Pavilion at West Zwick's Park. It is also the opening night for Pop-ups on the Bay's 2022 season so come early and grab your dinner as well. Don't forget your lawn chair!
Tommy Youngstein at The Marble Arts Centre
Tommy Youngstein at The Marble Arts Centre
Featuring members and alumni from top Juno-winning Canadian acts: The Sam Roberts Band, The Stills, Stars, The Dears, The Trews, Sloan, Serena Ryder Band & The Arkells, you're not going to want to miss Tommy Youngsteen performing the hits of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers!
Josh Ramsay at Empire Theatre
Josh Ramsay at Empire Theatre
Josh Ramsay has toured with Marianas Trench extensively in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. When not on the move, the multi-instrumentalist runs his own recording studio, The Umbrella Factory, in Vancouver, BC. In true Ramsay style, fans can expect a music offering that is nothing less than spectacular with plenty of familiar faces featured on his new album.
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Brighton Concerts in the Park
Brighton Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park are back this summer in Downtown Brighton! Join us at Memorial Park, Downtown Brighton. Check out our exciting line-up of local talent preforming weekly in the Park.
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A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
Dean Regan presents a stunning tribute to one of country music’s greatest stars! One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline’s enduring legacy crosses generations, musical genres, and nations. Featuring all her biggest hits (Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight), A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline will tell her story and have you singing all the way home.
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Simon Kempston at Old Church Theatre
Simon Kempston at Old Church Theatre
Simon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Sunday Herald), a composer and leading fingerstyle guitarist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognizable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from the disparate genres of classical, Celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist.
Nick MacLean Quartet at Old Church Theatre
Nick MacLean Quartet at Old Church Theatre
This contemplative and often thrilling quartet’s explorations of modern, original repertoire is led by a fast-rising star in Toronto’s jazz piano community, 29-year-old Nick MacLean. Formed in 2016, Maclean’s foursome delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock’s primordial 1960’s Blue Note era recordings, while paying tribute to some of the greatest improvisers in jazz history.
Terra Lightfoot at Venue 1906
Terra Lightfoot at Venue 1906
We’re pleased to welcome the JUNO- and Polaris-nominated Terra Lightfoot to Venue 1906! All profits from the evening go directly to Gleaners Food Bank.
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A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
Dean Regan presents a stunning tribute to one of country music’s greatest stars! One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline’s enduring legacy crosses generations, musical genres, and nations. Featuring all her biggest hits (Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight), A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline will tell her story and have you singing all the way home.
We Walk the Line at Stirling Festival Theatre
We Walk the Line at Stirling Festival Theatre
This concert is a true Johnny Cash experience that celebrates the music and life of ‘The Man In Black’ and his fun-loving wife, June Carter. The entire career of Johnny Cash is covered, from the 1950s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label. The concert performance features Ward Cornforth as a 1960s-era Johnny Cash.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
Dean Regan presents a stunning tribute to one of country music’s greatest stars! One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline’s enduring legacy crosses generations, musical genres, and nations. Featuring all her biggest hits (Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight), A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline will tell her story and have you singing all the way home.
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Shannon Linton with Saskia Tomkins and Whitney O’Hearn
Shannon Linton with Saskia Tomkins and Whitney O’Hearn
Shannon Linton is a Canadian singer-songwriter, classically trained vocalist, and climate activist. After narrowly avoiding a career in opera, she rediscovered her passion for popular music and began performing and recording her own songs. To celebrate the release of her debut EP, In Spite of Everything, Shannon has invited a dream team to join her for a series of shows across southern Ontario.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at The Capitol
Dean Regan presents a stunning tribute to one of country music’s greatest stars! One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline’s enduring legacy crosses generations, musical genres, and nations. Featuring all her biggest hits (Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight), A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline will tell her story and have you singing all the way home.
Tragedy Ann and Basset at Old Church Theatre
Tragedy Ann and Basset at Old Church Theatre
Tragedy Ann and Basset, a pair of Ontario-based folk duos, are emerging from the pandemic together to facilitate intimate musical gatherings between Ontario and the Maritimes. They will be intertwining their songs to present a harmony-ridden night of storytelling, transporting listeners to beekeeper’s fields, haunted second-hand store basements, the shores of the Adriatic sea, and to their hometown communities.