Southwest Properties is set to host their 6th annual free summer concert series at the Bishop’s Landing piazza. Concert performances will take place every Sunday, between July 18 and September 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
With well known local artists such as singer/songwriter Thom Swift and indie rockers Caledonia, the series will feature some of the Maritimes’ most talented musicians. The acts range from “gypsy jazz” to rhythm and blues, promising something for all music lovers.
Concert Series Schedule
| Jul 18 | Calysto Steel Band |
| Jul 25 | Andrew Hunter & The Gathers |
| Aug 1 | Caledonia |
| Aug 8 | Zac Crouse |
| Aug 15 | Molly Thomason featuring Ian Sherwood |
| Aug 22 | Ryan MacGrath |
| Aug 29 | The Chess Club |
| Sep 5 | Thom Swift |
| Sep 12 | Gypsophilia |
* In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Hamachi Steakhouse at Bishop’s Landing
This year’s stage will overlook the harbour and concert organizers are encouraging audience attendance by both land and sea. The public berth adjacent to Bishop’s Landing is free of charge during the day (three hour maximum). If berthing over night, charges will apply.
Please contact Adam Langley of the Waterfront Development Corporation Ltd. with any berth related questions: 902-422-5115 ext 112.
Artist's Bios
July 18: Calysto Steel Band
Hailing from Alberta, the Calysto Steel Band offers a traditional steel drum experience, guaranteed to have you on your feet and groovin’ to the beat.
Check them out: www.calysto-steelband.blogspot.com
July 25: Andrew Hunter & The Gathers
This local Halifax band will rock you with driving rhythms, solid vocal harmonies and thick guitar tones.
Check them out: www.myspace.com/andrewhuntermusic
August 1: Caledonia
As a tight five-piece band, Caledonia is a little bit folk, a little bit rock, and a whole lot of fun.
Check them out: www.myspace.com/caledoniatheband
August 8: Zac Crouse
A natural storyteller, Zac Crouse knows how to win an audience over with wit, charm and his trusty banjo.
Check him out: www.myspace.com/belleairjesus
August 15: Molly Thomason featuring Ian Sherwood
An old soul in a young body, Molly has been writing music and crooning folk tunes since the tender age of eight-years-old.
Check them out: www.myspace.com/mollythomason
www.iansherwood.com
August 22: Ryan MacGrath
Mixing old-world charm with a contemporary twist, Ryan MacGrath fuses indie rock with cabaret crooning.
Check him out: www.myspace.com/ryansmacgrath
August 29: The Chess Club
These energy-filled vocalists are accompanied by a fantastic rhythm section that will get you up on your feet dancing to familiar and favourite tunes.
Check them out: www.myspace.com/chessclub
September 5: Thom Swift
Known for his blues guitar rhythms and soulful lyrics, this singer-songwriter lets his fingers and his voice do the talking.
Check him out: www.thomswift.com/contact.php
September 12: Gypsophilia
An original band that mixes gypsy jazz with funk, classical music, indie rock and bebop.
Check them out: www.gypsophilia.org/
