Well, summer is now upon us and there is a ton of music to get out and see. Here are just a few ideas for you for the month of July.
Al Tuck at The Garnet in Peterborough on July 5th
Maritime songwriting treasure Al Tuck returns to Peterborough on Saturday, July 5th at The Red Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107). Al is a critically acclaimed musician who has garnered recent praise for his latest effort Stranger at the Wake. His tunes drift from sad to poignant, with something insightful in every line. Joining him will be local songsters Nick Ferrio and Sean Conway. The show begins around 10 p.m.
“Eliminate Ya” by Al Tuck
Mayhemingways at The Pig’s Ear in Peterborough on July 5th
Peterborough’s Mayhemingways play a going-away show on Saturday, July 5th at The Pig’s Ear Tavern (144 Brock St., Peterborough, 705-745-7255) before they head on a tour through Quebec, the Maritimes and Newfoundland throughout July. Come hang out and wish the boys luck. The show begins after 10 p.m. and runs until last call with a cost of $3 at the door.
“Cd’s I Didn’t Sell” by Mayhemingways
Pinner, The Mighty Weed & Cobras, and The Faux Cults at The Spill in Peterborough on July 12th
A night of surf rock, slacker rock, and garage rock will take over The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-6167) on Saturday, July 12th. British Columbia’s Pinner will be joined by Peterborough acts The Mighty Weed & Cobras and The Faux Cults. If you like the fringes of rock music. you will love this show. Music starts at 10 p.m. and the show is all ages.
“You Got Me Messing Around” by The Mighty Weed & Cobras
Leonard Cohen tribute at The Garnet in Peterborough on July 12th
Leonard Cohen is a Canadian icon, and on Saturday, July 12th at The Red Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107), there’ll be a “depraved tribute” to him. Beautiful Losers (Peterborough’s premiere Cohen tribute punk band), Dave Tough, and Hello Babies perform his tunes in a way you have never heard before. The gig begins at 10 p.m.
“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
Greg McEvoy and The Great Novel at The Spill in Peterborough on July 17th
For some nice rootsy rock, check out Montreal’s Greg McEvoy and The Great Novel at The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-6167) on Thursday, July 17th at 9 p.m. This is really tasty music with banjo, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, drums and percussion, and great harmonies.
“Somebody Else” by Greg McEvoy and The Great Novel
Barbeque and blues in Keene on July 19th
The Village of Keene will be home to music and excellent food at the Keene Baseball Diamond (beside the Otonabee-South Monaghan Memorial Community Centre at 24 Fourth St., Keene), as Muddy’s Pit BBQ presents the Keene Summer Barbeque from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th. Music will include Mississippi Grover, Bradley Boy Mac Arthur, Micronite Filters, Snow Heel Slim, and Tarantüla. Cost is only $2 to get in.
Bradleyboy Mac Arthur
Dub Kartel at The Spill in Peterborough on July 22nd
Halifax’s reggae experts Dub Kartel will be grooving there way to Peterborough to play at The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-6167) on Tuesday, July 22nd. The Wayo will be opening up. Bring your dancing shows for a mid-summer night’s dance party. The show begins at 9 p.m.
“Party Anthem” by Dub Kartel
Pearly Jenkins at The Garnet in Peterborough on July 24th
Get a dose of rockabilly and swamp music when Pearly Jenkins returns to town. His band will feature local talents Jimmy Bowskill and Clayton Yates. The show is Thursday, July 24th at The Red Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107). As usual the show begins around 10 p.m.
“The Passion” by Pearly Jenkins
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Nick Ferrio, Spencer Burton, and Eons at The Gallery in the Attic in Peterborough on July 28th
An evening of country folk and beyond takes place at The Gallery in the Attic (140 1/2 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-740-1162) in Peterborough on Monday, July 28th and will feature Nick Ferrio, Spencer Burton (aka Grey Kingdom) and Eons. The show runs from 8 to 10 p.m. This promises to be a night of excellent songwriting and interesting performances.
“River Rock” by Eons
Wide Mouth Mason, 54 40, Colin James, Express & Company, and Cowboy Junkies at Peterborough Musicfest
Peterborough’s premiere summer music series is back. Peterborough Musicfest features two great FREE concerts each week all summer long in Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough). July is jam packed with talent! Here are just a few to check out this month: Wide Mouth Mason on Saturday, July 5th; 54 40 on Wednesday, July 9th; Colin James on Wednesday, July 16th; Express & Company on Saturday, July 19th; and Cowboy Junkies on Wednesday, July 30th. All shows begin at 8 p.m.
“Just Came Back” by Colin James
Concerts in the Park in Lindsay
Every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., the City of Kawartha Lakes presents “Concerts in the Park” in Victoria Park (210 Kent St. W., Lindsay). These are free community concerts that take place at the Frank Banks Gazebo. Performers include L’ll Big Band, FlashBack!, Seabreeze, Gord Miller & Passport, Close Enuff, Tyler Twigger & Friends, Gary Peters, Northline, Chad Driscoll, Kenny Butterill, Eleanor Shore, Black Fly Band, Brie & the Boys, Kev D. Foster, Route 36, and more. We have all the concerts listed on our website.
Live music at Publican House Brewery
Finally, make sure you check out all the music on patio of Publican House Brewery (300 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-874-5743) this summer. The patio is a great place to listen to some music and taste some beer. Concerts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and performers include local favourites Wylie Harold, Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie, Bobby Watson, Rick and Gailie, Chelsey Bennet, and Bridget Foley. Times vary so search our website or visit www.thepublicanhouse.com for details.
