There’s a wide variety of music to be seen and heard during June in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. What better way to celebrate the season than getting out to see some live entertainment? Here are my picks for shows you should check out in June.
ELMS, garbageface, and PROCESSOR at The Spill in Peterborough on June 2
It’s billed as a “night of electric conjuring” at The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-6167) and, given the acts, it’ll likely be just that.
The evening of Tuesday, June 2nd will feature architects of pop gloom ELMS, local loud rap and beat master garbageface, and the return of PROCESSOR, an act in which synth and bass intertwine.
The show begins at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $7 or pay what you can, available at the door.
“Dirt Off Yr Grave” – garbageface
Sarah DeCarlo at The Garnet in Peterborough on June 5
One of my favourite Peterborough area singer-songwriters is Sarah DeCarlo. Humour might feature prominently in one song, only to be followed by heart-wrenching truths about the environment or the treatment of Aboriginal peoples. She winds these important themes around catchy and ear-worm inducing melodies.
On Friday, June 5th, Sarah will be at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) with Peter Youngtree, who’s travelling from Newfoundland. Peter’s music is tender and thoughtful.
This is sure to be a well-spent Friday evening. Tickets are at the door and the show begins around 10 p.m.
“Everyday” – Sarah DeCarlo & friends
“Standing on the Road, Kicking Gravel” – Peter Youngtree
Screeched Inn at Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon on June 6
The band is part of Globus Theatre’s “Canada Gold” event in honour of the coming Pan Am games in July. There’ll be food celebrating the flavours and sounds of Pan Am countries and, earlier in the day, there’ll also be a children’s workshop.
Tickets are $35. For more information, call 705-738-2037 or visit www.globustheatre.com
“Sea of No Cares” – Screeched Inn
Prufrock Shadowrunner at The Garnet in Peterborough on June 10
Excellent spoken-word artist Prufrock Shadowrunner will be bringing his skills to The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Wednesday, June 10th, beginning around 9 p.m.
Prufrock has placed first in Canada-wide competitions and lately he’s been performing along with The Weber Brothers at shows across Ontario. Although he isn’t always musical, his use of verse and the rhythm of his words resonant in a similarly universal way.
“Patent Numbers” – Prufrock Shadowrunner
Lunch At Allen’s at Showplace in Peterborough on June 11
The group is made up of Canadian music legends Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas, Cindy Church, and Marc Jordan. Ian Thomas may be known best for his hit song “Painted Ladies”, while Murray McLauchlan has been a staple of folk, country, and songwriting in Canada.
Get ready for an intimate and humourous show filled with great tunes. Tickets are $43 and are available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
“What Kind of Love” – Lunch at Allen’s
Paul Reddick with The Weber Brothers at The Red Dog in Peterborough on June 11
If you’ve followed Paul Reddick‘s musical career, you’ll know he hasn’t taken a straight and narrow approach to blues music. He invents, he reinvents, and he brings something forward that is truly steeped in his own art form.
On Thursday, June 11th, he will return to Peterborough to play at The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710), with Peterborough’s favourite adopted sons The Weber Brothers.
Don’t miss this show! Tickets are available in advance at The Red Dog or at the door.
Paul Reddick featuring The Weber Brothers at The Red Dog
Green & Gold and Kelly McMichael and The Gloss at The Garnet in Peterborough on June 13
On Saturday, June 13th, The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) will play host to two acts.
Brilliant indie-rock band Green & Gold from St. John’s, Newfoundland will be touring through. High energy, cool licks, and savvy musicianship combine for a brilliant show.
Local band Kelly McMichael and The Gloss will be on the bill as well. The group went far in the CBC Searchlight contest and for good reason.
Great tunes all around. Tickets are at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.
“The Body Knows” – Green & Gold
“Out of the Match” – Kelly McMichael and The Gloss
Darwin Crooked, Mayhemingways, and Travis Good at the Pig’s Ear in Peterborough on June 13
There’s another great show on Saturday, June 13th at the Pig’s Ear Tavern (144 Brock St., Peterborough, 705-745-7255) featuring Darwin Crooked, Winnipeg musical stalwart and member of The Crooked Brothers, along with freshly returned from tour Mayhemingways. Another special guest will be Travis Good’s Bluegrass Trio (Travis is a member of The Sadies).
The show is only $3 at the door! It’ll begin around 10 p.m. and will likely go until close to last call, so you can first catch the show at The Garnet and then hit the Pig — for a full night of great music.
“Mean Mean Baby” – Crooked Brothers
Carroll Baker at Roger Bellwood Arena in Fenelon Falls on June 13
Baker, who has several gold and platinum records and received the Juno Award for Country Female Vocalist of the Year five times, was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992 and was made a member of the Order of Canada in 2009 for her achievements as as a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. Baker also has a connection with Fenelon Falls: she’s had a cottage there for years.
Tickets are $40 (floor) and $35 (bleachers) and are available in Fenelon Falls at Sharney’s Diner, Stokes on Trent, Watson’s Village Shop, Memory Lane Motors, Triple B’s and Peace Valley Diner.
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” – Carroll Baker
Ken Tizzard with Frank Moore at The Barn in Campbellford on June 19
Local musician Ken Tizzard continues to promote his latest release No Dark No Light with a show on Friday, June 19th at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Westben Arts Festival Theatre (6698 County Road 30, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Joining him on stage will be Ken Grant, Luke Mercier, Mike Billard, and others. Ken’s heart-felt songs describe his journey as a displaced Newfoundlander settling into a new Ontario town.
Opening for Ken is award-winning actor and musical theatre performer Frank Moore who, like Ken, is originally from Newfoundland and now lives in Trent Hills.
Tickets are $23 for adults and seniors, $15 for students, and $5 for youth. For more information please visit www.westben.ca.
“Home” – Ken Tizzard
Kawartha Craft Beer Festival in downtown Peterborough on June 20
The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival takes place from noon to 7 p.m. and will feature some great area microbrews as well as some excellent local music, including Kate Suhr, Sean Conway and the Postmodern Cowboys, and Mayhemingways.
Tickets are only $10 and include a collectible mug and a few beer samples. For more information, phone or drop by the Publican House Brewery or visit www.kawarthacraftbeerfestival.com.
Carolyn Mark and The New Best Friends at The Garnet in Peterborough on June 24
She’ll make you laugh, she’ll make you cry, and she is the Queen of Vancouver Island.
Carolyn Mark and The New Best Friends will be stopping by The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) to play on Wednesday, June 24th.
Her tunes cannot be simply confined by genres like folk and country, but it’s a good place to start. The accomplished B.C. artist has a knack for connecting in a special way with her audience.
Come be part of the magic. Tickets are available at the door.
The One That Got Away (With It) – Carolyn Mark
Randy Bachman at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on June 27
One sure sign of summer is when Peterborough Musicfest starts up at Del Crary Park. The very first show of the season will be on Saturday, June 27th at 8 p.m. with the legendary Randy Bachman (Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive).
Bachman will perform some new tunes from his latest album Heavy Blues and classic tunes from his over 40 years of rocking out.
All Musicfest concerts are free to the public.
“Heavy Blues” – Randy Bachman
David Celia Band at The Garnet in Peterborough on June 27
After Randy Bachman’s show, go check out the David Celia Band at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107).
Celia is an excellent Toronto musician and songwriter with a killer band, the mainstay act of Toronto’s Cameron House.
These are well-written songs that make you feel good.
“Welcome to the Show” – David Celia
