Live music in the Village is back! The Village is home to three separate stages dedicated to live music throughout the summer: The Subaru Events Plaza Stage, The Subaru Mill Pond Gardens Stage and the Coca-Cola Floating Stage (NEW). Join us and enjoy award-winning headliners every weekend alongside amazing local talent performing every night of the week. There's always great live music to get you grooving in the Village. The Coca-Cola Events Plaza Stage can be viewed from four patios (Copper Blues Bar & Grill, MJ Byrne's Irish Pub, Mother Tongue and Firehall Pizza Co.) and the events plaza gardens. The Subaru Mill Pond Gardens stage is a beautifully decorated space located next to Northwinds Brewpub. Enjoy your Grab N' Go food from the Village at one of the many picnic tables available for family and friends. Our newest addition to the Village includes the Coca-Cola Floating Stage that sits in the middle of the Mill Pond and can be enjoyed by anyone seated on the Mill Pond patios (Northwinds Brewpub, Wild Wing, Kaytoo Restaurant & Bar, Mother Tongue, Firehall Pizza Co, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill). Please remember that rules and regulations are still in place in the Village due to COVID-19. Most artists can be viewed from varying Village patio's while other areas are dedicated to safe and socially distanced watching with capacity limits. Thank you and stay safe!
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July 27th 6 - 9 pm | July 29th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 10th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 17th 6 - 9 pm
Spend a moment in his presence and you'll know music is a passion that runs deep. Shane is a virtuoso guitarist delivering his thought-provoking lyrics through a strong emotional voice. With the release of his first album "In Light" and his latest album "Red Wagon" the music industry has taken notice. His song-writing skills, strong vocals, and work as a guitarist would bring musical success on their own, but combined they are so much more.
July 28th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 4th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 11th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 18th 6 - 9 pm
Smith is recognized for his laid-back folk-rock and pop, with a passion for atmospherics and emotional songwriting. His music and performances embody the spirit of vintage psychedelic rock, soul, R&B through the lens of a modern day singer-songwriter.He has toured internationally, released 2 solo albums, is a member of the popular group Motown & Marley. Craig is also the co-founder of the folk, alternative band ONTARIANS, who have released their debut album The Greatest Short Story Never Told to critical praise, in March, 2021.
Thursday, July 22nd 6 - 9 pm
After almost two decades recording, writing, touring and producing music, Pat Robitaille’s genre is still a tough one to pin down. But regardless, his signature soulful voice is an ever-present calling card. At 18 he wound up in Los Angeles & Nashville to create his first album. In the years that followed he toured with industry legends like The Hip & The Beach Boys, released 8 studio albums, founded the critically-acclaimed rock/soul trio The Walkervilles, recorded a CBC theme song, been featured in commercials & television including NETFLIX’s smash hit YOU, composed for video game soundtracks and lots, lots more. During lockdown Pat performed dozens of concerts from his home studio. His latest singles “Fearless Woman” & “Shadows” are available on 7” vinyl September 2021 courtesy of Secret Government Records. Visit patrobitaille.com for more.
July 30th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 20 6 - 9 pm | Aug 27th 6 - 9 pm
Chris Scerri and Jon Zaslow bring an acoustic feel to classic rock, blues and pop music. Harmonies and two acoustic guitars create the perfect sound.
July 29th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 5th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 12th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 19th 6 - 9 pm
James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. Over the years he has been criss-crossing Canada, Europe and Australia in pursuit of seeing the world and entertaining folks along the way. James now has ten tours on three different continents under his belt and is just getting started.
Aug 1st 2 -4 pm | Aug 5th 6 -9 pm | Aug 15th 2 - 4 pm
These three local musicians appeared together on stage at Blue Mountain a few summers ago, and they quickly realized that there was a chemistry between them like no other. Lead vocalist Marcia Alderson sings and performs from the depths of her Jamaican roots, Craig Smith is one of the areas finest multi-instrumentalists and solo recording artists, and Bam528 hails from Detroit and is a Juno award nominee. As a child, Bam528 cut his percussion chops at Motown records, playing for the likes of Stevie, Diana and The Funk Brothers. Combine this trio and man, you’ve got something there.
July 17th 2 - 5 pm | July 17th 6 - 9 pm
Anthony Davis is not your average DJ, he is an award winning song writer and complete Music Service for all occasions. In 2019 Mr. Davis was inducted into the Canadian Song Writers Music Hall of Fame, prior to that he won two Juno awards for writing one of Canada’s most famous hip hop songs called Let Your Backbone Slide, as well as for another song called One Track mind.
July 18th 4 - 6 pm
Sarah Smith is a Singer / Songwriter / Rocker from London, ON who just recently relocated to Vancouver Island, BC. She is a full-time touring artist, performing all over Canada, the United States, Europe and The Caribbean spreading her contagious energy to every stage she graces. Whether it’s just her and her acoustic guitar or her full band, she is simply a mesmerizing performer. Check out her website for all of her music and touring dates and see for yourself why Sarah has been awarded over 25 Canadian Independent Music Awards and won the hearts of people all over the world.
July 17th 3 - 5 pm
Sydney Riley is a singer-songwriter from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, currently residing in Midland, Ontario. Compared to both P!nk and Adele, with the musicality of Florence + the Machine, her thundering vocals, combined with heartfelt and emotionally-charged lyrics, pull from Folk, Rock, and Alternative music. Her introspective thought process, coupled with captivating visual imagery, is captured in Sydney’s latest single “Where the Wind Blows”. Exploring themes of feeling lost, Sydney creates a space that acknowledges moments of confusion and reflection.
July 26th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 2nd 6 - 9 pm | Aug 9th 6 - 9 pm | Aug 16th 6 - 9 pm
Em Chambers is a Canadian singer/songwriter who is new to the Collingwood area. Em is a vocal major- honours graduate from Western University. Her classical training allows her to perform Jazz, Soul, R&B, Country, Pop and Alternative Rock. She recorded her first EP, Cards of Life, in Nashville TN. In December 2020, Em had her first radio play on 95.1 The Peak FM of her original rendition of Silent Night called “Better Days to Come”. Em Chambers music can be found on all your favourite platforms!
July 25th from 6 - 9 pm
The Carpet Frogs is Canada’s fan favourite Rock Cover Band. When they’re not playing with Randy Bachman or Burton Cummings, they’re rocking audiences all over at parties and festivals.
July 24th from 4 - 6 pm
Miranda Journey is an indie freak folk singer/songwriter based out of Collingwood. With major influences like Florence Welch, Angel Olsen, Frankie Cosmos, and Liza Anne, Miranda’s signature vocals and heartfelt, lyrically-driven songs leave the audience captivated and wanting more. She continues to explore new ways to incorporate and infuse throwback sounds and traditional folk with new experimental sounds. Considering herself to be "New Retro", Miranda strives to stay authentic to her sound, but never put limitations on what she can create or evolve to. Expanding her fanbase through her quirky performances and relatable songs, Miranda follows wherever opportunity leads her.
July 25th 12 - 2 pm | 4 - 6 pm | August 8th 2 - 4 pm
Roger Scannura is an internationally recognized and award-winning flamenco guitarist and a leading exponent of Nuevo Flamenco. Schooled at the Franciscan Monastery of St. Theresa, he was tutored in European history and art restoration. Scannura released his first album of solo flamenco guitar to critical acclaim in 1993 and since that time has composed and released over 11 albums of original compositions that are steeped in the centuries old tradition of flamenco puro. His music has been used by NIKE in World Cup promos and for film and television, in cooking and workout shows.
Aug 6th 6 - 9 pm | Aug13 6 - 9 pm
Graham Playford is a singer/songwriter based in the Southern Georgian Bay region of Ontario, Canada. At any one of his shows, Playford’s love for sharing his music with an audience is evident. His debut release ‘Hammer to Steel’ reflects his earliest influences of acoustic folk music, while his more recent material incorporates the expressive nature of the blues and the explosive power of rock and roll!