The Concerts in the Garden series is back!
2024 Concerts in the Garden
Sponsored by the City of Summerside
Location:
The garden of Wyatt Heritage Properties
205 Prince St (Corner of Granville and Prince Streets), Summerside PE
The Sounds of Island Summer
Concerts in the Garden of Wyatt Heritage Properties are returning for the twenty-third summer to the outdoor stage of Wyatt Heritage Properties. The concerts, held on Wednesday evenings during July and August, feature local musicians and bands performing a range of music. The concerts run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission is by donation. People are asked to bring their own lawn chair for seating. During intermission, Wyatt Heritage Properties homemade ice cream, made with Island dairy products from ADL, is available for purchase. Topping for the generous helping of ice cream is Island strawberries or rhubarb.
Concerts in the Garden is a relaxing summer evening of Island entertainment on the beautiful grounds of the historic Wyatt Heritage Properties.
Wyatt Heritage Properties is located at 205 Prince Street (corner of Granville Street and Prince Street) in Summerside. For any additional questions please call 902-432-1298.
Concerts in the Garden is sponsored by:
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Summer of 2023 Lineup
July 5: Rodney Savidant and Blair Coughlin
Both musicians are veterans of the PEI music scene. Rodney has entertained audiences for over sixty years in an extensive range of venues, while Blair has been in the business for over fifty years. Both men have played with many different groups over the years, performing music throughout the Maritimes and beyond. They have played as a duo for over a decade, performing music from many genres such as 50s and 60s rock and roll, classic country, folk music, bluegrass, gospel and more.
July 12: Three's Company
The trio of Sandra McLure, Anne Brander (nee MacCormack) and Bobby (Pizza) MacLean plays a repertoire that consists of folk music, country, pop, easy listening, and the odd novelty song. Their performances are sprinkled with camaraderie and light-hearted banter.
July 19: Blue Zone Band (The Summerside Arts Festival) : Note Change in time of Concert – 6 pm to 8 pm
The Blue Zone Band brings its own style to bluegrass and country music, and are a popular name at Island Bluegrass/country festivals and ceilidhs. The band is comprised of four talented PEI musicians: John Campbell on guitar, Steve Perry on fiddle, Mim Murphy on bass guitar, and Dave Millar on banjo and mandolin. All four band members provide the vocals.
July 26: The Buchanan Family
Lloyd Buchanan and his sister, Wanda (Dunbar), have entertained audiences from the stages of numerous venues. The Buchanan Family perform contemporary, country, and 1960s music with a smidge of gospel in the mix.
August 2: Holley/ McLure
Ron Holley and Sandra McLure (Timeless Tunes) perform heart-felt and high-energy renditions of pop, rock, and country hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s. Their diverse talents enable them to bring to life the sounds of many musical icons.
August 9: Harold and Marnie Noye
Harold Noye (mandolin, guitar and vocals), and Marnie Noye (bass and vocals) have had a long musical career. They have been members of a number of Island bands and have performed both off-Island and across the Island with many well-known musicians. Some of those musicians may decide to join them on stage for Concerts in the Garden.
August 16: Not All There
This Irish pub band is made up of musicians Gary Arsenault, Mike Johnstone and Ramona Roberts. They entertain to crowds across the province and both the audience and the musicians have a great time.
August 23: Fred Martin and Kevin Arthur
Fred Martin and Kevin Arthur team up to delight audiences with the singing of Maritime and traditional music. Both musicians have entertained individually and with numerous groups on the Island.
BONUS Concert
August 30: Rodney Savidant and Friends & Harold and Marnie Noye
Another summer of beautiful music presented under the tree canopy of Wyatt Heritage Properties draws to a close.
Concerts in the Garden is sponsored by:
