By Joanne Rodgers, Bruce Peninsula Press
On the summer solstice and the beginning of summer in Lion’s Head was the start of the Harbourside Summer music series. Patrons were excited at the return of this popular Friday night event, describing the music on opening night as “excellent, enjoyable, delightful”. Co-Organizer Rod Layman was pleased that the weather cooperated after a day of rain, saying that the first of this summer long concert series was a great success.
On June 21, 2024 at the Harbourside side at the Lion’s Head Beach, Heather Bryans emceed the event, popular local musician Scott Parent, a regular at Harbourside over the years, with his music described as “folk roots” with a mix of well-known folk songs from past decades and his original compositions.
The second act was Django’s Kitchen. This Kingston-based group thrilled the audience with their performance of the music of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Classical Music August 2nd
On August 2, there will be a special treat for classical music lovers, Harbourside Music will collaborate with “Music on the Bruce” and “Lion’s Head Summer Music” to offer an evening of classical music. The Rosin Dust Community Orchestra, a String Ensemble from Owen Sound will be joined by New York based violinist Sarah Pratt-Parsamian and local musician Dominik Franken and will be performing the music of Telemann, Vivaldi and Elgar.
The Third Annual Lion’s Head Summer Music will run from July 29 to Aug 2, 2024 starting each evening at 7 p.m. at the Harbourside Stage in Lion’s Head.
The 2024 Harbourside concert series runs every Friday evenings until August 23 starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to bring a lawn chair/blankets and enjoy an evening of great music and community social time. Donations are welcomed.
