The Eclectic Local Outdoor Concert Series is co-presented by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hamilton Music Collective
Title sponsor is the incite Foundation for the Arts.
Back for the third year, Eclectic Local is a free outdoor concert series in the heart of downtown Hamilton! We are thrilled to again co-present this series with the Hamilton Music Collective. Crowd favourites Who It Is! open the series on July 6 with their unique soul-funk sound, perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon. HPO violinist Suhashini Arulanandam and cellist Sybil Shanahan are Tadioli Duo, taking us on a journey through Western Classical, Argentine Tango and music with South Asian influences. Up and coming jazz-funk-fusion band Junestone, led by Hamilton bassist and vocalist Olivia Brown performs on August 3. Finally, a very special performance by the HPO String Quartet with renowned tenor vocalist Bud Roach singing jazz classics of the Great American Songbook, arranged by HPO cellist Laura Jones. Grab a cold drink from the beer garden and join us for this family-friendly outdoor series on Saturdays at 5:00pm in our outdoor space at 141 Park Street North, just steps from James Street North.
Dates
| July 6 | Who It Is! – Inspired by the soulful sounds of Les McCann and Eddie Harris and the funky grooves of the 60’s. Darcy Hepner on saxophone, Paul Intson on electric bass, Joel Haynes on drums, Jesse O’Brien on keyboards. |
| July 20 | Tadioli Duo – At this concert the Duo takes listeners on a musical journey of world music featuring a rich variety of masterworks from the Western Classical repertoire, Argentine Tango and music with South Asian influences.Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra violinist, Suhashini Arulanandam, and cellist Sybil Shanahan form Tadioli Duo. |
| August 3 | Junestone – Junestone is the musical outpouring of alt-funk fusion bassist and jazz-pop vocalist Olivia Brown. Grounded in America’s Classical Music and 90s alternative hits alike, Olivia’s take on songwriting is dynamic, refreshing, and as sincere as it is beguiling. Olivia Brown (bass/vox), Ian Aisling (keyboard), Borys Franiczek (guitar), Justin McHugh (drums) |
| August 24 | HPO String Quartet feat. Bud Roach – HPO’s string quartet alongside vocalist Bud Roach showcase beloved selections from the Great American Songbook, featuring iconic jazz works and sentimental tunes by Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. All arrangements by HPO cellist, Laura Jones. |
Event Info
The Venue:
Outdoor Stage at The Gasworks (141 Park St N, Hamilton).
Just two blocks from James St N
- All shows: Saturdays from 5:00 – 6:00pm
- Gates open at 4:00pm. No reservation required.
- Rain or Shine
- No admission fee. All ages event.
Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.
