Concerts in the Park

Welcome to Concerts in the Park, presented by Ontario Power Generation!

Concerts in the Park is an annual summer series showcasing local talent from Eastern Ontario. While typically hosted at Robert Simpson Park's Gazebo Stage, this year will see a split between two parks as Robert Simpson Park undergoes a renovation. Performances run from 2:00pm-4:00pm for ten Sundays, beginning the week after our annual Priorpalooza Music Festival. The Town of Arnprior and the Recreation Department are excited to bring the sound of music back this summer. Come join us!

2026 Schedule
DatePerformerLocation
June 7Taming VegasHydro Park East
100 Madawaska Boulevard
June 14The RockPhilesHydro Park East
100 Madawaska Boulevard
June 21The Front Porch SittersHydro Park East
100 Madawaska Boulevard
June 28The DerringersHydro Park East
100 Madawaska Boulevard
July 5Alan Wright & FriendsHydro Park East
100 Madawaska Boulevard
July 12Cadillac RumbleMcLean Park
153 McLean Avenue
July 19Emily HassMcLean Park
153 McLean Avenue
July 26Steve StaceyMcLean Park
153 McLean Avenue
August 2North RenfrewMcLean Park
153 McLean Avenue
August 9The RobotanistMcLean Park
153 McLean Avenue
August 16 (Bonus Week)SALC Brass Ensemble+McLean Park
153 McLean Avenue

Performer Bios

Members of Taming Vegas in songTaming Vegas

Your awesome 80s ++ pop/rock party band. Big hooks, bold energy, and a setlist packed with sing-along hits. Let’s get loud. 💃🕺

Social Media

https://youtube.com/@tamingvegas?si=peRtmLgR6jDQt3Qs

https://youtu.be/tKgQgThJq-I?si=Ufb0mPDs3P-bngWf

https://www.facebook.com/TamingVegas

Members of RockPhiles posing for a photoThe RockPhiles

A tribute to the Eagles, Blue Rodeo, and other country-rock classics. www.therockphiles.com

Since 2014, The RockPhiles have been delighting audiences in and around Ottawa with their clean, acoustic sound, soaring harmonies, and infectious energy. Sing and dance along with your favourites from the Eagles, Blue Rodeo, other country-rock gems. www.therockphiles.com

Members of The Front Porch Sitters posing for a photoThe Front Porch Sitters (@thefrontporchsitters)

The Front Porch Sitters are a five-piece contemporary folk band from the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada. The band blends tight vocal harmonies with energetic fiddle, rocking guitar, and beautiful pedal steel to bring you a sound that is both fresh and familiar. Bolstered by backing bass and drums, The Front Porch Sitters repertoire includes covers of many well-known favourites from the folk, country, and Canadiana catalogue as well as their own original music.

Genre: Alternative folk & country

Website:

https://www.frontporchsitters.ca

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thefrontporchsitters/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefrontporchsitters/

Members of The Derringers posing for a photoWe are the Derringers, an Ottawa-based cover band featuring all of your modern country and classic rock favourites. We have built a reputation with our high energy, interactive live shows and the extensive variety of our song selection - whatever it takes to keep the dance floor rocking! We are fronted by the dynamic DW James and Ottawa Valley fiddle sensation Ben Rutz is a frequent collaborator. Together, we have created an infectious concoction of rock and roll energy with a honky tonk vibe! We've headlined some major shows along the way including the South Mountain, Renfrew, and Metcalfe fairs, the Black Creek Rodeo, and many outdoor festivals.

Check in again soon for performer bios!

Check in again soon for performer bios!

Check in again soon for performer bios!

Steve and friendSteve Stacey with Pat Robillard

Playing all over the Ottawa Valley for many years now, Steve Stacey is a throwback to the days of storytelling in song, contemplating life with humour, unique observations and truth that is too obscure to be a lie.

Instagram - @stevestaceymusic

Marc and Bradley posing for a photoNORTH RENFREW DUO (Marc Audet, Bradley Audet)

Description - North Renfrew is a folk music group from the Ottawa Valley, offering a unique and appealing rootsy folk music sound. North Renfrew performs songs written by founder songwriter and recording artist Marc Audet, who specializes in historical songwriting (songs about the history and heritage of the Ottawa Valley). The smallest contingent of the group is NR duo with guitar, melodica and Irish Whistle. The music of North Renfrew can be described as Canadianna roots folk, with hints of Celtic, and with cultural content. The mix is a fresh and unique Ottawa Valley folk music sound.

Genre - folk, folklore

Links

https://www.instagram.com/marc.audet.music/

https://marcaudetmusic.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/marc.audet.singersongwriter

The Robotanists

Bio:

The Robotanists are a collection of semi-depressed robot botanists (it's a long story!), led by singer-songwriter Andrew Rodger, with Neil Hirsch, Leah Greenaway, Evelyn White, and Gord Hill. With an ever-evolving roster, there

may be a few surprise guests at any given Robotanists event as well. Based out of the Phoenix Block Studio on John Street in Downtown Arnprior, this all-ages group of musicians focus on building community through their passion for music.

Genre: Indie Folk

Website:

andrewrodgermusic.com

Socials:

Instagram Instagram.com/andrewrodgermusic

Facebook Facebook.com/andrewrodgermusic

SALC Brass Ensemble posing for a photoArnprior’s own Big Band!


”From Big Band to the Beatles”

The SALC Brass Ensemble+ is made up of a group of talented and retired Arnprior Seniors. The group plays a varied repertoire that includes big band classics from composers such as Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie to many of your favourite pop/rock bands and performers from the 60’s to the 2000’s, such as the Mamas and Popas, the Doors, Santana, Chicago, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and of course many of the Beatles greatest hits. With the recent addition of a talented female vocalist we look forward to entertaining you at beautiful Robert Simpson Park this Summer!

Please check us out on Facebook: SALC Brass Ensemble+

Contact Us

City Hall
123 Conestoga Drive
Glasgow G1 5QH

111-222-3333
mail@example.com

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