Friday, June 18, 2010

Music at the Cannery: Steveston Outdoor Summer Concert Series



Summer doesn't officially start until June 21, but Steveston, BC's Music at the Cannery outdoor concert series kicks off on Friday, June 18. The venue is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery's Tank Deck and concerts begin at 6:30 PM.

Tonight's music is by the the Dancetime Big Band, a ten-piece swing band. To celebrate opening night, free East Coast swing dance lessons will be given before the concert at 6 PM.

Admission is by donation. Enjoy cocktails/dinner before the music begins at one of Steveston's boardwalk restaurants; arrive early at the cannery for best seating. The rest of the series includes:
June 25
Mojo Zydeco
Louisiana Dance

July 2
Carolyn Mark
Alternative Country

July 9
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach
Smooth Jazz

July 16
Sibel Thrasher
Jazz Vocalist

July 23
Ranj & Discriminators
Indie Folk Rock

July 30
The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer
Blues Duo

August 6
Fraser Union
BC Folk

August 13
Midnight Lightning
Jimi Hendrix Tribute Band

August 20
Sumner Brothers
Rockin' country folk-blues

August 27
Paul O'Brien
Irish

September 3
Blue Train
Electric Blues
The Historic Fishing Village of Steveston is located in the southwest corner of Richmond. It's easily accessible by bus with connections to the Canada Line.

Sunset in Steveston, British Columbia
Photo by Sue Frause

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