Port Coquitlam residents will soon hear a wide variety of sounds percolating from north of downtown.
Music in the Park is returning to Lions Park with two free summer concerts over the next three weeks, including one this Saturday (July 29), as part of the city's seasonal engagement.
The outdoor all-ages events are set to feature a diverse group of professional and award-winning musicians, both of genre and culture, based out of Metro Vancouver in hopes of providing something for everyone.
This includes R&B and soulful beats to rock, pop and a multitude of international music.
Music in the Park is set for July 29 and Aug. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) and interested patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.
Umbrellas are also suggested as the concerts will take place rain or shine.
For more information, you can visit the City of Port Coquitlam's website.
The 2023 Music in the Park line-up is as follows:
July 29
Ashley Pater — R&B singer/songwriter
- Ashley touches the hearts of her listeners through her music. Ashley's award-winning songwriting combined with her soulful sultry voice, draws you into her story. Her goal is to give the world music that they can lose themselves in, listen as she does just that.
Adrienne Robles — Soul, R&B, pop, blues, jazz and funk
- A singer/songwriter based in Vancouver, along with the accompaniment of her lead guitarist, D.R., Adrienne's addition of loop layering and guitar fills, send off the sounds of a full band. Integrating her old school soul into songs, Adrienne stirs up the 90's vibe into all her music, whether it be her own or cover songs.
Robin Layne — Rhythm and folkloric tradition
- Juno-nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin believes music has the power to connect and bring people together and has devoted his life to that, both through his performing work and also his educational work with young people.
Aug. 12
Gustavo Herrero Tenor and Band — Latin music
- Born in Mexico City, Gustavo Herrera immigrated to Vancouver in 2007. Possessing a Tenor voice and passion for singing, he began to study opera at the age of 16. Since 2012, Herrera and his band have focused their music on the popular style and performances as "Canadian-Latino Pop Tenor" in Vancouver, singing all kind of Latin music and even including many performances as Solo singer with Mariachi Band.
The Penny Pom Pom Show — Folk music
- A magical place filled with art and music, created by lifelong performer and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Jessica Mai, Penny Pom Pom is a colourful ball of energy who is always looking for new ways to create. She sings, she paints, she tells stories and she is always having fun.
Bakara Band — Persian pop music
- Bakara Band's members have previously accompanied international Persian pop music stars and came together to create a skilled and high-energy music group.
