Bands on the Beach is set to go for Labour Day weekend in Harrison Hot Springs.
Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6, the bandstand stage on Harrison’s beachfront will be the place to be. Come for one show or all, there’s something for everyone.
Bands on the Beach has grown over the last four years, with a regular audience coming back each Labour Day weekend, according to Todd Richard, event organizer and the lead man of one of the weekend’s performing bands. Some stay for a show or two, some plunk down on their chairs and can be found enjoying show after great show.
“We get a lot of folks that come back every year and they plan to be out for the whole weekend,” reports Richard.
Richard says there’s quite the variety, with a blues jazz band, a new Indie act, a couple country bands and more. Bands include Todd Richard and the TR Band, the Greg Drummond Band, Rocket Science, Jackson Hollow, Trevor Murray, the John Pippus Band and DaniElle. The free live music starts at 1 p.m. both days, at the bandstand located at the intersection of Esplanade Ave. and Maple Street.
“It’s going to be a weekend of great music and great memories,” says Richard. “Bring your family, friends and your lawn chair. That’s all you really need!”
One of the comments he hears year after year is the incredible views found at Bands on the Beach, with bands performing in front of the backdrop of Harrison’s stunning lake view.
“It’s one of the most beautiful settings for live music in Canada,” reflects Richard.
Alongside Bands on the Beach, there is an annual craft market that takes place right across the street in the Memorial Hall. Harrison Country Craft runs Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6 from 11-6 p.m.
“So in between acts, head over to the Memorial Hall,” urges Richard.
Last year, Bands on the Beach included an After-party event. It went over so well, they’re doing it again this year. Join Richard as he releases his new album at the Memorial Hall, ‘Longneck Breakdown’ at the Sunday evening after-party. Tickets are available at www.tourismharrison.com
