Join us for the Elevate FREE Summer Concert Series, Thursdays from July 14th to August 25th right in the heart of Cumberland.
The series is presented and funded by elevate, a grassroots cultural organization dedicated to creating connections between community, culture and creativity and supporting barrier free access to arts and culture in the Village of Cumberland.
Big thanks to the Village of Cumberland for their financial support for this series and to Cumberland Village Works for programming collaboration.
All concerts are Thursdays @ 7pm, in Cumberland Village Square, 2739 Dunsmuir Ave
Bring a chair, blanket, picnic basket, water!
Thursday July 14th
Witch Prophet
The musical evolution of Toronto based, singer-songwriter Ayo Leilani.
A soundscape of vocal layers, loops, raps and harmonies on a bed of hip-hop, jazz and soul-inspired beats.
Thursday July 21st
Lowdown Brass Band
Don’t miss this uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.
Thursday July 28th
Mike Edel
Canadian singer songwriter who masterfully bridges the gap between hardship and heart. ‘Tears and laughter have a way of getting along,’
Special opening performance from Michelle Loreta
Thursday August 4th
Heartwood
Honey-soaked folk with a hint of indi and a splash of bluegrass, Heartwood radiates exuberant joy with every delicious song.
From the hearth of their rural Pacific northwest homestead Jack Connolly and Genevieve Charbonneau serve up the pulse and passion of their irresistible songs and tasty harmonies.
Thursday August 11th
Oliver Swain’s BIG MACHINE
Canada’s quintessential folk and traditional musician. From the most vulnerable and innocent sounding banjo ditties to the brave and imposing bowed bass, Oliver delivers his own brand of alternative folk and traditional music to the masses with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.
The Big Machine consists of many fabulous musical cogs, nuts and pulleys.
Thursday August 18th
Corwin Fox and the Cumberland Brothers
Special opening from the Youth Songwriters Circle w/ Tereza Tomek
Thursday August 25th
Lumber Barons & Space Junk Removal Service
A Hammond Organ and ARP Synthesizer lead the Lumber Barons sound, supported by electric guitar, electric bass and drums.
The songs are original instrumentals with urgent and gritty grooves, lush melodies and fuzz-drenched solos.
Spacejunk is a supergroup hailing from right here in Cumberland!