JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget. Since their inception in 2016, Rum Ragged has maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing at some of the world’s premier folk, celtic and roots venues all while managing to record four acclaimed, award-winning studio albums. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band, they are the genuine article.

Tickets $40

The Celtic Fiddlers are a vibrant group of 6 young professional musicians, ages 21-40. This unique group consists of fiddles, piano, mandolin, tin whistle, Irish flute, bodhran, cajone, accordion, banjo, bouzouki, bass, voice, guitar and drums. They have gained an outstanding reputation for their eclectic style and presentation.

Under the direction of Korona Brophy, musician, arranger and teacher, the CelticFiddlers, formed in 1993, perform at a wide milieu of international, national and provincial conventions and festivals, local folk festivals and events, school concerts and workshops, senior’s homes, celebrations and weddings. Their travels have taken them to New York, Ireland, Isle of Man, Ottawa, and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. In May, 2022, the group had the honour of playing for The Royals on their visit to St.John’s (then Prince Charles and Lady Camilla)

This year marks the 31 st anniversary of their sharing of music education, culture and history. We are proud ambassadors of our province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This summer, 2024, The Celtic Fiddlers have been invited to several festivals which include Saint- Pierre et Miquelon, Ferryland and Plate Cove, Dildo, Placentia and Bonavista. They will also perform at other venues while on tour on the province.The Celtic Fiddlers are members of the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s Folk Arts Society and the East Coast Music Association. The Celtic Fiddlers were awarded the Instrumental Artist of the Year for MUSICNL in 2006.

Tickets - $30

A Beatles Tribute band based out of St. John’s, NL. They have been gracing our stage every Labour Day Weekend for the last 10 years. This year makes year 11 for selling out.

Tickets $40

Blue Star Juniper was formed by chance in September of 2022.  While the days got shorter and the weather got colder, Craig Young (guitar) and Andrea Monro (banjo) met and realized that the music they could make together would be memorable and profound.  They play Newfoundland influenced country folk music, sharing lead vocals and harmonies.

Craig Young hails from the southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Craig’s guitar playing career has spanned decades and countries. A lifetime of guitar playing has created a story woven with lyrics and guitar as told in a simple baritone voice with dynamic flatpicking. 

Andrea Monro comes from the rocky east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. She was raised by music lovers, and grew up singing in choirs and hiding out under the piano while her father and brother played everything from Franz Liszt to Scott Joplin.  Under the guidance and encouragement of Newfoundlands legendary songwriter Ron Hynes, she learned to play guitar and started writing songs. Andrea’s ability to interpret a song and tell a story has made her a favourite among the St. John’s music scene. 

Tickets $25

The Relay 2024 Benefit Concert is happening again this year at the Garrick Theatre. Music Night is hosted by a local group who fund raise for the Daffodil Place, with all proceeds after costs going to the Daffodil Place.

There will be musical performances by various local artists/groups.

Tickets - $25

“Guaranteed to blow your mind”, Kelly-Ann Evans and friends perform all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time.  With brilliant 4 part harmonies and incredible musicianship, you’ll hear hits such as I Want to Break Free, Under Pressure, Killer Queen, Somebody to Love, We are the Champions and many more!

Kelly-Ann is an award-winning performer, producer, director, arranger and music educator. One of the provinces most sought after and dynamic performers, she is based in St. John’s Newfoundland. Kelly-Ann is owner/operator of Rock City Studio where she teaches voice, piano, and facilitates performance workshops. She is also the owner/director of Red Dress Entertainment, which produces and tours Pop/Rock and Soul reviews. She is a multiple MusicNL Award Winner (Pop/Rock Artist of the Year & Female Artist of the Year) and ECMA nominee. Select theatre credits include the original Canadian company of Queen’s musical We Will Rock You (Mirvish), Cabaret and The Trojan Women (Stratford Shakespeare Festival), Into the Woods and Phantom of the Opera (Opera on the Avalon), Next to Normal (Best Kind Productions), Evita, Rock of Ages, Chicago and Jesus Christ Superstar (Tada Events). She is a regular featured Pop/Rock soloist with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and can be seen up in flames on vocals and keys with Newfoundland’s premier circus band SMOKESHOW. Kelly-Ann has spent the past 5 years working and touring the country with Terra Bruce Productions.

Tickets $40

Andrea Lodge grew up in Bonavista, and is a specialist in the performance of contemporary music, but hasn’t forgot about her roots. Andrea and Jay brighten up the theatre with their toe tapping traditional Newfoundland music night with an accordion, guitar, mandolin, banjo and bodhran!

The Kitchen Party is taking place on the Saturday evening of the annual Church Street Festival that will be ongoing from July 22nd until July 28th.

Tickets $30

Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond.

Tickets $40

Hailing from the picturesque town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Justin Fancy swiftly emerged as a rising star on the Canadian Country music scene with the release of his debut single in 2020. His passion for storytelling and his authentic East Coast charm are woven into every lyric and melody he crafts.

With the release of his debut album, “Sure Beats A Good Time,” in 2021, Justin secured Music NL’s Awards for Country Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year, the first time the same artist has won both awards in the same year.

In 2022, Justin was the recipient of the coveted East Coast Music Award for Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year, a resounding testament to his strong connection with his fans.

Tickets $40

Andrew Rodgers is a singer-songwriter based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Andrew is also a founding member of the band, Fairgale who has shared the stage with musical luminaries including: Arkells, Lights, Melissa Etheridge, Blue Rodeo, Sloan. Fairgale has even performed with Trooper & Bryan Adams during a rendition of Trooper’s classic hit, “We’re Here For a Good Time (Not a Long Time)”, at the 2018 George Street Festival. The band is looking forward to playing the main stage of The Sommo Festival in PEI on September 14, 2024 where they will open a show headlined by Greta Van Fleet.In 2023, Fairgale took home MusicNL’s Rock Artist of the Year and the group’s latest album, “The Way It Was Before”, was nominated for Rock Recording of the Year at the 2024 ECMAs held in PEI.

Andrew has recently announced his first solo tour of the East Coast through the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2024; which includes seventeen dates in Newfoundland alone. 

To date, Andrew has released four tracks which have been streamed over 45,000 times and counting. “Downtown” has received extensive radio play on community stations across the country and even made it to #7 on Newfoundland’s 103.9 New Country FM’s “10 Most Wanted List”.  A full length album is coming in July of 2024. Stay tuned!

Andrew Rodgers - Downtown (Official Video)

Admission: $10 Cover on Door

From Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia), internationally recognized artist Gina Burgess is a multi-genre violinist, composer, yoga instructor, educator, and musician wellness facilitator. A former member of the Juno nominated Iqaluit- based arctic rock band “The Jerry Cans”, a four- time East Coast Music Award winner with the Hot Swing group “Gypsophilia”, and collaborator with numerous ensembles, Burgess is a sought after performer. Her latest project “ISNOW” reflects her diverse experience by mixing classical music with Celtic folk and incorporating contemporary Inuit throat singing with elements of jazz. Burgess’s original music has been described as ethereal, genre-bending, and filled with Spirit.

The Anuri Drum Dancers are a group of young artists based in Iqaluit, Nunavut.They specialize in contemporary forms of qilautiit drum dancing, and Inuit throat singing. The Anuri Drum Dancers fuse traditional and contemporary elements of Inuit music. These youth have a great deal of performance experience as members of the Inuksuk Drum Dancers directed by Dr. Mary Piercey-Lewis. They have traveled and performed in many places and capacities across Turtle Island. Their most recent collaboration has been with Gina Burgess and her band. The Anuri Drum Dancers have created contemporary qilautiit choreography to each piece on Gina’s “ISNOW” album. The show they have created combines contemporary drum dancing, jazz, folk, celtic, traditional, and contemporary Inuit throat singing. They have performed this show in Iqaluit and Igloolik. They will be touring this production across Newfoundland in July 2024.

Tickets $30

“Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, which arrived in spring 2023, is a melodically dynamic, heart-baring collection that finds her exploring the interconnected nature of relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. The album’s textures come courtesy of production by Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones) and Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!).”

Tickets $30

From the rocky shores of Newfoundland, Canada The Navigator’s formed in 2000 based on a unique combination of baritone voices and instrumentalists into a folk band that is as much known for its own original contemporary trad as it is for the traditional music. With four full studio albums, Bay Bulls Cove (2023); Soldiers and Sailors (2011); Sea Miner (2009), Dance and Sing (2001), and a number of other recording contributions, the group has toured all of Canada, much of the US and Europe. The Band members are Arthur O’Brien, Fred Jorgensen, Darryl Chafe and Jim Kieley.

Tickets $40

The Best Kind Comedy Tour includes stand-up comedians Colin Hollett, Mike Lynch, and Brian Aylward.

Colin Hollett has become one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s go-to comedic voices. He is a former winner of the Great Canadian Laugh-Off and he had the highest-voted video in Canada for the Russel Peters BFF comedy competition. He headlines comedy clubs nationwide and his online rants and social media posts often go viral.

Star of The Outhouse TV, Mike Lynch has become a well-known face in Canadian comedy. His wide range of popular sketch characters has garnered over 10 million views online. His annual sketch and standup show “Getting To Know Me” continues to sell out all across Canada. Mike can be heard on Just For Laughs Originals on Sirius XM radio.

Brian Aylward has been a Comedian for 18 years, performing more than 3400 shows in more than 40 countries. Aylward is a former Canadian Comedy Award winner for “Best Standup Comic.” His numerous social media rants and sketch comedy character “Fadder” have garnered millions of views online. Brian has appeared several times on CBC Radio’s “The Debaters.” His stand-up comedy special “Big In Asia” is on Amazon Prime.

Tickets $40

We are pleased to welcome back the Cormiers, Gordon and Loretta to perform "The Country Duets Show" on April 11th - 8pm on our main stage!

This show will feature songs from Johnny & June, Conway & Loretta, George & Tammy, Porter & Dolly and many more!

Tickets $30

Newfoundland's own Cecil O'Brien & Mike Lynch are joining forces once again to bring you an all new, hilarious night of comedy. The Townie & Bayman duo will be joined by special guests (from Just For Laughs, CBC & Roast Battle) to keep the night extra deadly and the laughs rollin' in like capelin!

Star of The Outhouse TV and Just for Laughs Originals on Sirius XM, Mike Lynch has become a well-known face in Canadian comedy. His wide range of popular sketch characters has gained him an online following that continues to grow and pack shows all across the country

Tickets $40

The Bonavista Anglican Church will be putting off another Old Fashioned Concert. After a few years off, we wonder what they are going to come up with!

Tickets $20

The Bonavista Anglican Church will be putting off another Old Fashioned Concert. After a few years off, we wonder what they are going to come up with!

Tickets $20

The Garrick is pleased to present The Irish Descendants Christmas show with special guests Mark Manning and Aaron Collis of Rum Ragged to our Christmas line up this year!

Tickets $40

Please join us for what has become a Holiday Tradition! Featuring vocalists Shelley Neville and Bob MacDonald, two of Newfoundland and Labrador’s beloved artists, accompanied by Scott Mansfield and Brian Way, we will celebrate the Christmas Season with both Traditional and Contemporary Seasonal favourites.

Tickets $30

The Once is back to perform their Christmas show at the Garrick. This is their 15th year of singing Christmas Songs for you all. The auditorium fills up with holiday tunes that will certainly put everyone in the Christmas Spirit.

The Once Website

Tickets $40

The Garrick presents our Local Christmas Concert, featuring Sandra White and Friends. This is our kick off to the Holiday Season and gets the whole community together to share in the Christmas Spirit.

Tickets $25

The Garrick presents our Local Christmas Concert, featuring Sandra White and Friends. This is our kick off to the Holiday Season and gets the whole community together to share in the Christmas Spirit.

Tickets $25

The Garrick presents our Local Christmas Concert, featuring Sandra White and Friends. This is our kick off to the Holiday Season and gets the whole community together to share in the Christmas Spirit.

Tickets $25

To end off our Garrick Summer Series of 2023, we are welcoming back Bob MacDonald, Chris LeDrew, Sandy Morris, Scott Mansfield, and Brian Way to perform Troubadour - A Tribute to George Strait.

Tickets $35

Nicole Hand and Jodee Richardson are established professional Newfoundland artists who now work as a composing/arranging/performing duo, both on their own and as part of larger projects. As Jodee + Nicole, the two have performed together frequently throughout their 15-month partnership, reimagining original songs and beloved covers for various concert series and festivals as well as making regular appearances at the Black Sheep and Sláinte in St. John’s. Their duo sound is a blend of their individual strengths and results in a variety of instrument combinations, drawing from acoustic guitar, saxophones, piano, vocals, melodica and omnichord. They have played to large theatres and intimate rooms with their set of well-known tunes of all genres, featuring original songs, stories and recitations inspired by Newfoundland culture and experiences. Aside from their independent careers, Jodee and Nicole have shared the stage as rock musicians over the years with collaborations between the Pathological Lovers/Fur Packed Action and members of saxophone band Ouroboros as recently as June 2023. The two also overlap in the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, where Nicole plays bassoon and Jodee is a frequent featured artist, and Perchance Theatre, where they both work on the creative design and performance teams throughout the summer season.

Website

Tickets $25

The Boys are back for their 10th year! Check out Abbey Road, a Beatles tribute band this Labour Day weekend at the Garrick!

Tickets $40

The 2023 Tuckamore Festival is premiering a new work, Taking on Water, featuring actors Robert Chafe and Louise Moyse, alongside Tuckamore Festival Artistic Directors Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves. In the fall of 2021, playwright Robert Chafe set out on an interview tour of eastern Newfoundland, asking residents of coastal communities why they live where they live, and how they might see their future. The response revealed tales of unprecedented challenge, boundless optimism, and some things stranger than fiction. Taking on Water marries the music of Randolph Peters as played by Duo Concertante with five original magic realism stories by Chafe, that offer a new way to think about the love, risk, and resilience of living on the edge of a changing ocean. After the main festival from August 7-20, Taking on Water is going on tour, appearing at the Garrick on August 26!

Tickets $30

Mallory Johnson is a 4x East Coast Music Award winner, CCMA nominated Artist and 2022 Semi-finalist for the prestigious SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. It’s no wonder that her recent debut album, Surprise Party soared to #2 on the iTunes country charts on its release in October and surpassed 100K streams in just 3 weeks.

Her new album Surprise Party, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Kent Wells (Dolly Parton) features collaborations with both close friends and industry heavyweights such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Patricia Conroy, Tenille Arts, Jason Blaine, Twin Kennedy, and Kellie Loder to name a few. The ECMA award-winning album landed an exclusive with People Magazine, the cover of Amazon Music’s “Just North Of Nashville” editorial playlist in both Canada and the USA markets, and an array of other editorial playlists across digital streaming platforms.

Tickets $30

The Relay 2023 Benefit Concert is happening again this year at the Garrick theatre. Music Night is hosted by a local group who fund raise for the Daffodil House, where all proceeds after cost are going to the Daffodil House.

Musical performances by locals:

Breakwater - Jason Ryan, Ben Dooley, Paul & Rhonda Chard and Kent Short

Best Kind Trio - Sandra White, Keith Elliott and Harvey Mouland

Bob & Steve

Gord Fudge

Samantha Rolls

Tickets $25