2025 Concerts on the Canal

The Smoothies

Special guest: DJ Dave Stiles
Opener: Joe Lapinski

Concert Series Launch. Upbeat, warm music that people can move, groove and dance to.

The Smoothies are longtime Niagara favorites known for legendary live performances that get people up and dancing.

A veteran of the Canadian music scene, Joe Lapinski is a songwriter, performer, producer, and sound designer. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates with acts such as Minuscule and The Woodshed Orchestra. He also runs WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Accompanying Joe on drums is Dave Clark, a renowned drummer who has performed with Gord Downey and The Rheostatics

The Smoothies

DJ Dave Stiles

Joe Lapinski

Figure Four

Special guests: Amanda Lyn Parker and Mage
Opener: Jonesy

Canada Day Celebration. Concert to start at 6 p.m.

Mage is a 6-piece cover band from Welland, known for their range, heartfelt performances, and love of music. They play hits from all decades and genres, bringing something for everyone to enjoy.

Figure Four

Jonesy

Mage

Terra Lightfoot

Opener: Sleepy Jean

Sleepy Jean’s name is Katey Gatta. She is a Welland native. Known for her sultry singing voice, memorable melodies and outstanding original songs.

Terra Lightfoot: Three time JUNO nominee: 2025 “Healing Power” Adult Alternative Album of the Year and 2017's "New Mistakes" (Adult Alternative Album of the Year, Recording Engineer of the Year), and two-time Polaris Prize long-lister (2018 and 2024) Supported Willie Nelson, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, Toad and the Wet Sprocket, and William Creighton.

Terra Lightfoot

Sleepy Jean

Mystic Highway (CCR Tribute)

Opener: Permilla

Permilla is a standout Niagara funk/rock/blues band pulsing with dynamic energy, chemistry and sound.

Mystic Highway is an internationally renowned touring CCR Tribute band.

Mystic Highway

Permilla

Hungry Hearts Band (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

Opener: Billy Rogers

Billy Rogers: captivating melodies and hooks, nostalgic, crooning vocals, and shimmering pop sounds fused with a gritty alternative edge.

The HUNGRY HEARTS BAND performs the most iconic songs from the Bruce Springsteen song library and deliver a raw, pure rock and roll rendition remaining true to the spirit and energy of the music, while delivering them with the passion and conviction of “The Boss”.

The band members are all Local Niagara musicians bringing over 50+ years of live performance experience delivering an outstanding musical and audience experience!
Band members: Anthony Savoia (Lead Vocals + Guitar), Joseph Minicucci (Vocals + Guitar), Max Turavani (Vocals + Drums), Michael Cocco (Vocals + Bass), Dave Colonico (Saxophone) and Giancarlo Feltrin (Keyboards).

Hungry Hearts Band

Billy Rogers

The Bucking Broncos

Opener: The Handsome Devils

Country show presented by 89.1fm. Emphasis on this being our featured country show of the season. Handsome Devils are Old Time Country. The Bucking Broncos are New Country.

The Bucking Broncos are Canada’s premier country party band, delivering high-energy barn burners, heartfelt tear-in-your-beer ballads, and boot-stomping dance floor anthems. Featuring some of the top musicians in the country, we bring unmatched talent and showmanship to every stage. Whether it’s a packed dance hall or a rowdy outdoor festival, the Bucking Broncos always bring the party.

Hamilton's Old Time Country Band, The Handsome Devil’s play Original Country & Western music like your Grandpappy liked! Join us for a high energy show with pedal steel, harmonica and a nod to the styles of greats George Jones & Waylon Jennings.

The Bucking Broncos

Handsome Devils