Town of Gravenhurst

"Barge" concerts are a time honored tradition dating back to 1959. Prior to 1959, the roots of this tradition had been established at the band shell located at the Gull Lake site. The present, permanent structure was completed just in time for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to attend its' official opening concert on July 4th, 1959. Today, the sounds emerging from "Music on the Barge" range from the big band sound, to Dixieland, jazz, folk, the music on the 50's and 60's and today's country.

Fred Schulz, Director of the Music series, says,"It's always great to see the support from our summer and local residents at the Sunday night concerts. "Music on the Barge" concerts are an important part of the summer in Gravenhurst and Muskoka".

"Music on the Barge" is an entertainment landmark, providing a unique evening of Sunday night entertainment during the summer months. In addition to the regularly scheduled Sunday evening performances, "Music on the Barge" will also be presenting some Sunday afternoon performances to be announced shortly.

Sunday, June 20 – The Muskoka District Band

Sunday, June 27 – The Bi-focals Concert Band

Sunday, July 4 – The Legend in Black as Johnny Cash

Sunday, July 11 – The Caverners

Sunday, July 18 - Shania Twin - Shania Twain Tribute

Sunday, July 25 – Freddy Vette & The Flames

Sunday, August 1 – Lincolnaires
Best of the 50’s Rock and Roll Music with this high energy band. This is the original golden oldies tribute to the starts of Rock ‘n’ Roll band.

Sunday, August 8 – Endless Summer Live
An amazing party band with a cool California Look and sound that play the greatest hits from the most popular vocal acts of the past and present.

Sunday, August 15th – The Good Brothers
Inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and Winners of nine Juno Awards as Canadian Country Group of the Year.

Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. at Gull Lake Rotary Park unless otherwise stated. Collections are taken during concerts.