Freshwater Concerts

09/23/2026

Coming this Sunday, September 27, a house concert at 48 Freshwater Road featuring Austin “Walkin” Cane. If you like the blues, he’s your man. Stats at 7, $20 (cash only) will get you in.

08/28/2026

In case you've forgotten, the last time Glen Tilley and Bill Rose played at the hall in Freshwater they donated all the proceeds to the north shore fire relief fund. Come and show your gratitude this Sunday at 2:30, just $20 on the door, cash only.

08/28/2026

We are very fortunate to have this 5 time Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Awards female vocalist of the year award winner want to play right here at the hall in Freshwater. September 12 at 7:30, $20 (cash only) on the door.
For over twenty years, Janet McGarry has been a dominant presence in bluegrass music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages with some of the most revered performers of this genre, and of her time. She has delivered thirteen albums to date, that have earned her awards, accolades, and much deserved respect from the music industry. Among her most significant career accolades, Janet is a “Daughter of Bluegrass”, a leading group of female bluegrass artists, appearing as a lead artist on the cd “Bluegrass Bouquet”, the group’s third collaboration on Blue Circle Records, in Nashville, TN, and the Box Set of the Daughters of Bluegrass, “Pickin’ Like a Girl”, on the same label. Janet is also a five-time “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Awards, the industry’s highest accolade.
From her early years performing at local talent shows, to forming her own record label “Diamond Productions PEI”, to performing and touring with her band Wildwood, Janet is devoted to her music. She keeps a busy appearance schedule including major bluegrass festivals, concert halls and other venues.
Janet now has thirteen CDs to her credit, as well as having recorded on several compilation CDs. Her voice and delivery capture the very essence of traditional songs. Be it the most prestigious surroundings, or backstage at a local concert hall, Janet’s presence and music will make you feel right at home.

08/23/2026

They’re coming back! Glen Tilley and Bill Rose are bringing their great versions of the music we’ve grown up with back to the hall in Freshwater Sunday, July 30 at 2:30, just $20 (cash only) will get you in the door.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Two shows coming up soon!

Saturday July 11, 7 PM at Dave Moriarty's house (48 Freshwater Road) here in Freshwater we have Bryan O'Leary and Aidan Connolly, 2 top notch Irish musicians playing as part of their Canadian tour. Admission $20 (cash only) on the door. Finger foods, tea & coffee will be provided, bring whatever else it is you'd like to drink.

Thursday July 16 at 2:30 PM in Freshwater United Church The North Lakeshore Chorus presents For King and Country. This Ontario based choir will be singing to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Beaumont Hamel and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Admission to this is a free will offering and all proceeds will go to support the Freshwater War Memorial Foundation. If you can't make it to the concert but would like to support the War Memorial foundation you can etransfer your donation to [email protected]

06/22/2026

Another fine night of music, this one a house concert at Dave Moriarty's house, 48 Freshwater Road right here in Freshwater. Two of Ireland's best on their eastern Canada tour, Aidan Connolly and Bryan O'Leary, July 11, 7 PM, $20 (cash only) on the door. Finger foods, tea and coffee will be there, bring whatever else it might be that you'd like to drink.

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Biography
Fiddle player Aidan Connolly and accordionist Bryan O’Leary are two leading performers of traditional Irish music.
Bryan O’Leary, a native of Tureencahill in County Kerry, is widely regarded as one of the leading accordion players of his generation and was named TG4 Young Musician of the Year in 2015. He is the grandson of the legendary Sliabh Luachra accordion player Johnny O’Leary, and his playing continues a rich family tradition rooted in the distinctive
repertoire of polkas and slides associated with the region.
Aidan Connolly, from Dublin, has received widespread acclaim for his distinctive fiddle playing and was nominated for Best Folk Instrumentalist at the RTÉ Folk Awards in 2022. He also performs the role of John Sheahan in the internationally touring stage show Dubliners Encore. His recordings have received critical praise in publications such as
The Irish Times and The Irish Echo.
Their album The Groves of Gneeveguilla, released on the Raelach Records label in late 2025, celebrates the music and musicians of Sliabh Luachra. Both musicians are experienced educators and have been invited as guest teachers at institutions including the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance (University of Limerick) and University College Cork, and regularly teach at music festivals and workshops in Ireland and abroad.

Press
On Aidan Connolly
“Jaw-droppingly mature fiddle playing.” — The Irish Times
“Connolly is an astonishingly good young player.” — The Irish Echo
On Bryan O’Leary
“Possessed of a fine rhythmic sensibility and an ear for soaring melodies.” — The Irish
Times
“A gloriously fleet-footed solo debut.” — The Irish Times

Set of polkas performed by Aidan Connolly (fiddle) & Bryan O'Leary ...

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars for a house concert on Wednesday, May 20 2026 at #48 Freshwater Rd. Doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7, admission $20 at the door, as Michael brings his show to Freshwater! He will be touring Newfoundland with a stop here in Freshwater.
This three time Canadian Folk Music Award winner has won Solo Artist of the Year at the CFMA in 2008/2012 and 2015.
" Arguably the finest acoustic blues artist in this country" (The Globe and Mail, Toronto).

04/25/2026

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