08/06/2026
Ceilidh in the City to Take a Musical Trip Down Memory Lane During Annual Old Home Week Rock 'N' Roll Ceilidh
The sounds of classic rock 'n' roll will fill the Jack Blanchard Centre on Wednesday, August 12, as Ceilidh in the City celebrates Old Home Week with one of its most anticipated shows of the season. Show organizers are thrilled to welcome five former members of the legendary Island band, The Blue Crystals, for a special evening that will bring audiences back to the golden days of PEI's dance halls and community concerts. For generations of Islanders, The Blue Crystals have been synonymous with great music and unforgettable memories. Formed in the mid-1960s by the late drummer Ronnie MacLean, the band became one of Prince Edward Island's most beloved musical groups, entertaining audiences across the province for decades. This year's Rock N Roll Ceilidh will feature David Altass (vocals and guitar), Ian Hunter (vocals and bass), Gary Cudmore (keyboards and saxophone), Paul Chandler (keyboards), and Blaine Murphy (lead guitar). Together, they'll perform many of the timeless hits that made The Blue Crystals a household name and helped define an era of Island music.
Joining them on stage will be the hosts of Ceilidh in the City—Kendall Docherty, Peter Burke, Brian Knox, Brian Blacquiere, and Brian Langille—for an evening filled with classic rock 'n' roll, stories, laughter, and plenty of Old Home Week spirit.
The show takes place in the air-conditioned Jack Blanchard Centre, located at 7 Pond Street in Charlottetown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with showtime at 7:30 p.m. There will be a bar service available, along with the weekly 50/50 draw in support of local charities.
Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Kendall at 902-569-1133, by emailing [email protected], or by sending a message through the Ceilidh in the City page.