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Simms Park Summer Concert Series Season Is Back

Friday, June 3, 2022 at 8:58 AM

By Meg Polson

The free Simms Park summer concert series season is back with an exciting lineup of performers! 

The free Simms Park summer concert series season is back with an exciting lineup of performers! 

The season kicks off with G.P. Vanier Jazz Band this Sunday at 7 p.m.

The Jazz Band is formed of high school music students who enjoy playing in a variety of styles including rock, blues, swing, funk, reggae, and much more. With such diverse music styles and soloists in all sections, there will be something for every audience member to enjoy. 

Simms Millennium Park is located by the 5th Street Bridge and across from Lewis Park. Attendees are asked to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. 

For a full list of upcoming concerts, visit https://www.courtenay.ca/EN/main/community/arts-and-culture/simms-summer-concert-series.html

Other featured Simms Park performances on Sundays at 7 p.m. include The Sutcliffes on June 12, Ralph Barrat and the Sharp 7 on June 19, Zandhunga on June 26, Nanaimo Concert Band on July 17, The Sean Grieve Committee on July 24, Dennis Bouwman on August 7, and My Son the Hurricane and a Food Bank Drive on August 14.

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