Concerts in the Park

The Arnprior "Shop Local Sheriff"/Bell Park Music Man actually grew up in Oakville, ON. Although influenced by the likes of Elton John and Billy Joel, Andy plays mostly original music he has written and composed himself. This  media mogul/racecar team owner turned street pastor turned self-taught "Piano Man" has become a recognizable Arnprior player on the Valley music scene. 

Hometown: Oakville, ON but living in Arnprior now!

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Ottawa-based country singer-songwriter, Erica Brighthill is a warm, twinkling light in country music – a light that can turn to “party mode” with the flip of a switch. Her entrancing voice and her energetic spirit make her shine. For example, her song “Girls Don’t Need a Guy to Dance”, although fun and feel-good (and very danceable), sends an empowering message for young women. This is the line that Brighthill walks so well – the line between fun, joyful energy and real substance – and it is part of what makes her so captivating. Erica has been nominated for “Country Artist of the year” for the Ottawa Faces Awards and will be releasing her newest single very soon!

Hometown: Orleans

Genre: Country

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Katie Skerkowski : Lead Singer - Born and lives in Renfrew. I grew up in a very musical family with lots of singing and playing I love performing almost all genres of music especially with our band as we are constantly trying to learn from each other. 

Gary Bochert: Bass Guitar - Born in Eganville lives in Kanata

I've played drums and bass since I was 10 years old starting with the Art Jamieson band and many other valley bands over 50 years. I also do our sound.

Ric Dagenais: Drummer Ottawa Born and lives in Manotick. I too started learning at 10 and drumming became  my passion. After many years and many bands I totally enjoy playing with Katie and Just Country.

Bob Schwartz: Lead and Rhythm Guitar some singing - Born Renfrew lives in Ottawa. I feel I started late compared to Gary and Ric as I was 12. I just love to play especially with these very talented people as they push me to become a better musician and a better person.

Members

Rick Poniatowski - (multiple instruments and vocals) ,Kevin Yamanis (bassist),Wendel Wilson (multiple instruments and vocals,) Rock Quinell - (Drums) and vocals.

All members are from the Ottawa Valley and played with many different bands over the last 40 years lots of original songs and covers many different styles of genres, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Southern Rock and old Rock and Roll.

REDNECK LIMOUSINE is a ground roots blues band performing original and classic (with a twist) Blues. We're based out of the Ottawa Valley...love what we do...and have a pile of fun doing it. Lookin' forward to sharing good times!

Genre: Roots,traditional,swing and jump blues, rock blues classics and originals.

Hometown: Ottawa Valley

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The Derringers are a high energy country rock party band fronted by DW James and backed by seasoned pros. 

Genre: Country Rock

Hometown: Ottawa, ON 

www.thederringers.com

The Fabulous Heartbeats is a Rock n Roll show band performing vintage songs from the 1950s & 60s. They have been performing for over 30 years all over Eastern Ontario at fairs, festivals, community fundraisers, corporate appreciation events, theme weddings, anniversaries and just 'ole fashioned sock hops'.  No matter what your event is this band delivers a most danceable, upbeat and memorable afternoon or evening of entertainment to get your toes tapping and the blood flowing. They will not disappoint!  Remember with Fabulous Heartbeats, Pony tails & poodle skirts and ducktails and leather jackets are back in style!!

Hometown:  Arnprior and Ottawa Valley/Outauouais

Genre : Vintage Jukebox 50s-60s Rock n Roll

Hometown musician with fiddle skills that brings people across the Ottawa Valley. Kyle also sings and plays the guitar with the request lines always open! Getting the crowd going and joining in is what you can expect from a Kyle Felhaver show.

Hometown: Arnprior

Genre: 

Valley Mountain is setting out to bring much needed representation to female fronted acts around Ontario and abroad, playing their unique brand of classic and current country music from both male and female artists. Since their inception, Valley Mountain have been booked around the National Capital Region and Ontario on a variety of stages for fairs, festivals, and at independent venues alike. Their first release, a cover of The Chicks’ song “Cowboy Take Me Away”, climbed to the #2 spot on The Canadian Indie Country Countdown in August of 2020.

Hometown: Limoges, ON

Genre: Country

Park Rules, information and hours of operation are posted on signage at all municipal parks. All parks in the Town of Arnprior have the following rules:

• No alcohol, smoking or vaping
• No camping
• Pets must be kept on their leash
• No open air burning or charcoal BBQs
• Where BBQs are permitted, only CSA approve propane BBQs are allowed
• No littering or dumping
• No motor vehicle access inside park space (other than parking lots)