2025 Concerts & Events
8 Amazing Concerts & 1
Incredible Comedy Hour!
Cost: $23 for concerts or $25 for comedy hour (plus HST & booking fees)
Includes access to Estate buildings, trails, and event (with exceptions on July 13 and 27 concerts as these take place during closed hours).
Location: Event Tent beside Covenhoven mansion, Ministers Island
Sunday, June 22
Emerging Songwriters Circle
3:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Join us in the Bath House for an afternoon of new songs from some new voices on June 22 at 3:30 pm! This Emerging Songwriters Circle will feature a crop of emerging local musicians who have begun to dedicate more of their time to crafting songs and performing them live. The SONGWRITER CIRCLE format gives the audience a chance to experience 4 artists in one show! They will each perform a number of songs filling you in on where they have come from and how the fit into the artists’ musical journey.
Featured Artists
CLAIRA BLANCHARD is a young emerging local singer-songwriter with a talent for crafting heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and a range of musical influences including Joni Mitchell, Rose Cousins, and James Taylor, she is steadily building a sound that reflects her unique voice and perspective. Claira first captured hearts when she had the opportunity to perform with Rose Cousins at PaddleFest 2023. She has since gone on to open for Chris Kirby (August 2024) and to perform as a part of an opening set for Stephen Lewis at the Fredericton Playhouse (January 2025). At Winter Warmer she looks forward to sharing her music with new listeners and continuing to grow as an artist.
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​JACOB ROSE a dynamic folk-rock singer-songwriter, blends the rugged spirit of Alberta with the coastal charm of New Brunswick. Brimming with heartfelt hope, melancholy, and grit, his warm demeanor and powerful voice are enticing and welcoming. His music, formed by both rural and urban landscapes, captivates with its unforgettable melodies and raw folk essence. In 2023, co-wrote and performed on the Tuckersfield single, “Wharfbound”, featuring ear-catching melodies and mellifluous harmonies. “Wharfbound” has garnered a strong local following and plays on CBC Radio. In 2024, Jacob released his own rendition which has seen a resurgence in popularity and Spotify playlist placements.
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CHARLOTTE BARTLETT: A marine scientist by day, Charlotte uses her love of the ocean and the natural world around her to inspire her honest and introspective songwriting, crafting songs filled with themes of Love, Empathy and Optimism. With her warm voice and gentle playing style, Charlotte creates a comforting presence whenever she performs.
“Charlotte Bartlett gave us an amazing evening she took us on a journey with her lovely voice. Highly recommend”
“Charlotte Bartlett put on a wonderful show. A very talented lady. Thank you for a wonderful evening of entertainment”
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SHAWN RICHARD: Shawn Richard is a Canadian born and raised Country Artist who has been performing since a young age. Stemming from an exceptionally large musical family, he has performed in the surrounding communities at every benefit, festival and church concert over the years. You can find Shawn’s music on any streaming platform; however, he has recently been signed to a Development Deal with SSM Nashville Records on Music Row in Nashville, TN, taking Shawn’s music career on a new journey. Shawn’s sound varies in a wide range of genres when performing shows, but his original work lies within the country music genre. Charlotte County is where Shawn calls home.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
Sunday, July 6
Nico Paulo & Band
3:30 pm SOLD OUT
Featured Artist
Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, due for release in spring 2023.
The heritage of being from an immigrant family has always been present, exciting and colorful when it comes to understanding different places, the cultures within, and the experiences they bring out. Maybe for this reason, I knew I would follow an artistic career. I found myself engaged in something related to music or visual arts very regularly. In high school I studied Arts, then Design in University in Lisbon and in Austria, and the move to Toronto happened right after graduating in 2014. Being solo in a new city definitely made me nostalgic and longing for my past, I was in my early 20s. Ever since moving from Portugal I have been writing original songs and experimenting with my singing. The longing for Home, the Ocean and the reality of Love seem to be my favourite themes and inspirations.
Nico has toured internationally appearing everywhere from intimate house concerts and festivals to Massey Hall. Early in 2025 she had her first child, who will be accompanying her to her summer shows!
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
Sunday, July 13
Nadine Landry & Stephen "Sammy" Lind
Island Open for Concert at 7 pm, Concert starts at 8 pm
Featured Artists
Nadine Landry and Stephen “Sammy” Lind are members of the internationally acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, out of Portland, Oregon, USA. They play traditional fiddle music that has been passed on for hundreds of years, classics of the south west Louisiana Cajun dance halls and songs that could have filled a 50s smoky bar jukebox. They are members of the Foghorn Stringband, the Dirk Powell Band and play with Cajun extraordinaires Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy and the Cajun Country Revival and have collaborated with Alice Gerrard, Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum and multiple Grammy Award winner Tim O'Brien.
Nadine Landry was born and raised in a musical family on the Gaspe Peninsula on the east coast of Quebec. Equally comfortable on guitar and upright bass, she has lent her talents to various bands ranging from old time to honky tonk to swing and Cajun. Described as deeply passionate and powerful, her voice has been capturing the hearts of fans across North America, Ireland, England, Scandinavia and Australia.
Born in Minnesota, Stephen “Sammy” Lind has established himself as one of the most critically acclaimed old time fiddle players in the country. Co-founder of the Oregon based Foghorn Stringband, Sammy has travelled the world playing and teaching a vast repertoire of tunes from Appalachia and the Midwest. His playing reflects tremendous respect and passion for all the fiddle players and old recordings he spent countless hours learning from.
Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gz0fXYd0Rw
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Please note - on this evening the island is open for the concert only.
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.
Sunday, July 27
Theresa Malenfant & Scott Medford
Island opens for concert only 7 pm, Concert starts 8 pm
Featured Artists
Raised in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Theresa Malenfant grew up surrounded by a musically talented family. When she was quite young, her mother introduced her to the big band era of the 1940s. When she first discovered the blues, she was so taken aback by the music; she would spend long hours listening to the recordings of her favorite performers in order to learn their techniques.
At the age of fourteen, she made her singing debut at a high school variety show. Reaching deep into her soul, she sang with such feeling and emotion that the unsuspecting audience went absolutely wild. A few years later, and still underage, Theresa stole quietly into a local bar and asked to sing with the great Dutch Mason – needless to say, she brought the house down.
Over the years Theresa has released a number of albums that have garnered impressive sales in addition to regional award wins and nominations. She has been honoured nationally with a Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement award and in 2019 she and Scott Medford, the lead guitarist of The Instigators, were 2nd place award winners at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. This IBC International challenge draws 100’s of contestants from around the world.
Whether in a band or performing as a duo with Medford, the music is high energy and unforgettable.
Listen Here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIbSiPc6034​
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Please note - on this evening the island is open for the concert only.
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.
Sunday, August 10
Old Man Ludecke
Concert starts 7 pm
Featured Artist
Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize nominated singer songwriter Chris Luedecke. A multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous stories, Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years.
Born in Toronto and long time resident of the country near Chester Nova Scotia, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000’s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late 00s with Steve Dawson as producer at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. While on a tour of England in 2009, he met and supported folk roots legend Tim O’Brien who produced Luedecke’s next two albums. Tender is the Night was recorded at John’s Prine’s Butcher Shoppe Studio in Nashville in 2012 and 2015’s Domestic Eccentric was recorded in a cabin Luedecke built himself at his home in NS. 2019 saw Luedecke recording Easy Money at both the Banff Centre in Alberta and at Hotel2Tango in Montreal with producer Howard Billerman. His latest album “She Told Me Where To Go” was produced by Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas)
Luedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA and six trips to Australia, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls.
Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQ1CoDKkKM
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.
Saturday, August 23
Dave Hemstad Comedy Hour
Concert starts 6 pm
Comedian
Born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario, Dave Hemstad was an Academic All-American golfer who was struck by lightning during a tournament…which significantly altered his career path.
Dave has spent the last 20 years performing stand-up comedy around the world and is highly
sought after for his particular brand of clean humour, dissecting our day-to-day lives with a razor
sharp wit that is oh-so-relatable.
Dave is a triple threat in the comedy world as a stand-up, writer, and actor. He has taped
numerous gala sets at Just For Laughs, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy
Festival, as well as recording his own Comedy Now! special. Dave is a regular and favourite on
CBC’s The Debaters and has written for CBC’s Still Standing and for the 2016 Canadian Screen
Awards. As an actor Dave starred in the TV series Almost Heroes, co-starred in the CBS Sports
golf show Off The Hozzle, and has many other acting credits to his name.
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic and light beverages available at an additional cost.
Sunday, August 24
Garrett Mason
Concert starts 7 pm
Featured Artist
The incomparable Garrett Mason makes a return visit to St Andrews and Ministers Island after 4 years. A Juno Award winning blues guitarist Mason has developed a unique and unforgettable style. He has been described as an enigma, one of Canada’s most under rated performers and the real deal by critics and commentators across the country. He has wowed audiences from coast to coast and maintains a busy schedule without having a manager, a website, a publicist or an agent.
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat and Buddy Rich. However, the seed was planted after watching a video of Stevie Ray Vaughn “Live At the El Mocambo”!
Garrett would be the first to tell you that riding the coat tails of others won’t take you very far in this business, but striving to be truly original is the secret to longevity and lasting success. He continues to sell out venues and festival stages across the county with a sound and presence that is one of a kind!
Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbklATXVUKc
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.
Sunday, September 7
The Hypochondriacs
Concert starts 6 pm
Featured Artists
Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs are a six-piece powerhouse band hailing from Fredericton, New Brunswick, known for their genre-defying fusion of country, rockabilly, and unadulterated rock and roll. They’re making waves throughout North America with their electrifying live performances, leaving an indelible imprint on audiences.
Formed in 2015, The Hypochondriacs boasts a lineup of incredible musicians and prolific songsmiths. At the helm is lead vocalist and guitarist Josh Bravener. Known for his soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, Bravener infuses each performance with raw emotion and genuine charisma. His heartfelt lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and the trials of everyday life, resonating with listeners from all walks of life. The band is rounded out by an incredible tight ensemble of first class players including Connor Fox, Jamie Guitar, Andrew Demerchant, Jeanine Gallant.
The band is no stranger to the road, having toured extensively throughout Canada and the United States. Their energetic live shows and passionate performances have garnered them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. Recently having shared stages with artists such as Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Corb Lund & Trooper, and The Reverend Horton Heat, to name a few. They have performed at festivals from SXSW in Austin Texas, Breakout West in Calgary Alberta, to Harvest Music Festival in their home town and everywhere in between.
They have been nominated for Recording of the Year in 2022 by Music New Brunswick, and in 2018, won 4 Music New Brunswick awards including Album of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year, SOCAN Song of the Year, and Country Artist of the Year.
Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxWK4zP-Z2M
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.
Sunday, September 14
Fredericton Society of Saint Andrews Pipe Band
Concert starts 12:30 pm
Featured Artists
The Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band (FSSAPB) has been a vital part of the Fredericton community since its establishment in 1927. Starting with just three pipers and three drummers, the band has grown significantly over the decades. From the outset, the FSSAPB has proudly worn the Gordon tartan. Uniforms were initially borrowed from ex-soldiers of the First World War, with some kilts even sourced from a local army surplus store, bearing bullet holes from the battlefield. The band's presence has been a fixture at parades, concerts, and social gatherings throughout Fredericton, deeply embedding it in the community's cultural life. The mid-1960s saw the FSSAPB enter the arena, persistently fielding a competition band every year since. This commitment has solidified its status as one of the oldest piping and drumming organizations in North America. Over the years, the band has evolved into a dynamic organization with a teaching academy and two pipe bands, earning numerous Atlantic Canadian Champion Supreme titles. Renowned for its innovative spirit, the FSSAPB consistently achieves competitive success both domestically and internationally. Members have performed across North America and Europe, with appearances in Ontario, the United States, Scotland, and France. The band's trips to France include performances at the Festival Interceltique in Lorient. In addition to its performance and competitive achievements, the FSSAPB is dedicated to education through its teaching program, the Fredericton Academy of Piping and Drumming. This program nurtures the next generation of pipers and drummers, ensuring the continuation of this rich tradition. The next class will begin in the Fall of 2025, inviting new members to join and learn from experienced instructors. The Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band continues to honor its rich history while contributing to the community through music, education, and cultural exchange. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation, the FSSAPB remains a proud ambassador of Fredericton on the world stage.
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Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks available at an additional cost.