Kingsville pivots with outdoor concert

KINGSVILLE — Traditionally, the middle weekend of August in Kingsville is filled with music, but this year will be a little different from years past.

The Kingsville Music Society is presenting a free all-age concert experience on Saturday, August 14 at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre.

The Kingsville Folk Music Festival normally runs all weekend, but has not happened in 2020 or 2021, so this gives music lovers a taste of music in town.

The outdoor stage at the Carnegie Centre will feature three musical acts – two of which are winners of Junos.

Whitehorse – a Juno-Award winning husband and wife duo – will be the headliners. They will be joined by three-time Juno winner Tom Wilson, formerly of the band Junkhouse. Opening the show will be local finger-style guitarist Max Marshall.

“In ways, it has been hard to not present music,” said Michele Law, concert organizer and co-founder of the music society. “But it’s also been a great opportunity for the board to put our heads together and be excited about the future and what opportunities we can provide.”

With a large festival format not possible this year, the society opted for new ways to support local musicians.

The Kingsville Music Society has partnered with the Town of Kingsville to bring weekly free outdoor concerts to the town.

So far the concerts have been a big hit.

“It’s awesome,” said Law. “People are out dancing, kids are having fun. It’s all ages and it’s free.”

Gates open at 5 pm and the society urges you to come early and bring your own lawn chairs as space is limited.

The venue is located at 28 Division St. South.