Summer Concert Series returning to Two Creeks

By Mark Ribble

WHEATLEY — The popular Two Creeks Summer Concert Series is returning to Wheatley for the summer of 2022, with a full slate of musical acts ready to perform for local music lovers.

Two Creeks President Gerry Soulliere says it’s time to get the ball rolling again.

“We’ve been two years without concerts now,” he said. “We’re excited to welcome concerts back to Two Creeks.”

Soulliere said that the 2020 season was cancelled out of the gate due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group contemplated running a partial season in 2021, but as time went on, it was apparent that they couldn’t make it happen.

That’s what makes this upcoming season so special. All concerts are on Sunday evenings starting at 6:30 pm and are held at the outdoor stage unless inclement weather forces them under the pavilion.

Wheatley’s own The Wednesdays will kick off the Summer Concert Series at Two Creeks Conservation Area on June 5. The Wednesdays were popular performers at The Pogue Irish Pub in past years.

Local Wheatley band The Wednesdays will kick off the season in true Wheatley style, performing pop and country songs on June 5.

On June 12, Bayou Country will perform, featuring the sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Lee Amlin and Final Chapter will perform ’60s hits on June 19.

On Sunday, June 26, the Ray Whaling Band will play pop, country and blues.

The holiday weekend will be rocking with the July 3 performance of The Delvitos, who bring 1960s dance music to the outdoor stage. Be prepared to dance to some of the biggest hits of the ’60s.

On July 10, Ryan and Crystal St. Denis will grace the stage with their blend of country and rockabilly music.

British Beat ’66 will bring the sounds of the British rock invasion to the stage on July 17. This has been a very popular group at previous concerts.

July 24 brings Jen Knight and her band to the stage, performing numerous pop and rock hits and mixtures of Janis Joplin, Pink and Adele.

On the civic holiday weekend, the Jay Allan Band performs on July 31.

Leave Those Kids Alone, a local rock group made up of teenagers and pre-teens, takes to the stage on August 7. The energy and pure talent of this group will amaze audiences of all ages.

August 14 brings Ashley Lynn and the Spurs to the stage, whose mix of country and rock will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet.

On August 21, No Drama returns to the outdoor stage after a two-year absence. They are one of the more popular acts to play on the Two Creeks outdoor stage in recent times.

The August 28 act will be South River Slim, who loves to have fun with his music and always proves to be a popular performer wherever he goes.

The Labour Day weekend act is yet to be finalized, but Soulliere is hoping to have that down on paper very shortly. This will be the wrap-up performance of the 2022 season.

Admission is by donation and bring your lawn chairs. Your Sunday nights in Wheatley will once again be rocking.