Michelle Wright wows Amphitheatre crowd

LEAMINGTON — Around 2,000 country music fans enjoyed cooler temperatures and hot country and blues sounds on Saturday, September 18 at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

The concert was the latest in the Music On The 42 series.

Wheatley’s own Ryan Bradley entertained for the first hour with his bluesy style, doing several original songs and a couple of covers, before giving way to the headliner, Michelle Wright.

Ryan Bradley performing at the Sunset Amphitheatre on September 18.

Michelle Wright reacts to the crowd at the Sunset Amphitheatre on September 18.

Produced by The Bank Theatre in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, Ms. Wright hit the stage about 9 pm and performed for nearly two hours.

Her Kent County roots shone through as she engaged with the crowd and sang many of her numerous country hits, as well as a couple of cover songs.

She talked about growing up in Merlin on the farm and even mentioned picking tomatoes as a youngster, which brought a large cheer from the crowd.

The Sunset Amphitheatre was her band’s first time performing live since December 2019, so it was pretty special for her as well.

Michelle Wright performs one of her signature hits at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand