

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Concerts on the Canal Series Launch!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The City of Welland, Niagara's Classic Rock 91.7 Giant FM and New Country 89.1 present the Summer 2025 Concerts on the Canal Series. 

Please join us for the Concerts on the Canal series launch on June 6th. We kick things off with party starter DJ Dave Stiles — followed by opening act Joe Lapinski, veteran Canadian musician, producer, and founder of WOW! Recording Studio in St. Catharines. Our headliner is The Smoothies who will have you dancing all night with their unique and funky spin on classic hits.  

These free, family friendly outdoor performances will take place at the beautiful Merritt Park Amphitheatre located at 151 King St, Welland, ON. 

Gates open at 6pm.
Food and drinks available starting at 6pm.

DJ Dave Stiles  6pm  (https://www.facebook.com/djdavestiles) 
Joe Lapinski at 7pm  (https://www.facebook.com/joe.lapinski) 
The Smoothies  8:30-10pm. 

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to Community Food Drives. 

A deep bow of thanks to this year's sponsors: 

Diamond:
@BillyardInsuranceGroup(welland), @Bridgewaterbrewery, @empirecommunitiescanada, Enterprise, @thegrocholskygroup

Gold:
@McDonald's Canada – Lincoln Street, Welland.

Silver: 
@circleppaving, @Jessicacavezzadesjardinsinsuranceagent, @JDdevelopmentgroup, @Niagara Home Heating, @Lemayzzzmeat's, @Niagaracollege, @Rankinconstruction

Bronze:
@BCMinsurancecompany, @bestwesternplusrosecitysuites, @Builditagainron, @CAA Niagara, @clarkventrescafootandorthodiccentres, @coollicksicecreamparlour, @Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, 
@thegrandcanalretirementresidence, Jiffy Lube, @Mike Knapp Ford Sales, @quinncustommotorcycles, @rosecitypizza, @ruffinspetcentres, @Ryan Dyck and the DUN Real Estate Group, @Seaway Mall, @Seniors on the Move, @The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, @therexhotel, @walkerindustries, @Welland Indian Bistro

More information and concert dates here: https://www.welland.ca/Events/eventsinfo/concertsonthecanal.asp

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See you on the Canal!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/welland/concerts-on-the-canal-series-launch/200028161114510
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, nonprofit, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 699

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028161114510?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=welland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Welland
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 151 King St, Welland, ON, Canada, Ontario
- **lat**: 42.98922
- **long**: -79.25144
- **full address**: 151 King St, Welland, ON, Canada, Ontario

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Concerts on the Canal (https://allevents.in/org/concerts-on-the-canal/12865651)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 151 King St, Welland, ON, Canada, Ontario
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Concerts on the Canal
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, concerts, nonprofit, parties
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Concerts on the Canal Series Launch! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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                "description": "Free Community Concert Series held at the Merritt Park Amphitheater presented by Welland Downtown BIA, North End Welland BIA and the City of Welland. Concerts are as follows:\n\nJune 26th COUNTRY NIGHT featuring\nNiagara Hottest Country Act\nThe Elton Lammie Band\nplaying Traditional To New Country\nElton Lammie was born \"country\"!!!!!!\n\nWith Special Guest Welland Resident Jesse Cobb\nplaying Blue Grass and New Grass\n\nJULY 10th NOSTALGIA NIGHT\nTHE SANDS TRIO\nNorth America's Premier to THE RAT PACK \nSTARRING John Morello as Dean Martin, George St, Kitts as Sammy Davis Jr. and Christopher Plock as Frank Sinatra\n\nWhen three tribute artists, in a Las Vegas-style dinner show take over the stage, then suddenly one is back in the 60's on the Las Vegas strip remembering \"OCEANS 11\" What man from their era cannot honestly say that he too would have liked to have been one of Sinatra's Rat Pack; their sex appeal, the fact they were what one would say \"real men\". Their memory lives on through this Las Vegas style show. \n \nThe Sands Trio, alias \"The Rat Pack\" were the coolest of cats. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin skyrocketed to the top of the heap. Having a ticket to their show meant you were a somebody. Let's take a trip back in time to the glamour and glitz on the legendary Las Vegas strip in the 1960's, where a ticket to The Sands Hotel brought the wealthy gamblers and high rollers and when this trio performed, you knew you had just experienced greatness.\n \nThe memory of these fabulous performers lives on through this Las Vegas style show and their interpretation is so lifelike, that one has to really look twice to make sure one is not dreaming. The true essence of \"The Sands Trio\" is that pure energy and spontaneity of their performance. Make no mistake about it! By the time these performers exit the stage; their audience is standing and demanding an encore. The chemistry of these artists is extremely contagious.\n \nOver the years, these three talented performers have travelled and performed extensively throughout North America.\n \n\nJULY 24th  (I have bios on all this)\nMADE IN WELLAND\nfeaturing performance by Welland Residents\n\nSTREET PHARMACY\nTHE MANDEVILLES\nThe Guv'ner General's Special Acoustic Set\nLittle Bag of Hats\nDonny Yonder with live graffiti by BLX\nSarah Boulton \nand Hosted by Welland's Max Ingrao\n\nAUGUST 7th \nWORLD BEAT MUSIC NIGHT\nTHE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY CELEBRATION\nFeaturing JUNO AWARD WINNER Lazarus J. Finn\nFor decades, Canada has been a hotbed of Roots Reggae Musik. Since the 1960′s, Jackie Mittoo, Johnny Osbourne, Vernon Maytone, Leroy Sibbles, The Sattalites and many more have left a Lion’s imprint and this Royal lineage continues with LAZO. A mainstay on the scene for years; his latest offering, “Passin Thru(The Remix) is a refreshing and urgent update of his 2010 album of the same name. The Northern Lights are shining bright…\nLAZO(Lazarus Jno Finn) was born in Castle Bruce, Dominica and started his illustrious career from an early age. At 15, he started “Black Blood” whose debut album charted number 2 in the Caribbean charts! This humble Rastaman immigrated to Canada and promptly formed the UNITY BAND to a great deal of success. After relocating to the musical hub of Toronto, the LAZO BAND was formed and “Satisfaction Guaranteed” was well received. In the early 90′s, LAZO went solo and became the first Canadian Reggae artist to be signed to the groundbreaking RAS Records label(big up Dr.Dread). The resulting “Impetus” was critically acclaimed. In 1995, he was nominated for a JUNO(equal to a Grammy) for “Something Real”. His hit, “Crucial” mashed up the charts and received extensive airplay on BET and CSN. After numerous awards and JUNO nominations; he got this prestigious award for “Heart And Soul” in 2000. He has toured extensively across Creation and was a member of the Wailer’s 2010 tour.\n\nWith Special Guests from Ecuador THE IMBAYAKUNAS\n\nAUGUST 21st\nCLASSIC ROCK NIGHT\nFLEETWOOD NICKS is Canada's #1 Musical Tribute to STEVIE NICKS and FLEETWOOD MAC\nStarring Anna Leeming\n\nFleetwood Nicks is a Toronto-based Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Tribute Act.\nExploring material from Rumours to Stevie's solo work to Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks hits as well. This is not a clone band but you will have a hard time telling this because of the likeness between Anna & Stevie.\nThis show exudes Stevie's mystique and charm in a stunning recreation of one of the world’s most popular groups of the 70's and one that plays an important part of rock history. When Anna Leeming portrays Stevie Nicks, Anna captures that look and sound and the soul of Stevie Nicks. \nWith  Special Guests - Practically Petty The MUSIC OF TOM PETTY starring Gerry Parsons\n\nSEPTEMBER 4th \nLEGENDS NIGHT\nTIM E HENDRY with his 12 piece Orchestra THE YES MEN\n  \nThe Tim ‘E’ Show stars International Multi Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist Tim ‘E’.\nTim ‘E’ was crowned the 2013 KING OF THE WORLD ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD CHAMPION, on August 16th in Memphis Tennessee.\n                 \n    He is also.....\n    The 2015 Georgia Elvis Festival Grand Champion\n    The 2015 Waterloo, Iowa Blue Suede Memories Grand Champion\n    The 2014 Toronto Flaming Star Festival Grand Champion\n    The 2014 LaCrosse Wisconsin, Elvis Explosion Grand Champion\n    The 2014 Diamond Jo’s Casino King Explosion Grand Champion\n    The 2014 Shake Rattle and Soul Festival Grand Champion\n    The 2014 Waterloo, Iowa Blue Suede Memories Grand Champion\n    The 2013 SkyDancer Casino Shake Rattle and Roll Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2013 Portage Indiana Elvis FANtasy Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2013 LaCrosse Wisconsin Elvis Explosion Grand Champion,\n    The 2013 King Trilogy Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2013 Philadelphia Elvis Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2012 Toronto Elvis Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2012 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Shake Rattle & Roll  Grand Champion\n    The 2011 Windsor Elvis Festival Grand Champion\n    The 2010 Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champion,\n    The 2010 Portage Indiana Elvis FANtasy Festival Grand Champion\n \nTim ‘E’ has starred as Elvis in several productions in North America including Casino Cruise Lines in Port Canaveral and Jacksonville Florida.\n \nTim E’s ability to capture the essence of Elvis Presley is uncanny and his love,  admiration and respect for the King of Rock & Roll and his music, is clearly evident in every Spectacular performance.\n"
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