Base31 Concert Lineup Features Multiple Juno and Grammy Winning Artists
Base31 is thrilled to announce over 40 performances at its historic Drill Hall and Sergeants Mess Hall venues.
The concerts will showcase a diverse lineup of musical genres, including rock, folk, jazz, and blues, as well as comedy from critically acclaimed artists. Tickets are now on sale here.
The Drill Hall will host some of Canada’s best and most celebrated big stage, big sound musicians, featuring upcoming concerts including SERENA RYDER, LIGHTS, THE SHEEPDOGS, 54•40, JOSH ROSS, and CHARLOTTE CARDIN. SAM ROBERTS BAND and COLIN JAMES played earlier this year.
At the newly-renovated 175-seat Sergeants Mess Hall, audiences will have an up-close and intimate experience with five legendary vocalists, including legendary folk icon and Grammy Award-Winner JUDY COLLINS, and renowned performers SHAKURA S’AIDA and JANE SIBERRY. ROYAL WOOD and DAVID R. MARACLE + FRIENDS played earlier this year.
Curated specifically for Base31’s songbook series, the Sergeants Mess Hall will also feature four curated acts that perform the hits we’ve all come to love sung by some of Canada’s favourite musicians, including A NIGHT IN VEGAS celebrating the Rat Pack’s famous tunes sung by former members of The Nylons, BILLY NEWTON-DAVIS, and MICAH BARNES; QUEENS OF COUNTRY showcasing three of Toronto’s best singers JOANNE MACKELL, LAURA HUBERT AND CINDY MATTHEWS bringing their own special touch to classic songs from Patsy, Loretta, Tammy, Dolly and Tanya and other women country music luminaries. Juno Award-nominee BARBRA LICA joins the BRIAN BARLOW TRIO in a marvelous evening of song celebrating the music of the one of the 20th century’s most popular and enduring songwriters in BARBRA SINGS BACHARACH, and JACK NICHOLSEN, and his band REGAL ROAD perform HONKY TONKIN’ with SONGS OF HANK WILLIAMS.
Illumin and Base31 are excited to announce its latest outdoor event series: Dusk Dance and Drone Shows. Held on Friday nights throughout the summer, this event promises to be a unique experience for all ages.
The Dusk Dance and Drone Shows will take place on July 7th, July 14th, August 4th, August 18th, and September 1st, from dusk until late. Doors open at 7:00pm. Attendees will enjoy a night of dancing, featuring a DJ spinning, food and drink, and a spectacular drone light show by Illumin Drones. The drone show showcases a fleet of swarm drones that will dance and weave in the sky, creating a stunning display of light and color.
On July 15, 9X JUNO Award winners ARKELLS will bring their special Campfire Nights set to the Parade Grounds at Base31.
The concert is the first of its kind for Arkells, showcasing an intimate and stripped back version of the band, the night will feature the signature sing-a-longs Arkells are best known for, set to the backdrop of rural Ontario summer nights.
“The most exciting moments as a band are when we venture into the unknown,” says frontman Max Kerman. “CAMPFIRE NIGHTS will be unlike any Arkells show you’ve seen so far, so we gotta make it one for the books. We’re putting a lot of love and care into these special dates. Can’t wait to spend a summer night with you out in the county.”
Ticket information for Arkells’ CAMPFIRE NIGHTS performance at Base31 are available here.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the unforgettable CAMPFIRE NIGHTS experience in the heart of Prince Edward County (343 County Road 22, Picton, ON). This unique event, curated by Arkells themselves, promises an memorable night for their devoted fans.
“Whether you’re itching to dance up a storm in the Drill Hall or have an up-close and personal musical experience in the Sergeants Mess Hall,” said Base31 CEO TIM JONES, “We can’t wait to welcome you to a whole new level of fun at Base31 this summer.”
Amy Armstrong and Jackie Richardson Go To Prince Edward County
Two more exciting concerts in the historic Sergeants Mess Hall venue are added to the list of over 40 live performances to take place at Base31 in Prince Edward County this summer. Base31 is thrilled to welcome Amy Armstrong and Fernando Gonzalez on August 4 and 5 with their show Spanglish – Living Loca la Vida. Canada’s reigning queen of jazz, blues and gospel, Jackie Richardson will take to the stage on September 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Amy Armstrong and Fernando Gonzalez bring their show Spanglish – Living Loca la Vida to the
Sergeants Mess Hall on August 4 and August 5 at 7:30 p.m. Amy and Fernando, or Duo Dorado,
have been performing for six years internationally and have raised a phenomenal amount of
money for charities and the Puerto Vallarta community. Their love of music brings two countries
together, singing in both Spanish and English. Do not miss this incredible duo.
The award winning singer and actor, Jackie Richardson, has been called Canada’s reigning
queen of jazz, blues and gospel, and has received a Maple Blues Award for lifetime
achievement. Richardson made her professional singing debut at age 16 years old when she
joined the Toronto-based R&B group The Tiaras, alongside her sister, Betty. She toured with a
lineup of the American doo-wop group The Platters and became a regular performer at
Canadian Forces Bases across Canada and around the world. Base31 is thrilled to welcome her
on September 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Base31 is a cultural destination on the site of a former WWII training base in Prince Edward County, ON. The Drill Hall, one of over 40 buildings on site, is a 22,000 sq ft former gymnasium dating back to the 1940s, where soldiers stationed at what was then called No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School trained and did their drills in the morning. With a 1000-person capacity, the venue boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, a spacious dance floor, seating, bar and outdoor patio with multiple food options. The 175-seat Sergeants Mess Hall, located on the opposite end of the Base will feature 18 shows in an intimate cabaret lounge setting.
For more information, head to the Base31 website, here.