Sunday Island Concerts & BBQ
8 Amazing Concerts & BBQs To Enjoy!
Cost: $44 for concert/food combo; $23 for concert only
Includes access to Estate buildings, trails, concert, and (for combo tickets) food
Location: Event Tent beside Covenhoven mansion, Ministers Island
June 2
Troy McLaggan and Dave Palmer
Food starts 2 pm, concert starts 3 pm
Featured Artists
Troy McLaggan & Dave Palmer. This primarily instrumental concert will showcase the talents of two of Eastern Canada's best guitarists. Troy and Dave will play a wonderful range of joyful and reflective pieces with styles including bossa nova, bouncy rag, classical-sounding waltz, and musical frenzy. To check out their sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: "Char Beef Dip" on toasted ciabatta with melted provolone cheese, horseradish mayo & a rich beef jus. Served with potato chips and a house made chocolate chunk cookie.
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CHARBox 2: The "Italian" Assorted cold cuts on ciabatta with dijon mayo, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Served with potato chips and a house made chocolate chunk cookie.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
June 23
The Alex Bailey Swing Band
Food starts 6:30 pm, concert starts 7 pm
Featured Artists
The Alex Bailey Swing Band. This nine piece ensemble has been the talk of the town in Fredericton for years and was a crowd favourite on the Island last season. Their song lineup will include hits by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, and more. To check out their sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: "Charfish Tacos". Two flour tortilla tacos with lightly breaded fresh haddock, pico de Gallo and not so spicy crema. Served with Mexican street rice and beans.
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CHARBox 2: "Tacos Al Pastor". Two flour tortilla pulled pork tacos with grilled pineapple salsa and not so spicy crema. Served with Mexican street rice and beans.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
July 7
The Hypochondriacs
Food starts 6:30 pm, concert starts 7 pm
Featured Artists
The Hypochondriacs. One of Eastern Canada's hottest acts whose achievements include past winners of New Brunswick's "Emerging Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year", "SOCAN Song of the Year", and "Country Artist of the Year" as well as the 2022 nomination for "Recording of the Year". Their sound takes country, gospel, and folk-rock and makes it their own. To check out their sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: "Mediterranean Chicken Skewer". A char-grilled, citrus chicken thigh skewer served with house made tzatziki, grilled naan bread, and a rainbow quinoa tabouleh salad.
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CHARBox 2: "Char Grilled Veggie Skewer". Fresh grilled vegetable skewer served with house made tzatziki, grilled naan bread, and a rainbow quinoa tabouleh salad.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
July 21
Raine Hamilton Trio
Food starts 6 pm, concert starts 7 pm
Featured Artists
Raine Hamilton Trio. If you haven't heard Raine before you are in for a treat. Imagine Joni Mitchell with a string trio. The trio calls their music "chamber-folk": resonant, acoustic string arrangements of Raine's compelling original songs; you'll call it "amazing!" Raine is the recipient of the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award for Emerging Artist of the Year and has performed songs with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and festivals from coast to coast. To check out the trio's sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: “Char Smash Burger” A grilled beef chuck burger served with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onions on a grilled potato bun. Served with potato chips and a pickle.
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CHARBox 2: “Char Smash Veggie Burger” A grilled veggie burger, served with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onions on a grilled potato bun. Served with potato chips and a pickle.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
August 4
Joe H. Henry
Food starts 5:30 pm, concert starts 6 pm
Featured Artist
Joe H. Henry. With "a voice like a freight train" Joe bellows the flames of gritty roots with a whole lot of soul. His performances blend early rhythm and blues, singer-songwriter, and vintage country influences to produce a unique sound full of nostalgic warmth and substance. To check out his sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: “Char Shrimp Tacos”. Two flour tortilla tacos with seasoned grilled shrimp, pico de Gallo & not so spicy crema. Served with Mexican street rice and beans.
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CHARBox 2: “Char Chicken Tacos”. Two flour tortilla tacos with seasoned chicken thighs, pico de Gallo & not so spicy crema. Served with Mexican street rice and beans.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
August 18
Bill Stevenson
Food starts 5 pm, concert starts 6 pm
Featured Artist
Jazz and blues pianist Bill Stevenson! Bill is the winner of the East Coast Music Award for "Jazz Album of the Year" and, with Tom Easley and Geoff Arsenault, the East Coast Music Award nominee for "Blues Album of the Year". Bill’s former band Earth Opera frequently opened for the Doors. More recently Bill has worked with many notable artists including John Lee Hooker, Amos Garrett, and Tom Rush. To check out his sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: “Char Chicken Sandwich”. Grilled seasoned chicken thighs on ciabatta with herbed aioli & char slaw. Served with potato chips and a pickle.
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CHARBox 2: “Char Fish Burger”. Lightly breaded fresh haddock, grilled potato bun, house made tartar sauce & char slaw. Served with potato chips and a pickle.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
September 1
Catherine MacLellan
Food starts 5 pm, concert starts 6 pm
Featured Artist
Catherine MacLellan. A gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice Catherine has gained an international following with acclaimed albums such as "Water in the Ground", "Silhouette" and her 2024 Juno Award winning album "The Raven's Sun". Today she sits atop of the Canadian Folk Music scene and is followed by millions of fans on streaming platforms around the globe.. To check out her sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: “Mediterranean Chicken Skewer”. A Char grilled, citrus chicken thigh skewer served with house made tzatziki, grilled naan bread & a rainbow quinoa tabouleh salad.
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CHARBox 2: “Char Grilled Veggie Skewer”. Fresh grilled vegetable skewer, served with house made tzatziki, grilled naan bread & a rainbow quinoa tabouleh salad.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.
September 15
Gadelle
Food starts 2:30 pm, concert starts 3 pm
Featured Artists
Gadelle is a four-member, traditional, multi-instrumental French-Acadian band hailing from the Evangeline Region of PEI. Gadelle play and dance with ferocity while putting on a heck of a show. Their songs are Acadian and in French; their banter is bilingual. Their shows energize crowds from coast to coast. To check out their sound Click Here.
Island BBQ Hosts
St Andrews' BBQ masters Char & Chowder. Pre-order your BBQ CharBox and save $5/meal vs purchasing at the concert. Pre-ordered food choices:
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CHARBox 1: “Tuna Melt”. White albacore tuna, mayo & celery on sourdough, baked with swiss cheese. Served with potato chips and a house made chocolate chunk cookie.
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CHARBox 2: “Montreal Smoked Meat”. Steamed Montreal smoked meat on rye bread, Raye’s mustard. Served with potato chips and a house made chocolate chunk cookie.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at an additional cost.