A FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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Bring your family, friends and loved ones to SATURDAYS BY THE SEA.

The summer of 2025 Lunenburg Kayak Rentals & Floating Cottages will be hosting our second annual free concert series on select Saturdays from 12 - 4pm. Come visit our beautiful location that’s nestled between a tranquil fresh waterfall, a pasture of horses, and a calm salt water inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Stock up on locally grown food from the Sunnybrook Mill Market that’s just a hundred feet from our seaside stage, or grab some lunch and drinks from the BBQ set up at the concert. Most importantly, there will be live folk music from amazing local and touring musicians.

* Bring your own lawn chairs/blanket/seating.

* There is parking and a toilet on-site.

* Our parking and concert area are wheelchair accessible, albeit a little steep in certain spots.

* There are food and drinks available for purchase at the concert or market

* Yes, we really are hosting free folk concerts all summer. These concerts are sponsored by Lunenburg Kayak Rentals & Floating Cottages along with the Sunnybrook Mill Market. You’re not obligated to buy anything, however if you’d like to leave a donation to help support our summer concert series, there will be a tip jar at the BBQ. Anything is appreciated but nothing is expected. Quite frankly, we love listening to music by the ocean in the summer. I mean, Its kinda cool right?

SUMMER 2025 CONCERTS - 4 SHOWS

SUMMER 2025 PERFORMERS

MAHOGANY HOLLOW is a folk duo hailing from the Halifax, Nova Scotia. The duo weaves melodic tales that echo the spirit of the Maritimes. Formed by Tyler Cox and David Bradshaw, the duo bonded over their love for traditional folk music. Mahogany Hollow's harmonious blend of acoustic melodies and heartfelt lyrics has led them to #4 on The East Coast Top Thirty with their single "I Won't Run". With roots firmly planted in the folk tradition, their music pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Nova Scotia while also embracing a contemporary sound that resonates with listeners of all ages.

MATELYN LEVY is an Indie-Folk musician from Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada.  She studies Voice and Songwriting at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Inspired by artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, Clairo, and Adrianne Lenker, Matelyn has been writing songs since she was 15 years old. Accompanied by just an acoustic guitar that she taught herself to play, Matelyn writes emotional lyrics about love, heartbreak, and the female experience.  You can find her on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube under @matelynlevy, to follow along for upcoming projects and releases.

AUTUMN MACKAY is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for her haunting vocals, exceptional musicianship, and profound lyrics. A passionate music writer from a young age, she has created hundreds of original songs. Born and raised in the Maritimes, Autumn’s music is deeply influenced by the unique culture and rich Folk history of Nova Scotia. Her sound blends traditional folk elements with her own contemporary touch, capturing the essence of her roots while creating a distinct, modern style. With a natural talent for storytelling, her songs resonate emotionally, drawing listeners into her world of introspective reflections and heartfelt melodies.

TED SIMMONS is a critically acclaimed, multi-award nominated singer/songwriter originally from Newfoundland, but currently calls Dartmouth, Nova Scotia home. From Blues to Country, Folk to Rock and Roll, and RandB to Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, and with influences like Muddy Waters, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and The Band, with powerful, poignant, pretty and sometimes politically driven lyrics Ted has created a diversity of songs that cover the spectrum of the Americana experience. His live shows range from topical social commentary, to fun and humorously ridiculous tales, to the poetry of love, loss, loneliness, and longing.

DAVID MUISE is a singer song writer originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton. In his younger years he followed his father Yogi around as he performed with the Men of the Deeps. Those types of experiences solidified David’s love and passion for songs that told stories. Since the release of his debut solo CD called “The Journey” he has been busy playing at various charity events, Jamborees, and song writers’ circles, which included playing on one of the Stan Fest stages. After returning from songwriting workshops in Nashville David is putting together a collection of original mining songs for his next full length Record "Stories from a Coal Mining Town".

FRANCESCA MAE is a folk/indie singer songwriter from the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, with roots in Germany. Her music tells stories of love, loss, friendship, and connections, delivered through emotional, soft, and deep melodies. She is weaving her experiences from a decade of traveling and connecting with people into a beautiful musical tapestry that resonates deeply with the audiences, accompanied by the acoustic guitar, ukulele, and piano.

DREW MOORES is a singer-songwriter from just down road Mahone Bay on the south shore of Nova Scotia. He has a decade of writing and recording folk music, and can can be found performing year round at local pubs and concerts. Drew is best known as a guitarist and singer for Caribou Run and Diggin’ Up Grubs. His solo music is rootsy, fun and engaging.

MICHAEL BASTARACHE is a Canadian artist with 8 full length albums, 4 published books of poetry & dozens of paintings in circulation both physically and online. Michael’s art in inspired by the creation of freedom and often reflects upon the beauty hidden in seemingly mundane situations. He writes about what he knows; loss, love, hope and indulgence. There’s a true passion in all of Bastarache’s storytelling and he’s got plenty of stories to tell, so watching one of his performances is always a treat. Michael has stayed involved in music since 2010 playing sporadic shows, occasionally touring and recently has founded the Saturdays By The Sea folk concert series in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Check out the latest release (Capitalist Hellscape) on all your fav apps.