Music in the Park

Kelli McRobert | Jul 13, 2022

Music in the Park kicked off for the summer season with a large turnout last weekend at McMullen Beach.

Over 100 people came and spent the evening with the live band Retro Kings, which features Graham Topp and David Cliff, who write and produce their own original songs, as well as Kenton T. (bass) and John S. (percussion), who also provide vocals for the band.

The band had feet tapping and spectators moving in their seats for the 2-hour beachside event.

Families arrived early and were setting up picnics throughout the park. Boat flotillas could be seen in the lake, one of the prime locations to view the band, and a great vantage point to take in the beautiful vistas. Fire pits added ambiance as the sun began to set and the music drifted through the neighbourhood.

There are further Music in the Park events scheduled for August and September. Both shows will run from 6pm-8pm. The series is sponsored by the Township of South Frontenac.

August 20th - Sydenham Point Park - Mellow Lily

Mellow Lily is a Bellrock based singer songwriter.

Her lyrics tell the stories of the places she has been and the people she has met along the way. As a returning artist for the Via Rail Artists on board Program, many of her original songs are East Coast inspired, with a hint of influences like Stan Rogers and Great Big Sea.

Her original ukulele material is reminiscent of Ingrid Michaelson and Grace Vanderwaal, with her strong vocals and uplifting riffs.

As a vocalist, she has the ability to use her voice for harmonies and beatboxing with her vocal looper, adding an extra element of fun to her live shows.

Mellow Lily has won many awards through the years, and has toured across the country telling her stories of inspiration and travel along the way. With two iTunes released EP's, and plans for a full-length album in the near future, her music career is up and coming in our region. Visit her at mellowlily.com for more info

September 17th - Gilmour Point Park - wUncoded

Uncoded is a 5-piece Canadian classic Rock, Folk and Alternative band hailing from the South Frontenac and Kingston region. The band formed in 2015 from a collection of co-workers who all just couldn't get enough of bands such as the Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, July Talk, Sarah Harmer and the Tragically Hip.

Their unique brand of entertainment fuses unconventional acoustic covers and tight harmonies with an energetic and fun stage performance, with alternating lead singers, that will make you want to dance and sing along.

You can find Uncoded on Facebook.