Weekly Update: July 21st-25th

Tickets available here, or by phoning/visiting our box office!

Historic St. Mary’s – 1374 Hamilton Road. (902) 836-3733. Open 12-5 Tuesday-Sunday.

On July 21st – Logan Richard’s expert blend of blues, R&B, and pop elements will have you wanting to hear more of his music. Richard’s music encompasses a smooth voice, guitar grooves and catchy lyrics. The East Coast Music Award nominee is setting an example for young musicians across the country, being referred to as one of the best up-and-coming guitarists in the country and having opened for acts such as Marianas Trench. 

Logan has been performing since a young age, when he began busking blues music on Charlottetown streets. Richard has released multiple EP’s since his debut EP ‘The Split’ in 2017, which earned him a headline spot at the TD Jazz and Blues Festival, and was nominated for Blues Recording of the Year at the 2019 ECMA’s. His latest EP, Learning to Love, was released in 2023. His Spotify has amasses hundreds of thousands of listeners, and he’s received air time on CBC Radio 2. He’s known on PEI for more than just his music – he may be one of the nicest guy’s you’ll ever meet!

On July 22nd – If you’ve ever dreamed of performing on the St. Mary’s stage, now you have your chance! Our popular ‘open stage’ event is back in action this year, hosted by local PEI musician Noah Malcolm. This event is a great opportunity to support local musicians and gain some more performance experience.  From 1PM until 3PM on July 22nd, bring yourself and your instruments to perform one or two selections. We will have microphones accessible to be used. Meet local artists, hear great music, and feel the magic that exists under the spire. 

On July 23rd – The Happenstancers have been recognized as being ‘among Toronto’s best young chmbaer musicians’, and will be bringing their concert titled ‘Dreams-Bend’ to St. Mary’s. Consisting of Micah Behr (piano and viola), Brad Cherwin (clarinet) and Madlen Breckbull (viola), these musicians have been performing together since their first collaboration at the Stoughton Chamber Music Festival in 2020.

Dreams-Bend transports the listener into a world of night and dreams, combining romantic chamber music with subtle contemporary works. The concert’s namesake comes from the featured piece ‘Dreams-Bend’ by Du Yun. Written for speaker and ensemble, Yun’s piece is featured alongside other pieces crafted for music and poetry intertwined. This darkly curated program combines romantic composers such as Brahams and Schumann with more contemporary sounds of Kurtag and Ades. This concert will feature newly created poetic works by Behr and Sol, which will premier at this concert. 

On July 25th – In partnership with Pride PEI and PEERS Alliance, Under the Spire is proud to present our second annual Pride Celidh. Come out to support local musicians, celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and see St. Mary’s covered head to toe in pride decorations! Everyone is welcome to attend this accessible event. This is a free community event being offered as a part of PEI’s Pride Week celebrations. This event will include music and poetry, step-dancing, snacks a drinks, and a sensory room monitored by music therapist Megan Mullins. 

Performers at this years’ celidh include Keelin Wedge, Julie Bull, Veronica’s Dance Troupe and Brandon Howard Roy. 

Under the Spire is providing transportation for this event for those who require it. A shuttle will be running between Charlottetown and the St. Mary’s venue. If you would like to secure a spot on the shuttle, please email noelle@underthespire.ca as space is limited.