One of Downtown Langley's favourite summer series returns next week with a full lineup of exciting, family-friendly performances.
Hosted by the Downtown Langley Business Association from 6 to 8 p.m. July 8, 15 and 22, the McBurney Plaza Summer Series opens July 8 with His | Hers, a husband-and-wife musical duo blending jazz, folk, acoustic and African influences into a rich, soulful sound, and Cassandra Maze – soulful, stylish and effortlessly compelling.
“We are very excited to bring the McBurney Plaza Summer Series to the heart of downtown Langley again this year," says Chris Parsons, DLBA Executive Director. "We chose to have them on Tuesday evenings this year because we saw this as an opportunity to jump start people’s week with some amazing live music!”
The exceptional talent is a key element to the series' enduring success – view this summer's full list of stellar performers at downtownlangley.com – but audiences will also enjoy the music from a recently refreshed McBurney Plaza. The DLBA is excited to welcome everyone to experience the renovated plaza, including the eye-catching umbrella art installation all summer, thanks to the City of Langley!
Insider's guide to an amazing Summer Series experience
- Make a night of it! Come early to grab dinner at your favourite downtown Langley restaurant before the show. Prefer take-out? Enjoy the music from a picnic table on the newly redesigned pedestrian-only space on the south end of McBurney Plaza!
- Visit downtownlangley.com to view all the FREE parking available in downtown Langley. Even though the Langley City Revitalization Project is still underway, businesses are open and there's plenty of free parking available. Even better, with no time limit on parking, you can come early to shop, eat and enjoy the wonderful ambience.
- Bring a chair or borrow one of the DLBA's brand new foam seats to help make the most of the built-in plaza seating. Visit the info tent for more details, and while you’re there, be sure to check out the line-up of amazing events taking place this summer in downtown Langley!
- Savour sweet treat giveaways sponsored by Discover Langley City, while supplies last.
- This fun, free, family event is a huge hit every year, so come early, secure your spot and enjoy two hours of amazing entertainment. And if you’re inclined, bring your dancing shoes!
Here's a look at what's coming up:
July 8 – His | Hers brings intricate harmonies and authentic storytelling to every stage, while Cassandra Maze shares live performances are as dynamic as they are artful. This is the soundtrack to your perfect summer evening.
July 15 – Strong Bow & Wry deliver everything from rock to folk, roots, funk and blues through sizzling fiddle and cheeky wit. Courtney Hunt delights with her sweet, yet powerful voice and expressive songwriting that have garnered her much attention in the country music world.
July 22 – Ari Neufeld is a self-made one man band, playing guitar, piano and banjo while singing and keeping time through an amplified stompbox, with ethnic beads, nuts and bells strapped to his body. Robyn Froese – "Vancouver’s Janis Joplin" – is an emerging female musician who marries folk-like conversational lyrics and existential concepts with a soulful undertone.
Learn more and plan your Summer Series experience today at downtownlangley.co