Hello Music Lovers!
The Bruce James Orchestra and The City of Pitt Meadows are thrilled to announce the return of the SUMMER SERENADE CONCERT SERIES for Summer 2025!
Join the Bruce James Orchestra and other incredible local talent every Wednesday – July 7- August 27, 2025 – 7-9PM – for live music at Pitt Meadows’ Spirit Square (šxʷhék̓ʷnəs) – 11985 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows (@ Civic Centre, next to the Rec Centre, City Hall and Community Police Centre).
Bring a camping chair, a cold beverage and some snacks/dinner and enjoy a night of music, community and fresh air amid the backdrop of beautiful Spirit Square!
All concerts are weather-permitting. Rain-outs will be called and announced by 5:00PM in the event of inclement weather and published on our website, the City’s website, and on our various social media channels.
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS:
JULY 2025:
Wed, July 9: Bruce James Orchestra – Host Ensemble
- A 19-piece powerhouse jazz orchestra performing the classics of the big band era through to modern-day hits featuring vocalists Frank David and Shannon Messam.
Wed, July 16: Jazz Orchestra of the 49th Parallel
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jazz-Orchestra-of-the-49th-Parallel/61551245417593/
- A 17-piece contemporary Jazz Ensemble performing new-era jazz classics from the arranging/composition libraries of Stan Kenton, Gordon Goodwin, Tom Kubis, Frank Mantooth and Michael Philip Mossman – just to name a few! This band grooves, and it grooves HARD. Don’t miss what is sure to be a great show!
Wed, July 23: Allegro Trio
https://agnt.com/talent/AllegroMusic
- A dynamic force in the Vancouver musical sphere, Allegro has mastered a unique blend of pop, jazz, rock and soul favourites. Performing repertoire ranging in musical styles and through the decades, Allegro performs musical hits at their finest! Featuring the smooth, sultry and sometimes sassy vocals of Loralee Parks, the piano and vocal stylings of Craig Zurba and the rhythmic artistry of drummer/percussionist Chris Murray Driver, this will be a performance not to miss. Come ready to sing along, and bring your dancing shoes!
Wed, July 30: The Bruce James Orchestra – Host Ensemble
- A 19-piece powerhouse jazz orchestra performing the classics of the big band era through to modern-day hits featuring vocalists Frank David and Shannon Messam.
Wed, August 6: The Scary Lizards
https://www.facebook.com/scarylizards/
- Performing an eclectic mix of musical styles, genres and eras, the Scary Lizards will bring their diverse offerings to the stage of Spirit Square. You’ll be singing along to all their popular tunes, and dancing to their captivating beats.
Wed, August 13: Double Overtime!
https://www.facebook.com/DoubleOvertimeBand/
- Featuring the monster vocals of Shannon Messam and Matt Kennedy, a killer horn section and an utterly groovin’ rhythm section, you do NOT want to miss this show! Pop tunes? They do that. Funk selections: 100%. Rock tunes: you betcha. Soul classics? For sure. Come join the party at Spirit Square with Maple Ridge’s own, Double Overtime!
Wed, August 20: To Be Confirmed
Wed, August 27: The Bruce James Orchestra – Host Ensemble
[FINAL SHOW OF SUMMER 2025]
A 19-piece powerhouse jazz orchestra performing the classics of the big band era through to modern-day hits featuring vocalists Frank David and Shannon Messam.
Please email us: bruce@brucejamesorchestra.com with any questions!
We CAN’T WAIT to see YOU at SPIRIT SQUARE, Summer 2025!
The Bruce James Orchestra and the City of Pitt Meadows acknowledge with respect and gratitude that the City of Pitt Meadows and Sprit Square (šxʷhék̓ʷnəs) is located on the traditional, unceded territory of q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation who were stewards of this land since time immemorial. We stand with Indigenous peoples, committed to learning and evolving, as we acknowledge this historical truth and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation.
