Music through the decades Friday and Saturday, Country at the Carnival Sunday evening

It’s been about a decade since St. Davids resident Ken Lamb began organizing a stage, bands and a beer and wine tent to add an extra element to the St. Davids Lions Carnival.

It’s been a successful addition to the event, and this year musical groups will be performing Friday evening from 4 to 11 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 11 p.m.

Since it’s the 60th anniversary of the carnival, Lamb decided to go for six decades of music to celebrate 60 years of Lions, service to the community. It will feature great music from excellent local bands — something for everyone.

Friday starts with the Repeatles, with music of the Beatles era, followed by the popular Angela Seeger. The evening ends with It’s All Been Done, a tribute to the Barenaked Ladies.

Saturday’s entertainment starts at noon with The Hitmen, followed by Turntable Rock with its ‘smooth classics,’ then the Niagara Rhythm Section with a mixture of country, pop, folk and jazz across the decades. They will be followed by Hungry Hearts, a Springsteen revival, with Cottage Brew promising timeless favourites to close the concert.

The concert series, mix of music and drinks tent was originally intended to attract another demographic to the carnival, says Lamb.

But that’s not all for this year’s 60th anniversary — Lamb is trying something new and different to celebrate the milestone.

“I felt like I needed something really special Sunday,” he says, and what he has come up with is Country at the Carnival, with four bands performing, beginning at 3 p.m.

The tickets are a $20 donation to the Lions — payable at [email protected].

A local businessman is underwriting the event, allowing every dollar to go back to the community, says Lamb.

The line-up begins with Silverado followed by Brad Battle Band from 5 to 7 p.m., Aldershot from 7 to 9 p.m., and Country Junkies from 9 to 11 p.m.

Although the carnival itself will be shut down — no rides or games — Lions food, beer and wine will continue to be served, says Lamb.

He’s hoping the evening will be lots of fun, and is suggesting “country attire — go country or stay home,” he jokes.