by Kelly Babcock

Thursday, July 16th, at 6:30PM at The River Café, 986 Main Street, The Devlin & Mr. Burgess: Round Two. Pete Devlin joins Justin Burgess for a great Third Thursday evening concert of original music. Thanks for being so generous to our wonderful musicians, who come down and sing their hearts out for you! A pay what you can event, doors at 6PM

Friday, July 17th, from 9PM 'til 11PM, The Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 Ninth Street E, presents Dave Hawkins, a prominent figure in Owen Sound's music scene for over 3 decades. Working in and for local music stores for the past 20 years, Dave has inspired and supported many in Owen Sound and area to become outstanding musicians. A fine musician himself, Dave started playing piano and guitar in the 70's. On Friday, Dave will be joined by Max Clark on keys and Victor Funk on bass, and will be hammering out some light jazz, easy listening, and blues with guitar and voice. A pay what you can event

Saturday, July 18th, from 9PM 'til 11PM, The Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 Ninth Street E, presents the Jim Kinnear Jazz Trio. The Jim Kinnear Jazz Trio is Jim Kinnear on piano and keyboards, Dave Watson on trumpet and vocals, Ralph Johnson on acoustic bass. Playing Broadway, Latin, Pop, light Jazz, and Standards, their versatility offers a wide variety of musical styles. A pay what you can event

Sunday, July 19th, at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre, 1155 1st Ave W, the TD Harbour Nights presents Fraser & Girard. This duo shows all the magic that can occur when two gifted singer/songwriters join forces. "An incomparable couple both on and off stage." (London Free Press) A pay what you can event

Wednesday, July 22nd, at 12 Noon, is "Come to the Cabaret at Noon," the third concert in the 22nd Annual Noon Hour Series at Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E. This show will feature the singing of Kelda Mikalson with Bethany Matthews on piano. A pay what you can event