Open Sky Live Music in the Yard – Summer Concert Series
September 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Join us for an evening of Indie-Pop/Rock/Singer-Songwriter followed by Indie/Roots/Rock live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Matthew James and The Bearskins(scroll down for bios). This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.
The ‘Open Sky’ live music series is presented in partnership with our friends at Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.
First set: Matthew James (6 – 7:15PM) | Second set: The Bearskins (7:45-9PM)
Featured Food Truck: Mexican street tacos by Groovy Grilled Cheese starting at 5:30 PM
Concessions: our camper bar will be open, serving up refreshing drinks and snacks! See you under the Open Sky!
Sponsors & Volunteers:
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible!
Event Sticker Sponsor: SV Law | In-Kind Sponsor: Elora Brewing Company
Talent Curation:
Thank you to Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and Courtyard Concerts for presenting Matthew James, and Spencer Shewen for presenting The Bearskins.
Plan Your Visit:
Details on parking & accessibility can be found here.
Matthew James
For Australian-born singer-songwriter Matthew James, music has always been a way to process life’s highs and lows. Now based in Toronto, Ontario, and influenced by Matt Maeson and Sam Fender, he’s found his voice in alternative and indie-pop/rock, crafting songs that explore themes of resilience and self-discovery. His emotive delivery and raw storytelling create songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable, music that lingers long after the final note. “I do my best to create honest, emotionally resonant songs that connect with my audience,” says James.
The Bearskins
The Bearskins are an Elora-based indie-roots-rock band blending folk, blues, punk, and indie influences into a sound all their own. They’ve been compared to Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and Neil Young, with a sound often described as “familiar without being able to put your finger on how.” Their duo performances are more stripped-back, acoustic, and intimate while still retaining their distinct vibe.