Know how to play an instrument and looking for a place to play it? When the library is a rockin’, don’t bother knocking. Join host Bradley Smith and friend Jarek Anderson at the Street Piano for the 2023 Street Piano Jam series. Whether you’re a new performer or a pro looking for a place to make music on a Saturday afternoon, this jam’s for you. Come to listen or / and to play, all levels / genres / instruments welcome.

This is the first of the Street Piano Jam series, with two more jams taking place on July 15 and August 12. Bradley Smith, host with the most, will entertain you with his favourite tunes between musical get togethers (such as his delightful rendition of “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” by Tom Lehrer). No stranger to the stage, Bradley has been playing piano, singing, and running jams and open mics for over 50 years. When not performing solo, Bradley plays Southern Rock, 80’s Rock, and Country music with several bands.

Concerts will take place on Saturdays at 2pm at the North Grenville Public Library.  The Library will give concert goers access to air-conditioned bathrooms until 4pm.

What is a Street Piano? It’s a piano placed in a public area that encourages passersby to stop and play.

Why a Street Piano? Who is it for? Street Pianos draw pedestrians, turning any location into a concert venue / cultural hub. By giving residents an instrument to play together, this project encourages locals to share their knowledge, initiate their own ‘play’, and create relationships, setting a precedent for positive experiences in Kemptville’s public spaces and inviting foot traffic to downtown businesses. Learn more about street pianos at http://www.streetpianos.com/.

When and where are the concerts taking place? This year the concert series takes place on Saturday afternoons at 2pm from June to the end of August at the North Grenville Public Library. Check the Kemptville Street Piano Facebook page for regular updates on all things Street Piano, including indoor locations in case of rain, concert details, and access to the Street Piano calendar. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series is presented by Lisa Poushinsky and the Municipality of North Grenville.