2026 Concert Series
Fridays at the Foster - Concert Series
Every Friday night June-Sept
7:30-8:30 P.M.
Admission - Donation at the door.
May 1 Django Djunkies
Produces fantastic Gypsy Swing or Gypsy Jazz, a 1920’s style of early jazz .One of the best in Jazz/blues music.
May 8 Scot Benson-Susan-Flute & Guitar
Scott & Susan play music of the Great American song book. Music has always been a part of their lives to share with others.
May 15 Wayne Madder- Guitar
Wayne’s music is Jazz/Blues, Country & Folk.
Single release “Crack in the Wall”,on the
winning album 2022 in OshawaMusic Awards
May 22 Paul Mingay -Guitar
Paul is a singer songwriter. His songs focus on personal experiences,& Paul covers a variety of Canadian artists, & his fingerstyle & chordal accompaniment on his guitar.
May 30 Jethro Haynes Guitar
Jeff’s guitar sound remains consistent, rhythmic bluesy & with soulful attention to detail. “Music is a direct link to our Soul”
June 5 Rob Wakelin -Guitar Folk
Rob is an accomplished guitarist, singer, & songwriter. Rob has always featured the best of Canadian & international acoustic artists. Rob performs at community events
June 12 Erwin Schack -Guitar
Erwin is a local finger-style guitarist who has perfected this method & performs music by Bruce Cockburn, Don Ross & others.
June 19 Jonathan Liebich Choir
The New Song Choir started in 2011 with 6 singers. They enjoy a broad variety of Sacred Repertoire ranging from Medieval to contemporary..
June 26 Michael Howitt
Guitar Playing folk pop originals covering Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, A fantastic Musician that keeps his show moving.
July 3 Douglas Mackenzie -Guitar
Douglas plays 6 & 12 string Ovation Guitar and his song “More Love to Begin”, is in great demand as a request, at every show.
July 10 David Donor -Guitar
David’s finger-style playing is inspired by Folk, Blues, & old-time country. A fantastic Musician that keeps his show moving
July 17 Laurelle Augustyn Vocals/Guitar
Blending elements of Folk, Roots, Gospel & Rock Laurelle’s voice strikes a balance between strength & nuanced emotion with clarity & grit.
July 24 Jane Loewen Vocals
Jane is a graduate of U of T & RCM. Jane has a
vibrant personality that brings Foster to life
with her exceptional Voice.
July 31 Richard Elliot- Guitar-Vocals
Richard is a finger-style guitarist. Latin music, Flamenco, Blues & original compositions on 12 & 6 String guitars.
Aug 7 Justin Kerswill- multi –Instrumentalist
Justin plays jazz, East Indian, African, rock & Celtic with Guitar & Percussion loops. An exceptional entertainer
Baroque music, solo & quartet with harpsichord, using authentic baroque instruments. Baroque music 1580-1650
Aug 21 Chris Saunders Guitar & Vocals
Chris keeps you entertained with exceptional rhythm & selection of music. Chris is in
demand at many musical concerts & theatres.
Aug 28 Natural Doula's
Organic Harmony is a group of rural folks who find joy in making music together. Under the direction of KJ Knox with various genres at Kawartha folk ways styling.
Sept 4 Nancy Hall- Vocals
Nancy was the first solo performance we held at the Foster in the early 90's, and we welcome Nancy back to share her exceptional talent with us again.
Sept 19 Andrew Heathcote Guitar
Andrew performs original songs from the past, present, and his favorites. Come out & live again & be entertained by one of the best.
Sept 25 Friday at the Foster Finale- Mike Burns
Mike Burns is an entertainer & host to a variety of music styles. Mike performs throughout the GTA & brings a very creative show to the Foster. You can always count on being very pleasantly surprised at the quality and professional show Mike brings every year to the Foster.
Special Programs:
Meditation 7:30-8:30
May 11, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 14, Join Sound Practitioner Linda Lee Purvis. Call or email to register
905-640-3966 beverlynortheast@gmail.com
Fundraisers for the Foster
If you would like more info on our special program of adopting a chair in memory of a loved one or family name. The sale of plaques on the chairs is going well and there is a limited number to be sold.
The Jewel on the Hill
The first & only book written about the Foster
Beautifully Illustrated work of Art
Perfect gift for that special person
Special Price
+
CD of Handel Sonatas
Flute & Cello
Recorded at the Foster by
James Warburton
Special Price
Walk in Tours July & August $10:00 per person -$8:00 Seniors Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
(except 3rd Sun. of July 11:00 am-1:00 pm)
Not open on long weekend Mondays
All other tours must be booked 905-640-3966, beverlynortheast@gmail.com
All tours $10.00 per person, $8:00 Seniors
Bus tours and group tours can be arranged by calling 905-640-3966 or
beverlynortheast@gmail.com. $10:00 per person -$8:00 Seniors www.thomasfostermemorial.com
In memory of a family member or name plaque
Call 905-640-3966 or beverlynortheast@gmail.com
For more information about this special program
The Thomas Foster Memorial
At
9449 Conc. 7 (Durham 1)
4km north of Uxbridge