Sounds of New Orleans Hitting the Chemainus Waterwheel Park Stage Tonight

And the beat goes on!

In Chemainus, it never seems to end, thanks to the efforts of the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society.

Tonight, Tuesday, July 15, the sounds of New Orleans will emanate from the bandshell in Waterwheel Park. Mardi Gras Mambo brings the audience straight to the heart of New Orleans with a musical journey spanning decades of hits performed in honour of great artist like Louis Armstrong, Jellyroll Morton, Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, The Neville Brothers, and many more.

Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is by donation.

A Chemainus favourite, Zachary Stevenson, will take to the Waterwheel Park stage on Thursday evening. Best known for his award-winning performances as Buddy Holly, Zachary Stevenson is an internationally recognized actor, musician and songwriter.

The fun begins at 7 p.m.

This weekend the Cultural Arts Society will be presenting its annual Chemainus Bluegrass Festival with some terrific bands hitting the stage on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

On Sunday at 11 a.m. bluegrass fans will enjoy the Bluegrass Gospel Concert.

It has been a great summer of entertainment at the Waterwheel Park bandshell already and there is lots more to come.

Check out cvcas.com for the full lineup and more information about the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society