Joseph Blake /Monday Magazine contributor
Every summer Butchart Gardens offers nightly, live music from their outdoor stage. Free with admission to the Gardens, this yearB次元官网网址檚 schedule includes a wide range of blues, folk, pop, rock, jazz, country, classical and world beat artists.
In that mix, the Gardens also offers special concerts by visiting stars. Los Texmaniacs and The Lone Star Amigos bring their high-octane, Tex-Mex conjunto rock to town July 10, while Blue RodeoB次元官网网址檚 Jim Cuddy performs solo material with his band on Aug. 15.
The other special concert on this yearB次元官网网址檚 schedule sees multiple-Juno Award winner Serena Ryder make her first appearance at the Gardens on July 25, an experience she looks forward to.
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Ryder, based in Toronto and Los Angeles, has had her music on North American charts since 2006. She has sold millions of records and earned six Junos in a career that has seen her share the stage with a range of international stars, including Kanye West, OneRepublic, HAIM, Pitbull and Melissa Etheridge.
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Her 90-minute show at Butchart Gardens starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
For any of the special entertainment events, itB次元官网网址檚 good to remember parking is limited. ItB次元官网网址檚 recommended that you come early to enjoy the Gardens, maybe have a meal at one of ButchartB次元官网网址檚 critically acclaimed restaurants, and set out your spot to watch the show. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, as there is a limited number of benches and festival seating in front of the outdoor stage.
For more information on the live music schedule, visit .
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