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On the Patio of La Cité francophone: French Quarter Fringe - Patio Music Series
La Cité francophone and the Centre Communautaire d'Edmonton will continue to celebrate local artists, live music and offer music lovers the chance to enjoy magnificent FREE concerts!!!
from August 15 to 23, 2025
Free ! First come, first served
LIVE music every night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please note that during the FRINGE, we do not accept phone reservations at CAFÉ bicyclette.
2025 Schedule
Stephen Stone - Solo Marimba
August 15 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stephen Stone has been bringing marimba to the streets, concert halls and celebration events of Edmonton since 2011. Stephen performs a little of every style of music including world-folk, rock, pop, jazz, classical, covers and original music, frequently including humourous antics.
Lindsey Walker Duo
August 17 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Edmonton based, Winnipeg bred Lindsey roams extensively, winning hearts with her raw honesty and soaring vocal power. Since her 2013 EMA nomination as an “Artist to Watch” Walker has played venues from Vancouver to Halifax and gained a national audience of devoted fans. Find her wandering in the night hunting all that dares to glimmer.
Shelly Jones
August 19 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Shelley Jones has a voice that moves hearts and a stage presence that captivates. Whether it’s jazz, pop, or soul, Jones is a true musical chameleon. Jones’ most recent project is called “Celebrating Stevie Wonder –50 years “Songs in the key of life”. Jones will be performing several songs from this iconic album as well as other Stevie Wonder classics.
The Tsunami Brothers
August 21 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Edmonton's only classic, authentic, All Ages surf band, performing classics from the surf era with originals from two albums and a soon to be released EP.
Dave Babcock
August 23 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For over three decades, award-winning Edmonton artist Dave Babcock has earned his reputation as one of Canada’s finest saxophonists, his soulful playing steeped in the living traditions of jazz and blues. Multi-instrumentalist, singer, bandleader, producer, musical director and clinician, he’s equally at home onstage or in the recording studio.
Janelle Leaf and Gareth Gilliland
August 16 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Janelle Leaf is also an Edmonton-based vocalist and singer/songwriter who has performed with a variety of bands including The Melisizwe Brothers, toured with Vissia opening for USS, The Million Dollar Dreamers at the former Halley’s Club and more.
Gareth Gilliland is an Edmonton-based guitarist, composer and producer, who performs with a variety of groups and has released his own EP, Social Eyes, with textures from ambient music and folk melodies.
https://itsgarethg.bandcamp.com/
Megan Lange – Solo and Duo
August 18 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Megan Lange is a singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up in a musical family, she began studying and performing music at a young age. Her roots in classical piano and jazz fused with her love of folk storytelling shape her soft and soulful sound. Her brother Nick - a talented saxophonist/vocalist - will join her during the performance.
Joe Nolan
August 20 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nolan has stated that his definition of rock ‘n roll is an artist letting their heart bleed on and off stage, without any fear. Joe may be categorized as a root’s artist, but Nolan never wants that tag to define him completely. By drawing inspiration from vintage rock ‘n roll, blues, country, and punk, he intends to keep pushing boundaries with every record he makes and every performance!
Barbara Leah Meyer and Jan Randall with special guest Bill Werthmann
August 22 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Barbara Leah Meyer and Jan Randall are Canadian artists with impressive track records and extensive experience on the national and international stage. They come together in this unique celebration of Canadian music to add their own brush strokes to Canadian classics, some more obscure gems and their own, original creations.