Artistic Directors Message 2023

Our 13th annual celebration of the 39 Days of July

I managed to add one more show so as to outdo last year

31 concerts in 26 days this year in the city square plus the 317 slotted performances in the park - you know, sometimes you just gotta’ order up more tunnel

Again, there is diversity in the music, the performers as well as the attending audiences and if your cup of tea is not being served (music not of your choice) please move on and come back in an hour or so, it will have changed

There are musicians to listen to as well as musicians to dance to, it is all there to be experienced and witnessed

Now, one must not count on this festival happening every year, it is a tough and rough job organizing and delivering the longest festival of music that we know of. Yes, there are many emotional rewards, and yes it is a work of love.

So enjoy it to the fullest, please. Be in the moment as often as you are able. Attend as many concerts as possible. Become a supportive community member by being respectful of those around you.

Yes, we do live in ‘a rather fun place to be’

From the bottom of my heart,

Longevity John

Artistic Director