Lucas Pell, the man from…

Kelli McRobert | Feb 16, 2022

The weather started out quite disappointing with a drizzle of rain and icy pellets as the first of three outdoor winter concerts sponsored by South Frontenac township was set to get underway at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The only saving grace was that the temperature had risen to just above zero and in Canadian terms, that is quite balmy.

We were warmly greeted by a group of volunteers and Melissa Elliott offered up some warm hot chocolate or coffee to enjoy during the entertainment. Groups of friends huddled around open fire pits and large statuesque heaters, as the weather improved and provided a snowy backdrop for the lead performer Lucas Pell, an enthusiast artist ready to entertain, even though his fingers were chilled as he warmed them gingerly between sets.

He is a young, fresh singer/song writer and performs regularly throughout Kingston and previously on the Thousand Island Cruise Ships. Lucas was ranked the number one Canadian Singer/Songwriter for 6 months straight and he has opened for great artists including Jimmie Vaughan. He got the nickname, the “man from hell”, somewhere along his musical journey, and the name has stuck.

Lucas took us down memory lane and took suggestions from the crowd as he kept us moving in our seats and laughing as he chatted between songs and engaged with the audience. Behind us, the children’s stations were in full swing as kids played in the snow using the free kick sleds and snowshoes, while others raced around on the well-built play structure. Dogs and their masters romped in the dog park and then warmed by the fire soothed by the acoustic sounds coming from the solo master of his craft. The crowds ebbed and flowed as did the weather, but it did not deter outdoor enthusiasts from coming and enjoying the well-presented offerings the township provided.

Thank you to the organizers and volunteers for a lovely afternoon of great music, warm fires, and friendly neighbours.

Looking forward to the next one!

Music in the Park is a 3-part series being presented from 1-3 p.m., by the Township of South Frontenac and will continue February 26th at The Point Park with musician Chris Murphy, then the last of the series will be on March 12th at Gilmour Point Park featuring Jordy Jackson.

To find out more about Lucanus (Lukey) Pell he can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and Reverbnation.