Charlottetown – Three of the biggest performances of 2009 will take place at the Confederation Centre of the Arts this summer thanks to the fifth annual Confederation Bridge Concert Series. The Centre and the Confederation Bridge announced the line-up today.

“To celebrate our fifth season, everyone is invited to a free series kick off concert at the finish line of the Tour de PEI, Women’s International Cycling event on Thursday, June 11. Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion of Tour de PEI, and then join us for this free outdoor concert featuring an Island favourite, Rawlins Cross. Also, mark your calendars for an evening in downtown Charlottetown for the Sunday shows on July 19 and September 6 where great Canadian talent awaits you,” said Michel Le Chasseur, General Manager of the Confederation Bridge.

Rawlins Cross will continue their triumphant return to the stage with the free outdoor concert on June 11 – the Tour de PEI Finish Line Concert to wrap up five days of world class women’s cycling and a rousing close to a day of activities in the downtown core.

One of the most sought after singer/songwriters working today, Gordie Sampson returns to the Confederation Centre Mainstage on July 19 with new songs from his recent third solo album, For the Few and Far Between.

Wrapping up the Concert Series on September 6 are the four legendary singers who are Lunch At Allen’s. Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, and Ian Thomas perform on the Mainstage for a return engagement. The immensely popular quartet last performed here more than two years ago.

“The remarkable talent that we are able to bring to the Confederation Centre of the Arts for the Concert Series each year thanks to the generous support of the people at the Confederation Bridge is always a highlight for us,” says David MacKenzie, CEO of the Centre. “This year’s line-up of Canadian talent that has made an impact on music the world over continues that tradition. We are very excited to announce these three performances, and we know the audiences will be excited.”

Tickets for the 2009 Confederation Bridge Concert Series are on sale now.