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Open Air Performance Series: Pat Chessell
PAT CHESSELL
Open Air Performance Series
From July 7th – August 29th, 2025 join us for a free, 1-hour performance every Monday to Friday at 6PM as part of our Open Air Performance Series. By expanding our arts experiences into Town Centre Park, we hope these events will excite our patrons and introduce us to new faces and Lake Lafarge lovers alike. Grab your picnic basket and enjoy a free professional concert in the park!
The Evergreen Cultural Centre Society is supported by Port Coquitlam Community Foundation Theatre Society Legacy Fund.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Pat Chessell was born into a British Columbia-based family with deep roots in Ireland and Canada’s East Coast. A lover of Celtic traditions from a young age, he has been playing music for as long as he can remember and began performing publicly in his early teens. His passion for folk music and songwriting is deeply influenced by legends like John Prine, Stan Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot, and Liam Clancy.
In 2022, Pat was nominated for the Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer of the Year, solidifying his place as a prominent voice in the genre. He has had the privilege of opening for notable artists such as Jim Byrnes, The Paperboys, Sharon Shannon, and Tegan and Sara. Not one to rest on his laurels, he has trained with such great musicians as Aoife Clancy (vocals), John Doyle (guitar), and David Francey (songwriting).
As the 2024 Artist in Residence for the City of North Vancouver, Pat wrote (and is currently recording) a new body of work that promises to capture the depth of his musical journey. He lives in Cloverdale, BC, with his wife, Alexandra, their son, Liam, and their cat, Murphy.
