Saturday, May 10th, 2025 – ‘The Salt Beef Junkies‘ live in concert
About the Band
Comprised of three young musicians keeping traditional Newfoundland music alive, the Salt Beef Junkies are a popular hit with tourists and locals alike. Consisting of Luke Mercer on accordion, guitar, harmonica and vocals, Ty Simms on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals, and Alex Mercer on bodhran, the boys tend to draw a crowd with their toe tapping tunes.
Performing as a group since 2019, they have played numerous venues, festivals, and events across the province, and were featured in an episode of HGTV’s “Rock Solid Builds”. In February 2024, they released their debut CD entitled “Somewhere in Between”, available in local and online music stores as well as all streaming platforms. In 2024, their album was nominated for Celtic/Traditional Group of the Year by Music NL and the group has been nominated for Youth Performer of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards in Ottawa.
As part of their volunteer activities, the Salt Beef Junkies regularly play at various seniors’ homes across the St. John’s metro area, veteran’s support groups, and fundraisers in support of various causes. For their volunteer activities, they were awarded the Quinn Rockstar Award for youth that demonstrate leadership and volunteerism in their community.
All three boys have been mentored by well-known Newfoundland musicians and it shows in their lively upbeat performances.
Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/thesaltbeefjunkies/about
Tickets: TBA
Parking: Please note that parking is limited at the Art Centre. However, additional parking can be found across the street at the Heart’s Content Heritage Centre, https://maps.app.goo.gl/PSG36JDy2YPxJTuA7 and at the Royal Bank of Canada https://maps.app.goo.gl/31hDJvbUKY2nPSDN6. We kindly ask that our patrons be mindful of parking on private property or blocking the private driveways of our neighbours.