Patrick Ledwell
Comedy album release and shows at Trailside
Comedian Patrick Ledwell has brought laughter to community halls, gyms, theatres, and convention centres. But when he decided to record his first comedy album, there was only one stage he wanted to be on: the Trailside Music Hall. And that’s where Ledwell will be starting on July 28 and July 29, kicking off a summer run with two shows to launch his new comedy recording Live on P.E.I.
“Comedy comes alive when everyone’s up close. Trailside Music Hall creates that one-of-kind atmosphere,” says Ledwell. “You hear that lively vibe in the recording, complete with different laughs, clinking glasses, and even the occasional plate clank.”
The album was recorded over two nights of performances at the Trailside and it features an hour of Patrick’s most popular standup routines. Live on P.E.I. was recorded by Daniel Ledwell of Echo Lake studios. The one-hour album will be available following the release dates on all streaming platforms, and for sale as download/ CD at summer shows.
The July 28 and 29 shows are also the kick-off to Patrick Ledwell and Friend, the popular summer series featuring Ledwell and different special guests each night. This year, the friend list includes: Jenn Grant (July 28), Vintage 2.0 (July 29), Island Summer Review partner Mark Haines (August 4 and 5), Liam Corcoran and Nick Doneff of Two Hours Traffic (August 12), and Tanya Davis (August 26).
Ledwell comments, “I was raised on the Muppet Show, and that’s part of the feeling I’m going for with these shows. Singers get a chance to be funny, and maybe funny people get a chance to sing a safe amount. I hope audiences get a sense of surprise, constant fun, and what-happens-next.”
Tickets for Patrick Ledwell & Friend can be purchased online at trailside.ca, via phone at 902-367-3311, or in-person at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown.