Opening ‘Music in the Bandstand’ for the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Duke Johnson and his band, the Scorchers, gave a belting performance of well-known rock anthems and songs of some of the best acts in the world in Dartmouth on Monday, August 21st.

The evening was balmy and the audience seats mostly filled, although crowds were yet to fill Royal Avenue Gardens. The band performed on the small stage in front of the bandstand and it gave a club atmosphere to the large open space. Applause was warm and it marked a great beginning to the Regatta’s nightly spot: ”Music in the Bandstand”.