Late June Sundays on the island have a quality that is hard to describe without sounding overworked: the days are at their longest, the island is full but not overwhelmed, and an afternoon at The Waterfront in Totland Bay feels like a reasonable way to use the last light. The Wayfayers play the Sunday Live slot on 28 June, bringing a folk and roots sound that suits a coastal venue and an evening that does not want to end.
The Wayfayers have a live quality that is acoustic enough to work on a promenade terrace and full enough to hold an afternoon crowd. The name suggests travel and music made for moving through landscapes, which fits the western end of the island well. Late June at The Waterfront is one of the more sought-after slots in the Sunday Live series; the combination of long light and a dependable act tends to bring out people who have been coming to this particular Sunday for years.
Free entry, no booking. Food and drinks all afternoon. The Waterfront, Totland Bay promenade. More music events across the island through the summer.