The sound of Mr Monteath's music carried over the more than 20 stalls selling fruit, art, gifts, food and wine under clear skies, as the crowd browsed, ate, and lounged on the grass by the newly restored Clyde Railway Station.
Clyde on Sunday committee member Chris Cockroft said the market, held since 2010, had been temporarily shifted to the reserve while the usual venue next to Olivers was being extended.
''The idea of the markets is to give a bit of heart and soul to Clyde.
''A lot of those here will be holidaymakers but the locals are really supportive.''
The idea for market musicians developed after Dunstan House at Clyde had previously paid performers to play in the main street, but people did not stop to listen.
''We thought if we had market stalls people would stop and listen.''
Last year, various ukulele groups played at Clyde on Sunday and proved to be ''hugely'' popular, she said.
Mr Monteath was an ''amazing'' musician, and often attracted a good crowd.
The market is held once a month, beginning on Labour Day and finishing in March.
