Friday, December 12, 2025

Violin Day ft Videos by Benjamin Dakota Rogers

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Music Listings: December 13-14, 2025

December 13-14, 2025

We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.

2025: Dec 12-14 / Dec 15-21 / Dec 22-28 / Dec 29-Jan 4

Saturday, December 13 (Violin Day)

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  • 3-3:30pm: Evan Rotella




1pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11)

1:30pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Nov 19-23, 26-30, Dec 3-4, 6-7, 10-14, 17-21, 23-24, 26-28)

1:30pm Youth Jam @ The Gasworks (Hamilton) 



2-5pm: Christmas Party with John Demarchi @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10 or FREE with penny sale tix

2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly) 

2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)


2-6pm: Felicia McMinn @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5





3-6pm: James Burton Trio @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $5 


4pm: Amy & Nadia @ Black Bull (Burlington) 

4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)



5:30-10pm: Winter Wonders (Live Music Tent) @ Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington) $? (Nov 27-Jan 4, Thu-Sat)

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6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)




6-8pm: Rob Cromwell @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 


7pm: Amy & Nadia @ Black Bull (Burlington) 


7-11pm: North Shore Blvd @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington) 


7-10pm: The Max Hillier Band @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) 

7pm: Jam Night @ The Bank (Welland)



7pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11)

7pm: Plaid Tidings: Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $59.50 (Nov 19-23, 25-30, Dec 2-7, Dec 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28)








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8-11pm: Jeff Riley @ Teddy's (Grimsby) 





8-10:30pm: Schmaltz & Pepper @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?



8:30pm: Shari & Jonny @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) 


8:30pm: Driven @ Winchester Arms (Dundas) 

8:30pm: Warren Jones @ Slye Fox (Binbrook) 

8:30pm: Whitespace @ Slye Fox Pub (Burlington) 


8:30-11:30pm: Jack Van Ginger @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

8:30-11:30pm: Jeff Gallagher @ Zander's Fire Grill (Brantford)

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9pm: Audio Saints @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm-1am: Vinyl Flux @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)


9pm: Mary Simon @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:30pm-1am: Grand Theft Audio @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)


10pm: Boombox @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Audioworx @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

10pm: Say Uncle @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)

10pm: Dirty Pioneers @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

Sunday, December 14 (Monkey Day)

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11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

1:30pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Nov 19-23, 26-30, Dec 3-4, 6-7, 10-14, 17-21, 23-24, 26-28)



1:30-4:30pm: Traditional Irish Jam Session @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly) 




2-5pm: Tim Hebert @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10


2-5pm: JP Shalala @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Stuck in the 90s Duo @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

2-5pm: Lucas Stagg @ Wooly Pub (Guelph)


2pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11




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4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)


5-8pm: Stone House Road @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)



7:30pm: Jonas Brothers @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)

8-11pm: Alfie Smith @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)



2025: Dec 12-14 / Dec 15-21 / Dec 22-28 / Dec 29-Jan 4


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Music Listings: December 13-14

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We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 13 (Violin Day)

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Let it Glow - A Celebration of Light (with some Live Music) @ St. Catharines & Port Dalhousie (Nov 29-Jan 4)

Winter Festival of Lights (Some Music) @ Niagara Falls (Nov 15-Jan 4)

9:30am-1pm: Freewheelin' Folk Show (Radio Show) Hosted by Jim Marino @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

10am-4pm: Paws & Claws - Outdoor Holiday Festival @ Hamilton SPCA
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  • 3-3:30pm: Evan Rotella

1pm: The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) with Feddy on Guitar @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?

1-4pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Fried Balogna ft James Ferris @ Pub Fiction (Ancaster) (Weekly)

1pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11)

1:30pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Nov 19-23, 26-30, Dec 3-4, 6-7, 10-14, 17-21, 23-24, 26-28)

1:30pm Youth Jam @ The Gasworks (Hamilton)

1:30-5pm: James Anthony & Krista Blondin @ Uptown Social House (Burlington)

2pm: A Verrall Gould Christmas (Toy Drive & Food Bank Collection) + Sam Squid, Robbo, SG Sinnicks @ Lionshead Pub (Hamilton)

2-5pm: Christmas Party with John Demarchi @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10 or FREE with penny sale tix

2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly)

2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)

2-4pm: A Big Band Christmas ft Big Band Theory @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $? (Dec 13-14)

2-6pm: Felicia McMinn @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5

2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Conor Gains @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

2:30-6pm: Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook with Dave Rave @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls)

3-6pm: The Big Band Jazz Matinee Series @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?

3-7pm: Bareback Riders @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3-6pm: James Burton Trio @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $5

3-6pm: Steve Beach Trio @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)

4pm: Amy & Nadia @ Black Bull (Burlington)

4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

4:30-5pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Fast Brake, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

5pm: Road to Hotel California (Tribute to The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, more) @ Yuk Yuk's (Niagara Falls) $39 (Nov 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Dec 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20)

5:30-10pm: Winter Wonders (Live Music Tent) @ Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington) $? (Nov 27-Jan 4, Thu-Sat)

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6pm: Sleigh Wreck ft Boys Night Out, The Video Dead, Danny Miles, The Good Depression @ Clifford Brewing (Hamilton) $?

6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)

6-9pm: Bryan Frid @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)

6pm: Chris Strei @ Brandi's Kitchen and Bar (Brantford)

6-9pm: Paul Mallard @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant)

6-8pm: Rob Cromwell @ 2 Rivers (Paris)

6-10:30pm: Sleigh Wreck: Boys Night Out, The Video Dead, Danny Miles, The Good Depression @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?

7pm: Amy & Nadia @ Black Bull (Burlington)

7-11pm: The Lakeshore Boys @ BURLINGTON LEGION

7-11pm: North Shore Blvd @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)

7pm: A Very Charlie Brown Concert @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $29.50+

7-10pm: The Max Hillier Band @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7pm: Jam Night @ The Bank (Welland)

7-10pm: Andrew Schoettler Trio @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: The Mark Smith Experience @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

7pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11)

7pm: Plaid Tidings: Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $59.50 (Nov 19-23, 25-30, Dec 2-7, Dec 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28)

7:30pm: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents 'Tis the Season @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: Tartan Terrors Celtic Christmas @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Chorus presents Let It Snow @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

7:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents: Home for the Holidays @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $36+ (Dec 13-14)

7:30pm: Brantford Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s “Messiah” @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $44+

7:30pm: Grand Philharmonic Choir: Handel’s Messiah @ Centre in the Square (Kitchener) $40+ (Dec 11-12)

7:30pm: Fred Eaglesmith & the Full Band @ Port Dover Community Center $50

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8pm: Pearl N’ Poison & Friends @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?

8pm: North Shore Blvd @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)

8pm: Erik Folino & Four Days Notice @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

8pm: Classic Albums Live: Beatles - Revolver @ Oakville Centre for Performing Arts $? (Dec 12-13)

8-11pm: Jeff Riley @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: James Blonde + Lost Faculty @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $26.37

8pm: Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged) @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $109

8pm: Feral Minks with Avalon Stone and Flowers for Daniel @ The Hub (Kitchener) $26.65

8pm: A Big Band Christmas ft Big Band Theory @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $? (Dec 13-14)

8-10:30pm: Schmaltz & Pepper @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Lucas Stagg @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

8-11pm: Shyster @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Centre (Dunnville) $?

8:30pm: Shari & Jonny @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)

8:30pm: Kenny Emberson Band@ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Driven @ Winchester Arms (Dundas)

8:30pm: Warren Jones @ Slye Fox (Binbrook)

8:30pm: Whitespace @ Slye Fox Pub (Burlington)

8:30pm: Mahones Acoustic: Songs of Shane MacGowan @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington)

8:30-11:30pm: Jack Van Ginger @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

8:30-11:30pm: Jeff Gallagher @ Zander's Fire Grill (Brantford)

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9pm: Mark Thackway @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm: Tyler Wilson Band @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: 5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam Tribure) + Saint Jimmy's Army (Green Day Tribute) @ Stonewalls (Hamilton) $?

9pm: Cheap Thrills @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm: Whiskey Roxx @ Shooterville Billiards Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm: Alfie Smith @ Red Harp Pub (Acton)

9pm: Audio Saints @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm-1am: Vinyl Flux @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

9pm-12:45am: Dynamic Trio @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Mary Simon @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:30pm-1am: Grand Theft Audio @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

9:30pm: Black Thorns @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)

10pm: Boombox @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Audioworx @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Say Uncle @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)

10pm: Dirty Pioneers @ The Dickens (Burlington)
Sunday, December 14 (Monkey Day)

---- Before 3:00pm ----

Let it Glow - A Celebration of Light (with some Live Music) @ St. Catharines & Port Dalhousie (Nov 29-Jan 4)

Winter Festival of Lights (Some Music) @ Niagara Falls (Nov 15-Jan 4)

1:30-2am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Fast Brake, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

1:30pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Nov 19-23, 26-30, Dec 3-4, 6-7, 10-14, 17-21, 23-24, 26-28)

1:30pm: Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Christmas is for Kids @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $20

1:30pm: Oakville Symphony: Family Holiday Concert @ Oakville Centre for Performing Arts $46 (Dec 12-13)

1:30-4:30pm: Traditional Irish Jam Session @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

2-5:30pm: Brant Parker and the Boiler Room Blues Band with Fefddy @ Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton)

2pm: One Man, Three Legends (Tributes to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash) + Joe Passion as Jerry Lee Lewis @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?


2-5pm: New Rebel Westerners @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?

2-5pm: Tim Hebert @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

2-4:30pm: Jimmy's Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Paige Armstrong & Dane Wedderburn @ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill)

2-5pm: JP Shalala @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Stuck in the 90s Duo @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

2-5pm: Lucas Stagg @ Wooly Pub (Guelph)

2pm: The Beatles Cover Show @ Brothers Brewing Company (Guelph) PWYC

2pm: Shrek The Musical @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $59.50 (Dec 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31, Jan 2-4, 6-11

2-4:30pm: John Rogers @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

2-4pm: JP Riemens (Reading & Music) @ Old Town Hall (Waterford) $10

2:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents: Home for the Holidays @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $36+ (Dec 13-14)

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3pm: Whiskey Brothers @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

3-6pm: Johnny Cash Tribute with Paul Anthony @ Stonewalls (Hamilton) $?

3-6pm: MARK THACKWAY & LAURA KEATING @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

3pm: Brantford Memorial Concert Band @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) FREE

3-6pm: Open Stage with Hellion Ton @ Cornerstone (Guelph) (Weekly)

3pm: A Big Band Christmas ft Big Band Theory @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $? (Dec 13-14)

4pm: Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Christmas Spectacular @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $55

4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

5-9pm: Manor House Publishing presents readings by Bess Georgakakos, Jordan Koren, Ryan O'Dowd, John F Gardiner + music by Kim & Frank Koren @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

5-8pm: Stone House Road @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

6-9pm: Steve Oros & Tim Jennings @ Coach & Lantern, Upstairs (Ancaster)

7pm: A Jann Arden Christmas @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $129

7:30pm: Jonas Brothers @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)

8-11pm: Alfie Smith @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

8pm: Martin Rouleau w/ Jordan Stevens @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

8pm: Folk Open Jam @ Brothers Brewing Company (Guelph) PWYC

8pm: Bat Sabbath (Tribute) with Sliptomb + Pissfits @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $39
More listings to come
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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Heavy Metal Day Videos by Varga, Helix, Astral Witch, Sarasin

Update of 2020 Post 



Links: Varga, Video above courtesy of Varga







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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Please Support Local Charities


Support Local Charities


From their website: The Canadian Heroes Foundation is a Registered Not for Profit organization and is about creating awareness and support for our front line responders, our fallen heroes and families. It is also a tribute to those who have served in the past, present and future.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week.  HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors


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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Please Support Local Charities


Please Support Local Charities

From the website: Carpenter Hospice, located in the heart of Burlington, Ontario, provides individuals who are dying, and their families, with high quality palliative care in a home-like setting.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week.  HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

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Friday, November 28, 2025

Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 17!


Today (November 29, 2025), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns 17! 

Links: Stevie Nicks, More Stevie Nicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Stevie Nicks

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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors


Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors



Ken Wallis is an amazing local music supporter. He has a great radio show

Tuesdays: 4-5:30pm: Blues Source Canada w Ken Wallis @ INDI 101.5 FM 


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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Electric Guitar Day Videos ft the Late, Great Brian Griffith

Update of 2020 Post 



Video above courtesy of Doug Smith


Video above courtesy of Mel Olds


Links: Katie Bulley, More Katie Bulley Stories, Video above courtesy Stellablu477


Links: Sharon Musgrave, More Sharon Musgrave Stories, Video above courtesy of Sharon Musgrave

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Please Support Local Charities


Please Support Local Charities


From their site: Hope for People-Fodivha Inc, is a Canadian Non-Profit Organization partnering with Fodivha Orphanage and School in Thomaseau, Haiti. We work to fund the building of the infrastructure necessary to give children a safe, nurturing environment to live and learn in. Funding also supports a nutritious feeding programme. Currently, 35 orphaned children live at Fodivha and another 300 come to school everyday. It is the only free school in the area, servicing the most marginalized and needy, in this very poor area of Haiti.

100% of your donation to Hope for People – Fodivha goes directly to support the ongoing construction projects at the orphanage and school and to the purchase of food for the children.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week.  HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

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Friday, November 21, 2025

October 2025 Global Music Awards Including a Few Canadians


October 2025 edition of the Global Music Awards.

Gold Medal Winners

Canadian Silver Medal Winner

Canadian Bronze Medal Winners

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Stupendous Solo Album From Kitchener's Mike Elliott

Artist: Mike Elliott (Kitchener)

Recording: Let You Go

Label: Busted Flat Records

Mini-Review: 

Kitchener Bluesman Mike Elliott steps from out of the shadow of Daddy Long Legs and Elliott & the Audio Kings to craft his own stupendous solo offering. A musical  gumbo of rockabilly, fuzzy garage rock and blues, Let You Go grabs you and takes you on a compelling trip.

Available on: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Physical media on Busted Flat

Personnel:

Stream the album below


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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Throwback Thursday: Roadkill Bill Passes

Original Post: April 15, 2009
Updated Post: November 20, 2025


It is with regret and sadness that we announce the passing of William George Peer (aka Roadkill Bill). He was a great local country musician beloved by many.

From his obituary:
Suddenly on Saturday, April 14. 2009 in his 59th year. Best friend and husband to Janice (Donaven) Peerfor 29 years. Loved father of Laura (Mike) Littlewood, Charlotte, Jessica and McDuff ( the family dog ). Dear Grandpa of Zara and Keely. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Emma Peer. And loved by his brothers and sisters Jack ( Donna ) Peer, Anne ( Andrew ) Dicerni, Lois Lister and Jane Book. Loved by his mother-in-law Joyce "Roz" Donaven, His brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Bill had an immense love for hillbilly music and sprint car racing and will be missed by his many friends in both circles. The family would like to thank all of his doctors and staff at St. Joseph's Dialysis unit. Cremation has taken place.
Click here for information about Bill

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Buy Holiday Smile Cookies This Week to Help Local Charities

 


This week (Nov 17-23, 2025) all sales from Tim Hortons' Holiday Smile Cookies will go towards local charities, A tasty way to give.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week.  HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.




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Thursday, November 13, 2025

2026 Canadian Grammy Awards Nominations

Canadian made a great showing in the 2026 Grammy Award nomination list.

Below is a complete list of Canadian nominees.

Click here for the full list of all nominations.

Album of the Year:

Best Alternative Music Album:

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media:

Best Contemporary Country Album:

Best Country Solo Performance:

Best Dance/Electronic Recording:

Best Dance Pop Recording: 

Best Historical Album:

Best Immersive Audio Album:

Best Melodic Rap Performance: 

Best Pop Solo Performance: 

Best Pop Vocal Album:

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album:

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: 

Record of the Year:

Songwriter of the Year:

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