Music Listings, Part 1: April 4-6, 2025

April 4-6, 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.

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2025: Apr 3-6 / Apr 7-13/ Apr 14-20

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Friday, April 4 (Bandcamp Friday) 

---- Before 7:00pm ----

Eat and Drink Norfolk @ Norfolk County Fairgrounds (Simcoe)

• 5pm: Brousseau & Co
• 7:45pm: The Treeline

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts: Jazz Appreciation Month - Carolyn Credico Quartet @ Hamilton Public Library, Central, Hamilton Room FREE

12pm: Shake It Up Live Podcast Hosted by Famous Framus starring Southbound Train & Jesse James Medicine Show @ Cat N Fiddle (Hamilton) or livestream on canucktunes.ca

1-1:30pm: Come Sunday (Gospel Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

2-3pm: Jazz Appreciation Month - Gypsy Spirit @ Hamilton Public Library, Ancaster, Fireplace FREE

5-8pm: Brad James @ Fool & Flagon (Hamilton) (Weekly)

5:30-9:30pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

5:30-9:30pm: Pianist @ Corso (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

6-9pm: James Anthony @ Scout Cafe (Stoney Creek) (Weekly)

6pm: Eddie Paton @ Nickel Brook Brewing (Burlington)

6pm: Strummers Union @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

6-9pm: Stephanie Deshane @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Hey McFly Duo @ Brimstone Brewing Company (Ridgeway)

6-10pm: Pianist @ Watermark (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

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

6-8pm: Mitch Szitas @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

6:30-8:30pm: Student Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $7 

6:30pm: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

6:30pm: Ferguson Young @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)

6:30-10:30pm: SVETLAN MILOSOVIC - Gypsy Jazz Piano @ Marquee (Milton)

6:30pm: JOEL MORELLI @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

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7-9pm: Piano Bar with Ian Aisling @ Collective Arts Beerhall (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

7pm: Alex Dean with the After Hours Jazz Band @ Old Fire Hall (Ancaster) $25

7pm: Ladybird Soiree (Fundraiser) ft Hawksley Workman, Whitehorse and Nosey Neighbour @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $?

7-10pm: Dueling Pianos @ Uptown Social House (Burlington) (Every Fri & Sat)

7-10pm: Ken Foster Trio @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7-10pm: Open Mic @ DeBar (Guelph)(Weekly)

7:30pm: Harry Manx @ Playhouse Cinema (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: The Australian Bee Gees Show (Tribute) @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines)  $51.40

7:30pm: Classic Troubadours: The Songs of Sheryl Crow & Stevie Nicks (Tribute) ft Jabob Moon + Annette Haas, Melissa Marchese & Alex Whorms @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $47

7:30-11:30pm: Open Mic @ Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

7:30-10:30pm: Eric Mills @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) 

Eat and Drink Norfolk @ Norfolk County Fairgrounds (Simcoe)

• 7:45pm: The Treeline

---- 8:00-8:59pm ----

8pm: Bernadette Connors + Patrick Fockler @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $32.18

8pm?  Adam Cooke Duo @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton)

8pm?: K-Hole, Muddle, Bad Egg, Slacker @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

8pm?: SurfRock Showcase with Los Speedos, The Trebletones, Danger!! Death Ray @ Doors Pub (Hamilton) $?

8pm: The Mushrooms @ Buddy's Roadhouse (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Eddie Paton @ Nickel Brook Brewing (Burlington)

8-11pm: GABRIEL LAENDERG @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Evan Rotella @ Utopia Lounge and Vintage Shoppe (Crystal Beach)

8pm: Blackwater Trio @ The Shakespeare Arms (Guelph)

8pm: Silvia Dee & the Boyfriend @ Ernie's Cookhouse (Cambridge)

8pm: Il Volo @ Fallsview Casino, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $? (Apr 4-5)

8pm: CJ Wiley's Big Gay Night with Boy Banned + Sexy Milf Cougars @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $25.33

8pm: Tree Top Poets @ The Red Chevron (Guelph) 

8pm: RITCHIE-PARRISH-RITCHIE (Tanglefoot) @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $28 adv/$30 door

8pm: Top Pocket @ Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8:30pm-12:30am: The Chris Chambers Band @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton)

8:30-11:30pm: Whiskey Chasers @ Pub Fiction (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Bliss @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Carm Milioto @ Slye Fox (Binbrook)

8:30pm: Flo Olavarria @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington)

8:30pm: 2 DOLLAR BILLS @ Slye Fox Pub (Burlington)

8:30-11:30pm: The O'Deadkys @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

8:30pm: Otis Wonder & The Hustle @ Kings Sports Bar (Guelph) 

---- After 9:00pm ----

9pm: Chris Wheeler Band @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: George Pine @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm: CFMU Presents @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $? 

9pm: James Roberts Band @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

9pm-1am: Cory Cruise @ Elements Casino (Flamboro)

9pm: No Idea @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)

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

9pm: Mike and Marco @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville) 

9pm-12am: The Figure Four @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm: Audio Saints @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines) 

9pm-1am: Mad Men @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

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

9pm: The Regulars @ Brothers Brewing (Guelph)

9pm: Pulse X @ Trackside Tavern (Cambridge)

9pm: Dan Walsh @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:30pm: NEON NOTES: A Night of Music and Unity @ Which Craft (Guelph) FREE

9:30pm: Romeo Sex Fighter @ Room 47 (Waterloo) (1st Fri of Month) $10

10pm: MEXICAN PARTY with GRUPO ILEGAL & OZ SOUNDS @ Stonewalls (Hamilton) $15

10pm: Kayar & the Damned Animals @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Kim Foo Band @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington) 

10pm: DOD @ The Dickens (Burlington)

10pm-2am: The Country Junkies @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

10pm: Sean Castillo with Kat Steeves and Chase Heaslip @ Jimmy Jazz (Guelph) FREE

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Saturday, April 5

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

Eat and Drink Norfolk @ Norfolk County Fairgrounds (Simcoe)

• 3pm: Claire & Chris
• 5:15pm: Felicia McMinn
• 7:45pm: Fiddlestix

2:30-3am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring The Smokewagon Blues Band, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

9-9:30am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring The Smokewagon Blues Band, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

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

1-2pm: Jazz Appreciation Month - Henry Strong Trio @ Hamilton Public Library, Turner Park, Marketplace FREE

1pm: The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) with Josh Miller @ Coach & Lantern, Upstairs (Ancaster) $?

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

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

2-5pm: Ken Musson @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

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

2-5pm: Dealerz Choice Duo @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines)

2-4pm: Kat Steeves @ Benjamin's Bodega (Guelph)

2pm: The Break Even Boys @ Brothers Brewing Company (Guelph) PWYC

2-4pm: Jazz Jam @ Jazz Room (Waterloo) $? (1st & 3rd Sat)

2pm: James Murphy Band @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5

2:30pm: Brant Parker Band with Guest @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

2:30pm: Blues at the Regency w Blues Etc ft Rob Quail @ Regency 76 – The Original Sports Bar (Niagara Falls)

---- 3:00-6:59pm ----

3pm: Tim Gibbons and the Swampbusters @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3pm: Material Objects, Synchronicity, Issak and His Holy Guitar @ Vertagogo (Hamilton) $?

3-6pm: Michael Theodore @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $5

3-6pm: Empty Hours @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)

Eat and Drink Norfolk @ Norfolk County Fairgrounds (Simcoe)

• 3pm: Claire & Chris
• 5:15pm: Felicia McMinn
• 7:45pm: Fiddlestix

4-8pm: Open Mic Blues Jam Matinee ft. Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovMasters @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) 

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

4:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents: Pastorale  @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) Regular: $99 - $79 - $69 - $59 - $39/Arts Worker: $52/Under 35 : $46/Student: $29/18 and under $24 (Apr 5-6)

5:30-9:30pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls)  (Weekly - Fri & Sat)

5:30-9:30pm: Pianist @ Corso (Niagara Falls)  (Weekly - Fri & Sat)

6-10pm: Pianist @ Watermark (Niagara Falls) (Weekly - Fri & Sat)

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

6-9pm: MARY SIMON @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant)

6-8pm: Eric Mills @ 2 Rivers (Paris)

6pm: Alfie Smith @ Concession Road Brewing Co (Jarvis)

6:30-10:30pm: TONY D'AMATO - Classic Piano @ Marquee (Milton)

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7pm: John Restas @ Turtle Jack's, Upper James (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: Rock of 80s @ Black Bull (Burlington)

7-9pm: Jazz Rent Party ft The JazzLab Trio @ Nelles Manor Museum (Grimsby) $45

7-9:30pm: Evan Rotela @ The Local (Niagara Falls)

7-11pm: Easy Street Blues Band @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford)

7-10pm: Emily Kemp Trio @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: ERROL BLACKWOOD @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

7:30-9:30pm: Loretta Hale Big Band @ The Gasworks (Hamilton) $22-$28

7:30pm: Yogi Turgeon @ Townhall Social Eatery (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7:30pm: Oakville Symphony: Fearless ft William Leathers @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts - $74 Regular/$68 Senior/$20 Student/$34 Young Adult (Apr 5-6)

7:30pm: Brock University Choir @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall (St. Catharines) Adult: $15/Senior: $10/Child (0-14): $10/High School Student (with valid ID): $5

7:30pm: Classic Lightfoot Live (Tribute) ft John Stinson, Bob Doidge, Eric Kidd, Steve Eyers @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $58

7:30-10:30pm: Ray & the Vagabond @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

Eat and Drink Norfolk @ Norfolk County Fairgrounds (Simcoe)

• 7:45pm: Fiddlestix

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8pm: Ruby Doom, Private Lives, Cult Crimes and Loud Hands @ Vertagogo (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Retro 80s Night @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) 

8-10:30pm: ZED (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ Zoetic Theatre (Hamilton) $?

8pm: DESIRE - International U2 Tribute @ The Studio (Hamilton) $?

8pm?: Cleen, Electric Cactus, Ivy Gardens @ Vertagogo (Hamilton) $?

8pm-12am: Embrace @ Waterdown Legion

8-11pm: Riddim Riders @ The Block Co: The Edison Room (Burlington)

8pm?: Laura Keaton @ Nickel Brook Brewing (Burlington)

8pm: Rock of 80s @ Black Bull (Burlington)

8pm: Rob Cutting @ Pepperwood Bistro (Burlington)

8pm: Thunder Boogie @ Patio & Pump (Oakville)

8-11pm: STONE HOUSE ROAD @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Il Volo @ Fallsview Casino, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $? (Apr 4-5)

8pm: RUNA @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $30 adv/$33 door/$23 live stream

8pm: Tevet Sela from Montreal @ Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Wing Night: The Band @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

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

8:30pm: McFlys: Back to the 80s @ Pub Fiction (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Fiction @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Seth Ryan @ Slye Fox (Binbrook)

8:30pm: Sean Royle @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)

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

8:30pm: The Ramblin' Band @ Slye Fox Pub (Burlington)

8:30-11:30pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

8pm: Stef & Brad @ The Shakespeare Arms (Guelph)

8:30pm: Righteous and the Wicked (RHCP Tribute) @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $20+

8:45pm: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

---- After 9:00pm ----

9pm: Trickbag @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: Julian Fauth & Ken Yoshioka @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm-1am: Hammer Tones @ Last Call Bar & Grill (Hamilton)

9pm: Bon Jovi Forever (Tribute) @ Stonewalls (Hamilton) $15 adv/$20 door

9pm: Moonshine Rewind @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown)

9pm: STATION 31 @ Shooterville Billiards Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm: Smile N Wave @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm-12am: Big.Shiny.Tunes @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm-1am: Prestige Worldwide @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

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

9pm: Rock County @ Kings Sports Bar (Guelph) $5 door

9pm: Counting Down the Hours @ Trackside Tavern (Cambridge)

9pm: Jack Sith @ German Home (Delhi)

9pm: Shari & Jonny @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

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

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

9:30pm: Miracle Fraud + La Rent + Enobini @ Which Craft (Guelph)

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

10pm: Say Uncle @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

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

10pm: Jasmine T Band @ The Dickens (Burlington)

10pm-2am: Daybreak Moonshine @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls) 

10pm: 10pm: Namedroppers and Ferengien Blood @ Jimmy Jazz (Guelph)

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Sunday, April 6

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

10:30am-4pm: Guelph Record Show @ Royal Canadian Legion $5/$10 Early Bird (9am)

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

12-2pm: Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $10

1:30-5pm: ABBAMania Canada @ The Busholme (Erin) $40

2-5pm: Stories Through Song w/Mitch Szitas & Friends @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?

2-5:30pm: Brant Parker & the Boiler Blues Band + Guest @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) $10 

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

2pm: Kick’N Strings @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown)

2pm: Waylon Crybaby & The Squeaky Wheels @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $5

2pm: Oakville Symphony: Fearless ft William Leathers @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts - $74 Regular/$68 Senior/$20 Student/$34 Young Adult (Apr 5-6)

2pm: Off The Rock – Tribute to Great Big Sea @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $49.50

2-4:30pm: Jimmy’s Juke Joint ft Jim Casson with Virgil Scott & Bringham Phillips @ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill) 

2-5pm: Mel Monaco @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Fiddlin’ Around @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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

2-5pm: Almost Serious @ The Falls Road Pub (Kitchener) (Weekly)

2:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents: Pastorale  @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) Regular: $99 - $79 - $69 - $59 - $39/Arts Worker: $52/Under 35 : $46/Student: $29/18 and under $24 (Apr 5-6)

2:30-4:30pm: Jay Cararro @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

---- After 3:00pm ----

3-5pm: Folk Sinners @ Stonewalls (Hamilton) $10

3-7pm: Whiskey Bros @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

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

3pm: Silvia Dee and the Boyfriend @ Edelweiss Tavern (Kitchener)

4pm: Celebration of Romani International Day (Some Music) @ The Westdale (Hamilton) FREE but must register

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

5-8pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

6-9pm: Jorge & Kris @ Lowville Bistro (Burlington)

6pm: Fiddlestix @ Squires Gastro Pub (Burlington)

6:30pm: Alistair Robertson – Saxophone @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

6:45-9pm: Open Mic @ Erksine Presbyterian Church (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: Hamilton Concert Band Presents: Cinema Sounds - A Musical Journey Through Film @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

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

9pm: Dave Celia and Co @ Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm: Bo @ McCabe's Irish Pub (Guelph)

10pm: Open Mic @ Jimmy Jazz (Guelph) (Weekly)

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2025: Apr 3-6 / Apr 7-13/ Apr 14-20

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Throwback Thursday: Jacob Moon Video Catches Rush's Attention

Part of Original News Roundup Post: February 26, 2009

Updated Post: April 3, 2025

According to Hamilton singer/songwriter Jacob Moon's news page, Rush singer Geddy Lee has sent him a message praising his latest YouTube offering.

The online video has Moon performing Subdivisions live on the rooftop of the Staircase Theatre.

"The guys have all seen this and think it's terrific. Kudos to Jacob and best of luck to him. Great voice!! Best - Geddy"

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon 

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Trebleclef to Open New Restaurant & Live Venue

We here at the Hamilton Blues Lovers are proud to make the following announcement: Our cute mascot, Trebleclef will be opening a new restaurant called Treble's Diner & Hootenanny. Our monkey's been dreaming of this moment since he graduated with honours from Luigi's School of Culinary Arts & Taxidermy. 

There'll be many mouthwatering offerings, such as:

• Treble's Specials: Banana Goulash, Flambe a la Banane, Fried Bananas & Spam
• The Yellow Submarine (sub with Bananas and tuna)
• Harmonica Sammies (harmonica-shaped sandwiches - in different keys)
• I Can See Cholesterol By the Dashboard Light (Triple cheese Meatloaf with extra gravy)
• King Biscuits (Oh Boy)

The Dessert Menu:

• 'Oh What a Filling' blueberry pies 
• Let's (Milk) Shake (made with Teenage Head Beer)
• Linda Luigi cakes (90% butter frosting, 10% cake)
• Baby Won't You Drive My Carbs (3-layer chocolate cake with crumbled cookie topping served with ice cream)

The beautiful décor will also reflect Treble's love of music with:

• Drum and Guitar shaped seats
• Spotlight and visual effects lighting in the dining room.
• Record & CD shaped plates 
• Drum sticks and picks as cutlery including tuning "forks"
• Photos and memorabilia of local musicians on the walls and ceiling
• Booths for recording live music in the bathrooms
• Sheet music napkins

There's also live music for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late at night. 

According to Lu, our blogger and main investor in Treble's Diner, there were a few challenges.

"Getting a monkey approved to work in a restaurant took a bit of doing" Lu explained. "We had to get Treble a specially-made full body-sized hairnet for government officials to give us the go ahead."

"Finding artists to come in the morning or lunch has been hard too," added April Fulcilli, the talent booker, "Any musicians interested in the breakfast, brunch and lunch shifts, please contact me."

Please note: All musicians eat and for drink free! (only bananas apply)

The grand opening/launch party will take place all day on April 31 featuring Breakfast in Canada (Supertramp Tribute), Loaf (Bread tribute),  Lunch at Allen's, and a reunion of the Dinner Belles. So come on down to 100 Kelly Jay Way and dig in!

SEE EVERYONE THERE!

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Previous (2025 Juno Winners) - - - Next (Throwback Thursday: Jacob Moon Video Catches Rush's Attention)

2025 Juno Winners, Including Local Artists

The 2025 Juno Awards were handed out on March 29 & 30 in Vancouver.

Here's a video of the televised ceremony.

Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Below is the Gala from Saturday

Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Below is the complete list of winners. Local artists are bolded.

• ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Verbathim - Nemahsis (Milton)
  Click here for the acceptance speech
  
  
  
  Links: Nemahsis, More Nemahsis Stories, Video above courtesy of nemahsis
  
  
• BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR: This Old Life - Big Dave McLean (ft Jesse O'Brien on keys)
  
  
  
  Links: Big Dave McLean, More Big Dave McLean Stories, Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Video above courtesy of Big Dave McLean - Topic
  
  
• BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR: Nemahsis (Milton)
  Click here for acceptance speech
  
  
• HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Sarah Harmer (Burlington)
  
  
  
  Links: Sarah Harmer, More Sarah Harmer Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music
  
  
• COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Complicated - Josh Ross (Waterdown/Burlington)
  Click here for acceptance speech
  
  
  
  Links: Josh Ross, More Josh Ross Stories, Video above courtesy of JOSS ROSS
  
  
• ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Inuktitut - Elisapie  
• ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Lovers’ Gothic - Maïa Davies 
• ALBUM ARTWORK OF THE YEAR: Keenan Gregory (Art Director): Altruistic – Royal Tusk 
• ALBUM OF THE YEAR: THINK LATER - Tate McRae 
• ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Tate McRae
• CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME: Sum 41
• CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Penny Penguin - Raffi & Good Lovelies 
• CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO ARTIST): Freezing - Emily D’Angelo
• CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SMALL ENSEMBLE) : Rituæls - collectif9 
• CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENSEMBLE): Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie - Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gustavo Gimeno featuring Marc-André Hamelin and Nathalie Forget 
• CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR: Angmalukisaa - Deantha Edmunds 
• COMEDY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Honourable Intentions - Debra DiGiovanni 
• CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Restore - Ryan Ofei 
• CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR: Brown Man - Sebastian Gaskin 
• CONTEMPORARY R&B RECORDING OF THE YEAR: Bloom - Aqyila 
• CONTEMPORARY ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Strange Medicine - Kaia Kater 
• DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR: No Time - Interplanetary Criminal & SadBoi 
• ELECTRONIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR: This But More - Priori 
• FAN'S CHOICE: bbno$ 
• FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Abracadabra - Klô Pelgag 
• GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Dankoroba - Djely Tapa 
• GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Beaches
• INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Memory Palace - Intervals 
• INTERNATIOANL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Boi1da
• JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO): Montreal Jazz Series 1 (Échanges Synaptiques) - André Leroux  
• JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (GROUP): Gravity - Jeremy Ledbetter Trio 
• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Anne Murray
• METAL/HARD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Beyond the Reach of the Sun - Anciients 
• MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR: Name of God - Mustafa 
• POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Think Later - Tate McRae 
• PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Jack Rochon
• RAP ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR/ALBUM: Red Future - Snotty Nose Rez Kids 
• RAP SINGLE OF THE YEAR: Shut Up - Jessie Reyez 
• RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Serban Ghenea
• REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR: Born to Be Free - Exco Levi 
• ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Set Your Pussy Free - NOBRO 
• SINGLE OF THE YEAR: exes - Tate McRae 
• SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Mustafa
• SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (Non-Performer): Lowell
• SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR: The Brownprint - AP Dhillon 
• TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Jeannie Hunter
• TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR: New Comings - Black Bear Singers 
• TRADITIONAL ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Retro Man … More and More (Expanded Edition) - Jake Vaadeland 
• TRADITIONAL R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR: Velvet Soul- THEHONESTGUY 
• UNDERGROUND DANCE SINGLE OF THE YEAR: Bamboo - Ciel 
• VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Hello! How Are You? - Caity Gyorgy 

Local Artist Performances at Ceremonies

• Nemahsis: Stick of Gum
• Josh Ross: Leave Me Too

Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories

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Happy Piano Day ft Greg Brisco

Links: Greg Brisco, More Greg Brisco Stories, Videos above courtesy of Robert Manley (there's more from this performance there)

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'Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day' Videos By Wendell Ferguson, George Canyon, Jerry Reed

Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, Video above courtesy of Leigh Gary Hills

Links: George Canyon, Video above courtesy of George Canyon

Links: Jerry Reed, More Jerry Reed Stories, Video above courtesy of Jerry Reed - Topic

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Chuck Jackson Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal

In early March 2025, Brantford Bluesman Chuck Jackson was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his support of Canadian Arts.  The former Downchild singer and Southside Shuffle founder has worked tirelessly to support music and arts throughout this country.

According to the Canadian government website, It's for those who have have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

CONGRATS! 

Links: Chuck Jackson, More Chuck Jackson Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More King Charles III Coronation Medal Stories

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Spring Videos by Greg Moverley, Ella & Louis, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Tragically Hip

Update of 2020 Post

Links: Greg Moverley, More Greg Moverley Stories, Video above courtesy of Greg Moverley - Topic



Links: Ella Fitzgerald, More Ella Fitzgerald Stories, Louis Armstrong, More Louis Armstrong Stories, Video above courtesy of Amalokch



Links: Sonny Boy Williamson I, More Sonny Boy Williamson I stories/covers, Video above courtesy of TheHistoryJohn



Links: Tragically Hip, More Tragically Hip Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of The Tragically Hip

Click here for more spring songs

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St. Patrick's Day Videos by Fear the Worst, Guelph Celtic Orchestra, Bob MacLean

Update of 2016 Post

Video above courtesy of the FTWNiagara



Video above courtesy of Guelph Celtic



Links: Bob MacLean More Bob MacLean Stories, Video above courtesy of Bob Maclean

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Throwback Thursday: 2009 Grammys: Canadian Winners & Nominees

Winners

• Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé: Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden
  
  
  
  Links: Michael Bublé, More Michael Bublé Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Bublé
  
  
• Best Spoken Word Album: Michael J. Fox: Always Looking Up
• Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): Diana Krall: Quiet Nights
  
  
  
  Links: Diana Krall, More Diana Krall Stories, Video above courtesy of Diana Krall
  
  
• Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package: Neil Young Archives Vol. I (1963-1972)
  
  
  
  Links: Neil Young, More Neil Young Stories, Album above courtesy of Michael Patton

Nominations

• Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Neil Young: Fork In The Road
• Best Hard Rock Performance: Nickelback: Burn It To The Ground
• Best Rap Solo Performance: Drake: Best I Ever Had
• Best Traditional Blues Album: Duke Robillard: Stomp! The Blues Tonight (Released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Best Native American Music Album: Northern Cree: True Blue
• Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): David Foster & Seal: A Change Is Gonna Come

Links: Grammys, More Grammy Stories

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2025 Reverend John C Holland Award Winners

Photo courtesy of CBC Hamilton

 From the website:

Since 1996, the Reverend John C Holland Awards have celebrated excellence in Hamilton’s Black community. The Awards celebrate and recognize the academic achievements and aspirations of Black youth by offering scholarships and support to assist them in accessing post-secondary education. The Awards also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community and recognize the contributions of local Black leaders to the social, economic, and cultural life of our city. 

Winners were announced at a ceremony on Saturday February 22, 2025

Click here for the CBC Hamilton story.

Below is a complete list of winners:

• Dejehan "Luckystickz" Hamilton: Jackie Washington Arts & Culture Award.
  
  
  
  Links: Luckystickz, More Luckystickz Stories, Video above courtesy of Lucky Stickz
  
  
• Crystal Kerr: Community Service Award: 
• Monique Smith: Business Achievement Award.
• Omolade George: Marlene Thomas Community Advocacy Bursary.
• Michael Marlon Smallwood: Dr. Ethilda 'Tilley' Johnson Business/Entrepreneurship Bursary
• Oluwafikunayomi Alabi: Immigrants Matter Bursary.
• David Feboke: Evelyn Myrie Political Action Bursary.
• Nathan Palmer: Tune-In Foundation Bursary. 
• Garry Kabera: Youth Achievement Scholarship.
• Anisa Marie Roye: Audre Lorde Scholarship.
• Deborah Kenea: YWCA Hamilton Young Woman — Trailblazer Scholarship.
• Oluwatimisola Toyon: Nelson Mandela Social Justice Scholarship.
• Mya Locke: Good Shepherd Health and Social Service Scholarship.
• Eugenie Kaberuka: Reverend George Horton Scholarship.
• Therand Guy: Lincoln Alexander Breaking Down Barriers Scholarship. 
• Isis Seaton: Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council Community Matters Scholarship. 
• Sophia McCulloch: Raymond G. Lewis Sports Leadership Scholarship .
• Christianna Olokesusi: The Damptey Scholarship for Civic Leadership.
• Ayomide Abraham: STEM Scholarship.
• Joshua Persaud: Ainara Alleyne Rising Star Award.

Youth Award, General Achievement Bursaries

• Ines Rehabe El-Hajjami
• Angelique Lewis-Robinson
• Jessica Agbolade
• Zoe Patterson
• Honobienne Bolumbu
• Seretta Goulbourne
• Oritseweyinmi Okun
• Ayotunde Kehinde
• Marie Njoroge
• Shanya Samuel
• KJ Gilling
• Daniel Bosede
• Chioma Nwosu
• Opemipo Oluwasola
• Trevor Monroe

Youth Achievement Bursaries

• Azarielle Tonfack Tankoua
• Olivia Whitman
• Isaac Lewis
• Maya Ahmed
• Grace Tra-Lou

Links: Reverend John C Holland Awards, More John Holland Award Stories

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International Bagpipe Day Videos by Scantily Plaid, Bourne & Macleod, Rufus Harley

Update of 2018 post 

Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver



Links: Bill Bourne, More Bill Bourne stories, Video above courtesy of Anikat



Links: Rufus Harley, Video above courtesy of The Eyewizard

Links: International Bagpipe Day, More Bagpipe Day Videos

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