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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Throwback Thursday: Christmas Videos 2009 ft Jude Johnson, Jacob Moon, Trickbag, Jackie Washington

Original Post: December 25, 2009

Updated Post: December 25, 2025

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon stories, Video above courtesy of Philip Bast

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers,

More videos from this show

Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories, Video above courtesy of luispeartree

Click here for more Christmas stuff

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Throwback Thursday: News Roundup ft Pepper Jack Cafe Closing, Voyageur Guitar, Jacob Moon

Original post: May 20, 2009

Updated: November 6, 2025

After eight years, the Pepper Jack Cafe will be closing it's doors for good. It has played host to many great gigs with local and international talent. The PJC will be missed.

Ken Inouye sent the following e-mail message to members of the Pepper Jack Facebook Group (no longer available):

It's been 8 wonderful years of music, food and friends but also 8 years of very hard work. A bit too much hard work to continue on past June when our lease is up.

I'd like to thank you ever so much for all your support of our club and your support of live music in general over all these years. No doubt there are some truly great people who make it fun to throw shows for and with in Hamilton.. Who knew? We've had "maybe" one "fight" in the entire 8 years we've been in downtown Hamilton. I really can't stress enough how great the crowds have been. I've especially admired anyone who's done the research, spotted something interesting and been brave enough to attend a show even if they could not find a buddy or crew to go with.

While I'm at it I'd also like to comment on the abundance of good music coming thru Hamilton. Even when we are gone, many great bands will of course still be coming by the other live music clubs in this city. Not to mention the abundance of talent that this city has in it's own citizens. Please remember that when you go to a show, on top of the potential to have a fun and rich experience, you are also casting your vote and approval to the promoter and/or band to continue coming back and playing Hamilton.

The more support the clubs get, the more chances for unique and interesting entertainment to continue flowing and staying in the city.

Also, rest assured that there are clubs in Hamilton that do consistently book the up and coming buzz bands that go on to play much bigger, less intimate venues for way more money.

There are still almost 2 months of quality shows coming your way from PJC as well as some gems yet to be announced!

Thanks for your support and for being so cool!

Sincerely,
Ken

Journalist Mark McNeil wrote an interesting true tale in the Thursday, May 7, 2009 edition of the Spectator.

It was all about a guitar (dubbed "Voyageur") built of 63 pieces of Canadian history.

Here are some highlights:

The peg came from from the hockey stick used to win the legendary 1972 Russia series
The inlays contains a piece of golf from Rocket Richard's 1955/56 Stanley Cup Ring and a wooden nickel from Maid of the Mist II.
The edging was made from the cabin of author Jack London (Call of the Wild)
The bracing used wood from Green Gables writer, Lucy Maud Montgomery's home in PEI and from the deck of the Bluenose II.

CBC Radio Broadcaster Jowi Taylor helped create the guitar and is travelling Canada with it. On Wednesday, May 6, 2029 it was brought to Westdale Secondary School where students and the teacher played the fabulous instrument.

Plans are underway for a book about the guitar and the Canadian Mint recently issued a coin celebrating it.

Click here for the guitar's blog/web-site.

Jacob Moon has recently released a YouTube video on the making of his new six-song EP, Maybe Sunshine. The disc was released in the fall of 2009.

Links: Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon

From Jacob's site:

"I have been writing some new songs, and trying them out on unsuspecting audiences, slipping them into sets like some kind of mad scientist, to see how they react.

What I'm hoping to achieve this summer is something I've rarely tried: compose parts of songs, then record them and finish the lyric and melody as I go, reacting to studio musicians' interpretation.

All of this in an attempt to uncover something about the songs that I would be unable to do on my own. First up is something to get me into that headspace again: a band version of The Great Beyond, for an upcoming animated video I've partially commissioned from local animator Rachel Peters. I intend to make that video part of a half dozen new videos that will debut this fall."

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Easter Videos by Nicole Christian, Jacob Moon, Jimmy Wakely

Update of 2020 post

Links: Nicole Christian, More Nicole Christian Stories, Video above courtesy of Nicole Christian - Topic

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, More Marillion Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy Jacob Moon

Links: Jimmy Wakely, Video above courtesy of jackie w gauntt

Click here for more Easter videos

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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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Saturday, April 8, 2023

Happy Easter! Videos by Lori Yates, Mr. Ben, Jacob Moon

Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, More Jefferson Airplane Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Gary De Graaff

Links: Mr. Ben, More Mr Ben Stories, Video above courtesy of MrBensMusic

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

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Happy World Beatles Day! Covers by Jacob Moon, Christopher Clause, Freedom Train, Hailee Rose w Dave Rave

Update of 2018 Post

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

Links: Christopher Clause, More Christopher Clause Stories, Video above courtesy of Shotgun Jilly

Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of WillerMusicVideo

Links: Beatles, More Beatles Covers/Stories

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Happy National Bird Day! Videos by Jack de Keyzer, Alex Whorms, Jacob Moon

Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer

Links: Alex Whorms, More Alex Whorms Stories, Video above courtesy of Alex Whorms

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Video above courtesy of Riddle Films

More Bird Day Videos

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

More Incredible Local Songwriting at #LocalLyricsShowcase - Sam Heller, Jacob Moon, Benjamin Dakota Rogers

For a while now, HBL's wonderful marketing queen, Linda's been showing off what talented songwriters we have in the area. Every weekend, through her Facebook hashtag #LocalLyricsShowcase, she posts full lyrics and a video for a superb local song. Check them out here.

Here are a few samples from previous weeks.

Links: Sam Heller, More Sam Heller Stories, Click here for lyrics, Video above courtesy of Danny Buzanko

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Click Here for Lyrics, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon

Links: Benjamin Dakota Rogers, More Benjamin Dakota Rogers Stories, Click Here for Lyrics, Video above courtesy of Benjamin Dakota Rogers - Topic

More Local Lyrics Showcase Posts

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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Hamilton-Born and St. Catharines Raised Rush Drummer, Neil Peart Passes

One of the world's biggest rock legends, Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2020 after a brain cancer diagnosis. Neil, who was born in Hamilton and also grew up in St. Catharines, was an integral part of one of Canada's (and the world's) most popular bands. Their influence is immeasurable.

Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Rush placed the statement below on their website.

Jacob Moon, who performed for the band's induction into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame, posted a tribute video. Click here to view it. He also posted a statement:

I am shocked, as is the whole musical world, by the sudden and tragic passing of Neil Peart, surely one of our most precious national treasures. His gifts on his instrument are unmatched. His way with words illuminated the human condition in artful and insightful ways.

We will all be poorer for his absence, myself included...We do well to heed his words, and to savor the life we have while we have it.

'Freeze this moment a little bit longer/Make each sensation a little bit stronger' - Neil Peart

Rest well, professor.

Local Media

Many other local musicians took to social media to honour the music legend.

Spider Costello

A HUGE influence on me, not only as a drummer, but his lyrics as well, which spoke to my personal experience as a small-town outsider and inspired me to broaden my literary horizons. A terrible, terrible loss.

Steve Parton

Oh no. The world's most beloved drummer has just died. Neil Peart from Rush is gone at age 67. His lyrics and his drumming made me weep, as I am weeping now. He was my favourite drummer, my favourite lyricist.

Dan McKinnon

I remember seeing Rush on their Vapour Trails tour at the Molson Amphitheatre, their first Toronto show after their hiatus in the 90's. One of the highlight's from that show was Neil's drum solo, which went something like this....

Here's to one of the greatest who ever stepped behind a kit!

Bill Majoros (The Foreign Fims)

As a Canadian kid learning to play drums & guitar it was a "right of passage" to learn Rush songs. Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Spirit of the Radio etc Thanks to Mr Peart for epic inspiration.

May your magnificent creative spirit live on in those wonderful, super-duper complex drum beats!

Video above courtesy of CBC News

Video above courtesy of RushWire

Video above courtesy of Noodles Von Soup

Blast from the Past: Rush wins 2018 Polaris Heritage Prize

Links: Rush, More Rush Stories

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Marz Garage Season 5 Kicks off with Lots of Local Videos (Jacob Moon, Alex Whorms, Motëm, Elise Arsenault)

The Marz Garage YouTube video series (from Marz Homes) is back for Season 5. Quite a lot of local performances have been added to this wonderful page in the last few months.

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Click here for the video above

Links: Alex Whorms, More Alex Whorms Stories, Click here for the video above

Links: Motem, Click here for the video above

Links: Elise Arsenault, Click here for the video above

Links: More Marz Garage Stories, Videos above courtesy of Marz Homes

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Trebleclef's Busy Weekend (Jacob Moon, Blues With a Feeling, Andy Griffiths, Brantford Open Stage)

Trebleclef, our little Monkey mascot was very busy last weekend so we're featuring all his adventures in this blog spot.

On Saturday afternoon, he went to the Barton Village Festival, checked out Jacob Moon and had a ton of fun.

Click here for more pictures from the event

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Then Saturday night, he checked out the 2019 Blues With a Feeling Fundraiser ft Danny Marks, Steve Strongman and Jack de Keyzer.

Kevin Lehman, Larry Feudo (Trickbag) & Danny Marks

Click here for more pictures from the event.

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He woke up the next morning and headed to Locke Street to see Andy Griffiths promoting his children's CD and new book (You should definitely get both!). He bumped into a few other friends as well.

Artwork by Helen Griffiths. Andy Griffiths with Linda Luigi

Click here for more pictures from the event

Links: Andy Griffiths, More Andy Griffiths Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Sunday afternoon, he celebrated Jim Marino's Freewheelin' Folk Show on CFMU by attending a great fundraiser at the Brantford Best Western. Check out the performance from the Corktown All-Stars and Friends.

Click here for more pictures from the event

Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

More Trebleclef Adventures

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Monday, December 24, 2018

Merry Christmas! Videos by Melissa Bel, Jack de Keyzer, Jacob Moon, Ambre McLean, Lenny & Squiggy)

We will be taking a break. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2019!

Here are some holiday tunes to keep ya jumpin'

Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel

Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer

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

Links: Ambre Mclean, More Ambre McLean Stories, Video above courtesy of Ambre McLean

Links: Lenny and the Squigtones, Video above courtesy of rpreston513

Click here for more Christmas stuff

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien (The Commissionaires) Team Up for Electrifying, Soulful Album

Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien have combined their considerable talents in an amazing new project: The Commissionaires. Shelter Me, their electrifying debut album, is the result of this incredible melding.

Packed full of spiritual and soulful cover songs, the recording proves without a doubt that they make a superb duo. With unbelievable harmonies, good old-fashioned rock and some gospel thrown in, Shelter Me is a wondrous musical showcase. The two do justice to songs originally performed by Buddy and Julie Miller, Ben Harper, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jonny Lang and more.

They have an amazing team behind them as well: Richard Moore (bass), Mark McIntyre (bass), Lyle Mozan (drums), Joey Landreth (slide guitar, backing vocals), Chantal Williams (vocals), Quisha Wint (backing vocals) and Robyn Pauhl (backing vocals).

You can grab a copy of the CD at any of their solo/group live shows. It's also available through Jacob's online shop, the band's online shop or cdbaby.

More Stevie Wonder Covers/Stories

More Buddy Miller Covers/Stories

Blast from the Past: Great Jacob Moon Compilation Album

Links: Commissionaires, Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Joel Parisien, More Joel Parisien Stories, Videos above courtesy of Jacob Moon, More Releases

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Friday, June 16, 2017

News Roundup (Jacob Moon, Jude Johnson, Patrick Campbell + Michael Hogg)

Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards' ex-girlfriend passes

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Passings: Anita Pallenberg (Keith Richards ex-girlfriend)

Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef went to Architecture Crawl 2.0 in Hamilton to see Jacob Moon perform an amazing solo show!

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, More Daniel Lanois Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pictures from the event

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Our little monkey also helped out and had fun at the Concession Streetfest

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pictures from the event

More videos from the festival: Maggie & Her Magnificent Friends, Rose Cora Perry, TG Swampbusters

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He was also invited to a private show in Brantford.

Links: More Michael Hogg Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pictures from the event

More videos from the event: Wendy & Hugh, Dave Jensen & Friends

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Kitchener's Paul MacLeod Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kitchener singer/songwriter Paul MacLeod. He was an accomplished performer in his own right as well as a member of the Skydiggers and Hibakusha.

Click here for the Waterloo Record story

Below are a few social media reactions:

Kent MacMillan:

I used to watch Paul playing his ass off at the Jazz in Guelph on my free nights and then feeling obligated to go home and pick up a guitar. I always felt that if I just practiced just a little bit more, then maybe someday, just someday I could be half as good a singer and guitarist. He constantly inspired me to be a better musician and I remember always being nervous singing and playing around him, because of how much I looked up to him as a musician. I am still inspired to practice every week because of Paul. I can't believe your not out there on a stage tonight brother...RIP my friend.

Jacob Moon:

We've lost a true artist, and I've lost friend that I've had since high school, and one that gave me the mentoring that I needed to begin my journey as a musician. Rest in peace, Paul MacLeod.

Sean Stokholm:

More than a few memories of Paul MacLeod being so damned nice to me. So supportive, and not in the obligatory "nice set!" thing musicians do for each other by rote. He was a deeply caring man.

Video above courtesy of Nick Skalkos

Video above courtesy of Norafo's Channel

Links: Skydiggers, More Skydiggers Stories, Video above courtesy of Jennifer Cattin

Blast from the Past: Paul and Others Live at the Boathouse

Links: Paul MacLeod, More Paul MacLeod Stories

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Incredible New Best of Compilation from Hamilton's Jacob Moon!

20 years and a number of albums later, Hamilton singer/songwriter Jacob Moon has created quite an impressive body of work. To celebrate two decades of incredible art, he's released 20 Years: The Best of Jacob Moon.

This wonderful recording features 14 of his best-loved songs along with two previously unreleased tracks (Love of Mine and Ribbon of Darkness). The new tunes are a remarkable addition to his musical legacy.

The CD is an amazing time-capsule of a phenomenal artist who'll hopefully bless us with many more years of outstanding performances.

CDs are available through his live shows and cdbaby. You can also download it through cdbaby and iTunes or join his Partner Program to get all of Jacob's recordings!

Blast from the Past: Jacob Moon CD - Fascination

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, More CD Releases, Videos above courtesy of Jacob Moon

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