Showing posts with label Laura Cole. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laura Cole. Show all posts

Monday, July 17, 2023

Ancaster Musician Paul Vasilak Passes


It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ancaster musician, hairstylist and photographer Paul Vasilak. He passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 due to a motorcycle crash. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.

Social Media Reaction

Laura Cole

You were one of a kind, Paully.💔 A friendship unmatched. The love, support and encouragement you’ve given me over the years will be carried out through my entire life. You’ve always reminded me of how proud you were of me, and I’d always remind you of how proud I was of you. I’m absolutely devastated that you’re gone. I am heartbroken that I can’t call you for a pep talk, launch another rocket with you, play pinball together, play music together- those are all memories I’ll cherish. We made a lot of those in our time together. Another hole punched in my heart. I miss you already. 

Til we meet again, 😔 I can’t believe I’m writing this.. 

Rest in Paradise, Paully. 

Give CBT and Bob a hug for me.

Matt Paxton

Rest in Peace, Paul Vasilak

Thank you for all the support and inspiration and songs. You were one of a kind. I hope you and Bob are jamming and laughing together.  

Links: Caretakers, More Caretakers Stories, Video above courtesy of TheCaretakersProject

Links: Matt Paxton, More Matt Paxton Stories, Greg Preston, Video above courtesy of Jay Lolli


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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Saturday, February 27, 2021

CONGRATS! 2020 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners


The 2020 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were recently unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community. 

Here's a list of all the music-related winners.

D = Diamond (1st place)
P = Platinum (2nd place)
G = Gold
Everything else is in the top ten.

Local Musician or Band
A special congrats to our sponsors
Our blogger's workplace, St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centres, won gold for Best Adult Education

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Monday, November 5, 2018

CONGRATS! 2018 Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners!


On Friday, October 26, the 2018 winners of the Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community. 

Here's a list of all the music-related winners.

P = Platinum (1st place)
D = Diamond (2nd place)
G = Gold
Everything else is in the top ten.

Local Musician or Band 
Top Ten
A special congrats to one of our sponsors, Picks N Sticks, who won platinum for Musical Instrument Store and Gold for Music School:

We would also like to give a shout out to our Blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre who won Platinum in the Adult Education category and Diamond in the Learning Centre category.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

CONGRATS! 2018 View Magazine Reader's Choice Award Winners


Hamilton's best of the best was celebrated at the 2018 View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards. The voting results were unveiled in the Oct 18, 2018 issue.

A special shout-out to one of our sponsors, Judy Marsales Real Estate for winning Gold in the Real Estate Office category.

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold (top) to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

Band
Female Artist
Festival
Coolest Instrument to Play 
  • Guitar
  • Drums
Independent Record Label

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

GOOD LUCK! Spectator Readers' Choice Award 2018 Nominees! Vote Deadline Sept 25


The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards are here again and there's only have a few days left to vote. Click here to vote. Deadline is September 25, 2018 at 5pm. 

Here are the nominees for the Local Musician or Band category:
Other music related categories include Concert Venue, Festival, Live Entertainment Facility, Live Jazz Club, Live Music Bar/Lounge, Music Instructor, Musical Instrument Store, Music School, Radio Station, Record/CD Store and Recording Studio.

One of our sponsors, Picks 'N' Sticks is up for Music School, Musical Instrument Store,  and a few of their Instructors are up for awards too.

Lou, our Blogger would also appreciate a vote for his workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre in the Adult Education and Learning Centre categories.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

CONGRATS! 2017 Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners


The votes have been tallied in the 2017 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards. Hammertown has chosen their favourite things in the city.

We'd like to make a special shout out to one of our sponsors, Picks and Sticks Music, who won in three categories (see details below). Also, our blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre won Gold in the Adult Education category and reached the top ten in the Learning Centre list.

Here are the music related categories and the winners. Click here for a complete list.

Local Musician or Band
Local Musician or Band (Rest of the Top 10)
CONGRATS EVERYBODY!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

CONGRATS! View Magazine's 2017 Readers' Choice Award Winners!


Results from the 2017 View Magazine Readers' Choice were unveiled in their Oct 19th issue.  Their fans helped vote for the best of everything Hamilton (and the surrounding areas) has to offer.

A special shout-out to one of our sponsors, Judy Marsales Real Estate for winning Gold in the Real Estate Office category

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold (top) to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

Band
Female Artist
Festival
Free Event
Coolest Instrument to Play 
  • Drums
  • Guitar
Independent Music Label
Recording Studio 
Rehearsal Space
Radio Personality
Local Show Promotor
Music School
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners


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Monday, September 18, 2017

Vote for Your Favourites in the 2017 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards!


The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards are back again this year and there's a plethora of area talent in the Local Musician Band category for readers to vote in.  Click here to vote. Deadline is September 26, 2017 at 11:30pm.

Here are the nominees for the Local Musician or Band category:
Other music related categories include Festival, Live Entertainment Facility, Live Jazz Club, Live Music Bar/Lounge, Musical Instrument Store, Music Instructor, Music School, Radio Station, and Record/CD Store

Lou, our Blogger would also appreciate a vote for his workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre in the Adult Education and Learning Centre categories.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

CONGRATS! 2016 Spectator Reader' Choice Award Winners


Hamilton Spectator readers have spoken! Votes were tallied for the 25th anniversary edition of the paper's  Readers' Choice Awards. Hammertown's amazing music scene was well represented.

Here's a full list of music related winners 
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Gold
Local Musician Band
The Rest of the Local Musician Top 10
Live Jazz Club
Live Music Bar/Lounge
Musical Instrument Store
Music Instructor
Music School
Radio Station
Record/CD Store New 
Record/CD Store Used
Click here for a complete list of winners.

One of our sponsors, Urban Hamilton Artists landed in the top ten for Print and Imaging Services.  Also, our Blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre earned Diamond for Learning Centre and was listed in the top 10 for Adult Education.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Click here for the results

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

CONGRATS! 2016 View Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winners


Results from the 2016 View Magazine Readers' Choice were unveiled in their Oct 13th issue.  Their fans helped vote for the best of everything Hamilton (and the surrounding areas) has to offer.

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold (top) to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

Band
Female Artist
Festival
Free Event
TV Personality
Coolest Instrument to Play
  • Drums
  • Bass guitar
Independent Music Label
Recording Studio
Rehearsal Space
Radio Personality
Local Show Promotor
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners


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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

GOOD LUCK! Vote in the 2016 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards


2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards. As always there are a number of musicians nominated in the Local Musician Band category and there are many other music-related  categories as well.  You can have your voice heard by voting! Deadline is Spetember 26, 2016 at 11:30pm.

Here are the nominees for the Local Musician Band category:
Other music related categories include Concert Venue, Festival, Live Entertainment Facility, Live Jazz Club, Live Music Bar/Lounge, Musical Instrument Store, Music Instructor, Music School, Radio Station, Record/CD Store New and Record/CD Store Used

One of our wonderful sponsors Urban Hamilton Artists is also in the running for Print & Imaging Services

We'd also appreciate a vote for our Blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre in the Adult Education and Learning Centre categories.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Click here for the results

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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