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Craig Martin, Co-Founder of 'Classic Albums Live' Was Bold & Unwavering (RIP)

It is with sadness that we report the recent passing of Toronto musician Craig Martin. He was also the co-founder of the hugely successful Classic Albums Live series. We will add more details to this page when we learn them. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

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Classic Albums Live Facebook Page

It is with a collective sadness that we announce the passing of our friend & founder: Craig Martin. 

Classic Albums Live was created in 2003 by Craig, and thanks to his bold personality & unwavering passion, it has grown into a renowned live music experience that continues to thrill loyal & mighty audiences, today. 

He was immensely proud of his family & friends and made no secret of his belief in them. In turn, we all believed in Craig and shared in his incredible pursuit of connecting people through the music that we all love. 

He was a true original, a born leader, and an undeniable force of energy. His vision of bringing people together through iconic sounds will live on in the hands of his family & the musicians he loved. 

We vow to honour Craig with years of great performances to come. 

Frank Koren (Dundas musician who performs with Classic Albums Live)

He’s been one of my music bosses since 2018. He was always fair, funny and ferocious in his vision. We did a few tours too so I even got to share some great stages with this human. You’re forever in my heart.

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Music Listings: August 28-30, 2026

August 28-30, 2026

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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Friday, August 28

---- Before 6:00pm ----

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

12-2pm: Dante Valdes & Friends @ Jackson Square, Rooftop (Hamilton) (Aug 24-28) 

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft The Stereosauruses @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE 

12-1pm: Tunes in the Park ft The DeFelice Band @ Victoria Park (Brantford) 

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

1-4pm: Alfie Smith Duo @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

1:30-2pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne LaForme Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com 

2-4pm: Open Jam with the No Name Band @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

2pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse (Grand Bend) $? (Aug 5-30)

2pm: Nashville Music City @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $? (Aug 13-30)

3-7pm: Jamie Todd: Boomer Time & Dinner @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (Weekly)

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

5-11pm: Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 5:30–7:00 PM Andy Colonico
• 7:30–9:00 PM Los Chukos
• 9:30–11:00 PM Blue Silver, A Duran Duran Experience

5-8pm: Generation Train @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines) 

5:30-8:30pm: Maeve Davis @ Henry of Pelham Winery (St. Catharines)

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6pm: Thom Mason Quartet @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) 

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

6pm: The Bull Collective @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

6-8pm: John Rogers @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington) 

6-8pm: Rock of 80's @ Puddy's (St. Catharines) 

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

6-8pm: Paul Mallard @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

6-9pm: Max Staines @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs) 

6-9pm: Rob Cromwell @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point) 

6:30-8:30pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with James Ferris & Fried Balogna @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton)

6:30-8:30pm: Dragan on the Sax @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake)(Weekly)

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7-10pm: Dan Walsh @ East End Social (Hamilton)

7pm: Soul of Motown @ Oxigin (Hamilton)

7-10pm: Michael Theodore @ Ottawa St Local (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

7pm: Eddie Paton @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

7-8:30pm: Killin' Time Band @ Live at the Appollo (Burlington)

7-11pm: John DeMarchi @ Burlington Legion 

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

7-11pm: Loose Morals @ Super Mario's Pizza (Port Colborne)

7-10pm: Slap Back @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7-10pm: Innisfree @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake

7-11pm: Steve Beach & the Boys @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $8

7-8:30pm: Music in the Square ft Light of the East Ensemble @ Harmony Square (Brantford)

7-10pm: Jazz on the Patio ft DENIS RONDEAU ON BASS, TIM MOHER ON SAX, PAUL STOUFFER ON KEYS @ Al Dente (Brantford)

7-10pm: Stan Chang & Gary Taylor @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7-9pm: JP Riemens: 30 Years of Full Moon @ Capitol 33 (Delhi)

7:30pm: Bryan Adams + Lights @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? 

Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 7:30–9:00 PM Los Chukos
• 9:30–11:00 PM Blue Silver, A Duran Duran Experience

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8pm? Shari & Jonny @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Constrain & Friends @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm?: Chris Jupp @ The King George (Hamilton) 

8pm: Fiddlestix @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $31.53

8pm: Rock Express @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington) 

8pm: Strum Addicts Trio @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville) 

8-11pm: Bandidos @ Gingerman (Oakville)

 

8-11pm: Pat Gagliardi @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8-11:45pm: Open Mic @ Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) (Weekly) 

8pm: Trews (Electric) + Evan Rotella @ Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?

8pm: Kool & the Gang @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

8pm: Peter Elkas Band with The Pintos + FemBots @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $20 

8pm?: Martin Bosch @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)

8-11pm: Short & Sweetness @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) 

8pm: The Allen Brothers & Co. + BackBurner @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $16.25+ 

8:30pm-12:30am: Rhythm & Bones @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton) 

8:30-11:30pm: Brad Soucie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Sarah Church @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

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

9pm: Steve Sinnicks @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton) 

9pm: Classic Car Show After Party with the Tone Dogs @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown)

9pm-1am: 90 Proof @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines)

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

9pm-1am: The Black Sheep @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) 

9pm-1am: It's All Been Done @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls) 

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

9pm: Dave Rave  @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Jonny Edwards @ 211 Main (Port Dover) 

9:15pm: Thom Mason Quartet @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) 

Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 9:30–11:00 PM Blue Silver, A Duran Duran Experience

9:30-10:30pm: 7 Summers ft Bobby Zoppi (Morgan Wallen Tribute)  @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $?

9:30pm: Jay Bleus Trio @ Helliwell Hall (St Catharines)

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

10pm: Empty Hours @ B-Side Social (Hamilton) 

10pm: Kayar & The Damn Animals @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

10pm: Orangeman @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington) $15

10pm:  Sledge Hammered @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

10pm-2am: Cam Wilson @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines) 

11pm-12am: New Rising Sun @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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Saturday, August 29

---- Before 2:00pm ----

8:30-9am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne LaForme Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com 

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

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

11am: Alfie Smith @ Hamilton Farmers Market

11am-11pm: Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 12:00–1:00 PM Michael Jackson Experience
• 1:00–1:30 PM Isabella Chiarini and Nick Rhodes
• 6:00–7:00 PM JoJo Gun
• 7:30–9:00 PM Classic Troubadours, Songs of Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits
• 9:30–11:00 PM Mystic Highway, CCR Tribute

12-4pm: 2 Man Group @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

1-4pm: Acoustic Jam @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) (Weekly)

1-4pm: Jasmine T Duo @ Henry of Pelham Winery (St. Catharines)

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

1:30-5pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Little Magic Sam & Maia Van Raes @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

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2-5pm: Mike Balonjan @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)

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: Johnny Hover @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

2pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse (Grand Bend) $? (Aug 5-30)

2-5pm: Sam Brown @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs)

2pm: Nashville Music City @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $? (Aug 13-30)

3pm: Chris Brey & the General @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3-7pm: Summer Series ft Oakville Symphony @ Downtown Oakville

3-6pm: Open Mic @ Sessions on the River (Fort Erie) (Weekly)

3-6pm: Johnny B @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) 

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4-4:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne LaForme Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com

5-8pm: Marty Allen Trio @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

6pm: Michael Maguire @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) 

Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 6:00–7:00 PM JoJo Gun
• 7:30–9:00 PM Classic Troubadours, Songs of Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits
• 9:30–11:00 PM Mystic Highway, CCR Tribute

6-8pm: Driving Rain @ Puddy's (St. Catharines) 

6-11pm: Edwin (I Mother Earth) + Neon Dirty + Evan Rotella @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls) $40

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

6-8pm: BJ Frid @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

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

6pm: Splash Pad Fundraiser ft Killin Time Band @ Kinsmen Park (Port Dover)

6:30pm: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Guelph Little Theatre $?

7-10pm: Open Mic @ The Gate (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: Eddie Paton @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

7-11pm: James Anthony @ Burlington Legion 

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

7-8:30pm: Access Storage Concerts presents Burlington Concert Band @ Central Park Bandshell (Burlington) 

7pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Band of Thieves @ Black Bull (Burlington) 

7pm: Community Concerts ft Caverners @ HH Knoll Lakeview Park (Port Colbourne) 

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

7-11pm: VoooDooo Kingz @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford)

7-10pm: Stan Chang & Gary Taylor @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7:30pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse (Grand Bend) $? (Aug 5-30)

7:30pm: Nashville Music City @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $? (Aug 13-30)

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8pm: The Approximators @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Andrew Irving @ The King George (Hamilton) 

8pm? Dunlop Brothers @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Sara and Filthy Rich @ Prop House (Hamilton)

8pm: Marco Antonio Solis @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? 

8-10pm: Brave Strangers (Seger Tribute) @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $25.25 

8pm: Paul Reddick @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8-11pm: Sonic Revival @ Gingerman (Oakville)

8-11pm: Blake James @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Brandon Agnew @ Chocolates Etc (St Catharines)

8pm: Trews (Acoustic) @ Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?

8pm: Jupiter Hollow with Derev + Mortrem @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $15

8pm: A Celebration of Canadian Rock @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?

8-11pm: Rhythm & Roots @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) 

8pm: Def Leppard & Motley Crue Tributes @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Sledge Hammered @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)

8:30pm: Mary Simon's Trio @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Matt James @ Winchester Arms (Dundas) 

8:30pm: Nomads @ Pump & Patio (Oakville) 

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

8:45pm: Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons @ Guelph Little Theatre $?

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

9-11pm: Ray Whimsey @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton) 

9pm: Tim Gibbons & the Swampbusters @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: Black Sheep @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

9pm: Generation Train @ The Hub (Welland) 

9-11:45pm: The Well Well Wells @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

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

9pm: Thomas Nelson & Steve Grisbrook @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls) 

9pm-1am: Maple Jam @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls) 

9pm: Tony Duclos @ 211 Main (Port Dover) 

9:15pm: Groove Miller @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 9:30–11:00 PM Mystic Highway, CCR Tribute

9:30-10:30pm: Lover (Taylor Swift Tribute) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? 

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

10pm: Real Kevin @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Dirty Pioneers @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

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

10pm: Kayar & The Damn Animals @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

10pm-2am: Rudy Gunn @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)

12am-2am: New Rising Sun @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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Sunday, August 30

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

10am: Eddie Paton @ Bronte Farmer's Market (Oakville)

11am-3pm: Dundas Live & Local ft Hot Club Of Nowhere @ Memorial Square 

11am-5pm: Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 2:30–3:00 PM Blake Hallady
• 3:30–5:00 PM Bueller, Songs of the ’80s and ’90s

11:30am-2pm: Jazz Brunch with Henry Strong & Friends @ Ottawa Street Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)

1-4pm: Alison Bradley Trio @ Henry of Pelham Winery (St. Catharines)

1pm: Lucas Stagg @ Metcalfe Smokehouse (Elora)

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

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

2-5pm: Open Mic @ Harbourfront Inn (Port Colbourne)(Weekly)

2-5pm: Josh Edwards @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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

2pm: Let's be Frank - The Music of Frank Sinatra @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?

2-6pm: Coast 2 Coast @ Port Dover Legion

2pm: Disney's Frozen (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse (Grand Bend) $? (Aug 5-30)

2pm: Nashville Music City @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $? (Aug 13-30)

2pm: Campfire Monster @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)

2pm: Brad Hailz @ Tipsy Pirate (Turkey Point)

2:30-5pm: Jimmy’s Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson with Thomas Nelson and Brad Krauss @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

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

3-5pm: John Roges @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

3pm: Mike Stevenson & Eddie Paton @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington) (Weekly)

9pm: Jasmine T Duo @ The Forty (Grimsby)

3-6pm: Professor Louie & the Crowmatix + Mark Wilson & the Way It Is @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $30 adv/$35 door

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

3pm: Mike Elliott @ Arabella Park (Kitchener)

Winona Peach Festival @ Winona Park (Aug 28-30)

• 3:30–5:00 PM Bueller, Songs of the ’80s and ’90s

3:30pm: Mark Lalama Trio@ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

3:30-6:30pm: ANAT @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)

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

4-8pm: Retromatics @ Super Mario's Pizza (Port Colborne) 

4-7pm: Uncorked @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)

4-8pm: Fresh Kils Trio @ The Boathouse (Kitchener) FREE 

6pm: Mykul @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

7pm: Steve Sinnicks @ The Avro (Hamilton)

7pm: Champagne James Robertson @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

7-8:30pm: Access Storage Concerts presents Burlington Concert Band  @ Central Park Bandshell (Burlington)

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

7:30-10:30pm: Jazz Series with TBA @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

8pm?: Whoever, album release @ And Then You (Hamilton)

8pm?: Walter James Duo @ The Dickens (Hamilton)

8pm: Loose Jaw, Voidwalker, Aftermath, My Place of Rest @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

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Throwback Thursday - Les Paul Passes (2009)

Originally part of our August 13, 2009 post

Updated Post: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Guitar legend Les Paul passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009.

Les with local Bluesman Alfie Smith

Les with local musician Joel Guenther

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Nominations for the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards

From the FolkCanada.com news release:

Folk Canada Announces 2026 Ontario Folk Music Award Nominees

The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place at The Studio in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 14th during the annual Folk Canada Conference.

The event will feature performances by a select number of nominated artists and special guests, and is open to all Folk Canada Conference attendees. Still to be announced are the Estelle Klein Award recipients, the Laureate for the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award and Culture in Climate Award.

Established in 1987 and now in its 39th year, the Folk Canada Conference (previously the Folk Music Ontario Conference and Ontario Council of Folk Festivals) will take place October 14-18 in Hamilton, Ontario and welcomes attendees from across the country to the event. To learn more, Folk Canada invites interested parties to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.

“The Ontario Folk Music Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity found across the province,” says Rosalyn Dennett, Executive Director of Folk Canada. “We’re proud to recognize this year’s nominees and bring the folk community together in Hamilton to celebrate their work.” Rosalyn Dennett is available for interviews, and select artists are available for interviews and performances in advance of the event.

Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded.

Album of the Year

• Honesty by The Lifers (Guelph)
  
  
  
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• The Truth We Hold by Amanda Rheaume
• Not Defeated by Angelique Francis Band
• Mi Pequeña by Eliana Cuevas
• Immersed by Justin Gray
• Sofreh Tisch by Ladom Ensemble
• Reasons To Stay by Tanika Charles

Music Video of the Year

• “One More Dance Around The Sun” by Great Lake Swimmers
  
  
  
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• “Without You” by Aysanabee
• “Been Done” by Frank Mighty
• “Kaku “Grandma’” by Jonathan Nvita
• “Exploits Island” by Kate Weekes
• “Vulgar Bulgar” by Medusa Quartet
• “Fruta Prohibida” by Payadora

Performing Artist of the Year

• Logan Staats (Brantford)
  
  
  
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• The Barrel Boys
• Julian Taylor
• Mimi O’Bonsawin
• OK Naledi
• Schmaltz & Pepper

Recording Artist of the Year

• Great Lake Swimmers (Wainfleet)
• Aysanabee
• John Muirhead
• Kazdoura
• The Pairs
• summersets

Song of the Year

• “Unforgettable” by Amanda Rheaume
• “Inevitable” by Emma Lamontagne
• “WIHOGORA” by Empress Nyiringango
• “Oh, Little One” by Jory Nash
• “Patron Saint” by Kate Greenland
• “Until the Devil’s Paid” by Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps
• “Quit My Habit” by Rebekah Hawker
• “Temporary” by Vicki Brittle

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The Lowdown Dirty Mojos Take You Thru Salvation & Sin On 'Lucky 7'

Mini-Review: Lucky 7, the high-octane album from Hamilton's Lowdown Dirty Mojos is not your typical covers collection. These ain't the same songs you've heard a million times - they're revved up versions of  hidden gems from the likes of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mavis Staples, Huey Piano Smith, The Velvet Underground, Barbra Lynn as well as Ike & Tina Turner. These tracks'll take you on a wonderful, soulful journey through salvation and sin.

Guests: 

• The Shiny Lights (Patti Smith, Mimi Shaw, Buckshot Bebee) (background vocals)
• Dean Hunt (sax)
• Les Kadar (trumpet)

Available: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Their Live Shows (CD)

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