Throwback Thursday: Alan Jackson Covers Fred Eaglesmith on Album 'Freight Train' (2010)

Original Post: Part of March 24, 2010

Updated Post: October 8, 2026

On March 30, 2010, Country Superstar Alan Jackson released the album Freight Train, whose title track was actually a cover of a tune by local singer/songwriter Fred Eaglesmith.

"I heard it on satellite radio one day in the car," Jackson said. "I listen to bluegrass on there a lot. I wasn't familiar with it, and I thought it would be a good remake."

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Links: Alan Jackson, More Alan Jackson Stories, Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Video above courtesy of Alan Jackson,, More Releases

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Music Listings: October 7-8, 2026

October 7-8, 2026

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Oct 5-8 / Oct 9-11 / Oct 12-18

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Wednesday, October 7

8am-9:30pm: Norfolk Country Fair NO LIVE MUSIC (Oct 6-12)

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

4-7pm: Open Mic Hosted by Victor Morgado @ Ridgeway Legion (Bi-Weekly)

7-10pm: Whiskey Chasers Duo @ East End Social (Hamilton)

7pm: Perry and Mark @ Royal Electric (Guelph) (Weekly) 

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

7:30pm: Chris Chambers @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) (Bi-Weekly) 

7:30pm: Singer Songwrtiter Series with Ryan Thomas Smelle, Amanda Lyn Parker, Arih SK @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

7:30pm: Classic Troubadour Productions presents Something to Talk About: The Songs of Bonnie Raitt & Norah Jones @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $?

8pm: Smashing Pumpkins @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? 

8pm: Shub x Handsome Tiger @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20

8-11pm: Open Mic @ The Block Co (Burlington) (Weekly)

8-11pm: Open Mic with Mike Shotton (Pop Machine) @ Gingerman (Oakville) (Weekly)

8-10pm: Queen: It's a Kinda Magic @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $?

8-12pm: Open Jam @ Frankie's (Brantford) (Weekly) 

8pm: Noah Malcolm with Alex Blue + Cowboy Medicine @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $20

8pm: 54-40 @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $? 

8-11pm: Blues Review ft Jon Knight & Friend @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)

8pm: Felicia McMinn @ 211Main (Port Dover) (Weekly)

9:30-10pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk, filmed at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton ) or live on cable 14.com

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Thursday, October 8

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9am-9:30pm: Norfolk Country Fair NO LIVE MUSIC (Oct 6-12)

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

10am-12pm: Breakfast of Champions (Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Weekly) 

1-3pm: Open Ukulele Session @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly)

2-2:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk, filmed at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton ) or live on cable 14.com

2pm: Into the Woods (Musical) @ Country Playhouse (St. Jacobs) $? (Oct 8-25)

5-8pm: Twelve Mile Duo @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

5-9pm: Rockton World's Fair (NO LIVE MUSIC) (Oct 8-12)

5-11pm: Erin Fall Fair (NO LIVE MUSIC) (Oct 8-12) 

5:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)

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

6pm: Brant Parker Blues Band with Michael "Shrimp Daddy" Reid @ Donnelly's (Thorold)

6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly) 

6pm: Dave Souliere @ Brandi's (Brantford)

6pm: Open Mic @ Brandi's (Brantford)(Weekly)

6-9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Aging Oak (Cambridge) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Turk & The Hobbit (Juneyt & Derek) @ Molly Blooms (Waterloo) (Weekly)

6:30pm: Innisfree @ Corktown Pub (Hamilton) (Weekly)

6:30-8:30pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) FREE 

6:30-8:30pm: Eddie Pizzo (Piano) @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake)(Weekly)

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7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

7-10pm: Sean Bienhaus @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)

7-10pm: Chico Sanchez & Friend @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) 

7pm: Open Mic @ The Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)

7:30pm?: Andrea Anger and Friends @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) 

7:30pm: Live Jam & Open Mic Hosted by Sessionista @ The Barber Towne Pub (Georgetown) (2nd & 4th Thu) 

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Your Neighbourhood Pizza Co (Beamsville)  (Weekly) 

7:30pm: Chest Fever's Tribute to the Last Waltz @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $? 

7:30-10:30pm: Daryl Gray @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

7:30pm: Into the Woods (Musical) @ Country Playhouse (St. Jacobs) $? (Oct 8-25)

7:30pm: Indie Music Night ft Alyssa DVM, Softcase, ASHES, and Eric Folino @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

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8pm: Noah Malcolm with Alex Whorms + Emma Whale @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20

8pm: Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) with Dave Woods & Dan McVeigh, Bethany Bysma & More@ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

8pm: Lloyd Spiegel @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Studio Theatre $?

8-11pm: Open Mic Night + Jam @ Temple Bar (Oakville) (Weekly) 

8-10pm: Dragan on the Sax @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

8pm: Twister Sister with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) on Vocals @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

8pm: Moondoggy with The Stamps @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $20

8-11:30pm: Open Mic with Nora Crete and Derek Bowers @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

8-10:30pm: Simone Miller and Xavier Solis @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Acoustic Melodies ft Lor & Friends @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)

8pm: Eminem Tribute @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $?

8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly) 

9pm-12am: Hook & Harbour ft Brian Melo @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

9pm: Bryan Sorensen Trio @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls) 

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Throwback Thursday: 2009 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search

Original Post: Part of  August 14, 2009

Updated Post: October 1, 2026

The 2009 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals took place on August 13 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Toronto's catl took home the top prize.

See video of the announcement and catl's performance below.

Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories, Video above courtesy of ChernozymVideo

Other semi-finalists

• Alfie Smith (Hamilton)
• Melissa Bel (Burlington)
• The Homeless (Toronto) (1st runner up)
• Urban Preacher (Toronto)(2nd runner up)
• Jon Adessky (Toronto)

Other Winners:

• 2010: 24th Street Wailers
• 2011: Bradleyboy MacArthur
• 2012: Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils
• 2013: Sugar Brown

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