Sunday, April 12, 2026

Music Listings: April 13-16, 2026

April 13-16, 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.

Apr 13-16 / Apr 17-19

Monday, April 13




6-8pm: Youth Jam @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly)

6-10pm: Open Mic @ Kin Club of Ridgeway (Crystal Beach) (Weekly)



6:30pm: Wilber James Band @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake)(Bi-Weekly) 


7-11pm: Acoustic Open Mic with Sean Fuller @ Pub 36 (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7-9pm: Brant Harmonica Guild @ Knights (Brantford) (2nd & Fourth Mondays)

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 



8pm: Open Jam with Martin Rouleau @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly) 

8pm: Martin Kerr @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $39.50 
Tuesday, April 14

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






7-10pm: Open Mic with Brennagh Burns @ Lukaya Cafe (Hamilton)(Weekly)


7-11pm: Live Band Open Jam @ West Side Pizzeria & Sports Bar (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

7:30pm: STOMP @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? (Apr 14-15)


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

8pm: Martin Kerr @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $39.50 

8-11pm: Open Jam with the Boom Babiez @ Ale House (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

8:30-11:30pm: Open Mic/Jam @  Barton Touchdown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)
Wednesday, April 15


GritLIT: Readers & Writers Festival (Hamilton) (Apr 15-19)

2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 

6:30-8:30pm: Open Mic Jazz @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7-10pm: Dan Thomas & Greg Brisco @ East End Social (Hamilton) (Weekly)


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

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

7:30pm: STOMP @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? (Apr 14-15)

7:30-10pm: Open Mic with Corey @ The Staircase, Lounge (Hamilton) (3rd Wed) 

7:30pm: Adam Ostrosser @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) (Bi-Weekly)




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

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


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

8pm: Felicia McMinn @ 211Main (Port Dover) (Weekly)
Thursday, April 16

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1) 

GritLIT: Readers & Writers Festival (Hamilton) (Apr 15-19)





2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)

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


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

6-9pm: Daryl Gray @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

6-8pm: Ed Pizzo on the Baby Grand Piano @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Dan Walsh @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

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

6pm: Music @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener) 


6:30pm: Music @ Henry's on James (Hamilton) 

6:30-9:30pm: James Ferris with Fried Balogna @ The Corktown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)



---- 7:00pm -7:59pm ----

7-10pm: Michelle Hedley @ Teddy's (Grimsby) 

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

7-9pm: Josh Edwards @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) 

7-10pm: Doug Root @ Manhattans (Guelph) 

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

7:30pm: Great Lake Swimmers @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?


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

7:30pm: Champagne Weather @ Silence (Guelph) $20

7:30pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 


7:30pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26) 

---- After 8:00pm ----

8pm: Antonio Larosa @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83

8pm: John Davis @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington) 

8pm: Music @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $?

8pm: Garrett Mason @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

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

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


8:30pm: Music@ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

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

8:30pm: The Almost Hip @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington) $15

COMING SOON!

April


April 15-May 3: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 #



April 18, 3-6pm: Bob Maclean @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) $7.50 #

April 18, 7-10pm: Robbie McMaster @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) $7.50 #




April 19, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

April 20-26: Curtains (Musical Whodunit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $?#

April 20, 8pm: Grapes of Wrath Acoustic Duo @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $36.67+

April 21-22, 12pm: The Music of Rod Stewart & Neil Diamond @ Gathering Place by the Grand (Ohsweken) $? incl lunch buffet #



April 22, 8pm: Valdy @ River Run Centre, Studio Theatre (Guelph) $30

April 23, 7pm: Old Dominion, Phil Vasar, Sasha @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? #

April 23, 7pm: Sounds Gay! Open Mic @ Mosaic (Hamilton) (4th Thu) 

April 24, 6:30-8:30pm: Student Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $10#

April 24, 8pm: Golden Feather with Conor Gains @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $26.33



April 25, 7:30pm: Steve Marriner & Local Electric ft Jesse O'Brien, Jimmy Bowskill, Glenn Milchem @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) reservervation only through andrealeecassis@gmail.com



April 30, 9pm-1am: Open Jam & Live Band Karaoke ft Detour @ Tracie's Place (Hamilton) (Last Thu)

May



May 2, 7:30pm: Lighthouse @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $? 

May 5, May 20, May 28, June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)





May 12, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $83


May 13, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $86



May 24, 10:30am-4pm: Hamilton Record Show @ Bridgeworks - $5/$15 Early Bird @ 9am #


May 28, June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

May 29, 8pm: The Hogtown Allstars @ Clifford Brewing (Hamilton) $25 adv/$30 door

June



June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)



July


July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

September


September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

October


October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

November



November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

November 29: Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 18

December


December 2, 7:30pm: Mudmen @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?

December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)

Apr 13-16 / Apr 17-19
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Throwback Thursday - Dave Pomfret: No Rush + Album Release Videos


Original Post: July 1, 2009

Updated Post: April 9, 2026

Former Munday Nuns member, Dave Pomfret's album, No Rush, is an amazing collection of songs that's hard to pin down stylistically.

Dave goes from catchy, rockin' riffs to mellow melodies. On the way, he touches on folk, rock, and even bits of pop and country thrown in.

Joining Dave in making this great music is former Nuns bandmate (and former member of the Killjoys) Mike Trebilcock on guitar and many other instruments. Mike also produced the disc.

A number of other talented performers aided and abetted the singer/songwriter, including: Mark McIntyre (bass), Aaron Goldstein (pedal steel guitar), Craig Lapsley (drums), Troy Dowding (trumpet), Darcy Hepner (sax, organ), Rosemary Hale (violin), Sarah Honeyford (cello). On background vocals there's Mary Simon, Jean Caffeine, Karen Sturrock, and the Mississippi Kings. Dave's son, Brier Pomfret, plays the piano on it as well.

Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube

Below are videos from his Album Release (and birthday) party on June 30, 2009. 




Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, More CD Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Sarah Ivanco, came up and sang to start things off. She wowed the crowd.



More Videos From This Show
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Banjo Day Videos by Dan Medakovic, Harrison Kennedy, The Vaudevillian

Update of 2022 Post

Links: Danny Medakovic, More Danny Medakovic Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Medakovic

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of Paul Mill

Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of The Vaudevillian

Previous (Easter Videos)
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
Labels:

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Easter Videos by Greg Moverley, Dr. Robert, Bing Crosby

Update of 2021 Post





Links: Dr. Robert, Video above courtesy of Kevin Lee


Links: Bing Crosby, Video above courtesy of The78Prof

Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
Labels: , , , ,

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Throwback Thursday: April Foolery - Justin Timberlake Recruits Local Musicians For Blues CD

Update of 2009 Post

Pop Superstar Justin Timberlake certainly knows where to find great blues musicians. He'll be working with some Hamilton talent for his new blues CD.

In a move that stunned the music world, Timberlake has turned his back on pop/dance music. "I'm sick of all the repetitive, cookie cutter, shallow, repetitive s#!+," he said.

"I've been feeling down for a while now, " he added, "I didn't want the fame, the prestige, the riches, the groupies - so becoming a Blues musician seemed to be the best choice."

A Google search landed him at this very blog where he discovered the great talent that Hamilton and Burlington had to offer.

To record his new CD, he recruited guitarist James Anthony. "This is a dream come true!" James said enthusiastically, "I have all his CDs, including his stuff with N Sync - not to mention all the posters on my wall!"

James is joined by Dale Park on drums (returning to drumming just for this project), Michael Hickey on bass, and Lou Campanella (TNT Bluesmen, Hammertones) on harp. Also in the band are Justin's rumoured love interest, Lily Sazz on keyboards and Loretta Hale on trumpet (who some say is also seeing the pop star).

This amazing band has already recorded two songs: "Britney Done Left Me"and "Wardrobe Malfunction Blues".

As a transition from his old style to his new one, Justin has decided to re-record his mega-hit SexyBack as a folky blues song with the help of Alfie Smith.

"I sing that song in the shower all the time!" Alfie exclaimed, "It'll be a privilege to finally record it."

The album will be rushed into production soon to prevent illegal downloading. It should be out in late April. "Fools will think this is impossible," Justin explains, "But they'll see I can sing the blues with the best of them."
Previous (Trebleclef to Star in New Sitcom) - - - Next (Easter Videos)
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 1 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Treble to Star in New Sitcom

The Hamilton Blues Lovers are thrilled to announce our most ambitious media enterprise yet: a brand-new sitcom starring our very own mascot, Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey.

The series, titled Everybody Loves Treble, follows our favorite primate as he trades the city for the jungle after his Uncle Jed strikes it rich by discovering a "banana geyser". Trebleclef moves on up to the east side of the jungle to a deluxe treehouse in the sky.

Once settled, Treble buys radio station WMKY and recruits the eccentric Dr. Johnny Zaius to broadcast nothing but Southern Ontario’s finest tunes. He also has to contend with his wild neighbor Lamer, a gibbon with a habit of barging into the treehouse unannounced.

"Creating something this unique and original took a lot of work," says head writer and HBL blogger, Lu. "We’ve already polished the scripts and are ready to begin principal photography on April 31st."

Season One Highlights:
  • Episode 1: "Banana Bursting" – Treble navigates the move and learns that more bananas mean more problems.

  • Episode 2: "Whoa, Contest" – Treble and the gang compete to see who can go the longest without eating a banana.

  • Episode 3: "The Trouble with Trebles" – A radioactive banana causes Treble to multiply himself all over their new boat! Guest starring William Shatner as Captain Peel.

  • Episode 4: "Bottom of the Line" – Treble opens a banana-filled chocolate factory and puts Lamer on the assembly line. Spoiler: Hilarity (and chocolate) ensues.

  • Episode 5: "The Shark Ages" – Treble attempts to water-ski over shark-infested waters.
"It’s going to be incredible," explains Director/Executive Producer, April Fulcilli. "We are proud to announce that Everybody Loves Treble will be the first-ever sitcom to air on the National Geographic Channel!"

Look for the premiere this fall—you’d be a fool to miss it!
Previous (Winners of the Canadian Blues Music Awards) - - - Next (Throwback Thursday: April Foolery - Justin Timberlake Recruits Local Artists for New Blues CD)
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 1 comments
Labels:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Winners of the First Canadian Blues Music Awards (2025)

The very first Canadian Blues Music Awards took place on March 30, 2026 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. 

Here's a complete list of winners

* Signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Winners of the 2026 Juno Ceremony Including Hamilton's Raquel McIntosh


The 2026 televised Junos ceremony was broadcast on March 29, 2026 from TD Coliseum in Hamilton. Raquel McIntosh, a teacher from Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School caught the country's attention as the Teacher of the Year winner. CONGRATS!

Not only did Hamilton's Arkells hand the award to Ms. McIntosh, they also performed at the event.


Links: Arkells, More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music 

Below is a video of the full ceremony

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

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of winners. Local acts are bolded. Click here for the winners of the Saturday Gala

Other performances

Previous (Winners of the 2026 Juno Gala) - - - Next (Winners of the Canadian Blues Music Awards) 
Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , ,

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Winners of the 2026 Juno Gala Including Album ft Jesse O'Brien


The 2026 Juno Gala took place in Hamilton on Saturday, March 28. Hear My Heart - Steve Marriner (ft Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien on keys) was the area winner.

You can see the whole event below


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

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of winners. Click here for the winners of the televised event.

Performances

    Previous (Piano Day Videos ft Jesse O'Brien) - - - Next (Winners of the Televised Juno Ceremony)
    Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
    Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Piano Day Videos by Jesse O'Brien

    Update of 2026 Post


    Hamilton keyboard master Jesse O'Brien plays on each of these songs.



    Links: Ian Gillan, More Deep Purple Stories/Covers, Tony Iommi, More Black Sabbath Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of libkdfwrgs



    Links: Colin James, More Colin James Stories, Video above courtesy of mediahound



    Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis



    Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy Vee Tee

    Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, More Piano Day Vidoes
    Previous (International Women in Music Day Videos) - - - Next (Winners of the 2026 Juno Gala)
    Posted by Hamilton Blues Lovers 0 comments
    Labels: , , , , , , , , ,
    Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)