Local Nominees at 2026 Forest City London Music Awards! Vote (Deadline May 8)

There a few local connections among the nominees for the 2026 Forest City London Music Awards.

• Former Hamiltonian Paul Langille is up for the Blues category
• The Lowdown Dirty Mojos features band members who are currently living in Hamilton/Oakville gor the nod for Ontario Independent Recording Artist of the Year
• Tribute artist nomiee Disgusteen, cover tunes from Hamilton punk veterans Teenage Head

People can vote for their favourites untl May 8, 2026 by clicking here

Winners will be revealed in two events: June 7, 2026 at Aeolian Hall and June 14, 2026 at London Music Hall as part of London Music Week - June 6 to 14.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of nominees

BLUES

• Paul Langille (formerly from Hamilton)
  
  
  
  Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Video above courtesy of Paul Langille - Topic
  
  
• Galea & the Galvanizers
• The Heartless Saints
• The Black Tops
• Bill Durst
• Smokes Like Lightning
• Joel Dupuis Band

ONTARIO INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST

• Lowdown Dirty Mojos (members from Hamilton/Oakville)
  
  
  
  Links: The Lowdown Dirty Mojos, More Mojos Stories, Video above courtesy of LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS
  
  
• Lorraine Klassen
• Nostalgic Brightlights
• Tell It to Sweeney
• Dayna Manning
• Danny Miles
• The Truth Untold

TRIBUTE ARTIST

• Disgusteen: Teenage Head (covers legndary Hamilton group)
  
  
  
  Links: More Teenage Head Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Shoveling In the Hammer & Surrounding Areas
  
  
• Full Petty Fever: Tom Petty
• Sweetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac
• Coop’s Troops: Alice Cooper
• ZED: Led Zeppelin
• Ozzy Forever: Ozzy Osbourne
• AXL/DC: Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC

AFRO CARIBIANNA

• Jaghuligin
• Solo YT
• King Willie
• Callel
• V Merchant
• Patron
• Divice Hydera

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP)

• Brass Roots New Horizons Band
• Encore: The Concert Band
• Vintera String Quartet
• Forte Piano Trio
• London Concert Band
• London Community Orchestra

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO)

• Peixuan He, Piano
• Jeffrey Komar, Viola
• Sarah Cupit, Cello
• Iris Leck, Double Bass
• Yanet Campbell-Secades, Violin
• Kennedy Kimber-Johnson, Pipe Organ
• Gillian Derer, Flute

CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO)

• Julia LoRusso
• Nicholas Gryniewski
• Madeline Berman
• Hannah Cole
• Angelique Croteau
• Hannah Pinhorn
• Felix Stueckmann

CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP)

• London Gospel Collective
• Chor Amica
• Karen Schuessler Singers
• London Pro Musica
• Kammerchor London
• The London Singers
• The Metropolitan Choir

CLUB DJ

• DJ Joze
• DJ Wickham
• DJ Matt Royal
• DJ Ph!lo
• DJ Calderon
• DJ Deon
• DJ Shoray

CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER

• Brent Jones
• Anne Moniz
• Aidan Hough
• Steve Sinclair
• Marty Kolls
• John Fellner
• Laura Gagnon

CONTRIBUTOR

• Paul Latorre (Community Supporter)
• Vinnie Vincenzo (Community Builder)
• James O’Rourke (Community Supporter)
• Leanne Mayer (Community Builder)
• Seth McNall (Community Builder)
• Allison Oosterman (Community Builder)
• Dario Novoa (Community Builder)
• Jeff Bailkowski (Community Builder)
• Daubian Oliviera (Community Builder)
• Saidat (Community Builder)

COUNTRY

• Maddy McKenzie
• Genevieve Fisher
• Tom Dunphy
• Tyler DeLargie
• Brothers Wilde
• Greg Williams
• Amanda Keeles

COVER BAND

• The Strands
• The Last Call
• Grunge Cantina
• Down N Dirty Band
• KJ & the Motones
• Betamaxx
• Big Shiny Toons

ELECTRONIC

• K-VIII
• apaull
• DJ Dave. Foxx
• Incredible Melting Man
• Patio G
• Mat Lunnen
• Stirling

FAN FAVOURITE

• The Regal Beagles
• Amanda Movio
• Pepper Jones & the Rockits
• Myrtle Earl
• Pop Rockets
• The Do-Overs
• Aimee & Aaron Allen
• Lindsey & The Lonelies
• Red Banzino
• Twin Fin

FOLK ROOTS

• Maggie’s Wake
• The Pairs
• The Marrieds
• The Bookends
• Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber
• Willow Switch
• Pete Denomme

HIPHOP

• Jack Craven
• Kai Banks
• Cameron James
• Trizzy
• 2 Divine
• Insyst
• Cronica

JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP)

• Rachelle Courtney
• The Jitterbugs
• Hilary Welch
• Nicole Tan
• The Crooners: Rick Kish & Connor Boa
• Laurraine Sigouin
• Scott Bollert

JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP)

• The Jazz Collective
• Seth McNall Sextet
• Mark Swan’s Good Hang
• Juice Joint
• London Jazz Orchestra
• Baddest Big Band
• Aitken l Ladd l Peacock

LATIN

• Ana De México
• Descortés
• J David
• Simple Reflections for Artists
• Sofi R
• Dau Brazil
• Andrés Valencia

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

• Richmond Tavern
• Palasad Social Bowl
• Eastside Bar & Grill
• The Bunker Performance Lounge (Stratford)
• Aeolian Hall
• Pier Side (Port Stanley)
• The Wortley Roadhouse
• FitzRays
• Mustang Sally’s
• Quiet Earth

METAL

• Falls For the Elderly
• Abandoned Souls
• Prosector
• Dead Days
• Quiet Mind
• No Exceptions
• Crowning Kings

POP

• Drives the Common Man
• Addi John
• Tean Dream
• The Sunshine Makers
• Bella Rosa
• Justin Maki
• Lua Sol

PUNK

• Mvll Crimes
• Moore Ave 
• Polluted
• Full Throttle
• Set To Go!
• 4HateU8
• Junko Daydream

ROCK

• Status Non Status
• Pro Wrestling the Band
• No Exceptions
• Thunder Queens
• Wabi Sabis
• Pot is Drugs
• Texas King

WORLD MUSIC

• Brent Jones
• V Merchant
• Mas Aya
• Rachel McGarry
• Anddre Mafra
• Doreño
• Emily Jean Flack

Links: London Music Awards, More London Music Awards Stories

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Music Listings: April 17-19, 2026

April 17-19, 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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Apr 17-19 / Apr 20-26

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Friday, April 17

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

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

Niagara Falls Elvis Festival @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (Apr 16-19)

7-7:30am:  Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe,  Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

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

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft Clark Johnston Quintet @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE

12-3pm: Canuck Tunes presents Shake It Up Live Taping Hosted by Famous Framus + Ty Price & Neil MacNaughton @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) FREE

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

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

3-4pm: Kyle Pacey @ Hamilton Public Library, Ancaster FREE

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

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

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6pm: Mary Pickford @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) 

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

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

6-8pm: Zack Erikson @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

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

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

6-9pm: Bryan Frid @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)

6-9pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Caledonia Legion (3rd Fri)

6:30-8:30pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Ferguson Young @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

6:30pm: Lucas Stagg @ Easy Pour (Cambridge) 

6:45pm: Let's Play Ball Charity of Hope 26th Annual Gala ft chat with Mark Shapiro (President/CEO of  Blue Jays + music by Tom Wilson & Band @ Carmen's Banquet Centre (Hamilton) $200+

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

7-10pm: Mary Simon @ East End Social (Hamilton) 

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

7pm: Moonshine Rewind @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

7-11pm: James Ryan Band @ Burlington Legion 

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

7pm: Riley Talyor & Friends @ The Bank, Art House (Welland) 

7-11pm: Blurred Vision @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $8 

7-11pm: Mike Thorpe @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford)

7-10pm: 

Rachel Guthrie 

@ Manhattans (Guelph) 

7pm?: Cody Wood @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point)

7pm: Amy Millan @ Old Town Hall (Waterford) $35

7:30pm: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Inside the Orchestra: Brahms @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $?(Apr 17-May 3)

7:30pm: Carm Milioto @ Slye Fox (Binbrook) 

7:30pm: 80's Retro Crush @ Gator Ted's (Burlington)

7:30pm: BurlOak Theatre Group presents Rock of Ages (Musical) @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $43 (Apr 15-19)

7:30-10:30pm: Unheard Of Duo @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) 

7pm: Open Mic with Matt Lamers @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) 

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

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8-11pm: Aster Nox Album Release + Danceland + Grateful Jam @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Cold in April: An Evening with Donovan Woods @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $? 

8pm: Dawson Grays @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83 

8pm: cleopatrick with Cam Kahin @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $32.18

8pm: BA Johnston, Sons of Butcher, Thunkderkok @ The Corktown Pub, Upstairs (Hamilton) $?

8pm? Jax @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm? Mike Balonjan @ Legends (Hamilton)

8pm?: Among Legends, Love Bolt, Great Mistakes, Losing Streak  @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Funkhaus @ Ridiculous,(Hamilton)

8pm-12am: Rhythm & Bones @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington) 

8pm: Two Ninety @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)

8pm: Nicholas Campbell Trio @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

8-11pm: Descendants of Dunn @ Gingerman (Oakville) 

8-11pm: Dick Richie @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Dealbreaker Record Release with Canyon Carvers and Fear Elements @ Niagara Artists Centre (St. Catharines) $?

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

8pm: Fiddlestix @ Newfoundland Club (Cambridge)

8pm: Denis LePage's Highbanks Bluegrass Band + Terra Spencer @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $25 adv/$27 door 

8pm: STOMP @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $? (Apr 17-18)

8-10:30pm: Jeff Daniels @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Dana K & Howard Brown @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

8:30pm-12:30am: James Robert Band @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton) 

8:30-11:30pm: Almost Heroes @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) 

8:30pm: Nikki Grossi & Brian Jagger @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30-11:30pm: The Black Sheep @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

8:30pm: 90s Video Dance + Stuck in the 90's @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $28.25+ 

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

9pm: Shari & Jonny & Justin @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

9pm: Mark Thackway @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm-1am: Jack Sith @ Come by Chance (Hamilton) 

9pm: Jaded Valentin & Friends @ The Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton)

9pm: CFNY Hey-Day show ft Blood Roses @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $15

9pm: Hammer Tones @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington) 

9pm: Orangeman @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville) $15

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

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

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

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

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

8pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ McCabe's (Waterloo)

9pm: Shane Pinchen @ 211 Main (Port Dover) 

9:15pm: Lounge Personnel @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

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

10pm: Scurvy Dogz @ B-Side Social (Hamilton) 

10pm: Driven @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Pop Machine  @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington)

10pm: Irving Army Band @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

10pm-2am: Avenue Inn @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines) 

10pm-2am: 8 Second Ride @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls) 

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Saturday, April 18

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

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

Niagara Falls Elvis Festival @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (Apr 16-19)

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)

12pm-10pm: Hepcats Homecoming @ Hepcat Swing Studio (Kitchener) $? (Apr 18-19)

• 12pm: Welcome BBQ
• 1pm: Swing Dancing Classes
• 8pm: Beginner lesson & social dance with Douglas Watson Band

1pm: Novice Musical Theatre Presents: Winnie the Pooh Kids @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $25

1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Miles Evans-Branagh @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $? 

1-2pm: Trickbag (6-Piece) @ Hamilton Public Library, Waterdown FREE

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

1pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 

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

2-5pm: John Demarchi @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

2pm: BurlOak Theatre Group presents Rock of Ages (Musical) @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $43 (Apr 15-19) *

2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly) 

2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)

2-7pm: Ultimate Dance Party ft Jonesy + The Figure Four @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines) $20 online/$25 door

2pm: STOMP @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $? (Apr 17-18)

2-4pm: Jazz Jam @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) 

2-6pm: Hammer Tones @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5 

2pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26)

2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Conor Gains  @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

2:30-6pm: Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook & Chuck Jackson @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls) 

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3-7pm: Waylon Crybaby & The Squeaky Wheels @ Come by Chance (Hamilton) 

3pm: Novice Musical Theatre Presents: Winnie the Pooh Kids @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $25

3-6pm: Side Door Six @ EndZone (Hamilton)

3-5pm: Alfie Smith @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

3-6pm: Midlife Crisis @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $10

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

3-6pm: Bob Maclean @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) $7.50

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

4pm: Cannery Row @ Black Bull (Burlington) 

4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

4:30-5pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe,  Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

---- 5:00-6:59pm ----

5pm: Road to Hotel California (music of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, more) @ Yuk Yuk's (Niagara Falls) $39

5:30-8pm: Alfie Smith @ Hammerhead's Fish & Chips (Hamilton) 

6pm: Jess & Tom @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

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

6pm: Stickman Band @ The Lucky Penny (St. Catharines)

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

6-9pm: Foggy Mornings @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant) 

6pm: Darius McKinley @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)

6pm: Five Foot Nothing @ Ouroboros (Kitchener)

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7-11pm: Rumour Mill @ Waterdown Legion $?

7-11pm: James Ryan Band @ Burlington Legion 

7-11pm: The Dirty Pioneers @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington) 

7pm: The Two Dollar Bills @ Black Bull (Burlington) 

7-11pm: Kenny V @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) 

7pm: Heavy Jam @ The Bank, Art House (Welland)

7pm: 5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam Tribute) + 90 Proof @ The Columbus Club (Niagara Falls) $20 adv/$25 door

7-11pm: Easy Street Blues Band @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford)

7-11:30pm: Ben Rollo Presents the Music of Tom Petty @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $25 adv/$30 door

7-10pm: 

Emily Kemp Trio 

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: Troy Brown @ Easy Pour (Cambridge) 

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

7-10pm: Robbie McMaster @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) $7.50

7:30pm: Foreign Jovi @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $? 

7:30pm: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Myth & Memory @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? 

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)

7:30pm: Mykul @ Slye Fox (Binbrook) 

7:30pm: BurlOak Theatre Group presents Rock of Ages (Musical) @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $43 (Apr 15-19)

7:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Pink Floyd: The Wall @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $36+ (Apr 18-19)

7:30pm: Rolodex Darko, Frankie Teardop, DreamWalker Equinox @ Silence (Guelph) $15+

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8pm: Zero Tolerance, Wolfenstein, Electrocutioner, Violet Reztitution @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: The Thick with Excuses Excuses and Stella Rain @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $21.01 

8pm: Jack Pine / Milk Knife / A Horse Named Friday / Lero @ Staircase Theatre, Bright Room (Hamilton) $15/PWYC

8pm: Community Musical Theatre: The Queer Experience @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $?

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

8pm?: 38 and Change @ Brown Barrell (Hamilton)

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

8pm: Riley Taylor @ Ridiculous, Parlour (Hamilton)

8pm?: Blacklist Manifesto w/ Kay The Destroyer, Carm Milioto @ Ridiculous (Hamilton)

8pm: Retro Night: 80's ft Dave Murphy Band @ Joe Dog's Gasbar Grill (Burlington)

8pm: Wilson & The Castaways and Wreckless Harbour @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8-11pm: The Wingmen Duo @ Gingerman (Oakville) 

8-11pm: Sean Bienhaus @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: The OBGMs @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $24.16 

8pm: Tumbleweed Band @ The Hub (Welland)

8pm: An Evening with ACDC Show Canada @ The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (Ridegway) $25

8pm: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Farewell Tour) @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre (Niagara Falls) $?

8pm: Neko Fakes + The Fonctionnaires + Broadband @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $21.01 

8-10pm: Terra Spencer @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $24 adv/$27 door/$20 livestream 

8pm: Kitchener Blues Festival Launch Party ft Steve Marriner, Shawn Kellerman, Mike Rajna, Steve Pelletier, Jesse O'Brien + Isy Aboagye @ Edelweiss Tavern (Kitchener) $30 adv/$35 door

8-10:30pm: Anders Mogensen Quartet (Denmark) @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $? 

8pm: cleopatrick with Cam Kahin @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Dave Ward @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

8-11pm: Old School Rewind @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)

8:30pm: Sarah Church & Adam Ostrosser @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) 

8:30-11:30pm: John Atlee Band @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) 

8:30pm: Fools Paradise @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) 

8:30pm: Steve Oros @ Winchester Arms (Dundas) 

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

8:30pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Goofie Newfie (Fergus)

8:30pm: The Hip Experience @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $33.90+ 

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

9pm:  Jocelyn June & the Bugs @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

9pm: Twist of Fate @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown) 

9pm: One Good Thing @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington) 

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9pm: Rewind @ Shooterville (Burlington)

8pm: Radio Sonics @ Pump & Patio (Oakville) 

9pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

9-11:45pm: Moonlight & Co @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

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

9pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls) 

9pm-1am: Conor Gains & Three Legged Horse @ Two Doors Down (Brantford) $20

9pm: Shari & Jonny @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9pm: Jasmine T Band @ The Real Hammer Hogs (Caledonia)

9:15pm: Matthew Pullicino Trio @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

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

9:30pm: Play It Forward Band  @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)

10pm: Fiction @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Real Kevin @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

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

10pm: Sonic Curators @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

10pm-2am: Brad James @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines

10pm-2am: Ron Fitzgerald @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

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Sunday, April 19

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

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

Niagara Falls Elvis Festival @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (Apr 16-19)

1:30-2am:  Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe,  Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

10:30am-1pm: Hepcats Homecoming @ Hepcat Swing Studio (Kitchener) $? (Apr 18-19)

• 10:30am: Brunch
• 11am: Fireside chat: history of swing in KW
• 12pm: Social Dance

11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

1-4pm: Latin Jazz Trio @ The Hub (Welland) 

1-5pm: Stony Lonesome & Elliott and the Audio Kings @ Arabella Park Beer Bar (Kitchener) $20

1:30-4:30pm: Irish Jam Sessions @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

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2pm: Timber Trio @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $? 

2pm: A Million Dreams in Me (All Ages Show) @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $49.95

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

2pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)

2-6pm: Mike Woods@ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown) 

2pm: Country Gold (Tributes) ft 

Alan Jackson (Don Thompson), Miranda Lambert (Abby DeRoo), Patsy Cline (Amberley Beatty) & George Strait (Paul Williamson)

 @ Burlington Legion $35

2pm: BurlOak Theatre Group presents Rock of Ages (Musical) @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $43 (Apr 15-19)

2-5pm: James Anthony & Djino LeFrancois @ Ned Devine's (Milton)

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

2pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Pink Floyd: The Wall @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $36+ (Apr 18-19)

2-4:30pm: Jimmy's Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Jeffrey Arthur, Randy Stritzinger, Rob McBride @ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill) 

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

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

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

2-4:30pm: Jack & Danica @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) 

2pm: Kiln Country @ Port Dover Legion

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

2pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26)

2:30pm: Rocket and the Renegades with the Hellbent Rockers @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

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

3pm: Rob & Sam @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

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

3pm: Shine on Moon Afternoon Jam @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) 

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

3-5pm: KY Symphony Strings: Vivaldi Four Seasons @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $40

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

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

5-8pm: Cheryl Lescom @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

6:30-9:30pm: Chris Chambers Trio @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

7pm: Nichol Robertson @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

7pm: Jesse Golem @ The Avro (Hamilton)

7pm: Jam @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7-9pm: Secret Salon Series ft Mel Monaco Trio @ Secret Pop up Location (Niagara Region) $33

7:30pm: LIVELab Choir presents: Conducting Against the Room @ McMaster University, LIVELab (Hamilton) $11+

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

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COMING SOON!

April

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) 

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

April 17-May 3: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $?

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 21, 7-10pm: The John McKinley Jam @ The Huether Hotel Jazz Room (Waterloo) (Bi-weekly)

April 21, 8pm: Classic Albums Live: Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $45+#

April 22 (Earth Day)

April 22, 7pm: Song Circle @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (2nd & 4th Wed) PWYC 

April 22, 7:30pm: Jersey Nights: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $55 #

April 22, 8-9:30pm: The Blues Studio Presents Running on Faith: A Tribute to Eric Claption's 1992 Unplugged Classics ft  Joel Guenther, Chris Chambers, Mark mcIntyre, Craig Lapsley Miles-Evans Brannagh @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $30

April 22, 8pm: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera: 10th Anniversary Gala Concert @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $59 #

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, 7-11pm: Lowdown Dirty Mojos Album Release Party with The Shiny Lights (Mimi Shaw, Patti Smith, Buckshot Bebee, Dean Hunt) @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $10 adv/$15 door

April 25, 7:30pm: Lee Brice, Grace Tyler, Brett Kissel @ Kitchener Auditorium $63+#

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 2, 2-5pm: Open Mic Hosted by SnowHeel Slim @ Checkered Flag  (Hamilton) (Bi-Weekly)

April 28, 7:30pm: Sisters in Song: Angelique Francis @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

April 30 (International Jazz Day)

April 30, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $89.50

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

May

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) 

May 1 (Bandcamp Friday)

May 2, 4-7pm: Open Mic Blues Jam with Garenetta Cromwell@ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton)  (1st Sat) 

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

May 3 (World Laughter Day)

May 5 (National Cartoonist Day) (Cinco de Maio)

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 5, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

May 5, 7:30pm: Bravo Niagara Presents James Ehnes @ St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#

May 8-23: Grease (musical) @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? #

May 8-31: Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? # 

May 8, 5pm: Artcrawl @ James Street North (Hamilton)

May 10, 7-10pm: Open Jazz Jam Hosted by Andrew Schoetter, Tyler Wagler, Kevin Mak @ Silence (Guelph) PWYC (2nd Sun)

May 11, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring the Brant Parker Band, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

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

May 12, 8pm: Kim Mitchell & David Wilcox @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $? 

May 13-14: Wild Love (Music, Dance, Theatre) (Inspired by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) @ Fergus Grand Theatre $? #

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

May 14, 7-10pm: Greg Brisco & Ian Andrews @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (2nd Thu)

May 22, 8pm: Jazz Originals: Celebrating The Blues Hosted by Karent Thornton ft Michael Dunston, Carlos Del Junco, Jesse O’Brien @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $44.75 *

May 22, 8pm: An Evening with Whitehorse ft. Chloë Doucet @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $52.17

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

May 28, 7:30-10pm: Boogie for 412 Barton: A Disco Tribute Concert @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $56+ #

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, 7:30-8:30pm + 9:30-10:30pm: Fleetwood Mac Mania @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? #

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

June

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) 

June 8, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne La Forme's Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream

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)

June 22, 7:30pm: Bend It Like Beck with Sandra Bouza Duo @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83

June 23, 7:30pm: Reverend Horton Heat + The Surfrajettes @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

July

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

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

September

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

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

October

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

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

November

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

November 1 : Fall Back (Change the clocks back1 hr tonight)

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

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) 

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

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

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Throwback Thursday - Drummer John "Babe" Myles Passes

Original Post: July 1, 2009

Updated Post: April 16, 2026

It is with sadness that we announced the passing of local drummer John "Babe" Myles on Thursday, June 26, 2009. Our condolences go out to his friends and family.

Below is the obituary from the July 4, 2009 Hamilton Spectator.

He played many years with King Biscuit Boy, the Capris, the Chessman and the Stingrays.

Former bandmate, John LaRocca (Stingrays), said he was "one of the best blues drummers around"

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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. 

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

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.

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

More Videos From This Show

• Mary Simon
• Not (Punk Band)
• Alfie Smith

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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

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

Update of 2021 Post

Links: Greg Moverley, More Greg Moverley Stories, Video above courtesy of Greg Moverley

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

Links: Bing Crosby, Video above courtesy of The78Prof

Click here for more Easter videos

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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."

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