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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Dwayne LaForme's Impressive Debut Demands to be Heard!
Mini-Review: Relax may be Dwayne LaForme's debut album but this is a tight collection of road-tested tunes with a few battle scars. Dwayne is a Blues veteran and he, along with his impressive band, amplify the funk, soul, rock, swing and more to craft songs that demand to heard.
Personnel:
- Jim Casson (drums)
- Shane Scott (bass)
- Chris Wheeler (second guitar)
- Mike Doyle (organ):
- Pat Carey (saxophone)
Available: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, His Live Shows (CD & Vinyl)
Links: Dwayne LaForme, More Dwayne LaForme Stories, Video above courtesy of Release - Topic
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Music Listings: September 9-10, 2026
September 9-10, 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.
Wednesday, September 9
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 Morgadoo @ Ridgeway Legion (Weekly)
6:30-9:30pm: Barley Brae @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
7-10pm: Dan Thomas & Les Smith @ East End Social (Hamilton)
7-10pm: Djino Lefrancois and the Big Dave Trio @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold)
7pm: Perry and Mark @ Royal Electric (Guelph) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Open Mic @ The Bullring (Guelph) (Weekly)
7:30pm: Beetlejuice (Musical) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? (Sep 8-10)
7:30pm: Chris Chambers @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) (Bi-Weekly)
8-11pm: Open Mic @ The Block Co (Burlington) (Weekly)
8pm: Mimico Bill's Open Jam @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5
8-11pm: Open Mic with Mike Shotton (Pop Machine) @ Gingerman (Oakville) (Weekly)
8pm: Blue Moon Marquee @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20
8-12pm: Open Jam @ Frankie's (Brantford) (Weekly)
8-11pm: Blues Review ft Jon Knight & Friend @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)
8pm: Felicia McMinn @ 211Main (Port Dover) (Weekly)
Thursday, September 10
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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)
1pm: Summerset 2006 ft Avro Arrows, Polutted, Tire Fire, Parachute Thieves @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?
1:30-2pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk , Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com
4-10pm: Cambridge Fall Fair @ Dickson Park $? (Sep 10-13)
5-8pm: Alfie Smith Duo @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)
5-10pm: Arthur Fall Fair (Sep 10-13)
5:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)
5:30-6:30pm: Strings Attached @ Fonthill Bandshell
6pm: Chris Chambers @ East End Social (Hamilton)
6pm: Alfie Smith @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)
6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly)
6-8pm: Music @ 2 Rivers (Paris)
6-9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Aging Oak (Cambridge) (Weekly)
6pm: Music @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)
6-8pm: Turk & The Hobbit (Juneyt & Derek) @ Molly Blooms (Waterloo) (Weekly)
6:30-8:30pm: Mark Sepic @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) FREE
6:30-9:30pm: Music @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington)
6:30-8:30pm: Eddie Pizzo (Piano) @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake)(Weekly)
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7-9pm: Music @ Squires Pub on Locke (Hamilton)
7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)
7pm: The Palmer Squares with Swaine + Farewell, Tomorrow + Klemmer + MLNY @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $?
7pm: Blues in the Park ft Pubdaddy @ Fireman's Park (Niagara Falls)
7-10pm: Daryl Gray @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
7-10pm: Stu & Jay Peterson @ Manhattans (Guelph)
7pm: Open Mic @ The Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)
7:30pm: Beetlejuice (Musical) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? (Sep 8-10)
7:30-9:30pm: The British Legends (Tributes to David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Adele, and Paul McCartney.) @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $?
7:30pm?: Andrea Anger, Mandi Leigh, The Royal Few and Maeve @ 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: Take it to the Limit @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $55
7:30-10:30pm: Right Proper Lads @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
7:30pm: Mean Girls (Musical) @ Guelph Little Theatre $?
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8pm: Jon Hines @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15
8-11pm: Open Mic Night + Jam @ Temple Bar (Oakville) (Weekly)
8-10pm: Dragan on the Sax @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)
8-11:30pm: Open Mic with Nora Crete and Derek Bowers @ Elora Legion (Weekly)
8-11pm: Acoustic Melodies ft Lor & Friends @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)
8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly)
9pm-12am: Neon Dirty@ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
9pm: Thomas Nelson @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)
Monday, September 7, 2026
Back to School Videos by Big Trouble Band, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Ace Frehley
Update to 2021 Post
Links: Blueswinder (has former members of the Big Trouble Band), More Blueswinder Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
More Back to School Videos
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Links: Braithwaite & Whiteley, More Diana Braithwaite Stories, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley
More Back to School Videos
Interested in going back to school for music? Check out our wonderful sponsor, Pick n Sticks. They have incredible music lessons.
For more (mostly adult) education, we recommend the St. Charles Centre (our blogger's day job) who offer high school credit courses, ESL, computer workshops, career programs and more, Also FREE language classes for elementary school children.
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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Labour Day Videos by Stan Rogers, Snooky Pryor & Mel Brown, Ronnie Hawkins
Update of 2021 Post
Links: Mel Brown, More Mel Brown Stories, Snooky Pryor, More Snooky Pryor Stories, Video above courtesy of Mel Brown - Topic
More Labour Day Videos
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Friday, September 4, 2026
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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