Expressive Vocals & Great Songwriting on Dunlop Brothers Album

Mini-Review: Expressive vocals and great songwriting permeate the latest relase from Hamilton's Dunlop Brothers. Vol. 2 picks up where they left off on their splendid debut. It's roots meets alternative wrapped in striking production.

Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music

Personnel

• Matt Dunlop - Guitars, Vocals
• Justin Dunlop - Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Mandolin, Keyboard
• Alan Zemaitis - Keyboards, Organ, Wurlitzer, Rhodes & Bass Rhodes
• Caleb Moroz - Drums & Percussion
• Mike Scime - Drums
• Jill Harris - Vocals

Links: Dunlop Brothers, More Dunlop Brothers Stories, Album above courtesy of Bandcamp

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Previous (Throwback Thursday - Festival of Friends 2009)

Music Listings: August 14-16, 2026

August 14-16, 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.

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Aug 14-16/ Aug 17-23

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Friday, August 14

South Coast Jazz (Brantford/Port Dover) (Aug 14-16)

• ?: JAZZIN JUNIORS YOUTH  EDUCATION & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP @ Glenhyrst Garden (Brantford) SOLD OUT

---- 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: Terry Rhodes (Fly by Night) @ Jackson Square, Rooftop (Hamilton) (Aug 10-14) 

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft Lyla Miklos and Juanita Maldonado  @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE 

12-1pm: Tunes in the Park ft Nicole Christian @ 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: The Shalala’s Duo @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

1:30-2pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Rob & Zander Lamothe + Lily Sazz, 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: Sorry...I'm Not Sorry (Musical) @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $? (Jun 3-Aug 22)

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

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

3-10pm: Hamilton Latino Festival @ Gage Park (Aug 14-16)

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

3-11pm: Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 4 PM - Jake Fess
• 6:30 PM - Janna Leduc
• 9 PM  - Samantha Ava

4-11pm: Hamilton Greek Fest @ Panagia Greek Church (Aug 14-16)

5pm: Artcrawl @ James Street North (Hamilton)

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

5-8pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle Trio @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

5-11pm: Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 5:30 PM - Gizmo
• 6:30 PM - Thunder Queens
• 7:30 PM - Loviet
• 9:00 PM - July Talk

5pm: Lucas Stagg @ Hespeler Village Market, Old City Hall (Cambridge)

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6pm: Ian Green @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

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

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

6-8pm: Eddie Paton @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington) 

6-8pm: Under the Influece @ Puddy's (St. Catharines) 

6-9pm: Evan Rotella @ Canalside Restaurant (Port Colborne)

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

6-9pm: Brandon Corke @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)

6-9pm: Kevin Coates @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs) 

6-9pm: Tyler Wilson @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point) 

6pm: Norwich TNT Pull @ 365701 Evergreen St $? (Aug 14-15)

• ?: Street Survivors (Skynyrd Tribute)

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

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

6:30-9:30pm: Steve Beach & the Boys @ Wally's Grill & Patio (Brantford)

Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 6:30 PM - Thunder Queens
• 7:30 PM - Loviet
• 9:00 PM - July Talk

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 6:30 PM - Janna Leduc
• 9 PM  - Samantha Ava

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

7-10pm: John Restas @ East End Social (Hamilton)

7pm: Pippin (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $? (Aug 14-21)

7-8:30pm: Freedom Train @ Live at the Appollo (Burlington)

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

7pm: Luke Allan @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

7-11pm: Big John and the Night Trippers @ Burlington Legion 

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

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

7-10pm: Thomas Nelson Band @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) $5

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

7-8:30pm: Music in the Square ft The Canadiana Band @ Harmony Square (Brantford)

7-10pm: Jazz on the Patio ft DENIS RONDEAU ON BASS, BYRON HARRETT ON SAX, ANDY TATTERSALL ON GUITAR @ Al Dente (Brantford)

7-10pm: Brenda Earle Stokes @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster: A Chorus Line (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $? (Aug 7-16)

7:30pm: Dirty Pioneers @ Gator Ted's (Burlington)

Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 7:30 PM - Loviet
• 9:00 PM - July Talk

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8pm: Lost Roses @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton)

8pm: Ariana Fig with Paulo Leon @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20

8pm? Sarah Church and Adam Ostrosser @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Fiction @ The King George (Hamilton)

8pm?: Hotfix, Glacial Erratic @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: The Tonewheels @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8pm: Warren Jones @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville) 

8-11pm: 3 Best Friends @ Gingerman (Oakville)

 

8-11pm: Abe Bergsma @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

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

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

8pm?: David Gallgher @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)

8:30pm-12:30am: London Underground @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton) 

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

8:30-11:30pm: The O'Deadlys @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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

9pm: Lucas Stagg @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm: Rymal @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $? 

9pm: Orangeman @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington) $15

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

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

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

9pm-1am: Hard Rock Hooligans @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)

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

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

Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 9:00 PM - July Talk

9pm: The 3 Avocados @ 211 Main (Port Dover) 

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 9 PM  - Samantha Ava

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

9:30-10:30pm: British Legends (Tributes to Freddie Mercury, Rod Stewart, Elton Joh, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? 

9:30pm: Ian Andrews @ Helliwell Hall (St Catharines)

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

10pm: Dial up the 90's @ B-Side Social (Hamilton) 

10pm: Irving Army @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

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

10pm: Fifty 50 @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

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Saturday, August 15

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

8:30-9am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Rob & Zander Lamothe + Lily Sazz, 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)

10am-?pm: Norwich TNT Pull @ 365701 Evergreen St $? (Aug 14-15)

• ?: Bootleg Creedence

10am-6pm: Port Dover Summer Festival (Aug 15-16)

11am-11pm: Hamilton Greek Fest @ Panagia Greek Church (Aug 14-16)

11am-11pm: Hamilton Latino Festival @ Gage Park (Aug 14-16)

11am-6pm: Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 1 pm Rita Visser
• 2 pm Brandon Agnew
• 3 pm Jay Stone
• 4 pm Matthew James Blake

11am-11pm: Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 3 PM - Rainham Road 
• ​6:30 PM - Fresh Horses - Garth Brooks Tribute
• ​9 PM - 50 Mission - The Tragically Hip Tribute

12-4pm: Front Paige and Tyanna Duo @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

1-2pm: Colour Film @ Hamilton Public Library, Dundas FREE

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

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

1:30-5pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Chuck Jackson @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

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2-5pm: Grievous Angels  @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?

2pm: Theatre Ancaster: A Chorus Line (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $? (Aug 7-16)

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

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

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

Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 2 pm Brandon Agnew
• 3 pm Jay Stone
• 4 pm Matthew James Blake

2pm: Sorry...I'm Not Sorry (Musical) @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $? (Jun 3-Aug 22)

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

2-5pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs)

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

3-6pm: Andrew Irving @ East End Social (Hamilton)

3pm: Bareback Riders @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3pm: Andrew Mrozowski Album Release @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20 adv/25 door

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

3-7pm: Summer Series ft Disco Fever @ Downtown Oakville

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

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 3 PM - Rainham Road 
• ​6:30 PM - Fresh Horses - Garth Brooks Tribute
• ​9 PM - 50 Mission - The Tragically Hip Tribute

3:30pm: Vic Barreira @ Black Bull (Burlington) 

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4-4:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Rob & Zander Lamothe + Lily Sazz, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com 

Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 4 pm Matthew James Blake

4-11pm: Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 4:30 PM - Glimmerjean & Goode
• 5:15 PM - Absolute Treat
• 6:15 PM - Tanika Charles
• 7:15 PM - Born in the Eighties
• 8:45 PM - The Strumbellas

5-8pm: Mike Lynch @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

5pm: South Coast Jazz @ Port Dover Community Centre (Aug 14-16)

• JAYMZ BEE - EMCEE (MAIN STAGE) & Kristy Hamilton - Emcee (local stage)
• RED HOT RAMBLE Mardi Gras Party! also NATHAN HILTZ, JULIANN KUCHOCKI, NEIL SWAINSON, ROB PILTCH, MARK KELSO, CARLA MULLER, JULIANN KUCHOCKI, VALERIE GREEN, BRIAN DICKINSON, SAM CLARK, MARK HUKEZALIE, BRIAN FETTES

6pm: Marc Ucci @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

6pm: James Anthony @ Oggi Bistro (Grimsby) (Weekly)

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

6-9pm: Jake O'Neill @ Flux Brewing (Scotland)

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 6:30 PM - Fresh Horses - Garth Brooks Tribute
• ​9 PM - 50 Mission - The Tragically Hip Tribute

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7pm: Pippin (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $? (Aug 14-21)

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

7-11pm: Public House @ Burlington Legion 

7-11pm: Continenza Trio @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) 

7-10pm: Brandon Agnew and the Night Shadows @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) 

7-10pm: HipFest ft the Hip Experience @ Harmony Square (Brantford)

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

7-10pm: Tia Brazda @ Manhattans (Guelph)

Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 7:15 PM - Born in the Eighties
• 8:45 PM - The Strumbellas

7:30-8:30pm: Kenny & Dolly: Forever Friends @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? 

7:30pm: Sorry...I'm Not Sorry (Musical) @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $? (Jun 3-Aug 22)

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)

---- 8:00-8:59pm ----

8pm: Sweeter & Friends @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

8pm?: Sean Bienhaus @ The King George (Hamilton)

8pm? Chri Jupp @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm: Killin' Time Trio@ Black Bull (Burlington) 

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

8pm: The Rattles (Beatles Tribute) @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8pm: Eddie Paton Solo @ Ned Devine's Irish Pub (Milton)

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

8pm: [G]raveyard with Dolly Momoiro + S1NC3R3 + KRYOGENIX @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $? 

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

8pm: Happy Together! The Sixties Songs of Summer @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?

8pm: Shankara on the WorldOne Stage @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $? 

8pm?: Jay Willow @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)

8pm: The Yacht Rock Show @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8:30-11:30pm: The Raven's Pearl @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Whiskey Chasers @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) 

8:30pm: Brad Michaels @ Winchester Arms (Dundas) 

8:30pm: Fron the Hip @ Pump & Patio (Oakville) 

8:30-11:30pm: Damn Animal @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

Paris Drinks Fest @ Two Rivers Stadium $? (Aug 14-15)

• 8:45 PM - The Strumbellas

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

9pm: Troy Harmer and the Persuaders @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown)

9pm: Audio Saints @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

9pm-1am: Evan Rotella @ South Coast Cookhouse (Crystal Beach)

9-11:45pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle Trio @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

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

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

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

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

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 3 PM - Rainham Road 
• ​6:30 PM - Fresh Horses - Garth Brooks Tribute
• ​9 PM - 50 Mission - The Tragically Hip Tribute

9:15pm: Hot Club of Nowhere @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

9:30-10:30pm: Kenny & Dolly: Forever Friends @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $?

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

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

10pm: Sledge Hammered @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

10pm: Destroyer (Kiss Tribute) @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington) $?

10pm: Voice Mob @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

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

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Sunday, August 16

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

8am-5pm: Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 10:30am-3pm: Classic Car Show
• 3pm: New Rodeo

10am-5pm: Port Dover Summer Festival (Aug 15-16)

11am-8pm: Hamilton Greek Fest @ Panagia Greek Church (Aug 14-16)

11am-11pm: Hamilton Latino Festival @ Gage Park (Aug 14-16)

11am-6pm: Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 1 pm CD Onofrio ft Massiel
• 2 pm Ryan Lunn trio
• 3 pm Marty Hopkins
• 4 pm Dima Tytarenko

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

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

1-4pm: Jazzteca @ The Hub (Welland) 

1pm: South Coast Jazz @ Glenhyrst Gardens (Brantford)

• JULIET DUNN LE TRIO PARISIAN & more

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2pm: Theatre Ancaster: A Chorus Line (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $? (Aug 7-16)

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

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

2-5pm: Harmonia Women Songwriters Series ft Emerald B, Morgara, Ruby Anderson, Taylor Wilson — hosted by Maddie Corinne @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) 

2pm: Henry and Monique Folk Explosion @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

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

Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 2 pm Ryan Lunn trio
• 3 pm Marty Hopkins
• 4 pm Dima Tytarenko

2pm?: CherryBomb @ Super Mario's Pizza (Port Colborne)

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

2-5pm: Ron McEwen @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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

2-6pm: Hammer Tones @ 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: Lucas Stagg @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)

2:30pm: Pippin (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $? (Aug 14-21)

2:30pm: The Music of Woodstock ft Brant Parker, Joshua Arden Miller, Kevin Galway, Toney “Wild “ Springer, Brad Krauss, Joel Parisien, Steve Grisbrook, Angela Seeger,  Thomas Nelson, Sean O’Gray, Bill Holinaty @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $25

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

3-5pm: Paul Mallard @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington) 

3pm: Andrew Irving @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

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

Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief @ London Born Wine Co (Lincoln) $? (Aug 15-16, 22-23)

• 3 pm Marty Hopkins
• 4 pm Dima Tytarenko

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

Jarvis CornFest @ Lion's Park (Aug 14-16)

• 3pm: New Rodeo

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

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

4-7pm: Now & Zen @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)

6pm: Brad Soucie@ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

6-8pm; Classic Hits on the Lawn ft Bob Bieler, John Kossup, Dave Rusch, Josh Sattin @ 12 Princess St (Queenston) (Weekly till Aug 23)

7pm: Sanda Bouza @ The Avro (Hamilton)

7pm: Groove Miller @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

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

7-8:30pm: Access Storage Concerts presents The Natural Women Show @ Central Park Bandshell (Burlington

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

7:30-10:30pm: Soul Jam @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

7:30pm: Bonnie Raitt + Maia Sharp @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?

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Throwback Thursday - Festival of Friends 2009

From August 7, 2009 Hamilton Spectator

Original Posts: August 9, 10, 14, 2009

Merged Post: August 13, 2026

Here's a look at the 2009 Festival of Friends.

Click here to read the August 6 Hamilton Spectator story

August 8, 2009

Lovers & Other Strangers Workshop

• Lowest Lanes (ft Mark McNeil) - Jolene
• Alfie Smith - Buckshot Blues
• Carly-Jo - Booty Call
• Carly Jo & Friends - The Truth No. 2

Good Lovin' Gone Bad Workshop

• Jace Martin
• Steven Elmo Murphy Band
• Steve Sinnicks
• Top Dead Centre
• Everyone - Some Kinda Wonderful

Guinness Book of World Records Attempt

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Guitars were raised high after a performance of Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water at the Festival of Friends on August 8, 2009. Hamilton musician Christopher Charles and his band were joined by a legion of guitarists scattered across Gage Park.

This was an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for most guitars in a jam performance.

According to the Spectator, the record wasn't broken (we were 77 short) but we did beat Toronto's recent attempt)

Below is a video of the event. We apologize for the extreme close-ups (the camera was stuck on zoom)

Links: Deep Purple, More Deep Purple Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

August 9, 2009 

Memories of Jackie Washington Workshop

• Alfie Smith - God Bless the Child
• Brenda Lewis - Honeysuckle Rose
• Donna Creighton - Sweet Cheeks
• Paul Langille - Smile
• Joan Crabtree - Put Me First
• Brian Blain - St. James Infirmary
• Dave Kidney - Jackie Washington

Leon Redbone Videos From mumblemod

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Winners of the 2026 Forest City London Music Awards

The 2026 Forest City London Music Awards were handed out as part of London Music Week - June 6 to 14.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of winners. Click the name to see the award announcement.

• PRODUCER/ENGINEER:  Iain McNally, Producer/Engineer: Chris Strei (Brantford) - One Day at a Time
  
  
  
  Links: Chris Strei, More Chris Strei Stories, Video above courtesy of Chris Strei
  
  
• LONDON MUSIC HALL OF FAME: Teddy Leonard (of Niagara's Mighty Duck Blues Band, Hogtown AllStars, Fathead)
• AFRO CARIBIANNA: King Willie
• BLUES: Smokes Like Lightning
• CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP): Brass Roots New Horizons Band
• CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO): Yanet Campbell-Secades, Violin
• CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO): Felix Stueckmann
• CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP): London Gospel Collective
• CLUB DJ: DJ Calderon
• CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER: Anne Moniz
• CONTRIBUTOR: Jeff Bailkowski (Community Builder)
• COUNTRY: Tyler DeLargie
• COVER BAND: The Strands
• ELECTRONIC: Mat Lunnen
• FAN FAVOURITE: Lindsey & The Lonelies
• FANTASY BAND: Vocals – Amanda Movio, Bass – Ryan Spong, Guitar – Randy Hicks, Drums – Cameron Hand, Horns – Alexa Brown, Strings – Tara Dunphy, Keyboards – Nathan Nykor
• FOLK ROOTS: Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber
• HIPHOP: Cronica
• JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP): Nicole Tan
• JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP): Seth McNall Sextet
• LATIN: Sofi R
• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Jones Family, Fred Smith
• LIVE MUSIC VENUE: The Bunker Performance Lounge (Stratford)
• METAL: Crowning Kings
• MUSIC VIDEO: Sophia Korz - Pretty People
  
  
  
  Links: Sophia Korz, Video above courtesy of Sophia Korz
  
  
• ONTARIO INDIE RECORDING ARTIST: Lorraine Klaasen
• POP: Justin Maki
• PUNK: Full Throttle
• ROCK: Texas King
• SUPER FAN: Brenda Heywood
• TRIBUTE ARTIST: AXL/DC: Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC
• WORLD MUSIC: Rachel McGarry
• YOUTH AWARD: Can’t Drive Yet - H.B. Beal Secondary School

Links: London Music Awards, More London Music Awards Stories

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International Cat Day Videos by Trevor Strong & the Arrogant Worms

Links: Arrogant Worms, More Arrogant Worms Stories, Video above courtesy of Arrogant Worms - Topic

Links: Trevor Strong, Album above courtesy of Trevor Strong - Topic

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Rob Lamothe's Unforgettable Voice & Inspired Songwriting Take Centre Stage on New Live Album

Mini-Review: I've you've had the pleasure of listening to the incredible local singer/songwriter Rob Lamothe, you know about his unforgettable voice and inspired songwriting. His recent album, Live at St. Pancras Old Church lays everything bare. With mainly his voice and an acoustic guitar, Rob's vocals and lyrics take centre stage and have room to breathe. His daughter Rose Lamothe also lends her equally unique voice to two tracks. 

Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music

Links: Album above courtesy of Bandcamp

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Throwback Thursday - The Acoustics 'Forever and a Day' Gets Noticed (2009)

Original post: January 24, 2009

Updated: August 6, 2026

Forever and a Day, the instrumental album by Hamilton folk/roots group, the Acoustics, got a bit of notice in 2009

From their blog entry:

It is with great pride and joy to share the news that The Acoustics have just been nominated for a JPF Music Award for World Album of the year 2009, for our CD, 

JPF (Just Plain Folks Music Organization) is a community of over 51,500 Songwriters, Recording Artists and Music Industry Professionals — and host to the world's largest independent music awards

The Acoustics, the only Canadian artists to be nominated in this category. Not bad, eh!!!

Hoping for the best!

Ciao for now

Alfonso

Update from their Myspace Blog

Unfortunately we did not win the award for World Album of the year. However for what it’s worth we came in 2nd place! Second out of ten nominees is not bad.

Links: Acoustics, More Acoustics Stories, Album above courtesy of The Acoustics - Topic

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