Update of 2020 Post
Every July 31, we celebrate Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.
Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Videos above courtesy of The Vaudevillian
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Videos by the Vaudevillian
Every July 31, we celebrate Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.
Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Videos above courtesy of The Vaudevillian
Music Listings: July 31-August 2, 2026
July 31-August 2, 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.
Friday, July 31 (Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day)
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10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)
1-4pm: Natasha Meister @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)
2-11pm: Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 2pm Monte Carlo band, 3:15pm Bianca Bernardi, 4:45pm Shaylyn, 6:15pm Tomi Swick, 7:45pm The Redhill Valleys, 9:15pm Dalas Smith
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: Nashville Music City (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse, South Stage (Grand Bend) $? (Jul 23-Aug 8)
3-7pm: Jamie Boomer Time & Dinner @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (Weekly)
3-9pm: Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- 5-10pm: Friendship Festival Kickoff Party @ Argyle Street Stage
- 7pm: The Atkinson Band with The Shubberies
5-8pm: Brad James @ Fool & Flagon (Hamilton) (Weekly)
5-8pm: Bryan Sorenson Band @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)
5pm-12am: Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 5-9pm: The Howling Horns @ Port Colborne Legion
- 5-8pm: South River Slim @ Super Marios' Pizza
- 6:30-7:15: Bleeker @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 7-11pm: Old School Rewind @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: JJ Wilde @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: Vinyl Flux @ The Canadian Corps
- 8pm-12am: The Country Junkies @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: Big Wreck @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
5:30-8:30pm: Maeve Davis @ Henry of Pelham Winery (St. Catharines)
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6-9pm: James Anthony @ Scout Cafe (Stoney Creek) (Weekly)
6pm: The Bull Collective @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
6-8pm: Jamie Shea @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)
6-8pm: The Drips @ Puddy's (St. Catharines)
6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)
6-9pm: Mykul @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)
6-9pm: Max Staines @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs)
6-9pm: Jerff Harding @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point)
Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 6:15pm Tomi Swick, 7:45pm The Redhill Valleys, 9:15pm Dalas Smith
6:30-8:30pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Ferguson Young @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 6:30-7:15: Bleeker @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 7-11pm: Old School Rewind @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: JJ Wilde @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: Vinyl Flux @ The Canadian Corps
- 8pm-12am: The Country Junkies @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: Big Wreck @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
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7-10pm: Mary Simon @ East End Social (Hamilton)
7-10pm: Michael Theodore @ Ottawa St Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7pm: Drew Brown @ Piper Arms (Burlington)
7-8:30pm: Ty Price Band @ Live at the Appollo (Burlington)
7-10pm: Dueling Pianos @ Uptown Social House (Burlington) (Every Fri & Sat)
7-11pm: Evan Rotella @ The Keg (St. Catharines)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 7-11pm: Old School Rewind @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: JJ Wilde @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: Vinyl Flux @ The Canadian Corps
- 8pm-12am: The Country Junkies @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: Big Wreck @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
7-10pm: Audio Saints @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)
7-8:30pm: Music in the Square ft Mystyx @ Harmony Square (Brantford)
7-10pm: Jazz on the Patio ft Denis Rondeau NOTHING THIS WEEK @ Al Dente (Brantford)
7-10pm: Fiddlestix @ Highland Pines Campground (Centre Wellington)
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- 5-10pm: Friendship Festival Kickoff Party @ Argyle Street Stage
- 7pm: The Atkinson Band with The Shubberies
7:30-8:30pm: Simply Queen (Tribute) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? (Jul 31-Aug 1)
7:30pm: The Beach Boys @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $? (Jul 30-31)
Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 7:45pm The Redhill Valleys, 9:15pm Dallas Smith
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8pm? Shari & Jonny @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton)
8pm?: Fuzz Vultures + 45 Selector @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?
8pm: The Knads @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)
8pm: Modern Arts @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5
8pm: Andrew Irving @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville)
8-11pm: Chad Charles Campbell @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
8-11:45pm: Open Mic @ Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) (Weekly)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 8pm-12am: Vinyl Flux @ The Canadian Corps
- 8pm-12am: The Country Junkies @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: Big Wreck @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
8-11pm: Henry & Monique Folk Explosion @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)
8:30pm-12:30am: James Robert Band @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton)
8:30-11:30pm: Hathorne @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster)
8:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)
8:30-11:30pm: Right Proper Lads @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
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9pm: John Rogers @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)
9pm: Orbit & Friends @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?
9pm: Once Before I Die & Friends @ Corktown Pub, Upstairs (Hamilton) $?
9pm: Killin' Time Band Throwback Party @ Joe Dogs (Burlington)
9pm-1am: Jammr @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines)
9pm-1am: Madmen @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
9pm-1am: Cottage Brew @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)
9pm-12:45am: AudioWorX @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Dan Walsh @ 211 Main (Port Dover)
9:15pm: Joel Haynes Trio @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)
Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 9:15pm Dallas Smith
9:30-10:30pm: Simply Queen (Tribute) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? (Jul 31-Aug 1)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 9:30-11pm: Big Wreck @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
9:30pm-1am: Ryan Thomas Band @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
10pm: Kayar and the Damn Animals @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)
10pm: New Omen @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)
10pm: Pop Machine @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington)
10pm: Dirty Pioneers @ The Dickens (Burlington)
10pm-2am: Darren Hancock @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)
Saturday, August 1
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11am-12am: Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 11am-2pm: Roger Roy @The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 12-3pm: Marty Allen Band @ Super Marios
- 1-4pm: John Atlee Band @ Port Colborne Legion
- 3-6pm: Scott & Terry @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 3-7pm: Kim Kay & Stop 19 @ The Canadian Corps
- 4-8pm: Under the Influence @ Super Marios
- 6-9pm: Lauren Tweedie @ Tea on West
- 6:30-7:15pm: Street Pharmacy @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 7-11pm: Jay Diem Band @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: Bedouin Soundclash @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: The Figure Four @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: The Strumbellas @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
8:30-9am: 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
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-11pm: Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 11:30-12:00 - Opening Ceremonies, 12-12:30 - Lucas Wilson, 12:30-1:15 - Badunkafunk, 1:15-2:15 - The Tyler Wilson Band , 2:15-3pm - Ian Bell, 3-3:45pm - Ryan & Friends, 3:45-4:30 - Sharp Dogs, 4:30-5:30 - The Echelon, 5:30-6:15 - Cowboy Medicine, 6:15-7:15 - The Carrie Clark Band, 7:15-8:00 - Jononymous, 8:00-9:00 - Mississippi Bends, 9:00-9:45 - Nolan Gibson, 9:45-Close - PipeDown
- Clifton Park: 10:30-11:15 - Port Dover Bounce Babes Demonstration with Instructor Mary Kushneryk, 11:30-12:30 - Dover Uke Heads in Concert!, 12:30-1:15 - Beginning Ukulele workshop with Jessica Rayner-Bieri, 1:30-2:00 - Illusionist Lucas Wilson, 2:15-4:00 - Nolan Gibson Presents A Songwriters' Round with Cowboy Medicine, emmersonHall and Nolan Gibson, 4:15-4:45 - Illusionist Lucas Wilson
- Busker Stages: Click here
11am-11pm: Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 12pm Kaeley Jade, 1:30pm Rob Lamothe, 3pm Chlorine, 4:30pm Peter Elkas Band, 6pm: Suzie McNeil, 7:30pm: Basia Bulat, 9pm Feist
- Bandshell: 12:45pm Taylor Abrahamse, 2:15pm Jacob Moon, 3:45pm The Brown Notes, 5:15pm The Poobs
- 50 Years of Songs & Stories Hosted by Mike McCurlie: 12pm Jacob Moon + Alfie Smith + Rob Lamothe, 1:30pm Ron Cole + Alfie Smith + Wayne Krawchuk, 5pm Pip + Tomi Swick + Carm Milioto
11am-6pm: Pirate Festival @ Marden Park (Guelph)(Aug 1-3)
12-4pm: Generation Train @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)
1-4pm: Acoustic Jam @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) (Weekly)
1pm: Brad Hailz @ Frisky Beaver Winery (Simcoe)
1:30-5pm: James Anthony & Robin Banks @ Uptown Social House (Burlington)
1:30-5pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Paige Armstrong @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10
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2-5pm: Derek Palango @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)
2pm: Eddie Paton @ 400 Brant Kitchen & Bar (Burlington)
2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly)
2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)
2pm: Sorry...I'm Not Sorry (Musical) @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $? (Jun 3-Aug 22)
2pm: Nashville Music City (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse, South Stage (Grand Bend) $? (Jul 23-Aug 8)
2-5pm: Jim Young Experience @ Block 3 Brewing (St. Jacobs)
Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 3pm Chlorine, 4:30pm Peter Elkas Band, 6pm: Suzie McNeil, 7:30pm: Basia Bulat, 9pm Feist
- Bandshell: 2:15pm Jacob Moon, 3:45pm The Brown Notes, 5:15pm The Poobs
- 50 Years of Songs & Stories Hosted by Mike McCurlie: 5pm Pip + Tomi Swick + Carm Milioto
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 3-6pm: Scott & Terry @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 3-7pm: Kim Kay & Stop 19 @ The Canadian Corps
- 4-8pm: Under the Influence @ Super Marios
- 6-9pm: Lauren Tweedie @ Tea on West
- 6:30-7:15pm: Street Pharmacy @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 7-11pm: Jay Diem Band @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: Bedouin Soundclash @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: The Figure Four @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: The Strumbellas @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 2:15-3pm - Ian Bell, 3-3:45pm - Ryan & Friends, 3:45-4:30 - Sharp Dogs, 4:30-5:30 - The Echelon, 5:30-6:15 - Cowboy Medicine, 6:15-7:15 - The Carrie Clark Band, 7:15-8:00 - Jononymous, 8:00-9:00 - Mississippi Bends, 9:00-9:45 - Nolan Gibson, 9:45-Close - PipeDown
- Clifton Park: 2:15-4:00 - Nolan Gibson Presents A Songwriters' Round with Cowboy Medicine, emmersonHall and Nolan Gibson, 4:15-4:45 - Illusionist Lucas Wilson
- Busker Stages: Click here
3-6pm: Michael Theodore @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $10
3-7pm: Vinyl Flux @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)
3-6pm: Open Mic @ Sessions on the River (Fort Erie) (Weekly)
3-7pm: Debbie Lightheart Birthday Celebration ft music by Cheryl Lescom & Chuckee Zehr @ Hunters & Anglers Club (Caledonia)
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4-4:30pm: 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
4-8pm: Open Mic Blues Jam with Garenetta Cromwell @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (1st Sat)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 4-8pm: Under the Influence @ Super Marios
- 6-9pm: Lauren Tweedie @ Tea on West
- 6:30-7:15pm: Street Pharmacy @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 7-11pm: Jay Diem Band @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 7:45-9pm: Bedouin Soundclash @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
- 8pm-12am: The Figure Four @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: The Strumbellas @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 4:30-5:30 - The Echelon, 5:30-6:15 - Cowboy Medicine, 6:15-7:15 - The Carrie Clark Band, 7:15-8:00 - Jononymous, 8:00-9:00 - Mississippi Bends, 9:00-9:45 - Nolan Gibson, 9:45-Close - PipeDown
- Clifton Park: 4:15-4:45 - Illusionist Lucas Wilson
Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 6pm: Suzie McNeil, 7:30pm: Basia Bulat, 9pm Feist
- Bandshell: 5:15pm The Poobs
- 50 Years of Songs & Stories Hosted by Mike McCurlie: 5pm Pip + Tomi Swick + Carm Milioto
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)
7pm: Jerry Garcia's Birthday ft Justin Olds + Baba Bangoli @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) PWYC
7-10pm: Open Mic @ The Gate (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Feverish Lemons/The Mandevilles @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines) $?
7-10pm:
Luke Bruazin
@ Manhattans (Guelph)7:30pm: Brott Music Presents Shane Cook & the Woodchippers + Orchestra @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $25+
7:30-8:30pm: Simply Queen (Tribute) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? (Jul 31-Aug 1)
7:30pm: Sorry...I'm Not Sorry (Musical) @ Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre (St. Jacobs) $? (Jun 3-Aug 22)
7:30pm: Nashville Music City (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse, South Stage (Grand Bend) $? (Jul 23-Aug 8)
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8pm: The Simcoe Street Blues Band @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15
8-10pm: Two-Ninety @ Gingerman (Oakville)
8-11pm: Evan Rotella @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 8pm-12am: The Figure Four @ The Belmont
- 9:30-11pm: The Strumbellas @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
8-11pm: The Bash @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 8:00-9:00 - Mississippi Bends, 9:00-9:45 - Nolan Gibson, 9:45-Close - PipeDown
8:30pm: Tony Paglia @ Pump & Patio (Oakville)
8:30pm: Lunipeer + Neon Cowboy + Floating Mansions @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $25.33
8:30-11:30pm: Patsy & the Muscle @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
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Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 9pm Feist
9pm: Julian Fauth and Ken Yoshioka @ Capitol Bar (Hamilton)
9-11:45pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
9pm-12:45am: Aldershot @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Paige Armstrong @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)
9pm-1am: Damn Animal @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Shari & Jonny @ 211 Main (Port Dover)
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 9:00-9:45 - Nolan Gibson, 9:45-Close - PipeDown
9:15pm: Strat Andriotis @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)
9:30-10:30pm: Simply Queen (Tribute) @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? (Jul 31-Aug 1)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 9:30-11pm: The Strumbellas @ H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
10pm: Irving Army @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)
10pm: Cheap Thrills @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)
10pm: Rock Express @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)
10pm: Real Kevin @ The Dickens (Burlington)
10pm: Lucas Stagg @ Black Badger (Cambridge)
Sunday, August 2
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10am: Eddie Paton @ Bronte Farmer's Market (Oakville)
10am-11pm: Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 10:30am-Noon - Community Worship Service with Church Out Serving, 12-12:45 - Dover Creek Duo with Rick Huner, 12:45-1:30 - Kathy Tyrrell & Friends, 1:30-2:15 - Adam Liefl, 2:15-3:00 - Murray Williams Band, 3:00-3:45 - The Erie Boys, 3:45-4:30 - Honey Static, 4:30-5:15 - Hannah Dolson, 5:15-6:00 - Purple Jelly, 6:00-6:45 - Colour Film, 6:45-7:30 - Route 6, 7:30-8:15 - Roundabout Dance, 8:15-9:15 - Groove Room, 9:15-10:00 - TBA, 10:00-Close - U.N. Jefferson
- Clifton Park: 10:30-11:15 - Zumba with Instructor Mariela Lagacé, 11:30-12:45 - The Family Circle: A Songwriter’s Round with The Rutter Boys (Duane Rutter, Josh Rutter & Eli Rutter), 1:00-2:00 - TBA, 2:00-3:00pm - The Carillon Belles In Concert!, 3:00-4:00pm - Poetry-In-The-Park with Belinda Smith
- Busker Stages: Click here
11am-11pm: Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 12 om Obstruction, 1:30pm Alfie Smith, 3pm Carm Milioto, 4:30pm Chris Chambers Band, 6pm Pintos, 7:15pm Great Lake Swimmers, Singalong to Skinnamarink with Sharon, 8:45pm 50th Anniversary All-Star Concert ft Blackie & the Rodeo Kings + Chantal Kreviazuk, Bif Naked, James and Scott of Finger Eleven, Matt Mays, Hawksley Workman, Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, Tebey, Maestro Fresh Wes, Marc Jordan, Dan Hill, Andy Kim, Moe Berg of The Pursuit of Happiness, Elliott Brood, Teenage Head, Ashley MacIsaac, Terra Lightfoot, and Harrison Kennedy
- Bandshell: 12:45pm Doug Feaver & Ruth Sutherland, 2:15 Sharon Lois & Bram Singalong with Sharon & Randi, 3:45pm McCurlie Doidge & Wiles, 5:15 The Poobs
- 50 Years of Songs & Stories Hosted by Mike McCurlie: 12pm Mark McNeil + Jamie Shea + Larry Feudo, 1:30pm Suzie McNeil +SG Sinnicks + Chris Chambers, 5pm: Doug Feaver + Bob Doidge + Ruth Sutherland
11am-12am: Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 11am-2pm: Devon Grover @ Tea on West
- 11am-2pm: Chad Charles Cambell @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 12-4pm: The Walmen @ Super Marios
- 2-6pm: Stonewall @ Port Colborne Legion
- 3-6pm: Evan Rotella @ Canalside Restaurant
- 3-6pm: Celtic Cadillacs @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 5-9pm: Canal Days Presents Renegade @ Port Colborne Legion
- 7-10pm: Gravely James @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 8pm-12am: Gwensalami @ The Belmont
11am-6pm: Pirate Festival @ Marden Park (Guelph)(Aug 1-3)
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)
2-5pm: James Anthony & Mike McKenna @ Ned Devine's (Milton)
2-5pm: Open Mic @ Harbourfront Inn (Port Colbourne)(Weekly)
2-5pm: Ryan Thomas @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
2pm: Nashville Music City (Musical) @ Huron Country Playhouse, South Stage (Grand Bend) $? (Jul 23-Aug 8)
2:30pm: David Rotundo Band ft Tony Patler @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $35
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Festival of Friends @ Gage Park (Hamilton) (Jul 31-Aug 2)
- Main Stage: 3pm Carm Milioto, 4:30pm Chris Chambers Band, 6pm Pintos, 7:15pm Great Lake Swimmers, Singalong to Skinnamarink with Sharon, 8:45pm 50th Anniversary All-Star Concert ft Blackie & the Rodeo Kings + Chantal Kreviazuk, Bif Naked, James and Scott of Finger Eleven, Matt Mays, Hawksley Workman, Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, Tebey, Maestro Fresh Wes, Marc Jordan, Dan Hill, Andy Kim, Moe Berg of The Pursuit of Happiness, Elliott Brood, Teenage Head, Ashley MacIsaac, Terra Lightfoot, and Harrison Kennedy
- Bandshell: 3:45pm McCurlie Doidge & Wiles, 5:15 The Poobs
- 50 Years of Songs & Stories Hosted by Mike McCurlie: 5pm: Doug Feaver + Bob Doidge + Ruth Sutherland
3pm: Mike Stevenson & Friend @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington) (Weekly)
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival (Port Colbourne)
- 3-6pm: Celtic Cadillacs @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 5-9pm: Canal Days Presents Renegade @ Port Colborne Legion
- 7-10pm: Gravely James @ The Lock Wood Fired Pizza
- 8pm-12am: Gwensalami @ The Belmont
3-6pm: Open Stage with Hellion Ton @ Cornerstone (Guelph) (Weekly)
Heritage Friendship Festival in the Park (Simcoe) (Jul 31-Aug 3)
- Main Stage: 3:00-3:45 - The Erie Boys, 3:45-4:30 - Honey Static, 4:30-5:15 - Hannah Dolson, 5:15-6:00 - Purple Jelly, 6:00-6:45 - Colour Film, 6:45-7:30 - Route 6, 7:30-8:15 - Roundabout Dance, 8:15-9:15 - Groove Room, 9:15-10:00 - TBA, 10:00-Close - U.N. Jefferson
- Clifton Park: 3:00-4:00pm - Poetry-In-The-Park with Belinda Smith
- Busker Stages: Click here
3:30-6:30pm: ANAT @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)
4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
4-8pm: Pub Daddy @ Chip N Charlie's (Niagara Falls)
6pm: Noel Yousie @ 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: Jam @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-8:30pm: Access Storage Concerts presents Otis Wonder and the Hustle @ Central Park Bandshell (Burlington)
7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)
8:30pm: Irresponsible Purchase + Maya Ritchie + Ava Hickey + Nash Crow & Hunter Stull @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $25.33
8:30-11:30pm: The O'Deadlys @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Throwback Thursday: Steve Strongman in 2009
From March 19, 2009 edition of the Hamilton Spectator.
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Original posts: January 24, 2009, October 10, 2009
Updated Post: July 23, 2026
Hamilton Bluesman Steve Strongman had a great year in 2009
Here are a few highlights
- Released album, Blues in Color
- The album Blues in Color was the only Canadian disc to enter Roots Music Report's Top 20 list for the week of July 10, 2026
- Opened for Buddy Guy
- Was the surprise opening act for legend Joe Cocker.
- Up for a Maple Blues Award
- Started recording Live DVD in West Lincoln Barn
- Won a Hamilton Music Award
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Johnny Max & His So-Called Friends is a Remarkable Album
Mini-Review: Toronto's Johnny Max surrounds himself with oodles of talented artists from the Hamilton & Niagara areas for his latest remarkable album. Johnny Max & His So-Called Friends, is packed with a Blues sounds: boogie-woogie, jazz, soul, funk, country-flavours, and more. This is all blended in to Johnny's trademark down to earth stylings and lyrics.
Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon Music
Main Band
- Johnny Max - Lead Vocals, Producer
- Jim Casson - Drums & Percussion, Producer
- Mitch Lewis - Guitars
- Dylan Wickens - Guitars
- Steve Goldberger - Bass
- Bill Evans - Keyboards
Guests
- Neil Chapman - Guitar
- Jay Burr - Tuba
- Quisha Wint - Vocals
- Suzie Vinnick - Vocals
- Wayne Deadder - Guitars & Vocals
- Russ Boswell - Bass
- Dave Dunlop - Trumpet
- Sabine Casson - Vocals
- Nan McAneney - Spoken Voice
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hamilton's Caissie Levy Earns Tony Award
The was only a bit of Canadian content at the winner's circle for the 2026 Tony Awards ceremony. On Sunday June 7, 2026, Hamilton's Caissie Levy won for her work in the musical, Ragtime. That wonderul show also took home some hardware.
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
Below is a complete list of winners.
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Caissie Levy from Hamilton (Ragtime)
Links: Caissie Levy, More Caissie Levy Stories, Video above courtesy of The Tony Awards
- Best Revival of a Musical: Ragtime (ft Hamilton's Caissie Levy)
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Joshua Henry (Ragtime)
- Best Sound Design of a Musical: Kai Harada (Ragtime)
- Best Book of a Musical: Schmigadoon!
- Best Costume Design of a Musical: Qween Jean (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Best Musical: Schmigadoon!
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Lost Boys)
- Best Sound Design of a Play: Mikaal Sulaiman (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Best Choreography: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Best Costume Design of a Play: Jeff Mahshie (Fallen Angels)
- Best Direction of a Musical: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Best Direction of a Play: Joe Mantello (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Jen Schriever and Michael Arden (The Lost Boys)
- Best Lighting Design of a Play: Jack Knowles (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Best Orchestrations: Doug Besterman and Mike Morris (Schmigadoon!)
- Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Schmigadoon!
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Alden Ehrenreich (Becky Shaw)
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: John Lithgow (Giant)
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Shoshana Bean (The Lost Boys)
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Laurie Metcalf (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Lesley Manville (Oedipus)
- Best Play: Liberation
- Best Revival of a Play: Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Dane Laffrey (The Lost Boys)
- Best Scenic Design of a Play: Chloe Lamford (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award: Mary-Mitchell Campbell
- Regional Theatre Award: American Players Theatre
- Special Tony Award: League of Resident Theatres (LORT)
- Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: André Bishop/James Lapine/Jules Fisher
- Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre: 1/52 Project/Jake Bell/Kenn Lubin/Loren Plotkin
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