Update of 2021 post
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Music Listings: April 21-23, 2026
April 21-23, 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.
Tuesday, April 21
---- Before 2:00pm ----
Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)
10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)
5-8:30pm: Kick N' Strings Duo @ Bardo (Hamilton)(Weekly)
7-10pm: Open Mic with Brennagh Burns @ Lukaya Cafe (Hamilton)(Weekly)
7-10pm: Songwriter Night (Open Stage) Hosted by Joel Guenther @ West Town (Hamilton)(Weekly)
7pm: Open Mike with Neil MacNaughton @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly)
7-11pm: Live Band Open Jam @ West Side Pizzeria & Sports Bar (St. Catharines) (Weekly)
7-9pm: An Evening with Ray Frigault (Author) + opening music by Evan Rotella & Mark Rogers) @ St Antoine Church Hall (Niagara Falls)
7pm: Donovan Woods @ The Conrad Centre (Kitchener) $50
7-10pm: The John McKinley Jam @ The Huether Hotel Jazz Room (Waterloo) (Bi-weekly)
7:30pm: Steve Oros @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
8-11pm: Open Jam with the Boom Babiez @ Ale House (Hamilton) (Weekly)
8:30-11:30pm: Open Mic/Jam @ Barton Touchdown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)
8pm: Classic Albums Live: Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $45+
---- Before 8:00pm ----
Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)
10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)
2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
4-7pm: Open Mic Hosted by Victor Morgadoo @ Ridgeway Legion (Bi-Weekly)
6:30-8:30pm: Open Mic Jazz @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Dan Thomas & Greg Brisco @ East End Social (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Ginger St. James and Snowheel Slim @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) FREE
7pm: Perry and Mark @ Royal Electric (Guelph) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Open Mic @ The Bullring (Guelph) (Weekly)
7pm: Song Circle @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (2nd & 4th Wed) PWYC
7:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? SOLD OUT (Apr 22-May 17)
7:30pm: Chris Chambers @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) (Bi-Weekly)
7:30pm: Classic Albums Live: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $44+
7:30pm: Valdy @ River Run Centre, Studio Theatre (Guelph) $30
7:30pm: Alex Blue & Rebekah Hawker @ The Sally Wismer Gallery (Guelph) $25/sliding scale
---- After 8:00pm ----
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
8-11pm: Open Mic @ The Block Co (Burlington) (Weekly)
8pm: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera: 10th Anniversary Gala Concert @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $59
8pm: Anddre Mafra + Melina Spiga @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10
8pm: CHILIØ + Gutter King + The Downcast + Rival Town @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $26.83
8-12pm: Open Jam @ Frankie's (Brantford) (Weekly)
8pm: Felicia McMinn @ 211Main (Port Dover) (Weekly)
Thursday, April 23
---- Before 7:00pm ----
Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)
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)
12-12:30pm: 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
12:30pm: Open Ukulele Session @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5
2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
5:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)
6pm: Mykul @ East End Social (Hamilton)
6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly)
6-9pm: Josh Edwards @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
6-8pm: Ed Pizzo on the Baby Grand Piano @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)
6-8pm: 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)
6:30pm: Daniel Gefter Quartet @ Henry's on James (Hamilton)
6:30-9:30pm: James Ferris with Fried Balogna @ The Corktown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)
6:30-8:30pm: Soldiers of Harmony @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas)
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7pm: Old Dominion, Phil Vasar, Sasha @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $?
7pm: Sounds Gay! Open Mic @ Mosaic (Hamilton) (4th Thu)
7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7-10pm: Jeff Riley @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)
7-9pm: Grass Mud Horse @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
7-10pm: Stan Chang @ Manhattans (Guelph)
7pm: Open Mic @ The Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)
7:30pm: Riverboat Revisited: Tom Rush @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?
7:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
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: Soul & Symphony a Tribute to Bruno Mars @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $49.99+
7:30pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
7:30pm: That 70's Rock Show @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $30 adv/$35 door
7:30pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26)
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8pm: Morgan Wallen Tribute UK @ The Studio (Hamilton) $?
8pm: ES:MO @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $45
8pm: Toque @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre (Niagara Falls) $?
8pm: Paul Kalyna @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)
8pm: Music @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $?
8pm: Dave Murphy Band @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)
8pm: Threads @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $25
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)
8-10:30pm: ‘Because of Her’ featuring Alyssa Dupuis, Astrid Ripepi and Ciara Leah (Thursday Soul Series) @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?
8:30pm: Making Woman, Mia Romantica, The Washout, Beaky Sunday, Dying Ritual @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)
8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly)
9pm: Nick & Serena @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)
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 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 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)
Friday, April 17, 2026
Winners of the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards
Below is a complete list of winners
- Album Artwork of the Year: Ru Rose - Revival
- Children’s Album of the Year: Ginalina - All the Earth Speaks
- Contemporary Album of the Year: AHI - The Light Behind The Sun
- Contemporary Singer of the Year: Julian Taylor
- English Songwriter(s) of the Year: Terra Spencer
- Ensemble of the Year: Cassie and Maggie - Gold and Coal
- French Songwriter(s) of the Year: Guillaume Arsenault
- Global Roots Album of the Year: Kazdoura - Ghoyoum (Clouds)
- Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year (tie): Aysanabee / PIQSIQ
- Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year: Schmaltz & Pepper
- Instrumental Group of the Year: The Fretless
- Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year: Rachel Therrien
- New Artist(s) of the Year: Claire Morrison
- Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries: Oktoecho
- Producer(s) of the Year: Ben Plotnick (Loud in the Pines - Every Colour Left)
- Single of the Year: Human Kind - AHI
Links: AHI, More AHI Stories, Video above courtesy of AHI - Solo Artist of the Year: Lennie Gallant
- Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year: Matthew Byrne - Stealing Time
- Traditional Album of the Year: Matthew Byrne - Stealing Time
- Vocal Group of the Year: PIQSIQ
- Young Performer(s) of the Year: Max Francis
Video performances from the event:
Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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.
Former bandmate, John LaRocca (Stingrays), said he was "one of the best blues drummers around"
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Throwback Thursday - Dave Pomfret: No Rush + Album Release Videos
Original Post: July 1, 2009
Updated Post: April 9, 2026
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.
Below are videos from his Album Release (and birthday) party on June 30, 2009.
Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, More CD Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Sarah Ivanco, came up and sang to start things off. She wowed the crowd.
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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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Banjo Day Videos by Dan Medakovic, Harrison Kennedy, The Vaudevillian
Update of 2022 Post
Links: Danny Medakovic, More Danny Medakovic Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Medakovic
Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of Paul Mill
Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of The Vaudevillian
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Throwback Thursday: April Foolery - Justin Timberlake Recruits Local Musicians For Blues CD
Update of 2009 Post
Pop Superstar Justin Timberlake certainly knows where to find great blues musicians. He'll be working with some Hamilton talent for his new blues CD.In a move that stunned the music world, Timberlake has turned his back on pop/dance music. "I'm sick of all the repetitive, cookie cutter, shallow, repetitive s#!+," he said.
"I've been feeling down for a while now, " he added, "I didn't want the fame, the prestige, the riches, the groupies - so becoming a Blues musician seemed to be the best choice."
A Google search landed him at this very blog where he discovered the great talent that Hamilton and Burlington had to offer.
To record his new CD, he recruited guitarist James Anthony. "This is a dream come true!" James said enthusiastically, "I have all his CDs, including his stuff with N Sync - not to mention all the posters on my wall!"
James is joined by Dale Park on drums (returning to drumming just for this project), Michael Hickey on bass, and Lou Campanella (TNT Bluesmen, Hammertones) on harp. Also in the band are Justin's rumoured love interest, Lily Sazz on keyboards and Loretta Hale on trumpet (who some say is also seeing the pop star).
This amazing band has already recorded two songs: "Britney Done Left Me"and "Wardrobe Malfunction Blues".
As a transition from his old style to his new one, Justin has decided to re-record his mega-hit SexyBack as a folky blues song with the help of Alfie Smith.
"I sing that song in the shower all the time!" Alfie exclaimed, "It'll be a privilege to finally record it."
The album will be rushed into production soon to prevent illegal downloading. It should be out in late April. "Fools will think this is impossible," Justin explains, "But they'll see I can sing the blues with the best of them."
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Treble to Star in New Sitcom
The Hamilton Blues Lovers are thrilled to announce our most ambitious media enterprise yet: a brand-new sitcom starring our very own mascot, Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey.
The series, titled Everybody Loves Treble, follows our favorite primate as he trades the city for the jungle after his Uncle Jed strikes it rich by discovering a "banana geyser". Trebleclef moves on up to the east side of the jungle to a deluxe treehouse in the sky.
Once settled, Treble buys radio station WMKY and recruits the eccentric Dr. Johnny Zaius to broadcast nothing but Southern Ontario’s finest tunes. He also has to contend with his wild neighbor Lamer, a gibbon with a habit of barging into the treehouse unannounced.
"Creating something this unique and original took a lot of work," says head writer and HBL blogger, Lu. "We’ve already polished the scripts and are ready to begin principal photography on April 31st."
Season One Highlights:
- Episode 1: "Banana Bursting" – Treble navigates the move and learns that more bananas mean more problems.
- Episode 2: "Whoa, Contest" – Treble and the gang compete to see who can go the longest without eating a banana.
- Episode 3: "The Trouble with Trebles" – A radioactive banana causes Treble to multiply himself all over their new boat! Guest starring William Shatner as Captain Peel.
- Episode 4: "Bottom of the Line" – Treble opens a banana-filled chocolate factory and puts Lamer on the assembly line. Spoiler: Hilarity (and chocolate) ensues.
- Episode 5: "The Shark Ages" – Treble attempts to water-ski over shark-infested waters.
"It’s going to be incredible," explains Director/Executive Producer, April Fulcilli. "We are proud to announce that Everybody Loves Treble will be the first-ever sitcom to air on the National Geographic Channel!"
Look for the premiere this fall—you’d be a fool to miss it!
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