Hamilton Blues Lovers

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Labour Day Videos by Stan Rogers, Snooky Pryor & Mel Brown, Ronnie Hawkins

Update of 2021 Post

Links: Stan Rogers, More Stan Rogers Stories, Video above courtesy of Norman Dale

Links: Mel Brown, More Mel Brown Stories, Snooky Pryor, More Snooky Pryor Stories, Video above courtesy of Mel Brown - Topic

Links: Ronnie Hawkins, More Ronnie Hawkins Stories, Video above courtesy of futykoolz

More Labour Day Videos

Previous (Play Music on Your Porch Day Videos)

Please Support Local Charities

Please Support Local Charities

From their site: Hope for People-Fodivha Inc, is a Canadian Non-Profit Organization partnering with Fodivha Orphanage and School in Thomaseau, Haiti. We work to fund the building of the infrastructure necessary to give children a safe, nurturing environment to live and learn in. Funding also supports a nutritious feeding programme. Currently, 35 orphaned children live at Fodivha and another 300 come to school everyday. It is the only free school in the area, servicing the most marginalized and needy, in this very poor area of Haiti.

100% of your donation to Hope for People – Fodivha goes directly to support the ongoing construction projects at the orphanage and school and to the purchase of food for the children.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

Friday, September 4, 2026

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Music Listings: September 5-6, 2026

September 5-6, 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.

Sep 5-6 / Sep 7-13

Saturday, September 5

---- Before 8:00pm ----

4-4:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Tim Gibbons & the Swampbusters, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on Cable14.com

5pm: Fiddlestix @ Erin Hills Acres

Canada's Largest Ribfest @ Spencer Smith Park (Burlington)(Sep 4-7)

5:30 – 7:00 The Bomb
7:30 – 9:00 Stone The Radio
9:30 – 11:00 Freedom Train

6-11:30am: Counterparts with I Promised the World, Balmora, A Mourning Star @ The Music Hall (Hamilton)

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

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

6-9pm: Hope Guthrie @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)

6-9pm: Bryan Frid @ Flux Brewing (Scotland)

6-11pm: Sandpines Campfire Concerts Hosted by JR Digds ft Kim Mitchell @ Lions Park (Port Rowan) $78.73

6:30-8:30pm: Eddie Pizzo (Piano) @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake)(Weekly)

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

7pm: Alexander Quail @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

7-11pm: The Armadillos @ Burlington Legion

7-8pm: Vinyl Flux @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

7-10pm: A Sea of Gold & Burgundy @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7-10pm:

Jakob Durst

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7:30pm: Johnny Tobin @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

7:30-8:30pm: Abbamania @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $?

7:30pm: The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $55

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

8pm?: Fleming & Turnbull @ The King George (Hamilton)

8pm: Three Best Friends @ Black Bull (Burlington)

8pm: David Owen @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8-11pm: Erick Swackhammer @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

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

8pm: The Hip Experience @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $30

8pm: Celtic Thunder @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?

8-11pm: Talisman @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)

8:30pm: Joel Guenther @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)

8:30pm: The Weight @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Dubay Band @ Winchester Arms (Dundas)

8:30pm: Descendants of Dunn @ Pump & Patio (Oakville)

8:30-10pm: The Postmen Band @ 13th Street Winery (St. Catharines)

8:30-11:30pm: Patsy & the Muscle @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

8:30pm: Chris Young @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

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

9-11pm: Drew Brown @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9-11:45pm: Prestige Worldwide @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

9pm-12:45am: Kim Kay & Stop 19 @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

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

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

9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Paris Pub

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

Canada's Largest Ribfest @ Spencer Smith Park (Burlington)(Sep 4-7)

9:30 – 11:00 Freedom Train

9:30-10:30pm: Abbamania @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $?

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

10pm: Twist of Fate @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Voice Mob @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Say Uncle @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)

10pm: Irving Army @ The Dickens (Burlington)

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

Sunday, September 6

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

11am-3pm: Dundas Live & Local ft Glenn Paul Trio @ Memorial Square

11am-11pm: Canada's Largest Ribfest @ Spencer Smith Park (Burlington)(Sep 4-7)

11:30 – 1:00 Bourbon & Co.
1:30 – 3:00 Project Phoenix
3:30 – 5:00 Chris Chambers
5:30 – 7:00 Blush
7:30 -9:00 Fiddlestix
9:30 – 11:00 ABBA Revisited

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)

12-8pm: Afro-CariBrant Festival @ Lions Park (Paris) (Sep 5-6)

1-3pm: Steve Strongman & Harrison Kennedy @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) $33.21

1-4pm: Baco Blues Band @ Henry of Pelham Winery (St. Catharines)

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

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

2-5pm: Twelve Mile Duo @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2:30pm: Jimmy’s Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Paige Armstrong & Dane Wedderburn @ Iggy’s Pub & Grub (Fonthill)

2:30pm: Lucas Stagg @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

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

3-5pm: Eric James @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

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

3-10pm: Niagara Greek Festival @ St. Katharine Greek Orthodox Church (St. Catharines) (Sep 4-7)

3pm: Sassy Sirens ft Angela Seeger & Kara Promise @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $25

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

Canada's Largest Ribfest @ Spencer Smith Park (Burlington) (Sep 4-7)

3:30 – 5:00 Chris Chambers
5:30 – 7:00 Blush
7:30 -9:00 Fiddlestix
9:30 – 11:00 ABBA Revisited

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

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

4-8pm: The In Cahoots Band @ Super Mario's Pizza (Port Colborne)

6:30-8pm: Finn Wall of The Commune @ Powell Park (Port Dover)

7pm: Dani D @ The Avro (Hamilton)

7pm: Mike “Piano Man” Evin @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

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

7:30-8:30pm: Best of Neil Diamond & Tom Jones @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $?

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

8pm: London Children's Hospital Fundraiser ft The Killin' Time Band @ MacDonald Marina Gas Bar (Turkey Point)

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

Sep 1-3 / Sep 4-6 / Sep 7-13

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors

Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors

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This wonderful store does a lot to help to local music community.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Please Support Local Charities

From their website: Arts After School Kids (AASK) is a Unique Free not for profit charitable organization that offers an arts based program that develops self esteem and confidence and sparkling potential in youth 11-14 in our community.

This is placed in honour of the late Jeremiah Budnark, RIP.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

Friday, August 28, 2026

'Play Music on Your Porch' Day Videos by Porch Chops, Wayne Cheater, Clarissa Diokno

Video above courtesy of Porch Chops

Video above courtesy of Wayne Cheater

Links: Clarissa Diokno,Video above courtesy of Clarissa Diokno

More Porch Music Day Videos

Previous (Craig Martin, Co-founder of Classics Album Live, Passes)

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Craig Martin, Co-Founder of 'Classic Albums Live' Was Bold & Unwavering (RIP)

It is with sadness that we report the recent passing of Toronto musician Craig Martin. He was also the co-founder of the hugely successful Classic Albums Live series. We will add more details to this page when we learn them. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Social Media Reaction

Classic Albums Live Facebook Page

It is with a collective sadness that we announce the passing of our friend & founder: Craig Martin.
Classic Albums Live was created in 2003 by Craig, and thanks to his bold personality & unwavering passion, it has grown into a renowned live music experience that continues to thrill loyal & mighty audiences, today.
He was immensely proud of his family & friends and made no secret of his belief in them. In turn, we all believed in Craig and shared in his incredible pursuit of connecting people through the music that we all love.
He was a true original, a born leader, and an undeniable force of energy. His vision of bringing people together through iconic sounds will live on in the hands of his family & the musicians he loved.
We vow to honour Craig with years of great performances to come.

Frank Koren (Dundas musician who performs with Classic Albums Live)

He’s been one of my music bosses since 2018. He was always fair, funny and ferocious in his vision. We did a few tours too so I even got to share some great stages with this human. You’re forever in my heart.