Throwback Thursday - Hamilton's Jack de Keyzer on Harmonica Shah Album

Original post: July 15, 2009

Updated Post: April 23, 2026

Talented bluesman Harmonica Shah may be from Detroit but he knows exactly where to find great blues players.

Hamilton's own Jack deKeyzer plays guitar on his latest album, If All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail through Electro-Fi Records

Joining Shah and DeKeyzer are Canadians Alec Fraser (bass) and Al Cross (drums). Juno award winner, Julian Fauth also lends occasional piano to the disc.

If All You Have . . . is good old fashioned Blues in the style of Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters with a bit of soul. DeKeyzer's guitar prowess is evident on all tracks. There's booty shaking boogie and some amazing slower numbers too.

Available through: Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music

Stream the album below

Links: Harmonica Shah, More Harmonica Shah Stories,  Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories, More Releases, Album above courtesy of Harmonica Shah - Topic

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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) 

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

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) 

---- After 8:00pm ----

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)

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Friday, April 24

---- Before 6:00pm ----

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

Gainfest (Guelph) (Apr 24-26)

7-7:30am:  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

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft Guitar of Fire @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE

12-3pm: Canuck Tunes presents Shake It Up Live Taping Hosted by Famous Framus + Lowdown Dirty Mojos & 8Banger @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) FREE

1-1:30pm: Come Sunday (Gospel Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

2-3pm: Henry Strong Trio @ Hamilton Public Library, Barton FREE

2-4pm: Open Jam with the No Name Band @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

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

2-3pm: Jay Burr Project @ Hamilton Public Library, Barton FREE

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

---- 6:00-6:59pm ----

6pm: Sebastian Puerto Duo @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

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: Scurvy Dogz @ Puddy's (St. Catharines)

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

6:30-8:30pm: Student Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $10

6:30pm: Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

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

6:30pm: Vanyah @ Easy Pour (Cambridge) 

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

7-10pm: Killin' Time Band @ East End Social (Hamilton) 

7pm: The Lost Roses @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $10/PWYC

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

7pm: Eddie Paton @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

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

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

7-10pm: Mississippi Bends @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7pm: IT’S A FUNDRAISER, NOT A PHASE! A Y2K POP PUNK PARTY + FILM SHOOT @ The Bank, Art House (Welland) $20

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

7-10pm: 

Andrew Schoettler 

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Fixed Gear Brewery (Guelph)

7pm: Danny Michel @ The Conrad Centre (Kitchener) $50

7pm?: Tyler Wilson @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point)

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: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $?(Apr 17-May 3)

7:30pm: Mike Balonjan @ Slye Fox (Binbrook) 

7:30pm: 80's Retro Crush @ Gator Ted's (Burlington)

7:30pm: Classic Troubadours: The Songs of Sheryl Crow & Stevie Nicks ft Jacob Moon, Annette Haas & Alex Whorms @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $49.50

7:30-10:30pm: Craig & Juneyt @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) 

7pm: Open Mic with Matt Lamers @ Counterpoint Brewing (Kitchener) 

7:30pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)

7:30pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26) 

7:30pm: Bad Neighbours @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $22.60 

---- 8:00-8:59pm ---- 

8-10pm: Patrick James Clark + Mackenzie Leigh Meyer @ The Staircase , Studio Theatre (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Shaylyn: Kickin’ It Classic Country @ The Studio (Hamilton) $?

8pm? Shari & Jonny @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton) 

8pm?: Better Luck, Meathead, QEW @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Dirty Pioneers @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)

8pm: Custerdome (Steely Dan Tribute) @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

8pm: Arlene & the People @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Studio Theatre $35

8-11pm: Four One Six @ Gingerman (Oakville) 

8pm: Mike and Marco @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville) 

8-11pm: Ocean @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8-11pm: (NO LIVE MUSIC) @ Grimsby Legion

8pm: The Free Label @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $23.34

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

8pm: Cold in April: An Evening with Donovan Woods and Adam Christie @ The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (Ridegway) $50

8pm: Paul Mallard @ McGonagalls Pub (Brantford)

8pm: Golden Feather with Conor Gains @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $26.33

8-10:30pm: Ally Fiola & Next Quest @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Indie Music Night ft City Ground, Softcase, and Roemers @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $? 

8-10pm: Kevin Coates & Don Featherstone @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

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

8:30-11:30pm: Spared No Expense Duo @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) 

8:30pm: Matt Burdett @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

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

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

9pm: Poster Boys @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

9pm: Matty Simpson @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm-1am: HellBent Rockers @ Come by Chance (Hamilton) 

9pm: Tone Deaf @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington) 

9pm-1am: 70s Rock Show @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines

9pm-12am: Big Shiny Tunes @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm-12am: Dave Rave & Evan Rotella @ The Hub (Welland) 

9pm-1am: X-Prime @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) 

9pm-12:45am: Avenue Inn @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Bryan Sorenson Groove Trio @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Diesel Dog @ 211 Main (Port Dover) 

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

9:30pm-1am: Ryan Thomas Band @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

10pm: Descendants of Dunn @ B-Side Social (Hamilton) 

10pm: Orangeman @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) $?

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

10pm: Derek Lathrop & The Country @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

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

10pm-2am: Dan Badger @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls) 

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Saturday, April 25

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

I Heart Beer & Taco Festival @ Sleeman Centre (Guelph)

Gainfest (Guelph) (Apr 24-26)

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-4pm: Doors Open Guelph

1-2pm: Scott Neilson Quartet @ Hamilton Public Library, Westdale FREE

1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Rob Cutting @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $? 

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

1-5pm: Cobby's Kitchen Party @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford) 

1pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 

1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)

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

---- 2:00-3:59pm ----

2-7pm: Subculture Hamilton (Vendors, DJ's Live Music) @ Hess Village (George & Hess)

2-4pm: Quatuor Magenta @ Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts $35

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

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

2-6pm: Hwy 24 @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5 

2pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26)

2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Matt Weidinger  @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

2:30-6pm: Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook & Miles Evans-Brennagh @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls) 

3-7pm: Midnight Hour @ Come by Chance (Hamilton) 

3-5pm: Laura Keating @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)

3-6pm: Warren Jones @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $10

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

3-6pm: The Outlets @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford) 

3-5pm: The Sound Within: A Musical Celebration of Overcoming Hearing Loss ft Michèle Wilmot @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $30 adv/$35 door

3-6pm: Johnny B @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)

---- 3:00-6:59pm ----

4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

4:30-5pm: 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

5pm: Road to Hotel California (music of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, more) @ Yuk Yuk's (Niagara Falls) $39

5pm: Bradley Hailz @ Riverbend Grillhouse (Glenn Morris)

5:30-8pm: Nicole Christian @ Hammerhead's Fish & Chips (Hamilton) 

6pm: Michael Maguire @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

6pm: Dinner & Concert Fundraiser @ Erksine Church (Hamilton) $35+

• 7 PM Sean Fuller.
• 7:15 PM George and Mary Ann.
• 7:30 p m Lia Bunting
• 7:45 PM Gospel Jungle

6-8pm: Rock of 80's @ Puddy's (St. Catharines) 

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

6-9pm: Sean Bienhaus @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant) 

6-8pm: Chris Strei @ 2 Rivers (Paris) 

6pm: Rock for Oak Bridge Fundraiser ft Electric Crush, Mostly Hip, Sour Strutt, Always On Friday, and Powerglide @ Newfoundland Club (Cambridge)

6pm: Mandy and Chris @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)

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7-11pm: Lowdown Dirty Mojos Album Release Party with The Shiny Lights (Mimi Shaw, Patti Smith, Buckshot Bebee, Dean Hunt) @ Clifford Brewing (Dundas) $10 adv/$15 door

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

7-10pm: Road Apples (Tragically Hip Tribute) + Evan Rotella @ Club Italia Event Centre (Niagara Falls)

7-10pm: 

Andrew Schoettler 

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: Jonni X @ Easy Pour (Cambridge) 

7pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 

7:30pm: Royal Wood & Fortunate Ones @ 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: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)

7:30pm: Fiddlestix @ Waterdown Legion $? 

7:30pm: Luke Allen @ Slye Fox (Binbrook) 

7:30pm: Men of the Deeps @ FirstOntario Arts Centre (Milton) $80

7:30pm: Chorus Niagara presents Mystical Songs @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $52

7:30-10:30pm: Lucas Stagg @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

7:30pm: Lee Brice, Grace Tyler, Brett Kissel @ Kitchener Auditorium $63+

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

8pm: The Blackbirds @ Buddy's Roadhouse (Hamilton)

8pm: The Approximators @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

7pm: Triumph + April Wine @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? 

8pm?: Supernauts (Sabbath Tribute), Pillars of Eternity, More @ Underground (Hamilton) $?

8pm?: Jasmine T Duo @ The King George (Hamilton)

8pm: Hair of the Dog @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $?

8pm: ACME Hi-Fi @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)

8pm: Eldorado Bound@ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8-11pm: Vintage Derelicts @ Gingerman (Oakville) 

8pm: Classic Albums Live: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $35

8-11pm: Tone Deaf @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Carly Pearce @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

8pm: Western Swing Authority @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $40 adv/$45 door

8pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

8pm: Brilliant Corners: A Silence Jazz Series – Tim Hagans Quartet @ Silence (Guelph) $30

8-10:30pm: Carl Mayotte Quartet (Montreal) @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $? 

8pm: Born in the Eighties @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Flying Dutchmen @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo)

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

8pm: Sir Elton's Greatest Hits - Starring Ed Greene @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $39.55+ 

8:30pm: Chris Chambers & Chris Hawley @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) 

8:30-11:30pm: Dial Up the 90s @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) 

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

8:30pm: Shari & Jonny @ Winchester Arms (Dundas) 

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

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

9pm: SuperDeluxe ExtraPlus @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton) 

9pm: Mary Simon @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

9pm: QEW / TIRE FIRE / SCUMM INTERNATIONAL @ The Staircase, Bright Room (Hamilton) $15/PWYC

9pm: Kick N Strings @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown) 

9pm: My 80's Band @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington) 

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9pm: Bourbon & Co @ Shooterville (Burlington)

8pm: Midlife Chaos@ Pump & Patio (Oakville) 

9pm: The Chimps @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

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

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

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

9pm: Orangeman @ Edelweiss Tavern (Kitchener) $25

9pm: Kirby @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:15pm: Hammertown Honk @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

9:30pm-1am: Ryan Thomas Band@ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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

10pm: Cherry Bomb @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek) 

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

10pm: Fiction @ The Dickens (Burlington) 

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

10pm-2am: Dirt Road Highway @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

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Sunday, April 26

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

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

Gainfest (Guelph) (Apr 24-26)

1:30-2am:  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

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)

1pm: Sean Jones @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

1-4pm: West 5th @ The Hub (Welland)  

1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17) 

1:30-4:30pm: Irish Jam Sessions @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

---- 2:00pm - 3:59pm ----

2pm: New Rebel Westerners @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?

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

2-5pm: Lionel Bernard @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

2pm: Theatre Ancaster Pressents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)

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

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

2-4:30pm: Jimmy's Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Sil Simone, Randy Stritzinger, Mike Ferfolia @ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill) 

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

2-5pm: Pat Matthews Duo @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-4:30pm: Stelle & Carter @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) 

2pm: Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz @ Queen Street Commons (Kitchener) $35

2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3) 

2-4pm: Hannah Dolson @ Charlotteville Brewing Company (Simcoe)

2pm: Curtains (Musical Comedy Whodunnit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $32+ (Apr 10-26)

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

3pm: Devin & Jose @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) 

3-6pm: Steve Sinnicks & Randall Hill @ Lionshed Pub (Hamilton)

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

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

5-8pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) 

3pm: The Chelsea Music Program from the USA @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $15

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

6pm: Hamilton International Contemporary Music Festival Presents Spring Concert @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $25

7pm: Champagne James Robertson @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

7pm: Matty Simpson @ The Avro (Hamilton)

7-10pm: Red Trillium / Small Orbit / Soft Water @ The Staircase, Lounge (Hamilton) $15/PWYC

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

7-9:30pm: Sunday Shake + Jamaha (DJ) @ The Bank, Art House (Welland)

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

7:30pm: Stories & Folk Music by Patrick McManus @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

8:30pm: TV Freaks + Slow Reader + SMUG LLC @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $26.83

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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 Pressents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $?

April 20-26: Curtains (Musical Whodunit) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $?#

April 22-May 17: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $?

April 27, 7-9pm: Brant Harmonica Guild @ Knights (Brantford) (2nd & Fourth Mondays)

April 28, 7:30-9:30pm: Songs & Stories Hosted by Evan Rotella & ft Famous Framus & Rachel Heart @ Selo Cafe & Wine Bar (Hamilton) $?

April 28, 7:30pm: Sisters in Song: Angelique Francis @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

April 29, 7-11pm: VoooDooo Kingz @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford) #

April 29, 8pm: Andrew Collins Duo @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $36.67# 

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) (Tuba Day)

May 1, 8pm: Born in the Eighties @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $35.67#

May 1, 8pm: Men of the Deeps @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $? #

May 2: Free Comic Book Day

May 2, 1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Joel Parisien @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?

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 3, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

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 6: Accordion Day

May 5, 7:30pm: Bravo Niagara Presents James Ehnes @ St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#

May 7-12: ArtsEverywhere Festival (Guelph)

May 8-10: Pelham Art Festival (Some Live Music)

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 9: Train Day

May 9: Why Not Wine, Wine Tasting Festival @ Lasalle Park (Burlington) $?

May 9, 11am-9pm: Sew Hungry @ Ottawa St (Hamilton)

May 10: Mother's Day

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 14-17: Niagara Children's Festival

May 14, 7-10pm: Greg Brisco & Ian Andrews @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (2nd Thu)

May 14, 7pm: TASC Niagara presents: Chicago (Musical) +  Selee @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $40#

May 16-18: Binbrook Ribfest @ Binbrook Fairgrounds $2/Kids Free

May 16, 8-11pm: Jordan John & His All-Star Band @ The Busholme (Erin) $65#

May 20, 7-11pm: Dundas Music Club @ Oddfellows Hall (Dundas) (3rd Wed) 

May 20, 7:30-10pm: Open Mic with Corey @ The Staircase, Lounge (Hamilton) (3rd Wed) 

May 22, 7pm: Good Lovelies + Ian Bell @ Old Town Hall (Waterford) $52#

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 23: Concession Street Sidewalk Sounds (Hamilton)

May 24, 10:30am-4pm: Hamilton Record Show @ Bridgeworks - $5/$15 Early Bird @ 9am #

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 29-30: Meadows Music Festival @ Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) $?

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

May 30-31: Paris Cheesecake & Taco Festival @ Paris Fairgrounds

May 30, 3-8pm: Hohner Avenue Porch Party (Kitchener)

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 12-13: Sam Roberts Band @ Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#

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)

July 23: Lou (Founder & Blogger) Birthday

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)

September 29: Linda (Our Marketing Maven) Birthday

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)

October 14-18: Folk Canada Conference @ Sheraton Hotel (Hamilton) $?

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)

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Earth Day Videos by Richard Garvey, Steve Goldberger, Rush

Update of 2021 post

Links: Richard Garvey, More Richard Garvey Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Garvey

Links: Steve Goldberger, More Steve Goldberger Stories, Video above courtesy of Steve Goldberger

Links: Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy of Rush

More Earth Day Songs

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Winners of the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards

The 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards were handed out in Calgary during a April 9-12 event.

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
  
  
  
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• 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:

• Songs & Stories
• Folk Forward
• Traditional & Global Roots
• Folk for Families

Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories

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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)
  
  
  
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• 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)
  
  
  
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• Lorraine Klassen
• Nostalgic Brightlights
• Tell It to Sweeney
• Dayna Manning
• Danny Miles
• The Truth Untold

TRIBUTE ARTIST

• Disgusteen: Teenage Head (covers legndary Hamilton group)
  
  
  
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• 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

Links: London Music Awards, More London Music Awards Stories

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