Throwback Thursday - Christopher Charles Wins Old Powerhouse Songwriter Competition (2009)

Original Post: September 10, 2009

Updated Post: November 12, 2026

After many months and many performers, it was the soulful sounds of Christopher Charles that won the Old Powerhouse Songwriting Competition organized by D. Scott Malachi Greenidge.

The grand prize was $1,500 cash! Congratulations!

Melissa Bel took 2nd place and Alfie Smith came in 3rd. Great job guys!

Links: Christopher Charles, More Christopher Charles Stories, Video above courtesy of ChristopherCharles

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Music Listings: November 11-12, 2026

November 11-12, 2026

We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.

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Nov 11-12 / Nov 13-15 / Nov 16-22

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Wednesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day)

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

11am-11:45am: Private Paul Officer: Bagpipes @ Hamilton Public Library, Central

1pm: War And Peace: Songs and Monologues @ Guelph Little Theatre $?

4-7pm: Open Mic Hosted by Victor Morgado @ Ridgeway Legion (Bi-Weekly)

6:30pm: K-Pop Dreamworld @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $

7-10pm: Jasmine T Duo @ East End Social (Hamilton)

7pm: More Barn Vol 2 (Neil Young Tribute) ft Various Artists  @ Clifford Brewing Company (Hamilton) $15 adv/$20 door

7-11pm: Jazz Night with The Brad Krauss Trio @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) NO COVER

1pm: War And Peace: Songs and Monologues @ Guelph Little Theatre $?

7pm: Song Circle @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (2nd & 4th Wed) PWYC

7-10pm: Open Mic @ The Bullring (Guelph) (Weekly)

7:30pm: Adam Ostrosser @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas) (Bi-Weekly) 

7:30pm: Trooper @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $? 

8pm: Ark Identity + Katie Mal @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20

8pm: Mimico Bill's Open Jam @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (2nd Wed)

8-11pm: Open Mic with Mike Shotton (Pop Machine) @ Gingerman (Oakville) (Weekly)

8-12pm: Open Jam @ Frankie's (Brantford) (Weekly) 

8-11pm: Blues Review ft Jon Knight & Friend @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)

8pm: Felicia McMinn @ 211Main (Port Dover) (Weekly)

9:30-10pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk. Filmed at Clifford Brewing Co @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or stream live at Cable14.com

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Thursday, November 12

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1:30-2am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk. Filmed at Clifford Brewing Co @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or stream live at Cable14.com

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) 

1-3pm: Open Ukulele Session @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly)

2-2:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk. Filmed at Clifford Brewing Co @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or stream live at Cable14.com

2-4pm: A Country Christmas with The Walters Family @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $?

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

6pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)

6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly) 

6pm: Open Mic @ Brandi's (Brantford)(Weekly)

6-9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Aging Oak (Cambridge) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Turk & The Hobbit (Juneyt & Derek) @ Molly Blooms (Waterloo) (Weekly)

6:30pm: Innisfree @ Corktown Pub (Hamilton) (Weekly)

6:30pm: Judy & The Noteworthies (Interactive Singalong) @ Snooty Fox (Hamilton)

6:30-8:30pm: Bella & Kilburn @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas) FREE 

6:30pm: James Anthony @ Palermo Pub (Oakville) (Weekly)

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

6:30pm: Claire & Brandoni @ The Bullring (Guelph)

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7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly) 

7-10pm: Paige Armstrong @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)

7-10pm: Taylor Laslo @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) 

7pm: Open Mic @ The Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)

7-10pm: Coast to Coast @ Port Dover Legion 

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) 

7:30-10:30pm: Josh Edwards @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

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8pm: Class of 91, Mercy, Synchronicity @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Lucas Mason with Owen MacDonald @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $49

8pm: The Core @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $?

8pm: Crown Lands  with Dreamland @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $44.29 

8pm:  Lou Molinaro Presents: Velvet Undeground T-Shirt Party w/  Greg Jarvis @ Capitol (Hamilton)

8pm: A Christmas Story - The Musical @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $?

8pm: Guitar Night — Wendell Ferguson, Ariana Gillis, David Gillis @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

8-11pm: Open Mic Night + Jam @ Temple Bar (Oakville) (Weekly) 

8pm: The Yacht Rock Show @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $25

8-11:30pm: Open Mic with Nora Crete and Derek Bowers @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

8-10:30pm: Tiffany Deriveau @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: Acoustic Melodies ft Lor & Friends @ White Rabbitt (Waterloo) (Weekly)

8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly) 

9pm-12am: Hook & Harbour @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 

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

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Nov 11-12 / Nov 13-15 / Nov 16-22

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World Sax Day Videos ft Sonny Del-Rio

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Throwback Thursday - Jack de Keyzer Produces & Plays on The Blazers: Red Hot (2009)

Original Post: September 9, 2009

Updated Post: November 5, 2026

In late 2009, Toronto Blues band, The Blazers enlisted local guitar slinger, Jack deKeyzer to produce their debut CD, Red Hot. Jack also joined in the fun by playing the axe on five tunes.

Band members:

• Pete Cohan (vocals)
• Josh Gordon (guitar)
• Andrew Taylor (bass)
• Chris Craig (drums)

Guests:

• Jack deKeyzer (producer, guitar of 5 tracks)
• Al Lerman (sax & harmonica)
• David McMorrow (Piano/organ)
• Alec Fraser (engineer)

Updates: The band is no longer active.

Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, May be available as a used CD

Links: The Blazers, Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories, Album Above courtesy of The Blazers - Topic,  More CD Releases

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Halloween Videos ft Fraser/Daley, Bloodshot Bill, Lynne Hanson

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