Happy Halloween! Videos by Brock Zeman, Rob Lamothe, Gathering Sparks

Update of 2013 Post

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories, Video courtesy of  Gilmour Street Music Hall



Links: Rob Lamothe - More Rob Lamothe Stories, More Mike Daley covers/stories, Video courtesy of Scarygroove

Links: Gathering Sparks, More Gathering Sparks Stories, Video above courtesy of Gathering Sparks

Click here for more Halloween videos

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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.

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Happy Devil's Night! Rocket, Big Rude Jake, David Rotundo

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Rocket and the Renegades, More Rocket Stories, Video above courtesy of Rocket

Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of TheHollister



Links: David Rotundo, More David Rotundo Stories, Video above courtesy of ΜΑΧΑΛΙΩΤΗΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ

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Happy 'Punk for a Day' Day! Videos by Teenage Head, Forgotten Rebels, Simply Saucer, Noble Savages

Update of 2019 post

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of nosense66



Links: Forgotten Rebels, More Forgotten Rebels Stories, Video above courtesy of Tate Thompson



Links: Simply Saucer, More Simply Saucer Stories, Video above courtesy of thelowestgear



Links: Noble Savages, Video above courtesy of LBird44

More Punk Stories

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From their website: The Farley Foundation assists those who are struggling financially to pay for veterinary care for their pets. Pet owners who cannot afford medical care for their sick or injured pet, and who fall into one of the categories below, are encouraged to talk to their veterinarian about the availability of Farley Foundation funding.

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.

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October 2022 Episode of 'Sold on Hamilton With Judy Marsales featuring Bob Doidge

On October 1, 2022 on CHML 900AM another great episode of the 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show aired. This show featured the leg Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd realtor Rosalyn (Roz) Niewland.

Sold on Hamilton is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, including many musicians. Judy also discusses the Hamilton housing market.

Links: Bob Doidge, More Bob Doidge Stories, Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories

Video above courtesy of Freaktography B-Side Videos

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From their website: Neighbour to Neighbour works to improve the quality of life in our community by offering access to tutoring programs for children, community kitchen programs, utility subsidy programs, family counselling, emergency food access and a host of other interventions. Neighbour to Neighbour is empowering people with the tools and ideas that will help change their lives.

They also have an amazing used book store.

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.

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GOOD LUCK! More Local Artists Heading to 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis

The incredible Hamilton band Garnetta and Dagroovmasters is heading to the 2023 in Memphis! The gang'll be competing against the best Blues acts from across the globe. They'll be showing the world what the Hammer can offer.

Garenetta and Dagroovemasters emerged victorious in the the hard-fought band category during the Toronto Blues Society IBC Finals at the Dakota Tavern. Little Magic Sam plus Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train were in the running as well. CONGRATULATIONS! 

Links: Garnetta and Dagroovmasters, More Garnetta and Da Groovmasters Stories, Video above courtesy of  Garnetta & Dagroovmasters - Topic

Toronto's Heather Luckhart won in the solo-duo category.

Links: Heather Luckhart, Video above courtesy of Heather Luckhart

We should also mention that unfortunately Bywater Call, who won the Grand River Blues Society band spot for 2023 can no longer make it to Memphis so Hamilton's Frank Cosentino Band will be going in their place. 

Links: Frank Cosentino, More Frank Cosentino Stories, Video above courtesy of Frank Cosentino

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Click here for the winners

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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Happy Hug a Bassist Day! Videos by Jason Raso, Gary Kendall, Sheila Ludgate

Update of 2018 Post

Links: Jason Raso, More Jason Raso Stories, Video above courtesy of Jason Raso Music



Links: Gary Kendall, More Gary Kendall Stories, Video above courtesy of Garmalken



Links: John and Sheila Ludgate, More John and Sheila Stories, Video above courtesy of saxondale2

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Happy Thanksgiving! (Robin Benedict, Julian Taylor, Johnny Cash)

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Robin Benedict, More Robin Benedict Stories, Video above courtesy of Robin Benedict

Links: Julian Taylor, Video above courtesy of Radio Mogul by Mediazoic, More Led Zeppelin Covers/Stories



Links: Johnny Cash, More Johnny Cash Stories, Video above courtesy of cwag03

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Happy Hug a Drummer Day! Videos by Saga, Danny Lockwood, Jordan John, Dave Grohl vs Animal

Update of 2018 Video

Links: Saga, More Saga Stories, Video above courtesy of roelandboy



Links: Danny Lockwood, More Danny Lockwood Stories, More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of rwhmoto




Links: Jordan John, More Jordan John Stories, Video above courtesy of Steve Hefter



Links: Dave Grohl, Muppets, More Muppets Stories, Video above courtesy of ABC

More Drummer Day Videos

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From their website: The AIDS Network is a registered charitable organization, and offers services to the 1.5 million people living in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant.  Since 1986, The AIDS Network has been the primary voice for HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support.

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.

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Kids Music Day! Videos by Andy Griffiths, Jeremy and Jazzy, Jude Johnson

Links: Andy Griffiths, More Andy Griffiths Stories, Video above courtesy of Andy Griffiths - Topic

Links: Jeremy and Jazzy, Jeremy Fisher, More Jeremy Fisher Stories, Video above courtesy Jeremy and Jazzy

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Lickety Split

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Happy Toot Your Flute Day! Videos by Mark Volkov, Suzanne Shulman, Leslie Newman

Update of 2018 Post

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Lily Sazz



Links: Suzanne Shulman, Trio Lyra, Video above courtesy of triolyra



Links: Leslie Newman, Video above courtesy of Robert DiVito

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From their webiste: The Cancer Assistance Program is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, led by a team of volunteers and staff, offering free services to ease the physical, emotional and economic impact of those in our community affected by cancer.

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.

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CONGRATS! 2022 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards Winners

The 2022 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were recently unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community. 

Here's a list of all the music-related winners.

D = Diamond (1st place)

P = Platinum (2nd place)

G = Gold

Everything else is in the top ten.

Local Musician or Band

• D: Steve Oros
  
  
  
  Links: Steve Oros, More Steve Oros Stories, More Elton John Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Steve Oros
  
  
• P: Michael Caton aka COVID Elvis
  
  
  
  Links: COVID Elvis, More Elvis Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Elvis Cameron Michael Caton
  
  
• G: Arkells / Steal Kitty
  
  
  
  Links: Arkells, More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of Arkells Music
  
  
  
  Links: Steal Kitty, Video above courtesy of Steve MacLeod

Concert Venue

• D: FirstOntario Concert Hall
• P: FirstOntario Centre
• G: Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Festival

• D: Supercrawl
• P: Winona Peach Festival
• G: Festival of Friends

Live Entertainment Facility

• D: Theatre Aquarius
  
• P: Tracie's Place
• G: Players' Guild of Hamilton

Live Music Bar/Lounge

• D: Casbah
• P: Pub Fiction / Iron Horse Saloon
• G: Corktown / Coach & Lantern 

Night Club

• D: The Powerhouse
• P: Sous Bas
• Gold: Radius/Sizzle NightClub

Music Instructor

• D: Adam Scott
• P: Ania Fritch
• G: Paula Tessaro

Musical Instrument Store

• D: The Acoustic Room
• P: Crash Landing Music Store / Picks N Sticks
• G: Mountain Music / Cithara Guitars Inc.

Music School

• D: Guitar Lessons with Adam Scott
• P: Melody Man Studios
• G: Ania Fritch Music Studios

Radio Station

• D: KX94.7 New Country
• P: BOOM 97.3 / Bounce 102.9
• G: K-Lite FM 102.9

Local Podcast

• D: Brian Melo - Beyond the Melody
• P: In My Opinionation

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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