Sunday, October 20, 2024

Music Listings: October 21-24, 2024



7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 


Tuesday, October 22

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6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Duo @ Brasa (Niagara Falls)


6pm: Open Mic @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)

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7-10pm: Open Mic with Brennagh Burns @ Lukaya Cafe (Hamilton) (Weekly)



7pm: Juneyt @ Easy Pour (Cambridge) (Weekly)



7:30-11:30pm: Open Mic @ Sip Club (Guelph) (Weekly)



8-11pm: Open Jam with the Boom Babiez @ Ale House (Hamilton) (Weekly)


8pm-1am: Indie Jam Night @ Manny's Place (Brantford) (Weekly) 

8-11:30pm: Open Mic @ Bobby O'Brien's (Guelph) (Weekly)

Wednesday, October 23

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6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Duo @ Brasa (Niagara Falls)

6-10pm: Liam Calhoun (Violinist) @ Watermark (Niagara Falls)


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

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

7-10pm: Open Mic @ Caledonia Legion (2nd & 4th Wed of month)

7:30-11pm: Open Mic with Dano @ Iron Horse Restobar (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic with John Restas @ AB Sports Bar (Burlington) (Weekly)


7:30pm: Dave Gunning & JP Cormier @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $50 (must reserve)



7:45pm: Jazz Night (Open Stage) @ Corktown Pub (Hamilton) (Weekly)


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

9pm: Open Mic @ The Dickens (Burlington) (Weekly)
Thursday, October 24

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6pm: Mike Balonjan @ Limani at Fifty (Stoney Creek) $16 per vehicle/$15 refund if you spend over $50 at restaurant (Weekly)


6pm: Chris Chambers @ Slye Fox Pub (Burlington)

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

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





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7pm: Music @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

7-10pm: Glenn Groves @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington) (Every 2 Weeks)

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

7-10pm: JOSH EDWARDS @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

7-9pm: Paul Gigliotti @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)


7-10pm: Stan Chang @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7-11pm: Open Mic @ Offside Sports Bar & Grill (Fergus) (Weekly)

7pm: Music @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

7-10pm: Open Stage -Mic Up @ Silvercreek's (Guelph) (Weekly)



7:30-10:30pm: Right Proper Lads @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake) 



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

8pm: John Neudorf @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $27.96



8-11pm: Kim Foo Band @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington) (Weekly)

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




9-11pm: Open Mic with Anthony Vaughn @ King George (Hamilton) (Weekly)

9-1pm: Open Jam with Greg Gingerich @ Manny's Place (Brantford) (Weekly)
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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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Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Music Cities Awards (including Local and Canadian Nominees)

From the website:

The Music Cities Awards is a global competition designed to acknowledge and reward the most outstanding applications of music for economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities and places all around the world.

Since its launch in 2020, the MCA’s have become a global showcase of the state of the art of projects using music to make cities better and a source of inspiration for those music advocates looking to create a positive impact in their communities.

The Award Ceremony for the 2024 edition will take place on December 7th, on the opening day of the Riyadh Music Cities Convention, to be held in Saudi Arabia.

Here is the announcement video

Links: Music Cities Events, Video above courtesy of  Music Cities Events

Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadians are bolded.

Best Use of Music in Real Estate or City Planning

Best Global Music City

Best Organisation or Individual Supporting Music in their City

  • Tourism London
  • Music Victoria
  • MUXIC: Music Tourism Office - Mexico
  • WXPN
  • Centro de Economía Creativa, Inc.

Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music

  • Miami Music Project, Inc.
  • ChezaCheza Dance Foundation
  • Delia Arts Foundation
  • Keychange

Best Initiative to Support Music Education & Career Development

  • The Push - Youth Music Organisation
  • Fundação Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira
  • The RecShop CIC

Best Music Tourism Initiative

  • MUXIC: Music Tourism Office - Mexico
  • Fundación Amigos de del Yunque, Inc
  • Queensland Music Festival

Best Initiative Using Music to Improve Health & Wellbeing

  • Bye Bye Plastic Foundation
  • Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts)
  • Clubhouse Ghana

Best Initiative Using Music to Support Environmental Sustainability

  • Climate Machine at MIT
  • Bye Bye Plastic Foundation
  • ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag)

Best Initiative Using Music for Economic, Social or Community Development

  • Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar
  • 4:am agency
  • MDLBEAST Foundation

Best Night-Time Economy Initiative

  • 4:am agency
  • Bristol Nights
  • Vienna Club Commission

Best Digital Innovation to Support Musicians or Music in Cities

  • Music Innovation Hub
  • Hearby, by Area4 Labs
  • Opulous

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Enter to Win Tickets to the Road to Memphis Fundraiser in Brantford


Help our local musicians compete in the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and have an incredible musical experience at the same time.

The Grand River Blues Society will be holding a rockin' fundraiser on Saturday, November 2 at the Brantford Polish Hall. The fun kicks off at 4pm.

GRBS reps Big Dan Jeffares (band category) & Glenn Marais (solo/duo category) will be joined by the Fraidy Scats, Dwayne LaForme's Boogie Blues & The Jerome Godboo Band to make it an exciting night.

Tickets are only $30 at the door or $25 in advance. GRBS and Escarpment Blues Society members will get a $5 rebate at the door. Click here to buy tickets.

Thanks to our pals at the GRBS, we have a pair of tickets to give away. To enter to win, you can do one or both the following:
  • Email blueshamilton@gmail.com and put the word Grand in the subject line
  • Like and share this Facebook post.
Deadline to enter is October 28 at midnight. A winner will then be chosen and contacted. They will have until the end of the day to respond, otherwise another winner will be chosen.

GOOD LUCK!

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Thanksgiving Videos by Fred Eaglesmith, Alex Bird, Fairport Convention

Update of 2018 Post 



Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Video above courtesy of Fred Eaglesmith - Topic


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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Winners of the 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards Including Guelph's Samir Baijal

The 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards were handed out at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday, October 6, 2024 following the Folk Music Ontario Conference. 

Below is a complete list of winners



Links: Ontario Folk Music Awards, More OFMA Stories 
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Friday, October 11, 2024

Hug a Bassist Day! Videos ft Michael Hickey

Update of  2019 post




Links: Rita Chiarelli, More Rita Chiarelli Stories



Links:King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories



Links: Rae Billing, More Rae Billing Stories



Links: Leonard Burns and Dell, More LBD Stories

Links: Michael Hickey, More Michael Hickey Stories, Videos above courtesy of Michael Hickey, More Bassist Day Posts
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Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Nominees for the 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards


From the News Release

The City is excited to announce its 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees, recognizing some of the community’s most talented creatives and their supporters. These outstanding individuals and organizations will be honoured at a celebration on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC). The Awards Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. in FOPAC’s Robertson Theatre.

The City is presenting the 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards in partnership with FOPAC. Tickets are free and can be reserved through the FOPAC box office at stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwardsTickets starting on Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.

“We would like to extend a huge congratulations to our 2024 Arts Awards nominees, all of whom display remarkable passion and commitment to making the arts happen here in St. Catharines,” Culture Coordinator Ashley Judd-Rifkin said. “We can’t wait to celebrate the enormous contributions of these nominees.”

For more information on the St. Catharines Arts Awards, visit stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards.

Below is a complete list on nominees. Music-related nominees are bolded.

Arts in Education Award

Emerging Artist Award 

Established Artist Award

Making a Difference Award

Patron of the Arts Award

More St. Catharines Arts Awards Stories

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Hug a Drummer Day Videos With Sean O'Grady

Update of 2019 post




Links: Dwayne LaForme, More Dwayne LaForme Stories, Video above courtesy of Dwayne LaForme Blues



Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis



Links: Chris Chambers, More Chris Chambers Stories, More Hendrix Covers/Stories,  Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis



Links: Leonard Burns and Dell, More LBD Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey

Links: Sean O'Grady, More Sean O'Grady Stories, More Drummer Day Stories
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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Please Support Local Charities


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From their website: The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in March 2006, in response to the emerging crisis faced by African grandmothers as they struggled to care for millions of children orphaned by AIDS. The Campaign aims to raise awareness, build solidarity and mobilize support in Canada for Africa’s grandmothers.

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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Saturday, October 5, 2024

October 2024 Global Music Awards Winners (including a few Canadians)


October 2024 edition of the Global Music Awards.

Gold Medal Winners

Canadian Silver Medal Winners

Canadian Bronze Medal Winners

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Kids' Music Day Videos by Walk of the Earth & Romeo Eats, Barenaked Ladies with Jeremy & Jazzy, Ronno

Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories, Video above courtesy of Walk off the Earth

Links: Jeremy and Jazzy, Jeremy Fisher, More Jeremy Fisher Stories, More Jazzy Stories, Barenaked Ladies, More BNL Stories, Video above courtesy of Jeremy and Jazzy

Links: Ronno, Video above courtesy of Kids-Move/RONNO

Click here for more Kids Music Day videos

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Toot Your Flute Day Videos by Patricia Dydnansky, Madison Deppe, Soenen Sisters






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Sunday, September 29, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Videos by Sultans of String ft Raven Kanatakta, The Halluci Nation, Antone George



Links: Sultans of String, More Sultans of String Stories, Digging Roots (Raven's Band), More Digging Roots Stories, Video above courtesy of Sultans of String


Links: The Halluci Nation (the band's new name), More Haluci Nation Stories, Video above courtesy of Digital Lodge


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Friday, September 27, 2024

Jeremiah "Gerry" McCaw Budnark Was Kind-Hearted, Talented and Humble, RIP


It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of Brantford musician Jeremiah "Gerry" McCaw Budnark. We will post more details as we know them. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Jerry was a singer/songwriter, bassist and an organizer with the Branford Open Stage.

A word from Lou, our blogger.
I was very lucky to consider Gerry a good friend. We always bumped into each other at numerous events (including quite a few Brantford Open Stages). He was always smart, funny, talented and positive. I will miss him dearly.

Social Media Reaction

Dave Jensen

Once again my Heart is heavy with sad news. Our dear friend and supporter of BOS, Mr. Jeremiah Budnark has passed away at The Brantford General. Jeremiah has been battling some health issues and sadly has succumbed to the severity of the situation. Our condolences to Lynn and Michaela who were with him as much as the hospital permitted. 

Jeremiah will be truly missed and I’m sure if there’s a gathering of musicians in the great beyond, he’ll be there.

Rest in peace Mr. Budnark.

Mark McNeil

He was such a sweet, kind-hearted man. He loved being around everything associated with folk music. He loved watching it, singing it, playing his bass guitar to it, and spreading the word. We will certainly miss Jeremiah, the ambassador of all things folk. It's hard to imagine the Brantford Open Stage without him. 

Kathy Moore

Being friends with someone for decades gives you time to really see the good, the bad and the ugly.

Life didn't treat you well, yet you plugged along, day after day, trying to live your best life.

Your songs and your musical talents will live on in the hearts of the people you touched.

Brian sums it up well when he said "Gerry was always humble".  Yes sir, you were.

I know there some amazing friends awaiting your arrival at the Pearly Gates.  Please say hello to them from us.

Miss you already buddy.

Catriona McDonald 

There are people in your life who are so constant, so kind, so much a part of your being that it is impossible to believe that they could ever be gone. Jeremiah McCaw Budnark was one of those people for me. He was part of my life for 30 years, sometimes very frequently, sometimes much less often, but always, always someone I loved. My condolences to those closest to him, Lynn and Mikaela, and his family, and to the many many people whose lives were touched by his music and his wicked humour. He will be very much missed by anyone lucky enough to have known him.

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

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