Update of 2021 Post
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Kicking Off Black Music Month! Videos by LMT Connection, Colina Phillips, LTtheMonk
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
Vote for the Living Blues Awards! Deadline is June 15!
Living Blues Magazine has announced the nomineees for their 2026 awards. You can vote for your favourites (even write-ins). Deadline to vote is June 15, 2026.
Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadian acts are bolded.
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Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)
- Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne (formerly from Burlington) *
Links: Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, More Kenny "Blues Boss" Stories, Video above courtesy of Roberto Scorta - Booker T. Jones
- Jim Pugh
- Roosevelt Purifoy
- Anthony Geraci
- Mitch Woods
- Victor Wainwright
- Marcia Ball
- Ben Levin
- Dave Keyes
Best Blues Album of 2025 (New Recordings)
- Maria Muldaur: One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey *
- Tommy Castro & the Painkillers: Closer to the Bone
- Charlie Musselwhite: Lookout Highway
- D. K. Harrell: Talkin' Heavy
- Buddy Guy: Ain't Done with the Blues
- Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Young Fashioned Ways
- John Primer: Grown in Mississippi
- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: Hard Road
- Candice Ivory: New Southern Vintage
- Larry McCray: Heartbreak City
- Southern Avenue: Family
- Little Freddie King: I Use to Be Down
- Bob Stroger & the Headcutters: Bob is Back!
- Leonard "Lowdown" Brown: Lowdown Street Party
- Jimi "Primetime" Smith: It's My Time
- Kirk Fletcher: Keep on Pushing
- Sean McDonald: Have Mercy!
- Mavis Staples: Sad and Beautiful World
- Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band: Full Circle
- Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo': Room on the Porch
Blues Artist of the Year (Female)
- Dawn Tyler Watson
Links: Dawn Tyler Watson, More Dawn Tyler Watson Stories, Video above courtesy of laura carbone - Maria Muldaur*
- Rory Block*
- Shemekia Copeland
- Kat Riggins
- Thornetta Davis
- Candice Ivory
- Anne Harris
- Ruthie Foster
- Sierra Green
Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)
- Duke Robillard*
- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
- Larry McCray
- John Primer
- Kid Andersen
- Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
- Tommy Castro
- Anthony Paule
- Kirk Fletcher
- Eric Gales
Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica)
- Kim Wilson*
- Charlie Musselwhite
- Billy Branch
- Bob Corritore
- Wallace Coleman
- Big Harp George
- Brandon Santini
- Rick Estrin
- Jason Ricci
- Omar Coleman
- Mississippi John Hurt: Today!
- John Lee Hooker: It Serve You Right to Suffer
- Otis Spann: Walking the Blues
- Lightnin' Hopkins: Lightnin' Strikes
- Buddy Guy: This is Buddy Guy
- Various Artists: High Water Everywhere
- Scrapper Blackwell: Mr. Scrapper's Blues
- Muddy Waters: The Best of Muddy Waters
- Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues & Zydeco
- Howlin' Wolf: Moanin' in the Moonlight
Best Blues Book of 2025
- Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King By Preston Lauterbach
- Mr. R&B and the Rhythm & Blues Revival: The Story of Jonas Bernholm Part 2 By Jonas Bernholm
- The Life and Music of Booker "Bukka" White: Recalling the Blues By David W. Johnson
- Go Back and Fetch It: Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo By Kristina R. Gaddy and Rhiannon Giddens
- Two Headed Doctor: Listening for Ghosts in Dr. John's Gris-gris By David Toop
- Inside the Moment: Iconic Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock, and R&B Images and History By Joseph A. Rosen
- Fiddling is My Joy: The Fiddle in African American Culture By Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje
Best Live Performer
- John Primer
- Bobby Rush
- Shemekia Copeland
- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
- Anne Harris
- Mr. Sipp
- Eric Gales
- Southern Avenue
- Ronnie Baker Brooks
- Sean McDonald
Blues Artist of the Year (Male)
- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
- John Primer
- Bobby Rush
- Mr. Sipp
- Larry McCray
- Taj Mahal
- Bob Corritore
- Ronnie Baker Brooks
- Tommy Castro
- Bob Stroger
Blues Band of the Year
- Southern Avenue
- The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
- Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band
- The Phantom Blues Band
- Memphissippi Sounds
- Mississippi Heat
- Kid Andersen's Greaseland All Stars
- The Nighthawks
- Altered Five Blues Band
- Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues
Most Outstanding Blues Singer
- Taj Mahal
- Shemekia Copeland
- Valerie June
- Sugaray Rayford
- Mud Morganfield
- Mavis Staples
- Oscar Wilson
- Candice Ivory
- Thornetta Davis
- Erica Falls
Links: Living Blues, More Living Blues Awards Stories
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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We showcase this charity in honour of the late musician James Cameron
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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.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Bucky Buchanan Was Loveable, Encouraging and Extremely Talented! RIP
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton veteran musician Colin Bruce "Bucky" Buchanan. More details will be posted here if we learn anything new. Our condolences to his family, friends & fans.
The bassist/singer was a staple of the local scene for many years, including being with artists such as King Biscuit Boy (played on the alubm Mouth of Steel), Tim Gibbons & the Swampbusters, The Lowdown Dirty Mojos (he won a Maple Blues Award while in the group), & many more.
A word from Lou, our blogger:
I've had the pleasure of meeting Bucky quite a few times over the years at many gigs. He was extemely talented and his fun-loving personability was very infectious. Bukcy was a hoot to hang with and always had a smile on his face. I'll miss him terribly.
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Steelore-Hamilton Rock History 1970’s to 2010’s
Sad news hearing Bucky Buchanan has passed away. A well loved and talented local bassist, Bucky was born July 6, 1949, and would be a part of our Hamilton music scene for decades.
Throughout his career he would play with a variety of artists. King Biscuit Boy, a hometown legend would take Bucky on the road with him as well as have him in the recording studio for Biscuit’s album “Mouth Of Steel” in 1984. In 2003 he would join Dave Rave in the studio for the album “Everyday Magic”.
If you were out and about in the local clubs you could find him on stage with acts such as The Swampbusters, Rocket and The Renegades and The Lowdown Dirty Mojos. In fact when the Lowdown Dirty Mojos needed a seasoned pro they looked to Bucky to record with them in 2021 for their album “Stone Cold Groovers”. Bucky with The Lowdown Dirty Mojos would win the 2022 Maple Blues Award for New Artist /Group of the Year.
A fountain of music knowledge, Bucky would educate and amuse those around him with road stories, most passionately about his time with King Biscuit Boy. Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. His passing is a great loss to the Hamilton music community.
Bucky Buchanan, Rest In Power.
Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band)
A lot of egos in this business, and compared to the rest of the country Hamilton blues dogs had attitude, good attitude! The first time I saw Bucky Buchanan on stage I think was with The Little Red Rooster Blues Band in the village and he had that attitude. This guy was in the blues pocket and having a good fucking time!
After I got to know Bucky I'd say he was the most lovable guy on the Hamilton scene, always so encouraging to us young guys at the time. Sometimes I'd be on bills with all these older Hamilton cats that I didn't know very well with anxiety creeping, Bucky would walk in the green room and put a smile on my face! He would always take me aside from the crowd, give me a compliment and encourage me to keep on keeping on. Those things stick with you forever.
He pinch hit for us a few times in our really early days with The Wagon and we always had an absolute blast followed by a party of course 😎. I'm really choked up to know that I won't ever be seeing Buck for a hug and a pint at the bar again while talking about our beloved Habs. Not that awards matter in this town but I'm glad he won a Maple Blues award a few years ago, because not enough unsung Hamilton legends like Buck get the credit they deserve.
I will forever remember Buck in that big bad blues pocket with that big devilish shit eating grin on his face. Condolences to all Bucky Buchanan's life long friends and band mates. I'm lucky to have been his friend and go Habs go Buck!
RIP Bucky a true Hamilton legend!
When I was first learning to play bass, Bucky said he would trade me a hair cut for bass lessons.
After the hair cut, I picked up my bass for the lesson he said always keep your thumb resting on the back of the neck & let your fingers do the rest.
Then he said lesson over - you got all the talent you need to figure out the rest, time for a beer.
Lesson over drinking commenced!
CHEERS Bucky 🍻!
Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories, Video above courtesy of Mike Papas
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Spencer Mackenzie Grows by Leaps and Bounds on Empty Chairs
Mini review: Empty Chairs, the latest album from Juno-nominated Niagara Blues superstar Spencer Mackenzie is getting a lot of international attention and for good reason. He grows with each release and Empty Chairs sees him painting with a lot more colours. Lyrically, the album delves into more personal and sometimes darker themes proving his songwriting is expanding by leap and bounds. You can also hear a touch of gospel and rootsier elements to his work.
Available on: CD/Vinyl Through His Website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music
Released on: Gypsy Soul Records
Personnel:
- Spencer Mackenzie (vocals, guitar)
- Miles Evans-Branagh (piano, organ)
- Stacey Shopsowitz & Steve Pelletier (bass)
- Adam Canon & Matt Burns (drums)
- Sandra Bouza & Chantel Williams (background vocals)
Stream the album below
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Winners of the 2026 Blues Music Awards + Canadian Nominees
The winners of the 2026 Blues Music Awards were announced on May 7.
Below is complete list of winners & nominees. Canadian artists are bolded.
International Blues Album
- WINNER: J.T.Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters, “Still be friends”
- Brandon Isaak, “Walkin With The Blues”
- Honeybear, the Band, “I Was Wrong”
- The Angelique Francis Band, “Not Defeated”
- Hubert Dorigatti & Blues Harp Masters, “Poor Boy”
Instrumentalist – Harmonica
- WINNER: Billy Branch
- Kim Wilson (from Fabulous Thunderbirds) (signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Bob Corritore
- Brandon Santini
- John Nemeth
Acoustic Blues Album
- WINNER: Doug MacLeod, “Between Somewhere and Goodbye”
- Catfish Keith, “Sugar for Sugar – Vol. 1 2025 Summer Sessions”
- Erin Harpe, “Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt”
- Hudspeth & Taylor, “Kimuziki Live in Des Moines”
- Johnny Iguana, “At Delmark”
Acoustic Blues Artist
- WINNER: Kevin Burt
- Catfish Keith
- Doug MacLeod
- Eric Bibb
- Rhiannon Giddens
Album of the Year
- WINNER: D.K. Harrell, “Talkin’ Heavy”
- Blood Brothers Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia, “Help Yourself”
- Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd, “Young Fashioned Ways”
- Larry McCray, “Heartbreak City”
- Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, “Closer To The Bone”
B.B. King Entertainer of the Year
- WINNER: Ronnie Baker Brooks
- Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp)
- Rick Estrin
- Ruthie Foster
- Vanessa Collier
Band of the Year
- WINNER: Tedeschi Trucks Band
- Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
- John Nemeth and the Blue Dreamers
- Southern Avenue
- Vanessa Collier Band
Best Emerging Artist Album
- WINNER: Sean McDonald, “Have Mercy!”
- Brody Buster, “Redemption”
- Allison August, “August Moon”
- Robbin Kapsalis, “THE BLUES IS IN THE HOUSE”
- Kyle Rowland, “NOT HOLDING BACK!”
Blues Rock Album
- WINNER: Blood Brothers Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia, “Help Yourself”
- Devon Allman, “BLUES SUMMIT”
- Kent Burnside, “Hill Country Blood”
- Tom Hambridge, “Down The Hatch”
- Walter Trout, “Sign Of The Times”
Blues Rock Artist
- WINNER: Tommy Castro
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
- Kirk Fletcher
- Walter Trout
Contemporary Blues Album
- WINNER: D.K. Harrell, “Talkin’ Heavy”
- Brandon Santini, “Which Way Do We Go?”
- Carolyn Wonderland, “Truth Is”
- Monster Mike Welch, “Keep Living Til I Die”
- Southern Avenue, “Family”
Contemporary Blues Female Artist
- WINNER: Danielle Nicole
- Carolyn Wonderland
- Ruthie Foster
- Samantha Fish
- Vanessa Collier
Contemporary Blues Male Artist
- WINNER: Christone ”Kingfish” Ingram
- Brandon Santini
- Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp)
- Chris Cain
- D.K. Harrell
Instrumentalist – Bass
- WINNER: Scot Sutherland
- Benny Turner
- Larry Fulcher
- Michael ”Mudcat” Ward
- Rodrigo Mantovani
Instrumentalist – Drums
- WINNER: Derrick D’Mar Martin
- Chris Layton
- Chris Peet
- Tom Hambridge
- Tony Braunagel
Instrumentalist – Guitar
- Derek Trucks
- Chris Cain
- Christoffer ”Kid” Andersen
- Joanna Connor
- Ronnie Baker Brooks
Instrumentalist – Horn
- WINNER: Trombone Shorty
- Greg Piccolo
- Jimmy Carpenter
- Mark Kaz Kazanoff
- Regi Oliver
Instrumentalist – Piano
- WINNER: Marcia Ball
- Anthony Geraci
- Bruce Katz
- Dave Keyes
- Jon Cleary
Instrumentalist – Vocals
- WINNER: Danielle Nicole
- Candice Ivory
- John Nemeth
- Shemekia Copeland
- Susan Tedeschi
Song of the Year
- WINNER: “Can’t Catch a Break” written by Tommy Castro & Christoffer Andersen
Links: Tommy Castro, More Tommy Castro Stories, Video above courtesy of Tommy Castro - “Mile After Mile” written by Brandon Santini & Jeff Jensen
- “Bye Bye Blues” written by Larry McCray & Charlie Walmsley
- “Upside” written by Tierinii Jackson, Tikyra Jackson, Ori Naftaly, Dylan Altman & Marshall Altman
- “Who Was That?” written by Emmett Ellis Jr. & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Soul Blues Album
- WINNER: Johnny Rawls, “Make Them Dance”
- Dave Keller, “La Brea”
- Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band, “Full Circle”
- Tad Robinson Band, “Soul In Blue”
- The Soul of John Black, “Soul Salvation”
Soul Blues Female Artist
- WINNER: Thornetta Davis
- Annika Chambers
- Candice Ivory
- Kat Riggins
- Vaneese Thomas
Soul Blues Male Artist
- WINNER: Curtis Salgado
- Alabama Mike
- John Nemeth
- Johnny Rawls
- Tad Robinson
Traditional Blues Album
- WINNER: Buddy Guy, “Ain’t Done With The Blues”
- Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd, “Young Fashioned Ways”
- Charlie Musselwhite, “Look Out Highway”
- Maria Muldaur, “One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey”
- Roomful Of Blues, “Steppin’ Out”
Traditional Blues Female Artist
- WINNER: Eden Brent
- Diunna Greenleaf
- Maria Muldaur
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Teeny Tucker
Traditional Blues Male Artist
- WINNER: John Primer
- Billy Branch
- Jimmie Vaughan
- Jontavious Willis
- Rick Estrin
Please Support Local Charities
CFMU is a the not-for-profit radio station for McMaster University. They play a lot of local and indie artists.
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.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Mother's Day Videos by Mike Lynch, Courtney Speid, Bridging the Divide with Rob Lamothe
Update of 2021 Post
Links: Rob Lamothe, More Rob Lamothe Stories, Bridging the Divide, Video above courtesy of ABCentertainment
More Mother's Day Music
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Friday, May 8, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
2026 Canadian Tony Awards Nominees including Hamilton's Caissie Levy
The Hammer is proud that it's very own Caissie Levy is up for a 2026 Tony Award for her work in the musical Ragtime.
A number of other Canadians got the nod, including a few for the show Titaníque, which weaves Celine Dion songs into a parody of the Titanic movie. The production and cast feature a number of Canadians.
Hopefully a few Canucks will bring home the hardware at the awards show on Sunday June 7, 2026.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadians are bolded.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Caissie Levy from Hamilton (Ragtime)
Video above courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater - Marla Mindelle (Titaníque)
- Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!)
- Stephanie Hsu (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Book of a Musical
- Titaníque
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Costume Design of a Musical
- Linda Cho (Ragtime)
- Linda Cho (Schmigadoon!)
- Qween Jean (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Ryan Park (The Lost Boys)
- David I. Reynoso (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
Best Musical
- Titaníque
Video above courtesy of Titanique on Broadway - The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Layton Williams (Titaníque)
- Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Lost Boys)
- André De Shields (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Bryce Pinkham (Chess)
- Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime)
Best Revival of a Musical
- Ragtime (ft Hamilton's Caissie Levy)
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball
- Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
Best Sound Design of a Play
- Lee Kinney (The Fear of 13)
- Justin Ellington (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Tom Gibbons (Oedipus)
- Josh Schmidt (Bug)
- Mikaal Sulaiman (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
Best Choreography
- Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!)
- Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (The Lost Boys)
- Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Ellenore Scott (Ragtime)
- Ani Taj (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
Best Costume Design of a Play
- Brenda Abbandandolo (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Qween Jean (Liberation)
- Jeff Mahshie (Fallen Angels)
- Emilio Sosa (The Balusters)
- Paul Tazewell (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
Best Direction of a Musical
- Michael Arden (The Lost Boys)
- Lear deBessonet (Ragtime)
- Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!)
- Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
Best Direction of a Play
- Nicholas Hytner (Giant)
- Robert Icke (Oedipus)
- Kenny Leon (The Balusters)
- Joe Mantello (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Whitney White (Liberation)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
- Kevin Adams (Chess)
- Jen Schriever and Michael Arden (The Lost Boys)
- Jane Cox (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Adam Honoré and Donald Holder (Ragtime)
- Donald Holder (Schmigadoon!)
- Adam Honoré (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Isabella Byrd (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Natasha Chivers (Oedipus)
- Stacey Derosier (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Heather Gilbert (Bug)
- Heather Gilbert (The Fear of 13)
- Jack Knowles (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
Best Orchestrations
- Doug Besterman and Mike Morris (Schmigadoon!)
- Ethan Popp, Adrianne "AG" Gonzalez, Gabriel Mann, Kyler England (The Lost Boys)
- Lux Pyramid (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Brian Usifer (Chess)
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
- Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
- August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
- Christopher Abbott (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Danny Burstein (Marjorie Prime)
- Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot)
- Alden Ehrenreich (Becky Shaw)
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Richard Thomas (The Balusters)
- Nicholas Christopher (Chess)
- Luke Evans (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Joshua Henry (Ragtime)
- Sam Tutty (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Brandon Uranowitz (Ragtime)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
- Will Harrison (Punch)
- Nathan Lane (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- John Lithgow (Giant)
- Daniel Radcliffe (Every Brilliant Thing)
- Mark Strong (Oedipus)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Shoshana Bean (The Lost Boys)
- Hannah Cruz (Chess)
- Rachel Dratch (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Ana Gasteyer (Schmigadoon!)
- Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
- Betsy Aidem (Liberation)
- Marylouise Burke (The Balusters)
- Aya Cash (Giant)
- Laurie Metcalf (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- June Squibb (Marjorie Prime)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
- Rose Byrne (Fallen Angels)
- Carrie Coon (Bug)
- Susannah Flood (Liberation)
- Lesley Manville (Oedipus)
- Kelli O'Hara (Fallen Angels)
Best Play
- The Balusters
- Giant
- Liberation
- Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Revival of a Play
- Becky Shaw
- Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
- Every Brilliant Thing
- Fallen Angels
- Oedipus
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
- dots (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Soutra Gilmour (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Rachel Hauck (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Dane Laffrey (The Lost Boys)
- Scott Pask (Schmigadoon!)
Best Scenic Design of a Play
- Hildegard Bechtler (Oedipus)
- Takeshi Kata (Bug)
- David Korins (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Chloe Lamford (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- David Rockwell (Fallen Angels)
Best Sound Design of a Musical
- Adam Fisher (The Lost Boys)
- Kai Harada (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Kai Harada (Ragtime)
- Brian Ronan (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Walter Trarbach (Schmigadoon!)
Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
- Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Special Tony Award
- League of Resident Theatres (LORT)
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
- André Bishop
- James Lapine
- Jules Fisher
Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
- 1/52 Project
- Jake Bell
- Kenn Lubin
- Loren Plotkin
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Accordion Day Videos Featuring Chris Cracknell
Update of 2021 Post
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Monday, May 4, 2026
National Cartoonist Day
Update of 2013 Post
Click here for more of our Cartoons
Local Cartoonists:
- Sandra Bell-Lundy (Between Friends) (born in St. Catharines)
- Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
- Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
- Cartoon Bob (musician, Oakville) caricatures
- Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
- Scott Chantler (Waterloo)
- David Collier (Hamilton)
- Richard Comely (Captain Canuck creator) (Cambridge, Hamilton)
- Brian Fray (Guelph)
- Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
- Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
- Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
- Neal Moogk-Soulis (Waterloo)
- Warren Muzak (musician) Kitchener
- Steve Nease (Oakville)
- Joe Ollman (Hamilton)
- Bruce Outridge (Burlington) caricatures
- Paul Szep (born in Hamilton)
- Doug Wright (RIP) (Burlington)
Please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com if you know of any other cartoonists that should be on our list.
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Become an Escarpment Blues Society Member
From their website:
The goal of the The Escarpment Blues Society is to strengthen awareness and appreciation of Blues And Roots Music while at the same time put the emphasis on growth.
The Escarpment Blues Society will:
- Promote Blues & Roots Music through multiple avenues including live performances, artist support, education with blues in the schools’ programs and highlighting recordings.
- Support local, national and international blues and roots artists for the advancement of their craft in the Niagara Escarpment area. This applies to established Blues And Roots artists as well as new artists.
- Support local venues that feature Blues And Roots music
- Engage in activities that will garner funds for operational needs
- Raise community awareness for Blues and Roots Music, through through social media, mainstream media, digital and print media
- Will become an affiliate of the Blues Foundation and help raise funds for artists to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis
We are encouraging everyone to please become a member of this great organization. Benefits of Membership Include: ** First chance to buy tickets to all of our EBS sponsored events/shows **Discounts to various blues events throughout the year and the opportunity to meet other blues fans & musicians in the region, in addition to helping us promote blues n’ roots music and venues in the region.
$25 for a one-year membership and $40 for a two-year membership. .
We appreciate any support you may give the EBS. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Links:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
World Laughter Day Videos by Donald McGeoch, Erin McFadden, Bob & Doug w Geddy Lee
Update of 2021 Post
Links: Donald McGeoch, More Don McGeoch Stories, Video above courtesy of Donald McGeoch - Topic
Links: Erin McFadden, More Phil Collins Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella
Links: Dave Thomas, Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy Bob and Doug McKenzie - Topic
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