It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton Country Artist George Bellmore. He passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
It is with heavy heart that I have to say my cousin George Belmore passed into the arms of the heavenly angels this morning. Widely known in the musical industry. He will be sorely missed by friends, family and fans. RIP George!!!
You were one of Canada's top Country guitar pickers. And will be remembered that way forever..
You gave me my first start this business... from stage to studio.
Thank you for always encouraging me to keep growing. And always telling me how proud you were of me.... means more now than ever!
I was lucky enough to sit down with George Belmore and Sheila just a few months ago... we caught up and had some good laughs.... and some great times...
Rest in peace George Belmore . I first met George 37 years ago at the Stampede Corral. Little did I know then that not only I but my son as well would have the pleasure of getting to know him and jamming on many occasions. You will be truly missed brother .
This year, we are celebrating the late great Kingston, Ontario cartoonist Malcolm Gilbertson, who sold his wares at Festivals throughout Ontario. Here are some of his music related toons! Click here for more!
The 2022 Hamilton SpectatorReaders' Choice Awards were recently unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community.
Hamilton's best of the best was celebrated at the 2018 View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards. The voting results were unveiled in the Oct 18, 2018 issue.
A special shout-out to one of our sponsors, Judy Marsales Real Estate for winning Gold in the Real Estate Office category.
Here are the music-related winners:
Please not that it goes from Gold (top) to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dunnville musician Karl Slick. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. He performed with the Slick Brothers, Steve Burnside and the Marquis and many others.
Unfortunately, we do not have many details (please email us if you do) but a show in his memory will take place on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls at 6:30 pm (see below). His band, the Slick Brothers was scheduled to play then.
From Steve Burnside
It is with sadness I must report we lost one of our best this week .. our long time bassist and my good friend Karl Slick lost his battle with cancer. He was scheduled to perform this Thurs. Aug. 9thand so as a tribute to him we have organized a big band show including many of the performers he worked with. Hope you'll come out this THURS. and pay tribute with us to a great artist. Among the artists performing are: Melissa Osborne, "Big" John Little, Max Hillier, Steve Burnside, Joe Rhodes, more.