Below is a complete list of winners
ONTARIO INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST
TRIBUTE ARTIST
AFRO CARIBIANNA
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP)
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO)
CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO)
CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP)
CLUB DJ
CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER
CONTRIBUTOR
COUNTRY
COVER BAND
ELECTRONIC
FAN FAVOURITE
FOLK ROOTS
HIPHOP
JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP)
JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP)
LATIN
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
METAL
PUNK
ROCK
WORLD MUSIC
I've never known anyone who had more of a positive outlook on life and so genuinely loved being around people. He was a pleasure to spend time with and he was a treasure of information about the jazz world and local history. We all learned by his example and our lives were enriched by his musicianship.Alfie Smith
The world seemed a little brighter with Jackie Washington in it. Your music and the joy you brought to so many people will always live on. I feel lucky to have known you. Rest in peace my friend.
I am devastated, I just found out that the great Jackie Washington of Hamilton Ontario died yesterday. My heart goes out to the Washington Family. I was deeply moved by Jackie's music and he influenced my music for the better. Thanks Jackie and God bless you.!!!!!!!!Lily Sazz
A Hamilton icon gone. Jackie Washington's memory will live on. Special mention to all of his dear friends who helped him in his final years.
Media Articles
Links: Donald McGeoch, More Don McGeoch Stories, Video above courtesy of Donald McGeoch - Topic
Links: David Cavan Fraser, More David Cavan Fraser Stories, Video above courtesy of David Cavan Fraser - Topic
Links: David Leask, More David Leask Stories, Video above courtesy of David Leask
Available on: Bandcamp, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music
Personnel:
Suddenly on Saturday, April 14. 2009 in his 59th year. Best friend and husband to Janice (Donaven) Peerfor 29 years. Loved father of Laura (Mike) Littlewood, Charlotte, Jessica and McDuff ( the family dog ). Dear Grandpa of Zara and Keely. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Emma Peer. And loved by his brothers and sisters Jack ( Donna ) Peer, Anne ( Andrew ) Dicerni, Lois Lister and Jane Book. Loved by his mother-in-law Joyce "Roz" Donaven, His brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.Click here for information about Bill
Bill had an immense love for hillbilly music and sprint car racing and will be missed by his many friends in both circles. The family would like to thank all of his doctors and staff at St. Joseph's Dialysis unit. Cremation has taken place.
Nominees for the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards were recently announced and a few local acts were part of that prestigious list. The award ceremony will take place April 9-12, 2026 in Calgary.
You can see the nominee announcement below.
Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories, Video above courtesy of prixfolkawards
Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded
Contemporary Album of the Year
Contemporary Singer of the Year
Ensemble of the Year
Single of the Year
Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year
Album Artwork of the Year
Children’s Album of the Year
English Songwriter(s) of the Year
French Songwriter(s) of the Year
Global Roots Album of the Year
Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year
Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year
Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year
New Artist(s) of the Year
Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries
Producer(s) of the Year
Solo Artist of the Year
Traditional Album of the Year
Young Performer(s) of the Year
It's been 8 wonderful years of music, food and friends but also 8 years of very hard work. A bit too much hard work to continue on past June when our lease is up.
I'd like to thank you ever so much for all your support of our club and your support of live music in general over all these years. No doubt there are some truly great people who make it fun to throw shows for and with in Hamilton.. Who knew? We've had "maybe" one "fight" in the entire 8 years we've been in downtown Hamilton. I really can't stress enough how great the crowds have been. I've especially admired anyone who's done the research, spotted something interesting and been brave enough to attend a show even if they could not find a buddy or crew to go with.
While I'm at it I'd also like to comment on the abundance of good music coming thru Hamilton. Even when we are gone, many great bands will of course still be coming by the other live music clubs in this city. Not to mention the abundance of talent that this city has in it's own citizens. Please remember that when you go to a show, on top of the potential to have a fun and rich experience, you are also casting your vote and approval to the promoter and/or band to continue coming back and playing Hamilton.
The more support the clubs get, the more chances for unique and interesting entertainment to continue flowing and staying in the city.
Also, rest assured that there are clubs in Hamilton that do consistently book the up and coming buzz bands that go on to play much bigger, less intimate venues for way more money.
There are still almost 2 months of quality shows coming your way from PJC as well as some gems yet to be announced!
Thanks for your support and for being so cool!
Sincerely,
Ken
"I have been writing some new songs, and trying them out on unsuspecting audiences, slipping them into sets like some kind of mad scientist, to see how they react.
What I'm hoping to achieve this summer is something I've rarely tried: compose parts of songs, then record them and finish the lyric and melody as I go, reacting to studio musicians' interpretation.
All of this in an attempt to uncover something about the songs that I would be unable to do on my own. First up is something to get me into that headspace again: a band version of The Great Beyond, for an upcoming animated video I've partially commissioned from local animator Rachel Peters. I intend to make that video part of a half dozen new videos that will debut this fall."
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