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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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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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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Throwback Thursday: April Foolery - Justin Timberlake Recruits Local Musicians For Blues CD

Update of 2009 Post

Pop Superstar Justin Timberlake certainly knows where to find great blues musicians. He'll be working with some Hamilton talent for his new blues CD.

In a move that stunned the music world, Timberlake has turned his back on pop/dance music. "I'm sick of all the repetitive, cookie cutter, shallow, repetitive s#!+," he said.

"I've been feeling down for a while now, " he added, "I didn't want the fame, the prestige, the riches, the groupies - so becoming a Blues musician seemed to be the best choice."

A Google search landed him at this very blog where he discovered the great talent that Hamilton and Burlington had to offer.

To record his new CD, he recruited guitarist James Anthony. "This is a dream come true!" James said enthusiastically, "I have all his CDs, including his stuff with N Sync - not to mention all the posters on my wall!"

James is joined by Dale Park on drums (returning to drumming just for this project), Michael Hickey on bass, and Lou Campanella (TNT Bluesmen, Hammertones) on harp. Also in the band are Justin's rumoured love interest, Lily Sazz on keyboards and Loretta Hale on trumpet (who some say is also seeing the pop star).

This amazing band has already recorded two songs: "Britney Done Left Me"and "Wardrobe Malfunction Blues".

As a transition from his old style to his new one, Justin has decided to re-record his mega-hit SexyBack as a folky blues song with the help of Alfie Smith.

"I sing that song in the shower all the time!" Alfie exclaimed, "It'll be a privilege to finally record it."

The album will be rushed into production soon to prevent illegal downloading. It should be out in late April. "Fools will think this is impossible," Justin explains, "But they'll see I can sing the blues with the best of them."

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

National Cartoonist Day

Update of 2012 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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World Laughter Day Videos by Jackie Washington, The Frantics, Sons of Butcher

Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories, Video above courtesy of Jackie Washington - Topic

Links: The Frantics, Video above courtesy of The Frantics

Links: Sons of Butcher, More Sons of Butcher Stories, Video above courtesy of Sons of Butcher

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Happy Cartoonist Day!

Update of 2011 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 (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 (former 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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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Happy Cartoonists Day! Have Some Musical Laughs!

Update of 2015 post

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!

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 (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 (former 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, October 9, 2022

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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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Happy International Kissing Day! Videos by Melissa Bel, John Ellison, Levy & O'Hara

Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel

Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories, Video above courtesy of John Ellison - Topic

Links: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Video above courtesy of mayhew7

More Kissing Day Videos

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Happy National Cartoonists' Day

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis

Strange Brew by John Deering

Loose Parts by Dave Blazek

Local Cartoonists:

Sandra Bell-Lundy (Between Friends) (born in St. Catharines)
Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
Cartoon Bob (Oakville) caricatures
Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
Scott Chantler (Waterloo)
Brian Fray (Guelph)
Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
Steve Nease (Oakville)
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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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Happy National Cartoonists Day!

Bizarro

Strange Brew

Local Cartoonists:

Sandra Bell-Lundy (Between Friends) (born in St. Catharines)
Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
Cartoon Bob (Oakville) caricatures
Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
Scott Chantler (Waterloo)
Brian Fray (Guelph)
Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
Steve Nease (Oakville)
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.

Links: More of our Cartoons, More Cartoonist Day Posts

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Happy Year of the Ox/Cow! Videos by Harrison Kennedy, Big Sugar, Arrogant Worms, Corb Lund

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of Harrison Kennedy - Topic

Links: Big Sugar, More Big Sugar Stories, Video above courtesy of BigSugarBand

Links: Arrogant Worms, More Arrogant Worms Stories, Video above courtesy of MissPa77y

Links: Corb Lund, More Corb Lund Stories, Video above courtesy of Corb Lund

More Chinese New Year Songs

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Happy National Cartoonists Day!

Reality Check

Bent Pinky

Argyle Sweater

Local Cartoonists:

Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
Cartoon Bob (Oakville) caricatures
Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
Brian Fray (Guelph)
Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
Steve Nease (Oakville)
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.

Links: More of our Cartoons, More Cartoonist Day Posts

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020

Happy Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day! Videos by Golden Beaver, Cory Mercer, Reklaws ft. James Barker Band

Links: Golden Beaver, More Golden Beaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Killin' Time

Links: Cory Mercer, More Cory Mercer Stories, Video above courtesy of Cory Mercer - Topic

Links: Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, James Barker Band, More James Barker Stories, Video above courtesy of The Reklaws

More 'Country Music Song Titles Day' Videos

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