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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Local Nominees at 2026 Forest City London Music Awards! Vote (Deadline May 8)


There a few local connections among the nominees for the 2026 Forest City London Music Awards.
  • Former Hamiltonian Paul Langille is up for the Blues category
  • The Lowdown Dirty Mojos features band members who are currently living in Hamilton/Oakville gor the nod for Ontario Independent Recording Artist of the Year
  • Tribute artist nomiee Disgusteen, cover tunes from Hamilton punk veterans Teenage Head
People can vote for their favourites until May 8, 2026 by clicking here

Winners will be revealed in two events: June 7, 2026 at Aeolian Hall and June 14, 2026 at London Music Hall as part of London Music Week - June 6 to 14.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of nominees

BLUES

ONTARIO INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST

TRIBUTE ARTIST

AFRO CARIBIANNA

  • Jaghuligin
  • Solo YT
  • King Willie
  • Callel
  • V Merchant
  • Patron
  • Divice Hydera

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP)

  • Brass Roots New Horizons Band
  • Encore: The Concert Band
  • Vintera String Quartet
  • Forte Piano Trio
  • London Concert Band
  • London Community Orchestra

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO)

  • Peixuan He, Piano
  • Jeffrey Komar, Viola
  • Sarah Cupit, Cello
  • Iris Leck, Double Bass
  • Yanet Campbell-Secades, Violin
  • Kennedy Kimber-Johnson, Pipe Organ
  • Gillian Derer, Flute

CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO)

  • Julia LoRusso
  • Nicholas Gryniewski
  • Madeline Berman
  • Hannah Cole
  • Angelique Croteau
  • Hannah Pinhorn
  • Felix Stueckmann

CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP)

  • London Gospel Collective
  • Chor Amica
  • Karen Schuessler Singers
  • London Pro Musica
  • Kammerchor London
  • The London Singers
  • The Metropolitan Choir

CLUB DJ

  • DJ Joze
  • DJ Wickham
  • DJ Matt Royal
  • DJ Ph!lo
  • DJ Calderon
  • DJ Deon
  • DJ Shoray

CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER

  • Brent Jones
  • Anne Moniz
  • Aidan Hough
  • Steve Sinclair
  • Marty Kolls
  • John Fellner
  • Laura Gagnon

CONTRIBUTOR

  • Paul Latorre (Community Supporter)
  • Vinnie Vincenzo (Community Builder)
  • James O’Rourke (Community Supporter)
  • Leanne Mayer (Community Builder)
  • Seth McNall (Community Builder)
  • Allison Oosterman (Community Builder)
  • Dario Novoa (Community Builder)
  • Jeff Bailkowski (Community Builder)
  • Daubian Oliviera (Community Builder)
  • Saidat (Community Builder)

COUNTRY

  • Maddy McKenzie
  • Genevieve Fisher
  • Tom Dunphy
  • Tyler DeLargie
  • Brothers Wilde
  • Greg Williams
  • Amanda Keeles

COVER BAND

  • The Strands
  • The Last Call
  • Grunge Cantina
  • Down N Dirty Band
  • KJ & the Motones
  • Betamaxx
  • Big Shiny Toons

ELECTRONIC

  • K-VIII
  • apaull
  • DJ Dave. Foxx
  • Incredible Melting Man
  • Patio G
  • Mat Lunnen
  • Stirling

FAN FAVOURITE

  • The Regal Beagles
  • Amanda Movio
  • Pepper Jones & the Rockits
  • Myrtle Earl
  • Pop Rockets
  • The Do-Overs
  • Aimee & Aaron Allen
  • Lindsey & The Lonelies
  • Red Banzino
  • Twin Fin

FOLK ROOTS

  • Maggie’s Wake
  • The Pairs
  • The Marrieds
  • The Bookends
  • Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber
  • Willow Switch
  • Pete Denomme

HIPHOP

  • Jack Craven
  • Kai Banks
  • Cameron James
  • Trizzy
  • 2 Divine
  • Insyst
  • Cronica

JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP)

  • Rachelle Courtney
  • The Jitterbugs
  • Hilary Welch
  • Nicole Tan
  • The Crooners: Rick Kish & Connor Boa
  • Laurraine Sigouin
  • Scott Bollert

JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP)

  • The Jazz Collective
  • Seth McNall Sextet
  • Mark Swan’s Good Hang
  • Juice Joint
  • London Jazz Orchestra
  • Baddest Big Band
  • Aitken l Ladd l Peacock

LATIN

  • Ana De México
  • Descortés
  • J David
  • Simple Reflections for Artists
  • Sofi R
  • Dau Brazil
  • Andrés Valencia

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

  • Richmond Tavern
  • Palasad Social Bowl
  • Eastside Bar & Grill
  • The Bunker Performance Lounge (Stratford)
  • Aeolian Hall
  • Pier Side (Port Stanley)
  • The Wortley Roadhouse
  • FitzRays
  • Mustang Sally’s
  • Quiet Earth

METAL

  • Falls For the Elderly
  • Abandoned Souls
  • Prosector
  • Dead Days
  • Quiet Mind
  • No Exceptions
  • Crowning Kings
POP

  • Drives the Common Man
  • Addi John
  • Tean Dream
  • The Sunshine Makers
  • Bella Rosa
  • Justin Maki
  • Lua Sol

PUNK

  • Mvll Crimes
  • Moore Ave 
  • Polluted
  • Full Throttle
  • Set To Go!
  • 4HateU8
  • Junko Daydream

ROCK

  • Status Non Status
  • Pro Wrestling the Band
  • No Exceptions
  • Thunder Queens
  • Wabi Sabis
  • Pot is Drugs
  • Texas King

WORLD MUSIC

  • Brent Jones
  • V Merchant
  • Mas Aya
  • Rachel McGarry
  • Anddre Mafra
  • Doreño
  • Emily Jean Flack

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Hamilton's Jack Pedler Was a Ferocious Drummer! RIP

It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of Hamilton drumming legend and solo performer Jack Pedler. He passed away on December 23, 2025. We will update this page as we find out more details. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Jack Pedler drummed with numerous acts, including Buxton Kastle, Teenage Head, The Mercy Brothers, Ray Materick, Dave Rave, Coyote Shivers, Daniel Lanois and The Rockets. He also created amazing, unique solo material. Jack taught drums at Picks N Sticks for quite a while as well.

Click here for his obituary.

Click here for Billboard Canada's story on him (you'll need to scroll down)

A message from Lou, our blogger:

Not only was Jack a powerful drummer but he was a great friend. His sense of humour was legendary and he always had a hilarious story or joke to impart when we bumped into him. I'll miss you buddy.

Social Media Reaction

Teenage Head Facebook Page:

Sad news seems to travel fast these days, we've just learned of the passing of the one and only Mr. Jack Pedler, one of the hardest working drummers Hamilton has given us. That's Jackie up front with the Ray Bans on, taken near the old CKOC building at 73 Garfield South in the Hammer. Jack signed on in the late 80's, 1986ish at a pivotal moment when Frankie decided to go solo, and we'd also lost our original drummer, Nick Stipanitz. Jack stayed on for 30 more years, playing easily a 1000 shows right across Canada until 2016 when his health problems began. That's Jack playing on our underrated "Electric Guitar" album released in 1987. Not only could he effortlessly add drums to any song, fast, slow didn't matter, he was a real pro. He called slow songs "Nap", as in taking a nap.

If I was writing a book, there would be one long juicy chapter with Jack stories, the guy had an amazingly hilarious sense of humor, which comes in handy in this business. OK, one story... His very first gig with us was I believe in Regina, 1986. As we passed through customs at Pearson, they're waving the wand down around his crotch and he's trying to push the attendants hand away, as the wand is going off like a Geiger counter at Chernobyl. Tin foil will do that when it's wrapped around a modest amount of personal wacky. I'll never forget them paging Mr. Gord Lewis, Mr. Gord Lewis, please come to the ticket counter. Jackie was remarkably able to catch another flight, and made the show that night. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace laddy.

Dave Rave

RIP my fellow beautiful band mate soul brother and great spirit Jack Pedler.  We toured the world together.  You taught me and everyone  how the world really worked.  Fairyland  it Ain't.   Rest easy my brother. The world was happy you Rocked it.

Lily Sazz

My sweet friend Jack Pedler has left us. His last words to me on Saturday were “I love you, Sis and I’m so proud of you”. I can’t say much more right now other than it’s hard to imagine a world without him in it. My condolences to us all as we all loved him and my heart goes out to his brother Dave and sister-in-law Cath, and sister Joanne. 

Gene Champagne (Teenage Head, Killjoys)

I am deeply saddened to hear of Jack Pedler passing. Another huge loss to the music community. Jack had an incredible sense of humour and was a one of a kind. Everyone knew Jack Pedler not only because of his long tenure in Teenage Head and the multitude of bands he played with  but because he was Jack Pedler!!   A ferocious drummer that I very much looked up to because he was one of the best hands down.

Links: Buxton Kastle, Video above courtesy of Paul R K Wheeler Jr

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of Teenage Head - Topic

Links: More Jack Pedler Stories, Video above courtesy of Videowave Music Videos


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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Teenage Head Celebrate 50 Years of Rock

Hamilton Music Legends Teenage Head are celebrating 50 years of rock & roll in 2024. The band's been through a lot in the past 5 decades: accidents, deaths, riots, a documentary, a book biography, personnel changes and much more. Their road to becoming a Canadian Rock Institution hasn't been easy put the band never stopped their explosive shows.

To commemorate their anniversary, the group will be playing a special show/memorabilia exhibit at Carmen's in Hamilton on Saturday, April 6th. There's also limited edition Teenage Head 50th anniversary beer crafted at Clifford Brewing Company. Grab the tickets and the beer before they're gone!


Below is a recent CHCH interview




Video above courtesy of UXB Press


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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Throwback Thursday! Copperpenny, Teenage Head CNE Riot, Paul Langille Labatt's Commercial

Copperpenny



From the Wikipedia

Copperpenny was a Canadian rock band from Kitchener, Ontario. They were formed in 1965 by Kenny Hollis and Rich Wamil, and were originally known as the Penny Farthings, to reflect the British Invasion. Not long after their formation they adopted Copperpenny as their new moniker, after a B-side by Toronto band The Paupers.

In 1968, the release of "Nice Girl" on Columbia Records garnered the group moderate success. They soon switched to RCA and enjoyed a minor hit with "Stop (Wait A Minute)." However, it was not until after they moved to Sweet Plum Records, a division of London Records, that they enjoyed their first major success.

"You're Still The One" was the band's first mainstream hit and the follow-up, 1973's "Sitting on a Poor Man's Throne," was recorded in Dearborn, Michigan, with Richard Becker.

Copperpenny continued to record as they toured the United States with Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, The Guess Who and Uriah Heep.

1975 saw them sign on with Capitol Records. They made several appearances on television shows such as "Keith Hampshire's Music Machine". Copperpenny even had a short-lived variety show that launched the career of a then unknown magician named Doug Henning.

During this period, they had continued success with the singles "Disco Queen", "Good Time Sally" and "Suspicious Love". They toured Canada in support of the Fuse album opening for the Swedish band Blue Swede. Their touring line-up included Mark Stephen Gendel on guitar, Bill Mair on bass and Jim Minas on Drums.

By the time their final record, Fuse, was released, most of the original members had already left the band. Rich Wamil supported the effort as Rich Wamil & Copperpenny, but the remaining band split up in 1978.



1980 Teenage Head CNE Riots



Paul Langille's Labatt's Blue Commerical



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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Throwback Thursday! Teenage Head Fan Club Valentine, Lori Yates on Tommy Hunter Show, Ian Thomas

This is part of our new recurring series of 'Throwback Thursday' posts where we celebrate the wonderful past of the local music scene (specifically pre-2000). If you know of any videos, old posters, trivia bites, etc that would be perfect for this, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com


Picture courtesy of Robert Gronfors from Steelore-Hamilton Rock History 1970’s to 2010’s


Thursday, January 19, 2023

Throwback Thursday: The Oh No's , Daniel Lanois Documentary, Teenage Head

This is part of our new recurring series of 'Throwback Thursday' posts where we celebrate the wonderful past of the local music scene (specifically pre-2000). If you know of any videos, old posters, trivia bites, etc that would be perfect for this, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com



Bill Wood (vocals) / Mark Shannon (bass) / Tom Forsythe (guitar) / Larry Potvin (drums) / Tim Clément (guitar) / Mike Lalonde (drums) / Mychael Danna (keyboards) / Andy Ryan (guitar; replaced Clément)
Burlington, Ontario band Darwin won a high school battle of the bands in 1976 and recorded an independent 7″ single. Following the band’s break-up in 1977, Bill Wood moved to Wolfsville, Nova Scotia to enroll at Acadia University.
A friend sent an early demo of Wood’s last demo to Q107 in Toronto, and the song won. He reunited with the members of Darwin a week later and performed at Q107’s Homegrown showcase gig at The El Mocambo. They changed their name to The Oh No’s and would tour Southern, Ontario.
Clement left to pursue solo work, and was replaced by Andy Ryan on guitar. The band lasted until 1980; Wood and Ryan would go on to form Eye Eye; Clément and Danna would continue to work as a duo on ambient music albums and soundtrack work. As individuals they have both sustained lengthy careers doing soundtrack work; Bill Wood is currently enjoying a solo career with his band Bill Wood & The Woodies; Andy Ryan is a real estate agent; Lalonde died in 2000

Video above courtesy of Tim Clement


Here is a 1993 documentary on Daniel Lanois.

Links: Daniel Lanois, More Daniel Lanois Stories, Video above courtesy of Art Varkington


Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of womb13

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Legendary Teenage Head Guitarist Gordie Lewis Passes


It is with sadness that we announce the passing of legendary Teenage Head guitarist Gordie Lewis, who was found dead on Sunday, August 2, 2022 after an apparent murder (his son has been charged). Details will be updated as we know them.

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The world has lost a guitar legend. I was lucky enough to catch him performing numerous times and talking with him on a few occasions. He was a wonderful, sweet man and was a true guitar master. My favouite memory of was when he played Gage Park, soloing on his guitar until the cops had to come and shut things down. How rock and roll is that? RIP Gord.

Social Media Reaction 

We may add more later on

Teenage Head Facebook page

We are heartbroken and still trying to process the loss of our friend, bandmate and brother Gord Lewis  Our hearts are with his family and all that knew and loved him. Gord was a force and an inspiration to many. You were taken from us far too soon.

Gene Champagne (Teenage Head Drummer) 

I am utterly heartbroken. I am going to miss trying to make you laugh. All your stories... I will never never forget how much you inspired me and believed in me and made me believe in myself.

You are and always will be my hero. I love you Gord. Rest in Peace

Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings)

Gord Lewis was friend, a gentle man with a wild desire who burned up the air with a Les Paul Jr & a Marshall stack. He was a pioneer who took us where we’d never been. Thanks for showing us the way Gord. We’ll continue to follow your spirit in your absence.  

Brad Germain (Golden Feather)

Tributes are pouring in for a reason.  I’ve never heard a person say a bad word about you Gordie Lewis ❤️

Loved playing music with you - loved waiting for you to be ready to start - loved talking to you always.  You were always so supportive of me as I learned and grew.  

Loved watching you play - effortless style and grace, and pure volume ☺️

You meant so much to our whole community, and all of us are heartbroken to lose you.  

I’m hearing you sing “The Right Stuff” by Robert Calvert in my head right now, and I’m crying for you Gord.  I love you always and forever.  

To all my friends that knew him - I love you all, hold him in you with lightness and warmth.  He’ll be missed forever.

Melissa Marchese

Gordie, I love you forever and always. ❤️ 

The sweetest, kindest, most gentle human. 

Thank you for your inspiration, love and support. 

Thanks for saving my ass the first time I was to ever perform an original song of mine. I asked if you could play guitar with me and without hesitation you obliged. 

Thank you for welcoming me so warmly into your world and for teaching me so much. 

❤️ You’re in my heart forever. ❤️

To all my friends who are hurting right now, I can’t wait to hug you and share stories about our beloved Gordie. Xoxo

Lori Yates

We are all so devastated by the death of legend Gord Lewis💔. I was always so starstruck by him that all I could do was say hello, I couldn’t talk! I was a huge Teenage Head fan when I first started out with my band The Last Resorts and the pinnacle of our career was getting to open for Teenage Head at Erindale College! We always hoped for world domination for them and were so spoiled by their local performances. I was asked to sing with the band after Frank died and I was told they would “bat me around like I was in a pinball machine”…and indeed they did! RIP Gord…we won’t forget.❤️💔❤️ 

Lily Sazz (Cootes Paradise) 

He was a true gentle man, and always treated me with utmost respect and kindness. Many great conversations about music. RIP and condolences to his family and all the many who loved him. 💔 Hamilton and the world have lost a truly great, influential musician.

Video above courtesy of Blüm Media

Links: Headstones, More Headstones Stories, Video above courtesy of superfannrock

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of surrealiststreetgang


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Monday, January 17, 2022

Trebleclef Features Local Music Trivia

Our mascot, Trebleclef the Music Loving Monkey has been doing some remote teaching during the pandemic. He's been featuring local music trivia tidbits on his Facebook page through the #ProfTrebleTrivia hashtag.

Treble's always looking for interesting local music trivia so if you'd like to share some with him, please email blueshamilton@gmail.com.

Below are a few samples of what our little monkey has been teaching.




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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

TVO's Teenage Head Documentary + Interview Now on YouTube


TVO premiered their fabulous documentary, Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Now, it's available for all to experience on YouTube.

Our mini-review:
More than just a presentation of facts about the legendary Hamilton band, this documentary tells a tale with emotional heft. It explores the legacy and toll the band's taken on it's members. The incredible music and the moving story makes it a great exploration of an unforgettable band.

Here's the documentary:

Video above courtesy of TVO Docs

Guitarist Gord Lewis and bassist Steve Mahon were guest of The Agenda with Steve Paikin before the premiere. Here's the interview:

Video above courtesy of The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Blast from the Past: Teenage Head and other legendary bands @ It's Your Festival

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, More Documentaries


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Friday, November 22, 2019

News Roundup (CHCH Videos, Steve Strongman, Lucas Stagg, Treble's Adventures)

Jerry King
Bent Pinky

More Musical Toons


Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef's been a busy monkey

He rocked out to The Matt Weidinger Band performing Van Morrison at the Brantford Polish Hall.



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The rockin' continued when he went to see Trickbag w Dave Rave at Frankie's in Brantford



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Our little monkey also checked out the recently renovated Locke Street in Hamilton.



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Lastly, Treble saw and amazing Lucas Stagg solo dhow at Clifford Brewing Co. in Hamilton.



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