It'll be a Grand Thursday on April 6, when the Grand River Blues Society continues celebrating their 20th anniversary at the Brantford Polish Hall. This fabulous party starts at 8pm when 3 award-winning artists will be rocking together: Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk), Jesse O'Brien (Colin James, Sass Jordan) & Jimmy Bowskill (Sheepdogs, Blue Rodeo). For only $20 in advanced ($25 at the door) you get to experience a trio of incredible performers. Our friends at GRBS have given us a pair of tickets to give way. To enter to win the tickets, please do one(or more) of the following Email blue ..read more

Update of 2017 Post March 29, 2023is Piano Day, the 88th day of the year. Links: Matt Weidinger, More Matt Weidinger Stories, Soulstack, More Soulstack Stories, More Kinks Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Soulstack Links: Elise Brisson, Amy Di Nino, More Amy Di Nino Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Brisson Links: Leslie Hudson, More Leslie Hudson Stories, Video above courtesy of rbirmmusicfan Links: David Flack, Sean Le Sage, More Sean Le Sage stories, Video above courtesy of David Flack Previous (Dy ..read more

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton guitarist Dylan Matthews. He was currently in the band Doctor Tongue and was also a member of Torque Hound and Hammer of the Gods. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. We'll post more information on this page as we learn more. Social Media Reaction George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue) A little over a week ago, I recorded what I consider to be one of the greatest guitar performances I have ever heard from one of the most talented, soulful and caring people I have ever met.  I’m not sure why th ..read more

Brantford's Al Lucas From the Wikipedia Albert Bennington Lucas (November 16, 1916 – June 19, 1983) was a Canadian jazz double-bassist. Lucas took piano lessons as a child from his mother, Francis Bradley Lucas, a concert pianist, eventually switching to bass and tuba at age 12.[1] After moving to New York City in 1933, Lucas played with Kaiser Marshall, then joined the Royal Sunset Orchestra, where he played from 1933 to 1942.[1] During the 1940s, Lucas appeared on record with Hot Lips Page, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Heywood (1944 ..read more

The March 2023 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show was broadcast on March 4, 2023 on CHML 900AM in Hamilton). This show features of James Meerveld of Danasy Lanscaping, musician Don Oakie and Craig McLean from from Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd This wonderful program is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, inc ..read more

Update of 2014 Post Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers Links: Shananigans, More Shananigans Stories, Video above courtesy of Shananigans Links: Clefs of Moher, More Tim Moher Stories, More Overplayers Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Moher More St. Patrick's Day Videos  Previous (Throwback Thursday ..read more

Copperpenny Click picture for full article 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 ..read more

Below is the full Juno televised ceremony from March 13, 2023 Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music Here's the complete list of winners from that night: Album: Dawn FM - The Weeknd Breakthrough Artist: Preston Pablo  Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Nickelback Fan Choice: Avril Lavigne  Rap Album/EP: Shall I Continue? - TOBi Previous (Opening Night Juno Winners ..read more

The opening night of the 2023 Junos saw two local acts awarded with the coveted statuettes. The rest of the awards will be handed our at a televised ceremony on Sunday, March 12 at 8pm on CBC. Click below to see the Opening Night Ceremony. Video above courtesy of CBC Music Below is a complete list of winners. Local acts are bolded. Children's Album: Vol. 2 - Walk off the Earth & Romeo Eats (Burlington) Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories, Video above courtesy of Walk Off the Earth Group: Arkells (Hamilton) Links: Arkells,  ..read more

12" Sleeve from 1980's In Love With the System courtesy of the Forgotten Rebels Click pic to view better Links: Links: Forgotten Rebels, More Forgotten Rebels Stories, Video above courtesy of The Forgotten Rebels - Topic The Dik Van Dykes From Wikipedia The Dik Van Dykes were a garage punk sextet based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada who first formed in 1985 and folded in 1989. They released two albums, Nobody Likes...The Dik Van Dykes (1987), and Waste Mor Vinyl (1989), on the Og Records label, preceded by a limited edition indie cassette, Live At the Gown and Gav ..read more