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Taking on the hits of Motown

By Janice Thiessen Apr 15, 2024

Theatre Ancaster’s Mainstage tribute concert series will feature local blues icon Harrison Kennedy. Kicking off the 2024 Mainstage tribute concert series for Theatre Ancaster is the Music of Motown, featuring local legend Harrison Kennedy. According to Colin Lapsley, the executive director of the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre and…

Arts + Culture

At the top of his game

By Kerry Doole Mar 11, 2024

Veteran Hamilton singer-songwriter Philip “Pip’ Kummel releases his ‘magnum opus,’ with 30th album Every City. Releasing 30 albums is a momentous milestone for any artist. Seasoned Hamilton singer/songwriter Philip ‘Pip’ Kummel has achieved that impressive feat with his brand new record, Every City, and it is made sweeter…

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Ardyth Brott appointed to the Order Of Canada

By Kerry Doole Jan 8, 2024

Hamilton music leader joins her late husband, conductor Boris Brott, in being recognized with one of the country's highest honour. One of the new members of the Order of Canada is Hamilton music luminary Ardyth Brott. Governor General Mary Simon announced 78 new appointments to one of…

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Steve Strongman and local guests rock holiday show

By Ken Wallis Dec 17, 2023

The Juno award-winning Hamilton musician is a founding board member of the newly formed Escarpment Blues Society that will promote and support local blues and roots music. What an evening of great music Steve Strongman delivered at his 12th annual holiday party. The Dec. 2 show, a great…

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Junkhouse reunites for Hamilton show Dec. 1

By Kerry Doole Nov 23, 2023

Hometown show at Bridgeworks marks 30 years for breakthrough debut album Strays, which is essentially a folk record, says frontman Tom Wilson. It went gold and launched the rock career of the band. In the pantheon of quintessential Hamilton bands, Junkhouse ranks right up there with Crowbar and…

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Three Hamilton Bar Bands to Watch in 2024

By Jody Aberdeen Nov 20, 2023

Heather Valley and the Current State, Wreckless Harbour and Checkerboard Floors frequently play local bars and breweries and offer a fantastic show for their audiences. Is there a more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening than with some good local craft brews (or other beverage of…