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A winding musical road

James Bryan has had a long and varied career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, mentor, and concert producer who has worked with huge names in music in a variety of genres, and fronted two successful Canadian bands. His animated pop duo Prozzak will play FirstOntario Concert…
Arts + Culture

Opera Untamed: ‘Puccini to Dolly Parton’

Felicia Valenti wanted a platform to perform as a soprano, but something that wouldn’t intimidate audiences. She’s created Opera Untamed, a cross-genre music series. Singer, actor, and independent arts promoter Felicia Valenti believes opera shouldn’t require gowns or tuxes and that music is better when it doesn’t…
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Hamilton venues: Music on the move

The ever-changing landscape of Hamilton’s music clubs has seen mainstays replaced with an eclectic mix of smaller venues, and shows staged in some interesting spaces.  Hamilton’s music club venues are in a constant state of flux. Just as the city’s thriving restaurant scene features a regular and…
City Life

Crown & Press series puts a spotlight on songs

Songs in the Round, led by Hamilton musician Elias Dummer (aka Frank Fiction), is an intimate experience with songwriters that is inspired by Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe. Ottawa Street’s Crown & Press is shining a light on the art of songwriting with its Songs in the Round music…
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THE PLAYLIST

Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick, Slow Beach and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian who covers local album releases for HAMILTON CITY Magazine. TV FREAKS  – Blue Genie (garage, punk rock) Devotion, distortion, and the…
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The JUNO Awards: Hamilton 2026

HAMILTON CITY Magazine is proud to be a media partner of The JUNO Awards. Check out our coverage below, and check back for more online-exclusive content leading up to The JUNOS! JUNOS in Hamilton: 'Lightning in a bottle' Hamilton…