The Hamilton Blues Lovers are beaming with pride as Linda, our very own marketing maven, has been placed on the 2024 City of Hamilton Arts Arts Awards Short List! She's up for an Arts Champion Award for her dedicated, tireless support of the local music scene. The winners will receive the awards at a ceremony in June 2024 (details TBA) We're all rooting for you! CONGRATS!  Below is the compete Short List. Arts Champion Linda Fraser (Hamilton Blues Lovers, Ensemble! TV Show on Cable 14, Escarpment Blues Society) Ken Wallis (BluesSource, Escarpment Blues Society) Ashley Rea ..read more

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local Blues supporter, Doug Gilmore. From the Grand River Blues Society: Rest in Peace Doug Gilmore (GORFIT) 5-Mar-1953 - 7-Apr-2024 Doug was a long time supporter and a member of The Grand River Blues Society and worked behind the scenes helping transition the former Blues Blast into the weekly GRBS Blues Buzz. He also designed and formatted the Grand River Blues Bi-Monthly Newsletter. In the early years of the Grand River Blues Society, Doug provided assistance with research and music selections for the former Poor Folks Radio Blues Sho ..read more

Blues With a Feeling is back for another year!  The annual fundraiser (proceeds go the Bob Pedler Fund) in honour of Blues giant King Biscuit Boy (aka Richard Newell) always features killer Blues acts and this year's no different. Juno winner Steve Strongman will be headlining the incredible show. Brant Parker will bring his recently reunited Bay City Blues Band to join in the fun. Special guest Carlos Del Junco is gonna be showing off his harmonica virtuosity too. All this for only $30. Click here to buy tickets. Thanks to the event's promo team, we have two tickets ..read more

From the news release, The Erin McCallum Blues Legend & Legacy Distinction has just announced the next musician to be recognized with the distinction of “Blues Legend”.   Upon receiving an official letter detailing the structure and initiative of the Blues Legend & Legacy Distinction, and how his contributions meet the strict criteria, Morgan Davis has accepted the distinction of Blues Legend.  For over 50 years of musical contributions dedicated strictly to the Blues, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Morgan Davis is recognized with the distinction of Blues Legend ..read more

March 2024 edition of the Global Music Awards. Gold Medal Winners Best of Show: Janne Fredens and Søren Rastogi - Upheaval (Chamber Music) GT Wilkins - Acoustic Talk (Smooth Jazz - Instrumentalist - Producer) Ruben Caban - Kangana (Latin Jazz) Gili Lopes - Algures (Instrumental - New Release) Sophie Tassignon - Khyal (Composer - Female Vocalist) Michele Josia - Joachim and the Apocalypse (Original Score) Jeff Broadbent - Heroes of Incredible Tales 2 (Game Music - Composer) Anita Lerche - Songs from the Kingdom of Denmark (Female Vocalist) Hugo Selles - Cyclical (Producer - Album) Canadian ..read more

Juno nominee Spencer Mackenzie is bringing his brand of Rocking Blues to Stonewalls in Hamilton on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8pm! He'll be joined by talented Bluesman Brant Parker for an amazing two-guitar attack. That's two Blues Slingers at the top of their game for only $20. Click here to purchase tickets. Some physical tickets are available at Picks and Sticks. Thanks to our friends in Spencer's promo team, we have two tickets to this energetic show to give away. To enter to win please do one (or more) of the following: Email blueshamilton@gmail.com with the work Spencer in th ..read more

Links: Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy of  RushLyricsOnScreen Links: Rob Lamothe, More Rob Lamothe Stories, Video above courtesy of Rob Lamothe - Topic Links: Bonnie Tyler, Video above courtesy of Bonnie Tyler Previous (Banjo Day ..read more

The second night of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards was on on Sunday, April 7, 2024 during a ceremony at The Majestic Theatre in St. John's Newfoundland.  Here's the event: Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories, Video above courtesy of prixfolkawards Below is a complete list of winners. Local acts are bolded. Producer(s) of the Year (Tie):  1. Jill Barber (Hamilton) and Erik P. H. Nielsen - Jill Barber: Homemaker Links: Jill Barber, More Jill Barber Stories, Video above courtesy of Jill Barber 2 ..read more

Vineland's own Suzie Vinnick won for Contemporary Singer of the Year in the first night of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. They were handed out on Saturday, April 6th during a ceremony at The Majestic Theatre in St. John's Newfoundland. More awards will be handed out on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Here is Suzie's reaction from her Facebook page. Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories,Video above courtesy of Suzie Vinnick Here is the first ceremony Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories, Video above courtesy of prixfolkawards Below is ..read more

Congratulations to Oakville's own Jordan John. He was recently hired as the new lead singer for the legendary R&B band, Tower of Power (just in time for the 55th anniversary). This is what Jordan had to say on his Facebook page:  Greetings everyone!  I’ve been meaning to share some exciting news with you. ?? (long post ahead) Some of you may have already heard over the past few weeks (& to those who haven’t), I am pleased to announce that I am now the official lead singer for the iconic American R&B/Soul band Tower of Power! I am humbled, excited & grateful to Emi ..read more