**Upcoming Fundraiser concert on April 30, 2017 at Delta United ** Young blues sensation Spencer MacKenzie gives a lot of credit for his skillful playing to his renowned mentor – Elton Lammie, a B.C.-born multi- instrumentalist who initially made a name for himself as a country music singer and then generated even more interest by winning the first season of a Canadian reality TV show
Heather Bambrick’s 2017 JUNO nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” is no surprise to jazz fans and music lovers across the country. The Canadian jazz artist recently released her first album in 10 years and is quickly reminding the nation that she continues to stand out, evolve, and progress as an artist. Her recent collaboration with fellow nominees Barbra Lica and Matt Dusk truly show her diversity and ability to transform genres.
When asked about Hamilton, the Canadian jazz singer says that she “loves this town” because of how loyal the music fans are. Barbra has performed multiple times in Ancaster and says she would absolutely love to come back to the city in the near future. She explains that she has had Hamilton fans follow her around Ontario in order to show their support, and even had some fans travel as far as Aurora in order to sit in the front row.
The country singer has come a long way since catching the attention of Jason McCoy of ‘The Road Hammers" during her opening slot for Carrie Underwood, and making the Top 16 on X-Factor UK 2011. Natasha outlines the importance of patience in the music industry and speaks openly about the different obstacles she has overcome through her last 10 years in the industry.
Jeff had a music store in Stoney creek where we met in the 1980’s when doing business through his store. At the time I was Circuit Rider entertaining local area bars and JJ was with “The Midnights” another local band. With a few engagements behind us we are getting more and more calls it will be a good year for this new act.
This year, Matt is nominated for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” for his album ‘Quiet Nights’, which he created in collaboration with Canadian artist Florence K. Matt described that he set out to create a record that was “easy going”, and aimed to create something that you could play at dinner parties.
Hamilton Music Collective’s program An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) has been presented with an exciting opportunity for AIFEC’s Grade 1 students to visit McMaster University’s Institute for Music and the Mind.
HAMILTON, ON — YogaFest is a festival that originated in Hamilton, Ontario, that is dedicated to uniting all individuals in order to celebrate mindfulness, health, positivity, and artistic expression. Hosted this year at the Burlington Convention Centre, the festival was divided into three rooms — the ‘Yoga Garden’, a room celebrating meditation, and another specifically dedicated to local vendors and musicians.
HAMILTON, ON — With Canadian Music Week fast approaching, we thought it would be great to speak with a few of the acts, with Hamilton roots, that will be performing during the week-long festival. Our first feature is on the folk/rock trio The Redhill Valleys!
