Hamilton Musician

Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada

Hamilton Musician

Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada

Veteran Hamilton Rock Artist JOHN MAMONE Releases New CD, “Order And Chaos”

June 16, 2013
Artists-Musicians, New Music Release

Powerhouse sound. Lightning fingers. Authentic, strong vocals, with harmonies reminiscent of my old Styx and Boston LPs.

Hamilton’s Hammer Antics CD Release Party @ The Corktown: Uncorking Some Girl Power

June 15, 2013
Artists-Musicians, Bands, Events

Toss those stereotypes out the window. From the opening number Sneakers to the finale, singer Michelle Owen is the real deal.

Tenille Brings Her Spark To Hamilton’s Parkdale School: Play It Forward Cross Canada Tour

May 23, 2013
Artists-Musicians, Education, News

[May 2013, Hamilton, ON] ONCE UPON A TIME there was a girl from the Canadian prairie named Tenille. She started…

Hamilton Bassist Brad Cheeseman Releases Debut EP, “Mixed Messages”

May 11, 2013
Artists-Musicians, New Music Release

So it's intriguing to me that a bassist who is solidly experienced in rhythm and blues playing (Andre and the J-Tones), where setting down a rock-solid, simple, gutsy groove is paramount, decides to peel off and do something that is more up-front and exposed.

Bruce Cockburn Donates Archives To McMaster University

May 7, 2013
Education, Music Business, News

Bruce Cockburn, one of Canada’s best loved musicians and composers, has donated his archives to McMaster...

Have You Been To The Real “Barber” Shop? The Best Screen In Town

April 28, 2013
Music Business, News

This is great content.

The Acoustics CD Release at Hamilton’s AGH Design Annex: Review

April 28, 2013
Bands, New Music Release

The Acoustics launched their new CD Erie Long at The Annex last night.

Greater Hamilton: Canada’s “Music Town” Tees Up For The Next Big Round

April 25, 2013
Music Business, News

[Thursday, April 25, 2013] Greater Hamilton: Canada’s Music Town. Watch it take shape. If there is one fact we should…

Steve Strongman Wins JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year

April 23, 2013
Artists-Musicians, Music Business, News

Photo: Liam Richards/The Canadian Press Kitchener raised, Hamilton Ontario resident Steve Strongman will be clearing space on his mantle for…

Hamilton Musicians Rock The 2013 JUNOs

April 21, 2013
Artists-Musicians, News

It's a beautiful year for Hamilton at the JUNOs. What can I say?...

Does Hamilton Have A Musical Brand?

April 20, 2013
Music Business, News

What is it about Hamilton’s music scene that makes it especially attractive to a potential tourist? I’m not talking about…

André Bisson and the J-Tones: Management Effort and Great Music for Regional And International Gigs

April 19, 2013
Music Business, News

“We hope this will be the first of many tours overseas.”- Loretta Hale Loretta Hale Loretta Hale manages the…