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March 2022
Hamilton Originals Jacob Moon
Stream on YouTube March 7 at 8:00 pm Stream on Facebook March 7 at 8:00 pm The Westdale knows about being an original. The iconic theatre debuted in 1935 as Hamilton's first cinema equipped to show 'talkies' – motion pictures with sound. Fast forward 85 years and The Westdale is buzzing with excitement to announce that Hamilton Originals, its response to the pandemic that premiered in July 2020, is heading back to the stage to do some talking with sound. …
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Hamilton Originals with Ginger St. James
Hamilton Originals invites musicians with a solid connection to Hamilton to talk with host Mike McCurlie and play some tunes. Born to entertain, Ginger St. James’ song-writing and voice are as powerful as they are poignant. Powerful in a way where it’s hard to believe such a voice comes from a petite five-foot frame. Poignant in a way that the music and the message rings true through the test of time. Her repertoire blends country, rockabilly and blues with a…
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Hamilton Originals with Logan Staats
Hamilton Originals invites musicians with a solid connection to Hamilton to talk with host Mike McCurlie and play some tunes. LOGAN STAATS In 2018, veracious Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats was chosen from 10,000 hopeful contestants vying for a spot on musical competition show 'The Launch'. Before an audience of 1.4 million viewers, Staats won, officiating the breakthrough that would lead him to Nashville and Los Angeles, and to his single “The Lucky Ones” reaching number one in Canada and winning…
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Hamilton Originals with Rita Chiarelli
Hamilton Originals invites musicians with a solid connection to Hamilton to talk with host Mike McCurlie and play some tunes. Rita Chiarelli is Canada's most highly acclaimed female roots and blues artist. With a JUNO award and 4 subsequent JUNO nominations, she is known across Canada as the "Goddess of the Blues". Chiarelli is a gifted songwriter and an entertaining performer, but it is her soaring 3 octave voice that sets her apart from her peers, inspires awe and often…
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Hamilton Originals with Tomi Swick
Hamilton Originals invites musicians with a solid connection to Hamilton to talk with host Tomi Swick and play some tunes. Singer-songwriter Tomi Swick is a Hamilton native who was recognized for his debut album "Stalled out in the Doorway" in 2007 by winning the juno for best new artist and a nomination for pop record of the year as well as 2 Canadian radio music awards, the Socan A/C songwriting award and multiple Hamilton music awards. A Warner/Chappell Publishing recording…
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CANCELLED: Hamilton Originals with Dave Rave
Out of respect for the passing of Teenage Head guitarist Gord Lewis, we have decided with Dave Rave’s team to postpone tonight’s Hamilton Originals. We offer our condolences to Gord’s family and the Teenage Head family. We encourage everyone to listen to Teenage Head tonight and celebrate their music. Hamilton Originals invites musicians with a solid connection to Hamilton to talk with host Dave Rave and play some tunes. Songwriter Dave Rave, lead singer for noted Canadian punk band Teenage…
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Hamilton Originals with Junestone
Join Olivia and Borys from Junestone! Junestone became a band in August 2018 after which lead of the group, Olivia would attend the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity as a musician in residence (Late Fall 2018). The band was created after Olivia wrote three songs earlier that spring and was inspired to put together a group. Junestone sold out their first ticketed event at Artword Artbar in February 2019. They have recorded 11 songs with music videos since their…
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Hamilton Originals Christmas Special
Yes, it’s Ho Ho Ho time for Hamilton Originals, time for our very special Christmas Special! Join us as we celebrate the season with Jacob Moon and Joel Parisien of The Commissionaires. These two amazing Hamilton originals have some fabulous songs to fill you with the Christmas spirit. They’ll be playing a nice cross-section of soulful Christmas songs, and carols old and new, all with an emphasis on groove and harmony. Catch a playlist of some of their repertoire here …
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Chicago Transit Canada
There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does. The bands' 5 singers, 4 of which are lead singers, the 3-piece horn section…
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Elvis: That’s the Way It Is
Part of our Music in Film Series with Alysha Main Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. This season, host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the making of music documentaries, concert films, and movies with iconic soundtracks. A live performance by a musical guest accompanies each screening. Alysha Main Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor, Event Manager, DJ, and Podcaster who has worked in the…
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A Hard Day’s Night with the HPO
Join Darcy Hepner as he introduces Bill Dillon, Jamie Oakes, Jay Gordon Wright, and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's string quartet for an evening of Beatles music followed by a screening of their 1964 musical comedy A Hard Day's Night. Live Concert Program conducted by Darcy Hepner Sea of Time Hard Days Night Yesterday Glass Onion For No One Hello Goodbye Intermission Film screening of A Hard Days Night (1964) This event is a musical and cinematic celebration…
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‘Top Hat’ 4th Anniversary Fundraiser
We're throwing a party, and you are invited! It's been a few years since we celebrated our anniversary in style, and this year will top them all. The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band will kick the evening off with jazz standards from the 1930s while guests enjoy a glass of sparkling wine from Peller Estates, chocolates from Walkers Chocolates, and of course, our famous popcorn! We'll then introduce one of the most stunning romantic musical comedies of all time, Irving…
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Romeo + Juliet
Part of our Music in Film Series with Alysha Main Featured Musical Guest: Amanda De Freitas Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. This season, host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the making of music documentaries, concert films, and movies with iconic soundtracks. A live performance by a musical guest accompanies each screening. Alysha Main Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor, Event Manager, DJ, and…
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ABBAMANIA
“ABBAMANIA” is rated as the number one Abba production in the world. The cast of ABBAMANIA is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the beginning, “ABBAMANIA” was six months in rehearsals just for vocal arrangements. Abba’s harmonies are very difficult to reproduce as ABBA recorded their vocals many times on each record to make them sound so big and full. Not only did the cast have to look like Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and Agnetha, they had to sound like them. ABBAMANIA…
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9 to 5
Part of our Music in Film Series with Alysha Main celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Special Musical Guest: Ginger St. James Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. This season, host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the making of music documentaries, concert films, and movies with iconic soundtracks. A live performance by a musical guest accompanies each screening. Alysha Main Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor,…
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St. Patrick’s Day Party!
A lively night of Celtic music, and stand-up comedy for everyone who doesn't want to hit the pub! Dark beer, Irish Whiskey & Irish Coffee on the bar! Your host for the evening: Fiona O'Brien After Emigrating from Ireland to Canada in 2012 Fiona began on a quest to stamp out the racism that the Irish face….One Lucky Charm at a time. Fiona knows the Irish are not a race, but she cannot pronounce Xenophobia. Fiona quickly established herself by winning over audiences: Two time…
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Green River Revival Tribute Concert
Officially licensed by John Fogerty’s Record Company, GREEN RIVER REVIVAL has been selling out theatres across Canada with their CCR TRIBUTE CONCERT. Performing the greatest hits of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL , the show will take you back in time with songs Suzie Q, Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son, Have You Ever Seen the Rain and so many more..
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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World
Part of our Music in Film Series with Alysha Main Featured Musical Guest: Matty Simpson and Justine Fischer Matty Simpson and Justine Fischer have been playing music together for over a decade. Their musical sensibilities and intuitions line up in perfect harmony. You can find them performing together, as a duo, with a full rock band, or accompanying other artists. In any situation, they bring their own unique style and professionalism to the stage, creating a performance that stands out…
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The Songs of James Taylor & Jackson Browne
An evening of James Taylor and Jackson Browne songs, performed by some of Hamilton’s most talented tunesmiths: award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon, international touring artist Rob Lamothe, and music impresario Mike McCurlie. Hear the songs you love, and get the backstory on how they came to be and what they’ve come to mean to our Hamilton originals. Jacob Moon has been bringing ingenuity and technical skill to his stage-craft as a singer-songwriter for the past 25 years, and the 12 albums…
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The 905 Band
The 905 Band is one of Ontario’s favourite party and special event bands . Featuring a signature 5 piece horn section, great vocalists and a dynamic rhythm section, the 905 Band authentically recreates the best in R&B, Classic Rock, Funk, Disco, Soul and Blues with an occasional touch of Jazz . The 905 Band performs the music of Chicago, Steely Dan, Supertramp, ELO, Earth Wind and Fire, Van Morrison, Joe Cocker, Boz Scaggs, Blood Sweat and Tears,…
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Forever Young a Tribute to Rod Stewart
Touring the globe and sharing the stage with rock legends such as Tina Turner, Rush, Bob Seger, Meatloaf, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Roy Orbison, life-long Canadian musician, songwriter and recording artist, Doug Varty, has made it his mission to give people what they’re looking for in live entertainment. “When my band and I used to play Rod Stewart covers in pubs, people would often ask me if I was lip-syncing to a track because of the striking…
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Diana Panton in Concert with Reg Schwager
Westdale’s Own Jewel: Diana Panton in Concert with Reg Schwager A fundraising event for The Carnegie Gallery in collaboration with The Westdale Hamilton’s songbird of jazz, Diana Panton hasn’t graced our stage for several years but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t been busy. Her latest album, b l u e is a sweetly sultry collection that has been awarded the prestigious, Silver Disc Award in Japan and has earned her an 8th Juno nomination at the 2023 Junos. With an…
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Hotel California Tribute Concert
HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles (Canada) For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any…
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The Songs of Joni Mitchell & Carole King
An evening of Joni Mitchell and Carole King songs, performed by some of the Hamilton region’s most talented tunesmiths: award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon, Juno Award winner Suzie McNeil, singer, songwriter and screen composer Alex Whorms, and jazz artist and composer Ashley St Pierre. Hear the songs you love and get the backstory on how they came to be and what they’ve come to mean to our Hamilton Originals. Jacob Moon has been bringing ingenuity and technical skill to his stage-craft…
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Hamilton Originals: Christmas Special with Jacob Moon and Joel Parisien
Hamilton Originals: Olivia Brown and Borys Franiczek from Junestone
Hamilton Originals: Dean Young and Mike Alonzo
Hamilton Originals: Rita Chiarelli
Hamilton Originals: Ginger St. James
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