Hamilton Concert Listings: Dec. 5-11
Just Announced: Dorothea Paas, The Sadies, Basement Revolver, Priyanka, JR Digs' Acoustic Christmas concert and more!
Dorothea Paas
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JUST ANNOUNCED!
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Dorothea Paas w/ No Frills @ Into the Abyss, Dec 6.
Thresher w/ Mount Mural, Zuto, Joys @ Into the Abyss, Dec 7.
Slow Reader w/ Claudia, Lero @ Farside, Dec 13.
Lindy Vopnfjord @ The Casbah, Dec 14, 3pm.
Hamilton Music Networking Night: Holiday Hangout featuring an interview with and DJ set by Cadence Weapon @ Mills Hardware, Dec 16.
Priyanka: Sleigh My Name 2 @ Mills Hardware, Dec 19.
Approxmas! Live-band karaoke holiday party and benefit for the Strathcona Community Pantry featuring The Approximators @ The Corktown, Dec. 19.
Tres Bien Ensemble @ Clifford Brewery, Dec 20.
A Charlie Brown Christmas A live performance of the iconic Vince Guaraldi album by jazz trio Dave Hollingshead, Glenn Paul and Ethan Tilbury @ Collective Arts Brewery, Dec 20, two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
The Sadies @ The Casbah, Dec 21, 3-6pm.
A Rockabilly Christmas featuring The Trebletones, Ginger St. James @ Clifford Brewery, Dec 21.
Basement Revolver w/ Judah John, Math Club @ The Casbah, Dec 23.
16th Annual JR Digs Acoustic Christmas @ The Music Hall, Dec 23.
Dark Matter Productions Presents: Antimatter Vol. III featuring O2 @ Mansion, Dec 27.
Hank Williams: Ghost From the Past featuring Mountain Magpies, DJ Thompson @ Clifford Brewery, Dec 28.
Lost Faculty live recording session @ Halo Studio, Dec 28, 7pm.
NYE with Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts Brewery, Dec 31.
Thrifted Hearts 2 NYE party featuring The Regulars, Seratone, Goddess, First Response @ The Corktown, Dec 31.
Superstar Crush w/ Smit, Irresponsible Purchase @ The Casbah, Jan 2.
Evan Vandenberg w/ Brett Jericho, Big Bad Dad, Small Orbit @ The Corktown, Jan 3.
Laura Cole @ The Casbah, Jan 4, 3-6pm.
Just Java! Hamilton’s specialty-coffee market and expo @ Bridgeworks, Jan 26, 10am.
Live Animals w/ Hollow Core, Blosum, Zero Two Seven @ Doors, Jan 31.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio, Feb 7.
The Westdale’s 90th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser featuring Suzie McNeil, Jacob Moon @ The Westdale, Feb 14.
Flamy Grant & Heather Mae @ Mills Hardware, Feb 25.
Alex Mackenzie’s Happy Camper Comedy Tour @ The Studio, Mar 7.
Live & Local: Eric Brandon and Hannah & Emma hosted by Brent Kinnaird @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Mar 16, 4pm.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Stereosol w/ Kiyam, Smoking in Bed @ Vertagogo.
International Ninja Day featuring Mucho Disaster, Lagom, Full Force Machine, Dom Pavic Band @ The Casbah.
Queer Pub Night @ The Casbah Lounge.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Dorothea Paas w/ No Frills @ Into the Abyss.
Todd Barry @ Bridgeworks.
Dwayne Gretzky @ NEW VENUE: Aeon Bayfront Studios (tickets for original Music Hall location with be honoured).
Great Lake Swimmers @ The Westdale.
The Beach Bats w/ News on Mute, McBrown, Mr. Mule @ Vertagogo.
Grace, 2 (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Stonewalls. (Also performing Dec 7.)
Orbit w/ Will Ross @ The Corktown.
A Decade Under the Influence emo live-band karaoke @ Mills Hardware.
Lo-Fi vs The Commandos w/ Obnoxious @ The Casbah.
The Brown Notes performing Ween and Guided by Voices covers @ The Casbah Lounge.
The Handsome Devils @ Clifford Brewery.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Cuff the Duke w/ Royal Castles, Matt Paxton & The Pintos @ Mills Hardware.
Wax Mannequin w/ Day Drunk, Beef Boys @ Vertagogo.
Thresher w/ Mount Mural, Zuto, Joys @ Into the Abyss.
Forgotten Rebels w/ Night Chill @ The Corktown.
Material Girls (Madonna/Gaga/Cher/Shania/Adele tribute) @ The Westdale.
Brass Transit (Chicago tribute) @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
World’s Tallest Man Saves Dolphin release show for “Uptake” single w/ Melissa Dutch, Nik Hurst @ The Corktown.
Risky Business: ‘80s Night @ The Casbah.
Reaction Brats indie-rock podcasters host their second-annual Christmas party @ The Casbah Lounge, 6pm.
Right On! ‘70s dance night w/ DJs The 45 Selector, Boppadodown @ The Casbah Lounge, 9pm.
Grace, 2 (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Stonewalls.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
Edgar Breau w/ Scott B. Sympathy, S.G. Sinnicks, Tammy & Darryl @ Clifford Brewery, 2-5pm.
Fry Truck annual fundraiser concert in memory of Ella Medakovic w/ Arthur @ The Casbah, 7pm.
Smokewagon Blues Band w/ Trickbag @ Stonewalls, 3pm.
Lady Gray Burlesque present “In Loving Memory Of” @ The Casbah Lounge, 7pm.
Weston Silver Band: Christmas in Silver @ The Westdale, 3pm.
A Drag Queen Christmas w/ Brooke Lynn Hytes, Plasma, Q, Shea Coulee, Trinity The Tuck, Manila Luzon, Miz Cracker, Venus, Gisele Lullaby @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Hamilton Sings! Community Choir presents Diamonds of the Night: Songs of the Evening Sky @ Laidlaw United Church, 4pm.
MONDAY, DEC. 9
B.A. Johnston’s: Ham Jam Season 2 TV-show screening @ Playhouse.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10
The Debaters: Live on Tour Holiday Special @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
Matty Simpson Trio @ The Casbah Lounge.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
The Barra MacNeils: An East Coast Christmas @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
Roots-Rock Wednesdays featuring Mississippi Bends @ The Casbah Lounge, 7pm.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Alone Kitty w/ Clarkson Go, Scarlett Fever @ Vertagogo, Dec 12.
The Winter Wailer featuring Glendale Arts Popular Music students @ The Gasworks, Dec 12.
Zuffalo w/ David Celia, Steven Elmo Murphy's Vinyl Release Band @ The Corktown, Dec 13.
Mortuary Slab w/ Duskwalker, Built on Blood, Enemy Within @ Vertagogo, Dec 13.
The Weber Brothers & The Redhill Valleys @ The Westdale, Dec 13.
Dave Siverns w/ Kenzie Cline @ The Gasworks, Dec 13.
UK Calling (tribute to ‘80s new wave, post-punk and 2-Tone) @ Bridgeworks, Dec 13.
The Coachmen w/ Dave Rave @ Coach & Lantern, Dec 14, 12:30pm.
Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil), Drew Thomson (Single Mothers) & Peter van Helvoort (Glorious Sons) w/ comedian Brandon Jagersky @ Mule Spinner, Dec 14.
The Hip Experience (Tragically Hip tribute) @ The Gasworks, Dec 14.
CATL w/ Jesse James Medicine Show, SnowHeel Slim @ Clifford Brewing, Dec 14.
Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night “epic holiday sing-along” @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Dec 14. Two shows: 3pm & 8pm.
AXL DC (Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC tribute) @ Stonewalls, Dec 14.
Tim Baker & All Hands w/ Villages @ Bridgeworks, Dec 14. SOLD OUT.
The Traveling Milburys (Traveling Wilburys tribute) @ The Westdale, Dec 14.
Texas King @ Mills Hardware, Dec 14.
Suede Brain (Detroit) w/ The Electric Cactus, Cannabus, The Pale Horse Ritual @ Vertagogo, Dec 14.
Maldita w/ Desiccate, Decade, Indignation @ Vertagogo, Dec 14, 2:30pm.
Country Round Here: The Acoustic Sessions hosted by Dave Woods, featuring Aaron Allen, Jessie T, Jamie Warren, Augusta Ray, Dean James, Janna Leduc @ The Casbah, Dec 14, 3pm.
Home for the Holidays featuring the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Dec 14.
Moxy w/ Green Harbour @ The Corktown, Dec 14.
Kojo Easy Damptey w/ Tarek Funk & Onglish @ Into the Abyss, Dec 14, 7pm.
Karaokay punk-rock karaoke presented by YourIn @ Mosaic, Dec 14, 10pm.
Noise Pollution Rock School Xmas Concert w/ Slow Reader, Crocus, Overdrive, Skull Crushers, Little Nightmares, Full Metal Jacket, Night of Rock @ Vertagogo, Dec 15, 2:30pm.
Live & Local: Lost Faculty and Charissa @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Dec 15, 4pm.
Sgt. Hammers Vinyl Appreciation Club December edition: “Albums For Toasty Winter Vibes” @ The Staircase, Dec 15, 6pm.
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Dec 15.
Deathmarch 20th-anniversary show @ The Casbah, Dec 15.
Brother Leeds w/ Jesse James Medicine Show, Stay Gold @ Vertagogo, Dec 15.
Scott Helman @ The Studio, Dec 17.
Motown Mania @ Carmens, Dec. 18, 5:30pm.
Paint Your Own Denim DIY crafting event @ Vertagogo, Dec 18, 7pm.
C+C Surf Factory @ The Casbah, Dec 19.
A Dirty Happy Xmas w/ Deep6 DJs, Alias & Bassix B2B @ Mansion, Dec. 19.
Sandman (Metallica tribute) & Cowboys From Hell (Pantera tribute) @ The Casbah, Dec 20.
IWAATA: Live From Jamaica @ Zen Lounge, Dec 20.
Jamie Shea & The Gentle Reminders @ The Casbah Lounge, Dec 20, 6:30pm.
A Very Emo Christmas w/ Party Jesus @ Doors, Dec 20.
Koopa Troop w/ Conor Gains Band, Cozi Zaks @ The Corktown (upstairs), Dec 20.
A Very Charlie Brown Concert featuring Enchorus Children’s Choir @ Burlington Performance Art Centre, Main Theatre, Dec 20.
Born in the Eighties: Dance Mix ‘24: Night 1 @ Bridgeworks, Dec 20. SOLD OUT.
Born in the Eighties: Dance Mix ‘24: Night 2 @ Bridgeworks, Dec 21. SOLD OUT.
Teeth: An Unholy Night w/ Spaced, Scorching Tomb, Fight on Sight, Last Retch @ The Corktown, Dec 21.
Bob Marley Tribute w/ Riddim Riders @ The Casbah, Dec 21.
Sons of Gib w/ Deadly Romantics, DFP, Blacksunrise @ The Corktown, Dec 21.
Dyke Takeover art market, open runway, and dance party @ Vertagogo, Dec 21, 4pm.
A Whitehorse Winter Classic @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Dec 21.
Pavlo & John McDermott: A Family Christmas @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Dec 22.
Haunted Hammer alternative drag show hosted by Baby Butcher and Qlorox, featuring Oxymoron, Jessie James @ Doors, Dec 22, 6:30pm.
Tim Gibbons & The Swampbusters Christmas concert w/ special guest Dave Rave @ Stonewalls, Dec 22.
Rarity w/ Chastity, Bad Bet and a special mystery guest TBA @ The Casbah, Dec 22, 8pm.
The Friendly Tuesday Collective’s Festive Holiday Spectacular w/ Billy & The Crystals, Lazy Slang, Color Me Dad, more @ The Casbah, Dec 22, 2pm.
B.A. Johnston’s Boxing Day Bender w/ Moonlight Desires, Sun Junkies @ The Casbah, Dec. 26.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ The Westdale, Dec 27, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Bach to Beatles @ The Westdale, Dec 27, 8:45pm.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics @ The Westdale, Dec 28, 6:30pm & 8:45pm.
Dancehall Everything featuring Jquan @ Zen Lounge, Dec 28.
I Can’t Remember @ Vertagogo, Dec 28, 2pm.
No Beruty w/ Lozenges, Larent, Miaromantica @ Vertagogo, Dec 28, 8pm.
Salute to Vienna: New Year’s Concert featuring the Strauss Symphony of Canada @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Dec 29.
Finny McConnell of the Mahones singing the songs of Shane McGowan @ The Casbah, Dec 30.
FUR-RY New Year: Quarter Past Y2K NYE Bear party w/ DJ Rosé @ The Casbah, Dec. 31.
Jack de Keyzer @ Leander Boat Club, Dec 31.
Dayglo Abortions w/ Blackout, Gag Order, AxDxDx, Working Girl, World Eaters @ Vertagogo, Dec 31.
AbbaMania @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 4.
Buddy Holly Rhythm Review @ The Westdale, Jan 4, 7:30pm.
Grand Evolution: The Best of Styx and Journey @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jan 8.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ The Westdale, Jan 10, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ The Westdale, Jan 10, 8:45pm.
Sandman (Metallica tribute) @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jan 11.
Candlelight: Rings and Dragons @ The Westdale, Jan 17, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen @ The Westdale, Jan 17, 8:45pm.
The Commoners w/ Hot Fix, Miles From Nowhere @ The Casbah, Jan 17.
The OBGMs @ Mills Hardware, Jan 18.
Keith Pedro @ Bridgeworks, Jan 18.
Beethoven’s Seventh performed by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jan 18.
Will Gillespie Band @ The Casbah, Jan 18.
Killin' Time Band's Final Tribute to Tom Waits @ The Casbah, Jan 22.
Clerel @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Jan 23.
Joshua Hyslop @ Mills Hardware, Jan 24.
Frank & Cos: Live in Your Neighbourhood @ The Zoetic, Jan 24 & 25.
Lighthouse @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 24.
Brent Butt @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 31.
Becoming the Beatles “live musical documentary” @ The Westdale, Jan 31.
Darrelle London: Family Music Matinee @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Feb 1, 2pm.
Call the Army w/ Bomb Squad, Guillotine, The Dominion, Barbed Wire Braces @ Vertagogo, Feb 2, 1pm.
Owen Pallett @ Mills Hardware, Feb 7.
The Divine Ms. D w/ The Renaissance Ensemble @ Burlington Performance Art Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Feb 7.
The Fuzztones vs The World documentary screening @ The Hub, Feb 8, 2pm.
HPO Performs the Music of James Bond @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Feb 8.
Ones: Beatles #1 Hits @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 8.
Leash (Pearl Jam tribute) @ The Zoetic, Feb 8.
A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band @ The Studio, Feb 11.
Jeremy Hotz: Très Misérables @ The Music Hall, Feb 13.
Busty and the Bass @ Bridgeworks, Feb 13.
Classic Albums Live: Queen’s News of the World @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 14.
Colin James w/ Terra Lightfoot @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Feb 15.
Quote the Raven @ Mills Hardware, Feb 16.
Joel Plaskett @ The Westdale, Feb 19.
‘80s Video Dance Party w/ DJ Brian St. Clair @ Bridgeworks, Feb 21.
The Zep Show: Canada’s Premier Led Zeppelin Tribute @ The Westdale, Feb 22, 7:30pm.
Maestro Fresh Wes @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 21.
Jukebox Saturday Night: Music of Mancini @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 22.
Choir! Choir! Choir! presents We Will Choir! You: An Epic Queen Singalong @ McIntyre Perfoming Arts Centre, Feb 26.
The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 28.
Family Style featuring Marc Anthony Sinagoga @ The Zoetic, Mar 1.
Fleetwood Mac Mania @ McIntyre Perfoming Arts Centre, Mar 8.
5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam tribute) @ Stonewalls, Mar 8.
ABBA Revisted @ The Studio, Mar 11-12.
Back Out of Hell (Meatloaf tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 13.
Theory of a Deadman & Jeff Martin (Tea Party) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 13.
Fleetwood Mac Mania @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 13.
Classic Albums Live: The Who’s Who’s Next @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 14.
Nikki Glaser @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 15. Two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Rod Clarke’s Sons of Sabbath (Black Sabbath tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 15.
Greg Fitzsimmons @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, Mar 26. Two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Tom Wilson @ Ancaster Faigrounds, Mar 20.
Martha Wainwright: 20th Anniversary Tour @ Bridgeworks, Mar 21.
Aeroforce (Aerosmith tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 22.
Pictures at an Exhibition performed by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 22, 3pm.
Champions of Magic @ Hamilton Arena, Mar 25.
Alan Frew @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 26.
Wide Mouth Mason @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 27.
Forever Simon & Garfunkel @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 28.
Bedouin Soundclash w/ The Northern Soul Horns, Vernon Maytone @ Bridgeworks. NEW DATE: Mar 28 (rescheduled from Dec 14; original tickets will be honoured).
Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi tribute) @ The Zoetic, Mar 29.
Cash: At Folsom Prison Revisted (Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 29.
A.J. Croce Presents: Croce Sings Croce Jim Croce classics performed by his son @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 31.
Nate Smith @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 1.
Zed (Led Zeppelin tribute) @ The Zoetic, Apr 5.
Dirty Dancing: In Concert @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 9.
Elton Sean (early Elton John tribue) @ The Zoetic, Apr 12.
Nosky Performs Handel, Haydn & Bach w/ Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 12.
Rose Cousins @ The Westdale, Apr 12.
Brit Floyd Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 18.
Lucy Darling @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Apr 23.
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic (Queen tribute) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 30.
The Caverners Beatles tribute @ Carmens, Apr 30.
ABBA Fever (ABBA tribute) @ The Zoetic, May 3.
James Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky w/ Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 3.
Mini Pops Kids Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 4, 3pm.
The Liverpool 4 (Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles) @ The Studio, May 4.
Video Games Live @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 30.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio, May 31.
Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience @ The Westdale, May 31.
Pump5 w/ The Deadly Romantics, Steve Creep & The Wildcards @ The Corktown, June 20.
Rhüne Mountain Fest Vol. 2 featuring Dopethrone and more TBA @ Rhune Mountain, Stoney Creek, June 26-28.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, July 4-6.
Sarah Millican @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 25.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.