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October 2018
Black Eyed Barbie
Listening to Black Eyed Barbie will make you feel like you are riding shotgun on a Saturday morning with the windows down and the volume up high. Nostalgic, but still somehow fresh, this is solid classic rock with a twist, a je-ne-sais-quoi that might have had something to do with the inventive bass lines (and possibly the eclectic wardrobe of the lead guitarist) that definitely lends an original edge to the 5 piece ensemble. The vocals are powerful and controlled,…
Find out more »Frank’N Furter and The Sweet Transvestites
They are back!! Always a crowd favourite, they know how to bring the house down. If you love the Rocky Horror Picture Show then you'll love Frank'N Furter and the Sweet Transvestites. Playing the music from the show all acoustically. If you missed the Stratford show come and catch the music here. In honour of Halloween dressing up is encouraged. Everyone involved with running ABC will be looking like one of the characters. So, pick your favourite character and come…
Find out more »November 2018
Cootes Paradise
Cootes Paradise specializes in roots based music that is bluesy, funky, and filled with soul. Featuring lead vocals by the legendary Sue Leonard (k.d. lang, Bruce Willis, Bon Jovi), and Wayne Krawchuk (Sidestreet, Tight Little Island) supported by Mark Volkov (a triple threat, playing flute, sax, and violin), Lily Sazz (keyboards, vocals), Amy Di Nino (drums, vocals), and Ian Taylor (bass, vocals), the result is an infectious, groove-based sound with a mix of super cool covers and originals that easily…
Find out more »Four Over Forty
The original acoustic instrument is the voice. Four Over Forty is back. We had them booked last season but due to illness we had to reschedule. They first performed at the Hamilton ABC in 2011 to a sold out show. Now they are coming to our Milton location with new and familiar material ready to rock the joint. They follow in a long line of A Cappella groups such as The Nylons, Cadence, Pentatonix and The Manhattan Transfer. If you…
Find out more »February 2019
Joss and Em
Jocelyn Russell and Emily Kemp are two very versatile performers playing sultry covers and originals. The piano and acoustic guitar, rhythm instruments and rich vocal harmonies are the basis of this unique duo.They each attended the music program at Mohawk College and have performed as a solo acts and with other bands around the Greater Hamilton Area. Now they are performing together as Joss and Em, a duo like no other. Songs in the styles of rock, jazz, pop, folk and…
Find out more »Hayley Verrall
Hayley Verrall is a driven, passionate and eclectic country singer and songwriter from Burlington, Ontario. Hayley's voice has been compared to those of Patsy Cline and Roseanne Cash, a reflection of the distinct and pure tones she inserts into every melody she sings. While it is Hayley's vocal prowess that is most outstanding her self-accompaniment on guitar is superb. Voice and strings intertwine perfectly as a medium to inspire, share and tell stories that can relate to her audience in a…
Find out more »March 2019
Pat Maloney
“Soulful, honest, hilarious and smart” – Fingers on Blast That’s Folk artist Pat Maloney who now calls Hamilton home. The happily inderpendent singer-‐songwriter encapsulates the Canadian spirit of a humble, passionate storyteller (Joel Plaskett, Gord Downie, Valdy), with an often self-defaming sense of humour. In a rich baritone, he sings heartfelt “story songs” based on his experiences on tour, his personal life and his place in the big blue world. Three full-length albums deep since 2013, Pat’s catalogue is inclusive…
Find out more »Dirty Blues Band
A fresh new sound on the blues is what you'll think when you hear this trio. All acoustic, they even go without a drum kit and play cajon. They create interesting and dynamic versions of old standard blues hits and provide a unique yet colourful sound on their originals. One singer, Michelle Lahaise, one guitar player, David Lindsay, and one drummer on cajon and shakers, Andy Fur. It's a cool and unique sound and you'll feel like you are listening…
Find out more »April 2019
Emilio Fina
After years of performing in operas and concerts with various orchestras around the GTA, Emilio Fina rose to fame as a finalist on Canada's Got Talent and Canada Sings! He has been singing classical music most of his life and since his time on CGT he has been touring all over North America and Europe as a cross-over singer in a similar style to Josh Groban, Il Divo, Russell Watson, and The Celtic Thunder. This hot tenor is a real…
Find out more »Tomorrow’s Headliners
It's BACK! Quickly growing to be a crowd favourite. Tomorrow's Headliners features top students from the Greater Hamilton Area and Halton Region. The students have to audition and only six spots are filled. Once they are selected they prepare for the show in April where they each perform four songs. Auditions are held in November so get your submissions in now by contacting us by email acousticblendcafe@gmail.com. The students never know who may be in the audience and the audience…
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