LIVE AT THE APPOLLO
Fridays June to August
Corner of Appollo and Wentworth in Burlington
I mentioned this last month and it continues throughout the summer at the Price Family home, located at the corner of Appollo and Wentworth Streets in North Burlington (Headon Forest area). The bands play for tips and the concerts are family friendly (no bathrooms however). It can get busy but this is a great fun time that the neighbours don’t just accept, but endorse and join in. The shows take place from 7pm sharp to 8:30pm. July shows are as follows:
| July 3rd | Ramblin Band |
| July 17th | Sonny Boy Mick |
| July 31st | Ty Price Band |
BROTT OPERA
July 9th, LR Wilson Hall
July 16th & 18th Theatre Aquarius
I mentioned the two operas that the Brott Music Festival is putting on this year last month and I wanted to touch on them again. The first performance takes place at LR Wilson Hall at McMaster on July 9th. Opera’s greatest love stories told through its most iconic music. Quanto Amore is a night of unforgettable arias and duets, capturing the highs and heartbreaks of love with irresistible beauty. Performed by a powerhouse cast and backed by full orchestra, passion, drama, and vocal fireworks take centre stage in a concert that celebrates love at its most thrilling. And when the curtain falls, the night continues as you can meet up for the exclusive Black Box After Party with the cast.
The second opera takes place at Theatre Aquarius. La Boheme will have 2 performances in July: Thursday July 16th, and Saturday July 18th. Puccini’s La Bohème returns in a fully staged production that captures the passion, joy, and heartbreak of youth. With some of the most beautiful music ever written, this timeless story of love and loss continues to move audiences around the world. This is the opera that stays with you.
. For more information, check out brottmusic.com
GOAT with GOLDEN FEATHER
July 7th, Bridgeworks
Goat is a Swedish alternative and experimental fusion music group. The band originates—according to its own publicity—from Korpilombolo, Norrbotten County, Sweden. The seven-piece band performs wearing masks and costumes, with each of the band members remaining anonymous. The band started playing music when they were children, as part of a local community tradition, centred around voodoo supposedly, and there have been many incarnations of GOAT who have recorded over the last "30 or 40 years". There are now three original "core" members of the band, from Korpilombolo, but in live concerts they are augmented by four other performers from Gothenburg.
Opening for GOAT is Golden Feather, a project started by Steve Kiely and Brad Germain, inspired by their love of the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, and other bands that like to jam and take the listeners on a musical journey. Always a great live show.
ROUTE 905 MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 24th & 25th
Ancaster Fair Grounds
There’s a new country music festival coming to town. Route 905 Country Festival is a celebration of world-class talent and local Canadian country music, bringing together top regional artists for a weekend of great music and unforgettable moments. This is a two night festival with a great country music lineup. Friday includes performances by Cam Brown, Ryan Langdon, Madeline Merlo, Jade Eagleson and Brett Kissel. Saturday has Andy Colonico, Angelica Applelman, Tyler Braden, Chayce Beckham and Chase Rice. That’s right 2 Chaces spelled two different ways. Sounds like a country concert.
SOUNDS OF HAMILTON INDIE
Album Released on July 1st
The organizers say it’s the closest thing to Nashville without booking a flight. That about says what to expect: 3 days of live music, 15+ surprise Nashville and Canadian country musicians, Intimate shows at breweries, patios and secret locations, bar hops, and late-night sessions. If you like country…and Nashville, then see you in Burlington.
BECAUSE BEER
Fri. July 10th & Sat. July 11th
Pier 4 Park
Because Beer returns to PIER 4 park (adjacent to the Leander). This 2 day festival of beer and music is in a fantastic location for sipping a few beers and listening to some good music. Day one musical acts include: Dwayne Gretzky, Born in the Eighties, and Wing Night: The Band. Day two acts include: Big Wreck, Death From Above 1979, The Flatliners, Superstar Crush, and The Jailbirds. Great music plus numerous beer vendors including our local favourites like Clifford, Shawn & Ed and NickelBrook plus numerous other regional and Ontario breweries. See you at the waterfront!
SUMMIT STATION DAIRY
Every Friday
1391 Powerline Rd. West
I’ve written about Summit Station Dairy before. In fact, I just finished a litre of their delicious Mango Milk, and cracked open a litre of their Coffee Milk. The dairy also holds small events throughout the summer. Located on Powerline Road West, just this side of Copetown, the dairy is known for its quality milk, cheese curds and their Hamilton-wide home delivery. But swing by the brewery on a Friday night and catch some local food truck/vendors and some live music on their beautiful patio. The July entertainment lineup is as follows:
| July 3 | Kiran Singh |
| July 10 | Martin Brothers Collective |
| July 17 | Kickin’ Strings |
| July 24 | The ShadeS |
| July 31 | Urban Cowboy Line Dancing |
All shows are from 6:30-9:00pm. Check out their website for more information https://summitstationdairy.com/
BRIDGEWORKS: TIME FADES AWAY: NEIL YOUNG AT 80
A continuing celebration of Neil Young and his music in his 80th year
Fri. July 17th
Bridgeworks
Noted Canadian performer and producer Aaron Goldstein (Kathleen Edwards, Junkhouse, Cowboy Junkies, City And Colour, Daniel Romano) reprises his role as musical director for this celebration of Neil Young’s 80th birthday - mirroring the acclaimed sold-out concert staged at Massey Hall on Young’s birthday last Fall. Goldstein brings with him a cast of some of the country’s most in-demand players and the set will showcase guest performances from a select few of our festival’s featured performers. If you like Neil Young, then this show is for you.
