Winter Concert Dates – Coming January 2024!
Our winter jazz series returns on February 6 2024! Stay tuned to our website and newsletter for the full announcement coming in January.
Lineup Announced – Our 10th Anniversary Concert Series
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Celebrating 10 years of concerts in support of AIFEC! Our tenth anniversary brings back fan favourites Mandy Lagan and Darcy Hepner, and welcomes pianist Harold Danko and vocalist John Neudorf to the series!
Pianist Harold Danko, known for brushing shoulders with Chet Baker and Thad Jones, is joined by Neil Swainson and Terry Clarke on October 3. On the heels of his brand new album, John Neudorf delivers an explosive fusion of scatting, warm phrasing, and unmistakable passion for his craft, with dynamic original tunes and classics from The Beatles and Ray Charles. John is joined by crowd favourites Nancy Walker, Rob McBride, Joel Haynes, and Chris Gale on October 24. Following an enchanting concert in 2022, Mandy Lagan returns on November 7 with her seven-piece band ORIGINS to perform the songbooks of Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. The always-entertaining Darcy Hepner closes out the fall series with a new quintet, bringing his unique blend of RnB and jazz.
Save 15% when you purchase a Series Ticket, which includes admission to all four (4) shows and guarantees your table for the series.
Update: September 23 2024. Unfortunately Harold Danko is no longer able to perform due to unforeseen circumstances. Gary Versace has taken his place on October 3.
October 3 2024 – Gary Versace Trio (With Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke)
October 24 2024 – John Neudorf (With Nancy Walker, Joel Haynes, Rob McBride, Chris Gale)
November 7 2024 – Mandy Lagan with Origins (With Ewen Farncombe, Ted Quinlan, Andrew Downing, Derek Gray, Matt Lagan, Kevin Turcotte)
November 28 2024 – Darcy Hepner & Friends SOLD OUT! (With Joel Haynes, Nancy Walker and Paul Intson, and Ted Quinlan)
Series Tickets on sale Friday August 23, 2024 at 9:00AM EST. Individual tickets on sale Friday September 6, 2024 at 9:00AM EST.
In support of An Instrument For Every Child.
Having trouble with ordering? Email garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca or call 519 402 1836.
Eclectic Local 2024 – Free Outdoor Concert Series
Brought to you by The Incite Foundation for the Arts.
Back for the third year, Eclectic Local is a free outdoor concert series in the heart of downtown Hamilton! We are thrilled to again co-present this series with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Crowd favourites Who It Is! open the series on July 6 with their unique soul-funk sound, perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon. HPO violinist Suhashini Arulanandam and cellist Sybil Shanahan are Tadioli Duo, taking us on a journey through Western Classical, Argentine Tango and music with South Asian influences. Up and coming jazz-funk-fusion band Junestone, led by Hamilton bassist and vocalist Olivia Brown performs on August 3. Finally, a very special performance by the HPO String Quartet with renowned tenor vocalist Bud Roach singing jazz classics of the Great American Songbook, arranged by HPO cellist Laura Jones. Grab a cold drink from the beer garden and join us for this family-friendly series on Saturdays at 5:00pm in our outdoor space at 141 Park Street North, just steps from James Street North.
July 6 – Who It Is! – Inspired by the soulful sounds of Les McCann and Eddie Harris and the funky grooves of the ‘60’s. Featuring Darcy Hepner, Paul Intson, Joel Haynes, and Jesse O’Brien.
July 20 – Tadioli Duo – Join HPO violinist Suhashini Arulanandam and cellist Sybil Shanahan on a journey of world music, featuring a rich variety of masterworks from the Western Classical repertoire, Argentine Tango and music with South Asian influences.
August 3 – Junestone – The musical outpouring of Hamilton alt-funk fusion bassist and jazz-pop vocalist Olivia Brown. Featuring Ian Aisling, Borys Franiczek and Justin McHugh.
August 24 – HPO String Quartet featuring Bud Roach – Tenor vocalist Bud Roach and the HPO strings showcase beloved selections from the Great American Songbook, featuring iconic jazz works and sentimental tunes by Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. All arrangements by HPO cellist, Laura Jones.
- All shows: Saturdays from 5:00 – 6:00pm
- Gates open at 4:00pm. No reservation required.
- Rain or Shine
- No admission fee. All ages event.
- Beer garden
- Chairs provided
The Venue:
Outdoor Stage at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N, Hamilton). Just two blocks from James St N!
Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.
Read more about the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
2023 Concert Recap Video:
Lineup Announced – HMC Presents: Winter 2024
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Hamilton Music Collective Presents: The next round of crowd pleasing concerts at our downtown jazz lounge in support of An Instrument For Every Child. Upright bassist Dave Young, longtime bass player for Oscar Peterson and a Member of The Order of Canada, kicks off the series with his quintet on February 1st. Pat LaBarbera and friends will celebrate the quintessential bossa nova jazz record by Stan Getz and João Gilberto, and from the Buffalo jazz scene, drummer Dan Hull returns with the Tim Clarke Quintet to perform the music of the legendary American pianist Horace Silver. Closing the series on April 25 will be Hamilton’s own JUNO-winning vocalist Diana Panton with Reg Schwager and Don Thompson.
Save 15% when you purchase a Series Ticket, which includes admission to all four (4) shows and guarantees your table for the series.
February 1 – Dave Young Quintet (With Kevin Turcotte, John Johnson, Brian Dickinson, Davide Di Renzo).
February 29 – “Getz/Gilberto” Revisited (With Pat LaBarbera, Ted Quinlan, Brian Dickinson, Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, Alyssa Giammaria). SOLD OUT!
March 28 – Music from Buffalo – Tim Clarke Quintet Performs The Music of Horace Silver (With Andy Weinzler, Harry Graser, Wayne Moose, Danny Hull).
April 25 – Diana Panton Trio (With Don Thompson, Reg Schwager).
Series Tickets on sale Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 9:00AM EST. Individual tickets on sale Monday January 8, 2024 at 9:00AM EST.
In support of An Instrument For Every Child.
Having trouble with ordering? Email garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca or call 519 402 1836.
Tickets On Sale – Jazz Concert Series Fall 2023
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Back for our 12th season of jazz in the heart of downtown Hamilton! Hamilton Music Collective presents four shows featuring some of Canada and North America’s most reputable jazz, blues and RnB musicians. Two-time Polaris Prize nominees Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti open the series with their contemporary blend of jazz, featuring bassist Felix Pastorius (son of Jaco Pastorius, arguably the most impactful jazz bassist of the 20th century). The brilliant and entertaining Tony Monaco returns with his B3 organ trio, as well as Darcy Hepner’s crowd-pleasing quartet featuring Nancy Walker on piano. We are also presenting Kind of Blue Revisited, a tribute to Miles Davis and the iconic best-selling jazz record of all time.
Please choose your seats at check out!
Save 15% when you purchase a Series Ticket, which includes admission to all four (4) shows and guarantees your table for the series.
October 12 – Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti Quartet (With Elizabeth Shepherd, Michael Occhipinti, Felix Pastorius, Doan Pham).
October 26 – “Kind of Blue” Revisited (With Pat LaBarbera, Nick Morgan, Kevin Turcotte, Terry Clarke, Dave Young, Mark Eisenman). SOLD OUT
November 9 – Tony Monaco Organ Trio (With Tony Monaco, Vito Rezza, Reg Schwager). SOLD OUT
November 30 – Darcy Hepner and Friends (With Darcy Hepner, Ted Quinlan, Nancy Walker, Kieran Overs, Ted Warren) SOLD OUT
Tickets go on sale for Series Tickets on Thursday September 7, 2023 at 9:00AM EST. Individual tickets on sale Thursday September 14, 2023 at 9:00AM EST.
In support of An Instrument For Every Child.
Having trouble with ordering? Email garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca or call 519 402 1836.
Eclectic Local Outdoor Concert Series
Co-presented by the Hamilton Music Collective and Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Brought to you by The Incite Foundation for the Arts.
Join us for an eclectic lineup of music in the heart of downtown, featuring some of Hamilton’s top talent in a casual listening environment. The series kicks off with a unique performance from English concert pianist Valerie Tryon performing favourites from Liszt and Debussy on a grand piano from the Gasworks outdoor stage! Listeners of all ages will enjoy the dramatic sounds of Argentinian tango from Payadora. In August, “Who It Is!” will be bringing the funk with blues heavyweights Jesse O’Brien and Darcy Hepner, and drummer Joel Haynes Quartet will perform contemporary jazz from his latest album “The Return”, featuring unique arrangements of The Beatles and Oasis. Players from the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra will close out this free series with a special performance over Supercrawl weekend! Enjoy a family-friendly blend of live music and drinks from Collective Arts, and then explore the downtown core on a fabulous Saturday evening.
July 15 – Valerie Tryon – World-renowned English concert pianist.
July 29 – Payadora – Tango meets jazz with Eastern European influences.
August 12 – Who It Is! – Inspired by the soulful sounds of Les McCann and Eddie Harris and the funky grooves of the ‘60’s. (Darcy Hepner, Paul Intson, Joel Haynes, Jesse O’Brien)
August 26 – Joel Haynes Quartet – Celebrating the release of his third album. Contemporary jazz originals, and arrangements by The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan and Oasis. (Joel Haynes, Jeff King, Nancy Walker, Neil Swainson)
September 9 – Hamilton Philharmonic Ensemble performs Scottish Dances – HPO Principal Bassist Rob Wolanski and HPO violinist Elizabeth Loewen Andrews perform with the original pianist from The Scottish Accent, Donny Wood. Explore the sounds of the highlands with Scottish Dances featuring piano, bass, violin and guitar.
- All shows: Saturdays from 5:00 – 6:00pm
- Gates open at 4:00pm. No reservation required.
- Rain or Shine
- No admission fee. All ages event.
- Beer garden by Collective Arts Brewing
- Chairs provided
The Venue:
Outdoor Stage at The Gasworks (141 Park St N, Hamilton). Just two blocks from James St N!
Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.
Read more about the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jazz at the Gasworks Winter 2023 Announcement
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We are so excited to announce our most diverse musical lineup ever for Winter 2023! Across five shows, we’ll bring music from Argentina to Brazil to our jazz lounge in downtown Hamilton. Carn Davidson 9 features some of Toronto’s best in a nine person chord-less chamber ensemble. Payadora draws from the height of Buenos Aires’ tango tradition, and Diane Roblin and Life Force performs high-energy jazz-funk. Juno award-winning band Avataar led by Sundar Viswanathan marries the musical traditions of India and Africa with modern influences including Snarky Puppy and Robert Glasper. Finally, rescheduled from 2020, London-based composer, singer and guitar player Mario Bakuna brings us “Brazilian Landscapes”
Update January 30 2023: Mario Bakuna has unfortunately had to cancel. On May 11 2023, we now welcome back incredible jazz vocalist Heather Bambrick! Tickets will be automatically transferred. Ticket holders can also receive a refund or exchange for another show by emailing garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca.
New this season: Choose your seats at check out! Save 15% when you purchase a Series Ticket, which includes general admission to all five (5) shows. Series Ticket holders should plan to buy early to ensure a good spot for the entire season.
January 26 – Carn Davidson 9 – Nine-piece ensemble from Toronto performing original compositions.
March 2 – Payadora and Elbio Fernandez – Tango meets jazz with Eastern European influences.
March 23 – Diane Roblin & Life Force – Explosive six-piece jazz-funk.
April 13 – Avataar with Sundar Viswanathan – ‘Best Jazz Album’ 2022 Junos; Fusion inspired by India and Africa.
May 11 – Heather Bambrick – Award-winning vocal entertainer. “Ella Fitzgerald meets Carol Burnett at a Newfoundland kitchen party”
Tickets go on sale for Series Tickets on Friday November 25, 2022 at 9:00AM EST, and individual tickets on Friday December 2, 2022 at 9:00AM EST.
Questions? Email event coordinator garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca.
Jazz at the Gasworks Fall 2022 – Tickets on sale!
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The Hamilton Music Collective is proud to announce the lineup for our Fall 2022 season! We are very excited to host Hamilton’s own Mandy Lagan, performing songs from Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon with her septet ‘Origins’, and to welcome back Dave Young who will be performing as part of ‘Music from Buffalo!’ on October 27. We will also hear from pianist and composer Nancy Walker after a reschedule due to COVID, and will close the season with music from saxophonist Darcy Hepner and friends.
Save 15% when you purchase a Series ticket, which includes general admission to all four (4) shows.
October 13 – Mandy Lagan with ‘Origins’ – Celebrating the songbooks of Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon.
October 27 – Music from Buffalo! – With Clay Jenkins, Dave Young, Dan Hull, Charles Pillow, and Michael T. Jones.
November 10 – Nancy Walker Quartet – Original, modern jazz compositions for piano, bass, drums and saxophone.
December 1 – Darcy Hepner & Friends – With Ted Quinlan (guitar), Nancy Walker (piano), Kieran Overs (bass), Joel Haynes (drums). SOLD OUT!
Questions? Email event coordinator garrett@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca.
JAZZ @THE GASWORKS
This time of year, the team at the Hamilton Music Collective usually finds ourselves putting everything in place for our fall concert series, Jazz at The Gasworks. However, with exciting renovations just getting started at our home on Park St North, our highly successful music series is on hold for the time being. In the meantime, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights from the past four years.
