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SUMMARY:Tom Wilson Sings Jazz! (Jazz Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Music Collective Presents: \nTom Wilson Sings Jazz!\nThursday February 26\, 2026\nTICKET LINK\nInfluenced by the iconic recording John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman\, the legendary rocker\, bestselling author\, painter and member of the Order of Canada\, Tom Wilson continues to push his boundaries. \nNancy Walker (piano) \nPaul Intson (bass) \nJoel Haynes (drums) \nDarcy Hepner (saxophone) \nSeries Tickets on sale Thursday January 8 2026 9:00am \nIndividual Tickets on sale Thursday January 15 2026 9:00am \nTickets: $45 / $25 (student) \nPurchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here. \nCheck out the rest of the winter series here. \nPlease choose your seats at check out! \nDoors at 7:00PM\, show at 8:00PM (two sets). \nAbout Tom Wilson: \nTom Wilson tehohåhake (two roads) is a Canadian musician\, songwriter\, famed storyteller and visual artist. Wilson’s memoir\, Beautiful Scars\, published by Penguin/Random House has become a national bestseller. \nIn his memoir\, Wilson reveals the impact of discovering his indigenous heritage. Musically\, Wilson is best known for his work with Blackie & The Rodeo Kings and Lee Harvey Osmond\, the latter receiving a 2020 Juno Award for the album Mohawk. \nIn 1989\, Wilson became the founder of the popular rock band Junkhouse. The band quickly grew in popularity and in 1993 signed a recording contract with Sony Music Canada. Lead by Wilson\, Junkhouse skyrocketed in the 90’s\, producing three albums\, Strays\, Birthday Boy and Fuzz\, before disbanding. The style and success of Junkhouse has been an inspiration to many young Hamilton artists. Wilson recorded his first solo album Planet Love (2001) for Sony Music. \nIt was also during this time that Wilson started dedicating more of his time and energy to his second passion\, painting. \n“I needed an outlet besides writing music and there is a great meditative bond I found between me and the canvas.” – Tom Wilson \nHis art show “Beautiful Scars: Mohawk Warriors\, Hunters and Chiefs” premiered at the Art Gallery of Burlington and his work “The Mystic Highway” was commissioned by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for a 30’ x 30’ reproduction legacy piece adorning John Street in Hamilton. The painting pays homage to the rich history of Hamilton musicians and performers from the past. \nIn 1999\, as a result of their shared love and admiration for one of Canada’s great musical treasures\, the late Willie P. Bennett\, Wilson along with Stephen Fearing and Colin Linden formed what would become the acclaimed roots supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. \nTom has written for and recorded songs with Sarah McLachlan\, City and Colour\, Jason Isbell\, Colin James\, Lucinda Williams\, Billy Ray Cyrus\, Matt Andersen\, Mavis Staples and The Rankin Family to name a few.. His band Junkhouse scored eleven top-ten hits in the 90’s \, and his iconic\, Americana-fuelled Blackie and the Rodeo Kings has performed on stages from The Grand Ol Opry to Massey Hall and was widely publicized for their presence on George Bush’s iPod. \n— \nJoin Hamilton Music Collective for our winter jazz concert series\, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz\, blues\, and improvised music since 2014. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street\, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020)\, wine selections\, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton! \nAll proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program. \nFor more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: hamiltonmusiccollective.ca \nParking is available in the parking lots. Read more here: https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/tom-wilson-sings-jazz/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Gasworks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T133000
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SUMMARY:Open Jam For Youth
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URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/open-jam-for-youth-14/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Jam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T120000
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SUMMARY:March Break Kid's Morning Program
DESCRIPTION:This March Break\, dive into the world of music with our exciting morning program! Designed for kids ages 8–12\, this week-long adventure (9am–12pm) lets students explore the art of songwriting\, video\, and music creation. \nStudents will get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art music tech lab Soundhaus Studio\, composing original movie scores on iPads and experimenting with a variety of traditional rock band instruments in a fun\, daily jam-session. Working in groups with our experienced instructors in the beats lab and the jam room\, students will develop their skills\, learn how to create music solo and together\, and leave with a song of their own to cherish forever. No prior musical experience is required—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! \nBy the end of the week\, your child will have made new friends\, learned to express themselves through music\, and gained the confidence to jam with others and create new material. It’s a fun\, educational\, and unforgettable experience that will inspire young musicians of all levels. \nDaily Schedule:\n\n9:00 – 9:15am: Drop off\n9:15 – 10:15am: Session 1 (Beats Lab / Jam Room)\n10:15 – 10:30am: Snack break\n10:30 – 11:30am: Session 2 (Jam Room / Beats Lab)\n11:30 – 11:45pm: Clean up\, Group Activity\n11:45 – 12:00pm: Pick up\n\nCost: $165 for five mornings (March 16 – 20 2026) \nLocation: The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park Street North\, downtown Hamilton) \nDates: Monday March 16 – 20\, 2026
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/march-break-kids-morning-program/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T143000
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SUMMARY:Writing Music for Movies & Video Games - Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing Music for Movies & Video Games\nSasha Szlafarski\nAges 13 – 19\nTuesday\, March 17 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm\nSasha Szlafarski\, a local composer for film\, television and video games\, will break down how he writes cross-genre scores for a variety of media. Then\, students will use Ableton Live to begin creating their own virtual ensemble and original music. No experience necessary.   \n\nJoin us for the third annual March Break Tech Week\, offering musical fun for youth of all ages! \n\n\n\nIn our morning program\, kids ages 8-12 will create their own movie scores and pick up a new instrument every day. Work with our skilled music instructors to learn new instruments and explore Garageband on the iPad. \n\n\n\nTeens ages 13 – 19 can choose from a variety of 90-minute workshops. Learn how a professional composer writes music for film\, experiment with live looping\, and get hands on with Ableton Live. Co-write with pro songwriters and producers\, and get a taste of the Musical Futures Production Program from HMC. \n\n\n\nAll programs take place at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N\, Hamilton). \n\nhttps://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/programs/march-break/ \nAbout Sasha Szlafarski: \nSasha is a multi-disciplinary musician\, producer\, audio engineer\, and composer based in Hamilton\, Ontario. His work is marked by a strong emphasis on both sonic and emotional honesty\, with a balanced appreciation for both complexity and understatement in music. Sasha began playing guitar at age 10 and quickly developed an interest in music production\, teaching himself recording techniques. By middle school\, he was engineering and mixing EPs for his bands. By high school graduation\, he had released six EPs and toured internationally as a professional musician. He later pursued Film Scoring studies at the Berklee College of Music. After completing his studies\, Sasha built a career as a composer\, engineer\, and producer for film\, television\, and commercial music\, working with various filmmakers and studying under Toronto composer Donald Quan. His work expanded into sound recording on film sets and post-production mixing. In addition to his commercial projects\, Sasha quietly produced music on the side for his close friends and colleagues who shared his passion for emotive music\, unconventional orchestration\, and layered storytelling. At the same time\, Sasha advanced his engineering skills by working as a repair technician\, specializing in guitars\, amplifiers\, recording studio equipment\, and pedals\, while also building his own gear. In 2021\, he would eventually open Everything Hz\, a professional recording studio\, in Hamilton\, Ontario. In 2023\, Sasha joined the Hamilton Music Collective\, where he designed and outfitted their new recording studio and music tech educational facility\, Soundhaus\, at the iconic Gasworks building in Hamilton.
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/writing-music-for-movies-video-games/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T143000
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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate and Write Great Songs - Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate and Write Great Songs\nMelissa Dutch\nAges 13 – 19\nWednesday\, March 18 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm\nJoin songwriter Melissa Dutch in this hands on collaboration\, where students will write and record an original song (topline) over a track! Experience the process and write lyrics and melodies together. Back by popular demand. No experience necessary. \n\nJoin us for the third annual March Break Tech Week\, offering musical fun for youth of all ages! \n\n\n\nIn our morning program\, kids ages 8-12 will create their own movie scores and pick up a new instrument every day. Work with our skilled music instructors to learn new instruments and explore Garageband on the iPad. \n\n\n\nTeens ages 13 – 19 can choose from a variety of 90-minute workshops. Learn how a professional composer writes music for film\, experiment with live looping\, and get hands on with Ableton Live. Co-write with pro songwriters and producers\, and get a taste of the Musical Futures Production Program from HMC. \n\n\n\nAll programs take place at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N\, Hamilton). \n\nhttps://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/programs/march-break/ \nAbout Melissa Dutch: \nMELISSA DUTCH is an ARTIST/PERFORMER/WRITER\, and VOCAL COACH\, specializing in contemporary pop\, rock\, soul\, and indie genres\, with a technical background in jazz\, classical voice\, musical theatre\, and opera. She offers students a diverse and all-encompassing music education\, or a specific focus on almost any genre. She has been running her registered private studio\, MELISSA DUTCH MUSIC STUDIO\, from 2016 to today\, with a community of dedicated voices. Melissa has an active career as a solo gigging\, writing and recording artist in Hamilton and the GTA. Melissa has been recording and releasing original music as a powerful vocalist and an honest poet & lyricist since 2020. Melissa’s dedication to holistic artistic growth has made her a passionate coach who believes in caring for the whole artist. She approaches instruction with a spirit of healing\, acceptance\, growth\, and inclusivity (particularly for those who are neurodivergent and/or those on a mental/spiritual health journey with their art). The voice is our instrument\, an extension of our natural body\, the language of our heart\, and an expression of our soul.
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/how-to-collaborate-and-write-great-songs/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T163000
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SUMMARY:Live Looping with Ableton - Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Live Looping with Ableton\nAdrian Duzyer aka DJ Ade\nAges 13 – 19\nWednesday\, March 18 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nCreating music alone is already fun\, but imagine how much fun it would be to become the whole band? Live looping makes it possible! Layer your voice\, instrument or grooves\, and build a track quickly using this engaging live and studio-friendly tool. DJ Ade will demonstrate his original looping app which makes jamming solo more fun and flexible than ever. For all instrumentalists and vocalists\, at any experience level. \n\nJoin us for the third annual March Break Tech Week\, offering musical fun for youth of all ages! \n\n\n\nIn our morning program\, kids ages 8-12 will create their own movie scores and pick up a new instrument every day. Work with our skilled music instructors to learn new instruments and explore Garageband on the iPad. \n\n\n\nTeens ages 13 – 19 can choose from a variety of 90-minute workshops. Learn how a professional composer writes music for film\, experiment with live looping\, and get hands on with Ableton Live. Co-write with pro songwriters and producers\, and get a taste of the Musical Futures Production Program from HMC. \n\n\n\nAll programs take place at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N\, Hamilton). \n\nhttps://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/programs/march-break/ \nAbout DJ Ade: \nAdrian Duyzer (DJ Ade) has been making beats since he fell in love with techno in the 90s. He’s produced dozens of tracks but\, sadly\, he’s still not famous. Over the past few years he’s been focused on producing deep dubstep and hip-hop\, as well as performing live at underground parties that tend to get a little out of hand.
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/live-looping-with-ableton-interactive-workshop/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075440
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SUMMARY:Open Jam For Youth
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URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/open-jam-for-youth-15/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Jam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T223000
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SUMMARY:Adam Kolker & Gary Versace Quartet (Jazz Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Music Collective Presents: \nAdam Kolker & Gary Versace Quartet\nThursday April 9\, 2026\nTICKET LINK\nFollowing standout performances in 2024 and 2025\, we welcome back Grammy-nominated NYC players Adam Kolker on sax/bass clarinet (Village Vanguard Orchestra\, NYC) and Gary Versace on piano. Joined by Neil Swainson on upright bass and Terry Clarke on drums. \n\nAdam Kolker (saxophone/bass clarinet) \nGary Versace (piano) \nNeil Swainson (bass) \nTerry Clarke (drums) \nSeries Tickets on sale Thursday January 8 2026 9:00am \nIndividual Tickets on sale Thursday January 15 2026 9:00am \nTickets: $45 / $25 (student) \nPurchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here. \nCheck out the rest of the winter series here. \nPlease choose your seats at check out! \nDoors at 7:00PM\, show at 8:00PM (two sets). \nAbout Adam Kolker: \nAdam Kolker is a multi-talented performer\, composer and arranger. He performed and recorded with latin-jazz artist Ray Barretto from 1994 through 2002 (with whom he received two GRAMMY nominations). He also appears in New York City with groups including the Village Vanguard Orchestra\, Fred Hersch’s “My Coma Dreams\,” the Maria Schneider Orchestra\, Bruce Barth\, Judi Silvano\, Lucia Pulido\, and his own groups with John Abercombie and Billy Hart. He has recorded with Bruce Barth\, John Hébert\, Marty Ehrlich\, The Story\, Bobby Previte\, Gunther Schuller\, Bruce Saunders\, Frank Carlberg\, among others. \nAbout Gary Versace: \nBased in NYC\, originally hailing from Cos Cob\, CT.\, jazz pianist\, organist and accordionist Gary Versace is one of the busiest and most versatile musicians on the international jazz scene\, working with musicians such as John Scofield\, John Abercrombie\, Maria Schneider\, Kurt Elling\, Rudy Royston\, Rich Perry\, Mike Rodriguez\, Regina Carter\, Ellery Eskelin and Ray Anderson. Versace\, along with bandmates vocalist Kate McGarry and guitarist Keith Ganz\, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2019 for his work on ‘The Subject Tonight is Love\,’ the band’s latest trio recording\, and has performed on several other Grammy-winning and nominated recordings by composers John Hollenbeck and Maria Schneider. Currently Versace is the pianist in Schneider’s orchestra\, and has appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman on various labels over the years with nationally and internationally known jazz artists. Versace won the Jazz Journalists’ Association’s “Best Instrumentalist – Instruments Rare In Jazz (accordion)” award in 2018\, the “Organist of the Year’ award in 2012\, and is mentioned yearly in both the readers and critics polls in Downbeat and JazzTimes magazines. Before embarking on his performing career\, Versace spent eight years as a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Oregon\, and currently teaches in the jazz studies department at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester\, NY. \n— \nJoin Hamilton Music Collective for our winter jazz concert series\, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz\, blues\, and improvised music since 2014. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street\, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020)\, wine selections\, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton! \nAll proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program. \nFor more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: hamiltonmusiccollective.ca \nParking is available in the parking lots. Read more here: https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/adam-kolker-gary-versace-quartet/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Gasworks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075440
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (Jazz Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Music Collective Presents: \nES:MO (Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipiniti) Album Release Celebration\nThursday April 23\, 2026\nTICKET LINK\nES:MO (Elizabeth Shepherd\, vocals\, and Michael Occhipinti\, electric guitar) returns with their genre-bending folk\, R&B\, and jazz sound\, celebrating the new album Sunshine In My Bones. \nSeries Tickets on sale Thursday January 8 2026 9:00am \nIndividual Tickets on sale Thursday January 15 2026 9:00am \nTickets: $45 / $25 (student) \nPurchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here. \nCheck out the rest of the winter series here. \nPlease choose your seats at check out! \nDoors at 7:00PM\, show at 8:00PM (two sets). \nAbout ES:MO: \nES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti\, two imaginative musicians who blend genres to create music that is uniquely their own. ES:MO fuses a love of songwriting with the inventive musicianship they’re known for as perennial Juno Award nominees and veterans of Canada’s music scene. \nMichael Occhipinti’s huge palette of sounds and skill has made him one of Canada’s most respected guitarists\, and pairing his talents with Elizabeth Shepherd’s soulful and ethereal voice and keyboard work stunned listeners on their debut\, The Weight of Hope\, which received a 2022 JUNO Award nomination (individually\, Michael and Elizabeth have a combined 19 JUNO nominations). The album was built around the duo’s unique interpretations of songs by Stevie Wonder\, Bruce Cockburn\, Jackie Shane\, Nick Drake\, and others. \nES:MO is now finishing its second album\, SUNSHINE IN MY BONES\, a celebration of the duo’s own compositions built on hours of jam sessions\, found sounds such as washing machines\, improvised voice and guitar loops\, and the magical connection Elizabeth and Michael share when they create music together. The lyrics explore everything from war crimes to cruise ship class warfare\, love among tulips\, and the need for human connection. Guest drummers Larnell Lewis\, Jinu Isac\, Tony Ferraro\, and Marito Marques join Elizabeth and Michael\, who play everything else. Look for it in March 2026. \nIn the meantime\, their single If We Were Vampires\, a stunning cover of Jason Isbell’s dramatic love song\, has just been released on all streaming platforms. \n— \nJoin Hamilton Music Collective for our winter jazz concert series\, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz\, blues\, and improvised music since 2014. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street\, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020)\, wine selections\, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton! \nAll proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program. \nFor more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: hamiltonmusiccollective.ca \nParking is available in the parking lots. Read more here: https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/elizabeth-shepherd-and-michael-occhipinti-jazz-concert-series/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Gasworks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075440
CREATED:20260212T201719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T201719Z
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SUMMARY:Jambassadors Battle of the Bands
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URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/jambassadors-battle-of-the-bands-3/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T133000
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SUMMARY:Open Jam For Youth
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URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/open-jam-for-youth-16/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Jam
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