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SUMMARY:HMC Presents: Adrean Farrugia Trio ft. Jessica Lalonde
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Music Collective Presents: \nAdrean Farrugia Trio feat. Jessica Lalonde\nThursday November 6\, 2025\nTICKET LINK\nAdrean Farrugia – Piano \nJessica Lalonde – Vocals \n(Band TBD) \n  \nSeries Tickets on sale Friday August 22 2025 9:00am \nIndividual Tickets on sale Friday September 5 2025 9:00am \n  \nTickets: $45 / $25 (student) \nPurchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here. \nCheck out the rest of the fall series here. \n  \nPlease choose your seats at check out! \nDoors at 7:00PM\, show at 8:00PM (two sets). \n  \nToronto vocalist Jessica Lalonde partners with Juno award winning pianist Adrean Farrugia and his trio. Together they bring an eclectic blend of music and song\, taking the listener on a journey through early jazz\, of the Broadway and Ellingtonian variety\, to popular songs of the modern era\, with nods to Lalonde’s training in Opera and Chanson Francaise\, and Farrugia’s roots in Bach\, Beethoven\, and Bebop. \nRecently listed by Jazz FM91 as one of “Eight Canadian Women in Jazz You Need to Know”\, Jessica Lalonde has made a name for herself as a compelling\, passionate\, and eclectic Canadian artist. Her unique and powerful vocal sound blends a wide range of musical influences\, transcending genres. Since her early days as a young singer\, she has enjoyed lending her voice to a diverse array of projects ranging from Operatic roles in Vancouver and Italy\, to Indie-Rock backing vocals\, to New Music\, to every major Jazz festival in Canada. \nMultiple award-winning pianist and composer Adrean Farrugia has garnered national\, and even international recognition for his highly creative and individual approach to the piano– highly lyrical\, rhythmic and playful\, always pulling emotion from the listener. He’s performed on stages worldwide from Paris to Tokyo\, New York City to Tel-Aviv\, bringing his unique piano approach to more than 50 recordings to date\, garnering 9 Juno award nominations\, 2 Juno Awards\, and a 2020 award for Artist of the Year at the Production Music of America’s Mark Awards. Together\, this duo mesmerizes audiences with music that hits the heart and fascinates the mind. This is music that has something for everyone. \nAbout Adrean Farrugia: \nAn award-winning artist and Juno nominee\, Adrean Farrugia has performed with legends such as Ernie Watts\, Randy Brecker\, Molly Johnson\, Sheila Jordan\, Jane Bunnett\, and Kenny Wheeler\, and has appeared on more than 60 recordings. He has been recognized with two Juno Awards\, eight nominations\, and numerous accolades including a Mark Award for ‘Best Production Music Artist’ from the Production Music Association of America. \nAdrean leads multiple creative projects including the trio Eurostar\, with a new album set for release in 2025\, and the Toronto-Montreal quartet Tangent. He is endorsed by Shigeru Kawai Pianos. \nHe holds degrees from Mohawk College\, the University of Toronto\, and York University\, and has taught at Humber College\, Mohawk College\, U of T\, and York. Most recently\, he served as Assistant Professor at Saint Francis Xavier University. \nAbout Jessica Lalonde: \nJessica Lalonde has spent her life exploring music in all its shades and facets. Raised on Country and Rock & Roll\, she fell for jazz during her formative years. Lalonde began singing around her hometown of Midland in small jazz duos and trios\, and for her local Big Band. Eventually the clarity and strength of her voice led her into serious vocal study and she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance from Wilfrid Laurier University. She excelled in her studies\, winning a performance scholarship\, several prestigious concerto competitions\, and holding the title roles in the University’s opera productions. \nAfter graduating she recorded a solo album of jazz and big ­band hits produced by jazz veteran Bill King. The album Spinning Daydreams\, features some of Canada’s finest and most sought after musicians including Kevin Breit (Norah Jones\, kd lang\, Cassandra Wilson)\, Davide DiRenzo (Jacksoul\, Sophie Milman\, Tomi Swick)\, Duncan Hopkins (Diana Krall\, Mark Murphy\, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass) and Ann Lindsay (Blue Rodeo\, Dionne Warwick\, The Chieftans). \nFollowing the production and touring of this project\, Lalonde continued to explore and hone her instrument by delving into Bel canto singing under the guidance of Metropolitan soprano Aprile Millo\, and in 2015 she had the privilege of performing in Italy alongside Ms. Millo for a series of concerts benefitting the Museo and Comittato Renata Tebaldi\, the Amici delle case di Puccini\, and Villa Verdi. While there\, she was also honoured to work with legendary Conductor Maestro Richard Bonynge. \nJessica enjoys a diverse array of performing opportunities including recent collaborations with Juno award winner Chris Gestrin for a headlining performance of “From Heaven to The Centre of The Earth\,” a multi­media performance art piece at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s FUSE Festival. She has also performed backing vocals on three Born Ruffians albums\, and is featured on Will Currie and the Country French’s album\, They Killed Us\, Jaymze Bee’s soon to be released collaborative project\, Muse and jazz giant\, John MacMurchy’s latest Art of Breath recording project. Looking to expand into new markets Jessica signed with Folkstar Productions and re-released her Christmas single “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to overwhelming support. With these appreciations she is now headed back into the recording studio with the talented John MacMurchy to record her second album. Look for her new album to drop late 2018. \nUltimately the connecting thread between these various musical genres and adventures has been an ability to express the core emotion of whatever composition she is singing\, whether by Puccini\, Gershwin or a local folk rock band. This expression is filtered through an open heart and depth of understanding; channelled through a voice that feels as though it may unleash at any moment\, but chooses rather to remain grounded; an unaffected purity of tone conveying shadow and light. \n“Such a distinct voice\, genuine natural talent and undeniable beauty.” – Awesome Music \n“Jessica Lalonde is one of the top Canadian women in jazz you need to know!” – Jazz.FM91 \n  \n— \nJoin Hamilton Music Collective for our fall 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/hmc-presents-adrean-farrugia-trio-ft-jessica-lalonde/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Gasworks
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SUMMARY:Open Jam For Youth
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URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/open-jam-for-youth-9/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Jam
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SUMMARY:Beatles Open Jam at Hamilton Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:You might have heard the news: Paul McCartney is coming to town! To celebrate the concert\, and our neighbours @tdcoliseum’s reopening\, we’ve got a Beatles themed evening planned! \nThe Market is open LATE and we’re hosting a Beatles themed open-mic night with our friends @hammusiccollect and their live backing band. Kicking off the music is the HMC Jambassador students! \nCome and sing\, come on your way to the show\, come and celebrate music in Hamilton! \n️ Friday November 21\n 4:30 – 6:00 PM\n All ages\, family friendly event (free!)\n35 York Blvd. (A block from the concert!)
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/beatles-open-jam-at-hamilton-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Hamilton Farmer’s Market\, 35 York Blvd\, Hamilton
CATEGORIES:Open Jam
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SUMMARY:HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Music Collective Presents: \nDarcy Hepner & Friends\nThursday November 27\, 2025\nTICKET LINK\nDarcy Hepner – Sax \nNancy Walker – Piano \nTed Quinlan – Guitar \nPaul Intson – Bass \nJoel Haynes – Drums \n  \nSeries Tickets on sale Friday August 22 2025 9:00am \nIndividual Tickets on sale Friday September 5 2025 9:00am \n  \nTickets: $45 / $25 (student) \nPurchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here. \nCheck out the rest of the fall series here. \n  \nPlease choose your seats at check out! \nDoors at 7:00PM\, show at 8:00PM (two sets). \n  \nAbout Darcy Hepner \nBorn in Edmonton\, Alberta and raised in Hamilton\, Ontario\, he is the son of professional musicians (conductor Lee Hepner and pianist Patricia Rolston). His professional career began as a cellist at the age of 15 and transitioned to flute\, clarinet\, and saxophone during his studies at McMaster University (BMus 1978). While pursuing jazz studies at the University of Miami he performed with Henry Mancini\, BB King\, Aretha Franklin\, Tony Bennett\, Mel Tormé and many others (MMUS 1980). Moving to New York City in 1983 he studied composition and saxophone at New York University with Lee Konitz and Bob Mintzer. During his second residency in New York from 1996 to 2005\, Hepner toured with Blood\, Sweat and Tears\, played in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and in clubs with such artists as Buster Poindexter\, Tom Wopat and the Ed Palermo Big Band. \nSince 2008 he has recorded and performed with Tom Wilson (musician) and LeE HARVeY OsMOND as both a woodwind player and conductor/arranger for his symphony shows which have included performances with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. \nIn 2015\, he collaborated with Canadian musician Ian Thomas as arranger and conductor to develop a concert for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The music for the concert was used to produce Thomas’s “Life In Song” recording. Since then\, he has also arranged and conducted tribute shows to The Beatles and the music of James Bond for the HPO. \nHepner taught at Berklee College of Music (Boston) 1985–89\, and was founder and head of the Music Program at Selkirk College in Nelson\, BC\, 1989–96. From 2005 to 2020\, he held the position of professor of music at Mohawk College\, Hamilton. \nNow retired from teaching\, Darcy Hepner is a regularly gigging saxophonist and arranger in Hamilton\, Ontario where he lives with his wife Astrid. \n— \nJoin Hamilton Music Collective for our fall 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/hmc-presents-darcy-hepner-friends-2/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Gasworks
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