It's a hot and steamy night in Waterloo's Starlight Lounge as Lumberjunk celebrates the release of a new EP, pumping out original modern rock infused with classic soul.

Band members are: Matt Weidinger (vocals/Hammond B-3...

It's a hot and steamy night in Waterloo's Starlight Lounge as Lumberjunk celebrates the release of a new EP, pumping out original modern rock infused with classic soul.

Band members are: Matt Weidinger (vocals/Hammond B-3...

Highlights of Grand River Film Festival 2012 include appearances by actress Susan Sarandon and entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin, along with a display of vintage sports cars by Bricklin owners.

Juno award winner Julian Fauth performs a song he wrote for his musical mentor, the late great legendary bluesman Mel Brown, during his CD release party at The Boathouse, Victoria Park, Kitchener, October 13, 2012.

Brown,...

Award winning blues musicians Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley.

website: http://www.braithwaiteandwh...

It's a joyful celebration on the streets of downtown Kitchener following the marriage ceremony of Randy Johnston and Emilia Strada, as Mike Erb and his Dixie band lead the Bride and Groom and wedding guests from The Regist...

Singer Wendy Lands performs at The Jazz Room in Uptown Waterloo, May 9, 2012.

In addition to showcasing her current album, Mumble, and selections from The Music of The Pianist Wladslaw Szpilman, her previous CD, Lands tr...

Singer Wendy Lands performs at The Jazz Room in Uptown Waterloo, May 9, 2012.

In addition to showcasing her current album, Mumble, Lands treats fans to three haunting songs from The Music of The Pianist Wladslaw Szpilman...

Singer Wendy Lands performs at The Jazz Room in Uptown Waterloo, May 9, 2012.

In addition to showcasing her current album, Mumble, Lands treats fans to three haunting songs from The Music of The Pianist Wladslaw Szpilman...

Singer Wendy Lands chats about her music and performs at The Jazz Room in Uptown Waterloo, May 9, 2012.

In addition to showcasing her current album, Mumble, Lands treats fans to three haunting songs from The Music of The...

Singer-songwriter Mary 5e performs an original composition at Uptown Waterloo Public Square.

Flamenco guitarist Juneyt Cunyet performs at Uptown Waterloo Public Square, accompanied by belly dancer Ishra. The song is an original composition called Tesla.

Cinematographer: Philip Bast

Invoketress Dance Troupe performs at Uptown Waterloo Public Square.

Cinematographer: Philip Bast

A few highlights from 2011. The 4th annual Chris Lane Memorial Fundraiser Concert takes place in Uptown Waterloo Public Square, July 15, 2012, noon till after dark. The music is free. All donations go to fighting cancer. A...

Errol Blackwood performs the Bob Marley anthem One Love, at the Royal Ontario Museum, February 25, 2012. Blackwood's performance precedes screening of the documentary film RasTa: A Soul's Journey. Joining Blackwood on stag...

Singer-songwriter Ginger St James performs an original composition, Boom Boom Room, at The Boathouse, Victoria Park, Kitchener.

Cinematographer: Philip Bast

Kitchener blues icon Cheryl Lescom knocks out a stellar classic at The Boathouse as the Victoria Park venue celebrates the end of an era, Nov 27, 2011. With the future of the venue uncertain, it's an emotion-packed weeken...

Sunday afternoon at The Boathouse in Kitchener's Victoria Park, but not just any Sunday afternoon. It's the end of an era, the final concerts, as the beloved live music venue is forced to close its doors, perhaps just for ...

The Nancy Walker Quartet performs Nancy's composition "New Hieroglyphics".

Recorded live at The Jazz Room in Waterloo, October 15, 2011.

Nancy Walker: piano

Ted Quinlan: guitar

Kieran Overs: bass

Ethan Ardelli: drums

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The Nancy Walker Quartet performs Nancy's composition "Take You There".

Recorded live at The Jazz Room in Waterloo, October 15, 2011.

Nancy Walker - piano

Ted Quinlan - guitar

Kieran Overs - bass

Ethan Ardelli - drums

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A medley of signature songs by Miss Angel Brown, including original compositions That's The Way I Tumble and If You Could See, plus audience favorites Shake A Hand and Hip Shake.

Backed by her band The Homewreckers, Miss...

It's a sold-out house both nights as Grand River Jazz Society volunteers launch The Jazz Room in partnership with the Huether Hotel in Uptown Waterloo.

Opening weekend performances include: The Jason White Trio, Larry Lar...

BF Soul performs at Kitchener Blues Festival, August 2011

After months of planning and a great deal of volunteer work, The Jazz Room is almost ready for its official September 9 launch at the Huether Hotel in Waterloo. A late August preview evening with live audience provides mus...

A celebration of freedom: The Underground Railroad Festival, Drayton Ontario, August 13, 2011. Produced by Diana Braithwaite, seventh-generation descendent of Canada's early black pioneers, fugitive ex-slaves who were the...

Trevor, a gay man, is getting married. His friend and professional ballroom dance partner, Jeff, is helping him devise the first dance.

The time is three months after gay marriage becomes legal in Canada, and they set ab...

Highlights from Kitchener Blues Festival, Sunday August 7, 2011. Performers include:

• Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

• Alfie Smith and Manitoba Hal

• Jordan John and the Blues Angels

• John Mayall

• Bettye LaVette

Ph...

Highlights from Kitchener Blues Festival, Saturday August 6, 2011. Performers include:

• Matt Weidinger Trio

• Paul James

• BF Soul

• Bob Margolin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

• Johnny Winter

• Pat Travers Band

• Edgar Winter...

Kitchener Blues Festival Highlights, Friday August 5:

Errol Blackwood, Shawn Kellerman and Michael Pickett, Miss Angel and the Homewreckers, Jimmy Bowskill Band, The Tommy Castro Band

Kitchener Blues Festival kicks off with a gala evening under the tent in Victoria Park.

Featured performers include local favorites Aphrodite's Bodice and headliner Gregg Allman.

Cinematog: Philip Bast

Panasonic HVX200 ...

Chanteuse Wendy Lands performs Mumble, the title track of her new CD, Thursday June 23, 2011 at Hugh's Room in Toronto, brilliantly backed by her band: Jim Gillard (percussion & fluglehorn), Greg Kavanagh (guitar), Don Bre...

Music is at the heart of the Walters Family, who host dinner theatre shows at their farm near Bright, Ontario. The barn has been converted into a summer entertainment venue, complete with dining areas and sit-down concert ...

The hippest party in town, hands down: it's the second annual Steel Rail Sessions event aboard the Waterloo Central Railway, with 350 culture buffs experiencing art on the move, from Waterloo to St. Jacobs and back again.

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Saxman Dave Wiffen cranks out a splendid original tune, Keep The Faith, in concert at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener, May 14, 2011.

Backing Wiffen are: Nancy Walker, piano, Kieran Overs, bass, Ted Warren, drums.

Chanteuse Wendy Lands performs her original song Beautiful Sinner, Thursday June 23, 2011 at Hugh's Room in Toronto, brilliantly backed by her band: Jim Gillard (percussion & fluglehorn), Greg Kavanagh (guitar), Don Breith...

Chanteuse Wendy Lands performs her achingly soulful original song Unsung, Thursday June 23, 2011 at Hugh's Room in Toronto, brilliantly backed by her band: Jim Gillard (percussion & fluglehorn), Greg Kavanagh (guitar), Don...

Nasteé Business is James Gordon's new musical play debuting June 28, 29 and 30th in Guelph at the Guelph Little Theatre.

An innovative multi-media full-length production, Nasteé Business examines the growing tensions bet...

The Light of the East Ensemble opens the 10th anniversary season for Neruda Productions at the Waterloo Button Factory, March 11, 2011.

The ensemble is an instrumental group based in London, Ont., specializing in music fr...

The Light of the East Ensemble opens the 10th anniversary season for Neruda Productions at the Waterloo Button Factory, March 11, 2011.

The ensemble is an instrumental group based in London, Ont., specializing in music fr...

The Light of the East Ensemble opens the 10th anniversary season for Neruda Productions at the Waterloo Button Factory, March 11, 2011.

The ensemble is an instrumental group based in London, Ont., specializing in music fr...

The Light of the East Ensemble opens the 10th anniversary season for Neruda Productions at the Waterloo Button Factory, March 11, 2011.

The ensemble is an instrumental group based in London, Ont., specializing in music fr...

The Light of the East Ensemble opens the 10th anniversary season for Neruda Productions at the Waterloo Button Factory, March 11, 2011.

The ensemble is an instrumental group based in London, Ont., specializing in music fr...

Pocketful of Change is a film about cheating, featuring an original song about life choices with a lyrical sound byte that echoes louder than coins. Produced Jan 19, 2008 in association with the Ed Video Media Arts Centre ...

Waterloo's MennoGroove performs an original composition, a medley: Turn It Up / Walk Away, at Maxwell's Music House, Waterloo, January 27, 2011.

Band members:

• Jay Carraro, lead guitar, vocals

• Dallas Moses, bass

• Chri...

Waterloo's MennoGroove performs an original composition, Smile, at Maxwell's Music House, Waterloo, January 27, 2011.

Band members:

• Jay Carraro, lead guitar, vocals

• Dallas Moses, bass

• Chris Carignan, drums

• Wendy T...

Waterloo's MennoGroove performs an original composition, Me Too, at Maxwell's Music House, Waterloo, January 27, 2011.

Band members:

• Jay Carraro, lead guitar, vocals

• Dallas Moses, bass

• Chris Carignan, drums

• Wendy ...

Waterloo's MennoGroove performs an original composition, Do THe MennoGroove, at Maxwell's Music House, Waterloo, January 27, 2011.

Band members:

• Jay Carraro, lead guitar, vocals

• Dallas Moses, bass

• Chris Carignan, dr...