Community, Artists, musicians - Hamilton, Ontario

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Musicians - Wanna Jam? Check It Out:
The JAM Club @ Prospect Studios offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for all musicians to unleash your creativity and elevate your sound.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT:
Our JAM Club sessions are one of the best ways to network and build relationships in the music industry and also for those who just simply want to come out and play. Jamming with others is an essential skill that will undoubtedly foster creativity and strengthen improvisation in any musician’s journey, especially when jamming to different musical backgrounds and genres in a live performance setting. Because we offer a wide range of genres at our JAM Club, musicians can experiment with different styles and broaden their musical horizons. Jammers also benefit from the fact that our JAM Club sessions are private because it creates a comfortable, low-pressure environment to experiment and collaborate without worrying about performing for a live audience wanting to be entertained. Our acoustically treated music studio is fully backlined and ready for you to JAM so you can get to what really matters, the music. Through this collaborative process, musicians will not only refine their musicianship by improving their technical and listening skills, but they will also develop a deeper understanding of the language of music.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
First off, no JAM Session is ever the same. Capturing the essence of a JAM Session is hard to put into words. It’s organically spontaneous and unpredictable by nature. It’s the unique synergy felt from the musician’s perspective while jamming with each other in real time. It’s really truly awesome in so many ways. Typically a JAM Session involves everyone taking turns soloing (if you want to) and/or backing each other while playing a wide range of famous slow, medium and fast tempo progressions and also trying each other’s Top 3 JAM Songs. We provide an atmosphere where there’s an unspoken understanding that everyone is there to have a blast while letting their creativity flow freely. It’s an infectious, exhilarating and unforgettable experience that’ll leave you hooked. Ultimately, it's a great way to gain some invaluable insight into different playing techniques, song structures, and creative approaches from diverse musicians.
COST:
$10 One-Time Registration Fee.
$25 Two Hours of Jamming.
*Get two (2) hours FREE upon registration.
WHEN:
Every 2nd and 3rd weekend of the month by "R.O." (Reservation Only)
Saturday, March 8th at 3-5pm & 7-9pm.
Sundays, March 9th & 16th at 2-4pm & 5-7pm.
HOW TO JOIN THE JAM CLUB:
To start the registration process, fill out the JAM Club Registration Form on our website here: https://www.prospectstudios.ca/. Once we receive that, we'll get back to you with next steps.
Prospect Studios
446 Prospect Ave.
Kitchener, ON N2A 1E1
519-498-5017
prospect_studios@outlook.com
www.prospectstudios.ca

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Download The InsomAniac "GeneSys" Full Album for Free!

The InsomaniAc "GeneSys" (2024) Full Album Stream
https://soundcloud.com/thedevilscellar/theinsomaniacgenesys

Tracklist:
I. Celestial Visions (0:00)
II. Lamentos de Medianoche (10:58)
III. The Devil's Throne (16:49)
IV. All I Sea (17:30)
V. The Winds of Autumn (23:58)
VI. The Nyctophilian Chronicles (Part I) (27:43)
VII. The Nyctophilian Chronicles (Part II) (35:50)
VIII. Lago de Lágrimas (43:26)

Total Time: 45 minutes and 30 seconds

Find the most comfortable place in your surrounding to experience an exploration of sounds made by The InsomAniac in the past 13 years. Recommendable to listen to it at night.

Credits:
Originally released on Sunday, December 22nd of 2024.

The InsomAniac is Rodrigo “Jugulator” Raquio.

All songs were Composed, Arranged, and Played by The InsomAniac
between September 2011 and December 2024.

Recorded, Mixed and Produced by The InsomAniac
at "The Devil's Cellar" AV Studio.

Photography and Sound Check Assistance by Suji Yoon and Dimitrios Maliaros.

Cover Artwork and Layout designed by The InsomAniac.

This is dedicated to
my wife Suji Yoon who helped me through the process of putting this album together,
my whole family, close friends and distant friends, and
especially you for listening to this album.

In Memory of
my father Lorenzo Segundo Abel Raquio (R.I.P. 1996)
and my friend/mentor Tim Whyte (R.I.P. 2021)

Dedicated to those who cope with timeless grief and insomnia.

Copyright © 2024 The Devil's Cellar. All Rights Reserved.
Property of The Devil's Cellar. www.thedevilscellar.com

About The InsomAniac...

"The InsomAniac is the Atmospheric/Ambient musical project created by Rodrigo Jugulator Raquio as another episode of his Electro Darkwave project DJ Nokturne.

In this project, keyboards, synths and among other instruments are the main essential tool of instrumentation used by The InsomAniac.

This project was created with the main purpose to help out those who suffer of insomnia, got problems to fall asleep at an according schedule or those who dream of sleeping eternally.

The project initiated back in October of 2015 as Rodrigo Raquio committed mainly to play keyboards in an often basis and accepting the fact that battling constant messed up sleeping patterns had to come to an end by accepting that he belongs to the night and not the day."

"While you sleep, I create." - The InsomAniac.

For fans of #vangelis , #jeanmicheljarre , #celticfrost , #Triptykon , #hanszimmer , #burzum #janhammer , #Koto , #Yello , #summoning , #enigma , #Abruptum , #deepforest , #mortiis , #Ulver

Dedicated to my family and friends worldwide.

Hope you enjoy it!

***Note: This is an independent release. I will provide permission to use my music for compilations or feature projects as long as it's requested directly to myself, the creator of it. I am also opened to work online in future contributions worldwide. You can contact me directly via e-mail to rodrigoraquio@gmail.com

Much appreciated!

Sincerely,
Rodrigo Raquio
The InsomAniac
www.facebook.com/theinsomaniac1981

Official Music Videos:
*The InsomAniac “The Nyctophilian Chronicles (Part I)”
https://youtu.be/9cMze0Qqo4M

*The InsomAniac “Lago de Lágrimas” (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/nCz3QnI7qfI

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Bass player available

Hamilton 03/13/2025

Seasoned bass player available. Killer gear and attitude.

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2 Dhols for Rent
$15/day rental fee
$50/dhol deposit, to be returned upon drop off

Pick up and drop off near Limeridge Mall in Hamilton, ON
Delivery may be available for an additional fee

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Chamber music musicians

Hamilton 03/18/2024

Flutist looking to play chamber music with like-minded individual(s). Please contact John in Hamilton. Thank you.

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**Seeking Experienced Bass to Complete Pro Heavy Rock Band..!!**

Wanted:

I found my Singer
He has Amazing
Range and Versatile
and found my Drummer
with killer skillz

**********************

Now seeking:

You will not find a
better opportunity
than this to take your
Musical career to
the top
Wanted:
***********

Experienced
Bass Player

Serious and Dedicated
Pro attitude
Musicians only
to complete lineup
**********************

Please do not respond
if you are in multiple
Bands..
This a 1 Band gig
and 1 Band only
**********************

This will eventually
be an all original Band
**********************

Covers are just to
get out and play live
earn the Band some
quick exposure..
and following

and build the chemistry

Then drop covers
for originals

Hard hitting thick
groovy riffs
**********************

I also have a buddy that owns a high end recording studio
for demos to send out

I've been playing guitar
since I was 6 and am 53
now

Age range I'd like to
stick to is..30 and up

I teach pro on Guitar and Drums

I've played live with:

My bro the amazing

ZAKK WYLDE
******************
and the Mighty

DAVE MUSTAINE
**********************
in Los Angeles

My ad is on my profile
for more info and some of my heroes that I met and played with

Youtube vids under:

Niki B Lee
************

I've toured all around North American

I want to put a serious
live band together

Straight ahead 4 piece
hard rock to Metal

Must be able to
committ at least 1 day
or more a week
for rehearsals

And 1x or more a month for shows

jamming in my
teaching studio

My rehearsal studio is located on the Hamilton
West Mountain

**********************
We will be working
on originals as well
**********************

Working Set list ideas
so far:

Motley Crue
"Shout at the Devil"
'97' updated version

Motley Crue
"Kickstart My Heart"
Rage Against The Machine
"Bulls on Parade"

Rage Against The
Machine
"Killing in The Name of"

Montrose
"Rock The Nation"

Megadeth
"Symphony of Destruction"

(which I played live with
the mighty Dave Mustaine)

Pantera
"Walk"

Ending show song:
AC/DC
"Whole Lotta Rosie"

perfect to improve on
and jam out the show

And of course songs that
other members want to
add to the set list

would like to get
10 solid songs down..

Get together with 2 or 3 other Bands..

Put on an entertaining
wild stage show

play and promote our
own shows at..

Main Stage Studios
in their..
Main Concert Hall

At least 1x a Month or more

Please reply here
or call anytime after 4pm
for more details

289-925-5938

Thanks

RnR

Niki

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Heavy prog band looking for drums and bass

Edit: been jamming around but still looking.

The Isosceles Project is looking for a drummer and bass player. I live around Hamilton Ontario but I have wheels. I'm comfortable commuting around an hour or so to practice with the right people. Looking for people who are into a wide breadth of music from metal to prog rock to synthy stuff to psychedelia to post metal to doomy sludge to funky riffs and everything in between, but generally the music leans to the darker side of things, but there is sometimes light at the end of the tunnel.

Some of my fav bands are The Mars Volta, Elder, Earthless, Brutus, Isis, Thrice, Opeth, Tobacco, Spotlights, Drab Majesty, Emma Ruth Rundle, Captain Beyond, Oranzi Pazuzu, Surprise Chef, Soundgarden, Patrick Cowley, indian, Fever Dog, Black Water Holy Light, Colour Haze, Bummer, Deaf Heaven, Mild Life, New Ghengis Tron, Dvne, Rezn, Wobbler, Motor Psycho.

Even though I love a lot of bands that have vocals, this band is instrumental.

Looking for drummers and bass players who have fairly developed chops, preferably from a metal background and upbringing. This is a proggy band with long songs, weird meters, tempo changes, and lots of riffs. We lean into meaty riffs a lot more than solos. I'm not a virtuso guitar player by any means, but I take pride in big riffs and playing with a lot of dynamic. I don't care if you play bass with your fingers or a pick.

Looking for people who are reliable, experienced, chill, and people who are into jamming weeklyish give or take, atleast until we have a set locked in. You should probably have Pro-ish gear. I'm a relaxed person. I don't mind if it's a slow burn as long as its a consistent one. Looking to make friends and for this to be fun.

I don't want this band to take over anyone's life, but I would like to share it with people who want it to be part of theirs.

There will be a bit of older material but mostly new material for the live set to start, but the ultimate goal would be to find people who are interested in collaborating and writing together. While I have a new record mostly done that I’ve been sitting on, I’d rather only tackle a few of those so it’ll be faster to move onto new stuff together.
If you're interested send me a line to and tell me a bit about yourself. I have playthrough videos I've made for guitar and bass, midi drum information for the drums that I programmed ( but that is meant as a springboard/ open for your interpretation), and a whole record demoed that I'm happy to share.

https://theisoscelesproject.bandcamp.com/album/bridges
Previous work can also be listened to on any streaming platform

Photo by Arkan Zakharov

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LOOKING FOR DJs!!!

Hamilton 03/18/2024

Hey Everyone!

I'm a full-time DJ, musician and owner of On The Lake Entertainment. We're beginning to receive more events than we can feasibly handle and would love to add some local DJs to our roster. Here are the details...

WHAT WE OFFER
- We take pride in paying our DJs more than any other company
- We do all events but our primary bookings are weddings
- We do all of the admin and client communication for you
- We have a great reputation that you'll be associated with
- We have gigs to offer and will book you immediately

WHAT WE NEED
- Experienced, professional, versatile and reliable DJs
- Full-time DJs are preferred but part-time will be considered
- Equipment is a bonus, please let us know what you have
- Wedding experience is a bonus
- Good with people and a positive people pleasing attitude

If interested please message me privately on Facebook ro feel free to tag a DJ below. In the mean time feel free to check out our website to learn more about us... www.otlentertainment.ca

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Need drummer and bass guitarist for punk/metal/funk fusion

Need a drummer, a bass player to join my band. My goal is to write original music, I can play guitar and bass. I want to make youthful aggressive punk with inspiration from math rock, metal and 70s funk/disco. You must have your own equipment and your experience can vary.

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Wanted experienced vocal keys for top 40 rock funk disco blues

Wanted experienced vocalist and keyboardist for top 40 rock funk disco blues band we are in our early 50s with list of songs with the right players band can be ready to gig near future corporate festival bars pubs for wknd local and outskirts 2 to 3 times a month performing send bio videos etc .

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Fridge cart

Hamilton 03/18/2024

Fridge cart with solid wheels $30.00

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rolodex darko—rock/metal band from Hamilton—are looking for a guitar player.
Currently a singer, bassist, and drummer (with experience touring Canada; playing large festivals, including the Warped Tour; recording records at studios such as Metalworks and Jukasa).
Some qualifications:
- Aged 18-39
- Has gear and transportation
- Available for regular gigs/practises
Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Drummer looking for band

Hamilton 03/18/2024

Owner operator needed for sprinter van

Expedited delivery is in higher demand than ever! Come join our team and enter an industry that will only become busier with shipment times becoming shorter and shorter.

Expedited delivery owner operator needed for cross-border delivery between Canada and U.S.
If you love driving and being out on the road, this job is for YOU! Want to save on rent? Can live in the van out on the road. This job includes:

- Van provided
- Training
- Pay-per-mile or percentage of gross revenue
- Weekly pay structure

Job requirements:

- Commercial driving experience
- Ability to cross the border into U.S. (work visa, PR, Canadian passport)
- Driving long hours and distances
- Waiting in the U.S. overnight from time to time for a return load (bed in van)
- Full-time
- Fast card preferred
- References

Looking for serious drivers who enjoy driving and are comfortable with being out on the road for several days at a time. If this is for you, please text 647-762-0495 and I will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also send your resume to sstradesco@gmail.com Again, if you are not willing to commit to the lifestyle of being out on the road, please do not reach out. Thank you.

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acoustic players

Hamilton 02/19/2024

we are a non traditional blue grass band looking for competent players to have some fun. were looking for guitar player [preferably dobro] , fiddle player, mandolin player and percusions. we are guitar, banjo and bass players with vocals. some of the stuff we cover are the dead south,the steeldriversand,billy strings . please drop me a line if interested.

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Hi! We are a five piece Hamilton-based band that combines hypnotic psychedelia with sounds from around the world. Our current lineup includes guitar, bass, keys, drums, and percussion. While we do have a singer, we are looking for a female backing vocalist to take our songs to the next level.
We are more interested in your passion, creativity and vision than your technical abilities. Sonically we are looking for a celestial voice that can contrast against and enhance our singer's rough-hewn, bluesy delivery.
It is important to note that we are only looking for singers who approach their craft without ego. We are all easy going guys, not divas. We are looking for someone who can commit to weekly rehearsals at Mainstage.
We're making some truly unique, soulful and funky music that is designed to get the audience moving. If any of this resonates, drop us a line!

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Drummer available

Hamilton 02/19/2024

Jam for fun or gigging..
Seasoned Mature drummer available .
Long time player (50 years)
Wants to play. In performing band,can play soft or hard depending on what’s required.
Can play Reggae,rock,blues,country.
I listen to what others do and play off their parts,
Can do covers, would also like originals
Please call 905- 870-6174 (cell) or 905-572-6174 (home)
Do not reply to this ad.. Call the number please
And ask for Phil

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Looking for creative friends

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Drum Lessons

Hamilton 02/19/2024

Professional Instructor,savvy in all styles,will teach out of my home or yours ( If your set up to do so) ..Lessons can be scheduled in 30 min,60 min or 120 min Intervals!!.. Can also coach on Live / Studio session work,Kit set up and adjustment,Etc....I am fully vaccinated for ( COVID 19 ) and have Canada Wide Police Check Screening ( With Vulnerable Sector ) ..Please feel free to reach out and I will forward you contact info...

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Bass Player Needed

Hamilton 02/19/2024

90's cover band looking for a committed and dependable bass player who likes to sing and is available every weekend for gigs around southern Ontario. Not looking for anyone with conditions like giant pay checks or to only do songs they like, but if you want to play bass every weekend and earn some cash doing it, send me a text!!
Mark @ 416-315-2648

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