Celebrate Canada Day with Lou Molinaro's Lou's Control on CFMU-FM

Lou Molinaro presents a selection of primo Canuck garage, psych and heavy rock on CFMU-FM today from 3pm to 5pm.

Happy Canada Day! - For today's show, it's all Canadian!

As you know, the show is pre-recorded. Choosing music for this afternoon was really based on the mood I was in when preparing this episode. No theme or strategy! Be prepared to hear music from -

Christmas /  Simply Saucer / The Other Guys / Purple Toads / Durango 95 / The Great Scots / Mark Malibu & The Wasagas / Rusty / Night Chill (Thea Faulds) / Nobby Clegg & The Civilians / Slow Reader (local band featuring Dan Empringham, Tori, Dave Nardi & Nathan Ivanco) / Jimmy Vapid / Chilliwack (early) / Les Miserables / Les Sinners / Stanley Frank / TV Freaks / The Gruesomes / Martin Verrall & The Void / The Haunted / It's All Meat / Mckenna Mendelson Mainline / B.A. Johnston / Ian Blurton's Future Now / Michel Pagliaro and more.....

Lou's Control - This is also the home of Jones Garage with Rachel Jones. We broadcast our shows from the McMaster University Student Centre in Hamilton Ontario. Tune in locally every Wednesday 3pm to 5 pm via your radio CFMU 93.3 FM or stream the show by visiting our site right here: https://cfmu.ca/. 

In the meantime, please enjoy "Taken Home" from The Sinisters' "Memories of a Happy Hell" album along with a few other gems (see below). Tomorrow is Steev Saint's birthday. Over the years, many of us have enjoyed watching Steve perform. I miss the days of hosting shows with The Sinisters. They were always hi-energy wildcards. Have a great day tomorrow' Steev! 

Fuzztones vs. The World documentary screens in February

Danny Garcia's film on 80s garage rockers The Fuzztones is at T.O.'s Sellers & Newel (Feb 6) and HamOnt's Hub On Cannon (Feb 8). 

LINKS

It's Psychedelic Baby The Fuzztones' Rudi Protrudi interview 2023

Get tickets for the Toronto screening of The Fuzztones vs. The World on Feb 6 via email: sellers <at> sellersandnewel <dot> com.

You can get tickets for the Hamilton screening of The Fuzztones vs. The World at The Hub on Cannon February 8th right here.

The Fleshtones tear up Hamilton's Corktown Pub, September 28

Good news! Lou Molinaro is bringing The Fleshtones to Hamilton for a show at the Corktown Pub on Sept. 28. Get tickets here.

Celebrate Lou Molinaro's 60th w/ Lou York Dolls & pals @ Corktown Pub, Saturday

Join Night Finger, Stoneage Romeos, Edgar Breau & the Lou York Dolls in a toast to promoter deluxe Lou Molinaro on Saturday. 

Lou Molinaro's 60th Birthday Bash 

Corktown Pub (175 Young St., Hamilton)

Saturday (July 13), 8:30 pm. 

How about this? A surprise 60th birthday party for Lou Molinaro, presented by Lou Molinaro! To celebrate this kind of hard to believe milestone, you will be entertained by a one-off band called The Lou York Dolls – Scott McCullough, Jim McLean, Jeff Richardson, Bryan Yonge and yes, Lou Molinaro – with back up vocals by Rachel Jones, Ashley Sloggett & Paige Thompson. Special guest appearances by Edgar Breau, Greg Brisco and Dean Fulton.

Taking part in the festivities are Toronto's Night Finger (featuring: Craig Daniels, Steve Scarlet, Rusty Fern, & Brian Christopher), plus Stoneage Romeos (made up of Hamilton musical luminaries Dave Elley, Dave Howitt, Joe Csontos & Neen Youkhana). DJ Rachel Jones spins before in between and after.

Get tickets here.

New York's Dictators rock The Horseshoe, Thursday

New York's legendary Dictators make a rare Toronto appearance with Craig Daniels' Night Finger tonight. Check the clips.

The Dictators are on their way home after a successful swing through Southern Ontario.    Photo: Rob Sweeney

Goodbye to Hamilton's rock 'n' roll outpost This Ain't Hollywood

Lou Molinaro's venerable night spot This Ain't Hollywood is closing as the James St. N property has been sold to Toronto-based investment firm Amaprop.

Here's the scoop...
"After 11 years of owning the property on James and Murray Avenue, we would like to inform all of you that we have sold the building. As many of you know, the property has been on the market for some time so we knew this day might come. It saddens us to inform you that this will also mark the end of This Ain't Hollywood.
"Over the last 11 years, we have been very fortunate to host thousands of shows, as well as being a strong foundation for our music community. Operating a live music venue tosses out a lot of challenges and risks. While the industry and infrastructure is changing, we felt that it was a proper time for our departure. The Covid-19 Pandemic, also brought a lot of uncertainties for the near future.
"Our goal on day one was to open a neighbourhood friendly bar offering Hamilton a variety of music, and art. While we are saddened by the end of this era, we look upon the last 11 years as a truly special chapter in Hamilton's illustrious musical story.
"We want to take a moment to say thank you to our staff (present and past) who have represented us so well. Without them, we wouldn't have been able to exist as long as we have. A committed team who believed in us and uniquely sprinkled their magic to make this venue a one of a kind spot.
"We also want to thank you to all of you for your tremendous support over the past 11 years. You have added so much energy and heart to This Ain't Hollywood. Your enthusiasm definitely inspired us along the way.
"While we are saddened by this announcement, we look at the memories with lots of pride, and happiness.
"The closing date for the sale of the building is August 4th. At this point, we have not determined a last date for the venue but we will definitely keep you informed. Please stay tuned to our social media pages for more updates on some unforgettable farewell shows.
Live music, art installations, book launches, bingo, fundraisers, film and video shoots..... there will never be another This Ain't Hollywood." Lou, Glen and Jodie

LINKS
Hamilton Spectator Landmark Hamilton rock club This Ain't Hollywood sold
CBC News The end of This Ain't Hollywood
Global News Owners saddened by the closing of iconic Hamilton music venue

The only Hamilton bar that matters

This Ain't Hollywood (345 James St. North)