Punk Rock Karaoke @ This Ain’t Hollywood - April 13th, 2017


Punk Rock Karaoke @ This Ain’t Hollywood

Thursday April 13th, 2017
Genre: Um...Punk
Time: 9pm (8pm doors)
$ tbd at the door

Who should go?

Anyone who’s always wanted to be Joey Ramone or any other punk band front man. This travelling show features Greg Hetson (Bad Religion, Circle Jerks), Stan Lee (Dickies), Darren Pfeiffer (Gold Finger, Sum 41) and Steve Solo (adolescents, agent orange) who form a back up band for anyone who wants to get up and sing. There’s a list of songs to choose from, you sign up and...well, you get the idea. In case you don’t get the idea check out this vid

Why should you go?

Come on...who hasn’t wanted to sing in a punk band at least once in your life. But seriously if you’re a fan of punk this is pretty frikkin cool. This show is only hitting up a few select cities in Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton and London) before they head to New York, and Hamilton’s punk heritage probably was a factor so come on out and do Hamilton proud.

About the venue

This Ain’t Hollywood - one of the best rock and roll bars in Canada, and with the best sound guy in the city you’re always guaranteed a good show. The entrance is at the side of the building (look for the patio), great owners, great staff and awesome music. Weeknight shows often start early (8pm usually) so if you have to work in the morning you can still go. Check times on the website to be sure.
Location: 345 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H3, Canada

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