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Bad Decisions @ Manny's Place - Oct 19

Bad Decisions @ Manny’s Place – Oct 19

Make the right decision, choose Bad Decision.

Decisions, decisions.  What to do? Where to go? Friday, October 19th, let Bad Decisions guide you. Listen to some great live music.  Go to Manny’s Place. Great nights start with Bad Decisions.

Bad Decisions covering “Rebel Yell“ by Billy Idol https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F741569552633714%2Fvideos%2F18…

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Motivation, Movement & Music @ Sanderson Centre - Sept 29

Motivation, Music & Music staring Joan Minnery @ Sanderson Centre - Sept 29

Get motivated! Get moving!

Get ready for a Musical Motivational Story! Find out how one woman’s crusade to a healthier lifestyle inspired a community and transformed her personal journey into a self empowerment revolution.

Starring Joan Minnery the Inpirational Powerhouse! She’ll be taking the stage by storm with her friends and fellow artists to get you moving, grooving and hopefully making…

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Well this is awkward

Well this is awkward

So I have this nasty habit of disappearing off the face of the earth, especially when the going gets tough.  This was meant to be a temporary reprieve from social media which lasted far too long.

All I want to say is that I’m not dead, I’m not yet giving up on BrantfordBands, and I shall rise again.  Or at the very least will begin updating this site and once again going out to see some great…

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Hit the Spot: Knee Deep at Manny's Place

Hit the Spot: Knee Deep at Manny’s Place

The boys are back in town.

BrantfordBands was live on location at Manny’s Place, one of Brantford’s finest venues for live music in the city, and caught another great performance from the guys in Knee Deep.

Manny’s Placehosts many of the greatest bands in the city; with a top-notch sound system, a flashback inducing light setup and plenty of space to get your groove on while the entertainers…

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Hit the Spot: Pardi Gras at Take a Break

Hit the Spot: Pardi Gras at Take a Break

Pardi Gras is in the house tonight. Everybody just have a good time.

Two keyboards and a microphone (where it’s at) plus a set of drums, a guitar and a bass; not to mention five musicians looking for a good time; bibbidy-bobbity-boo you’ve got yourself a Pardi Gras.

Recently BrantfordBands was down at Take a Break to catch a great band in a great new venue. “But wait,” I hear you object, “Take a…

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from BrantfordBands!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from BrantfordBands!

Today we’re all a lil’ Irish

Not just an excuse to over imbibe, St. Paddy’s day is also an awesome excuse to get out and enjoy some great local music!

We’d love you to share your weekend plans, or to hear from you on Sunday while you recover from the fun:  Comment below or head to the BrantfordBands facebook page to post your (fuzzy) memories and photos!

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The George Rose Big Band @ New Covenant Church - April 3

The George Rose Big Band @ New Covenant Church – April 3

Sing along with George and the Big Band

Guaranteed to get your toes tapping and hands clapping, catch this unique musical experience live in Brantford!

Since 1982 Brantford’s own the George Rose Big Band have been taking their favorite music and making it Bigger. A big band jazz & swing band at heart, their musical passion also leads them down many paths including forays into pop, R&B, soul and…

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Sticks & Stones @ Norfolk Tavern - March 18th

Sticks & Stones @ Norfolk Tavern – March 18th

🍀 Sticks and Stones will rock your bones 🍀

Dust off your blarney stones and head down to Dover on Friday the 18th. More green beer than you can throw a leprechaun at, plus some great live music! Brantford’s own Sticks & Stones are keeping the St Paddy’s party going at the Norfolk Tavern.

from facebook:

We’re playing the Erie coast line….at this rockin’ gem!

We rock! You drink!  🍀

Sticks &…

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Irish themed entertainers needed @ Colby's Billiards

Irish themed entertainers needed @ Colby’s Billiards

Colby’s Billiards is looking for YOU

Colby’s Billiards is looking for an act to keep the Irish eyes a’ smiling this St. Patrick’s Day. Musicians, especially those of the ol’ Irish persuasion, are asked to send a small demonstration of their prowess to Colby’s Billiards via email or give them a call [phone]

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Looking for St Paddy’s Day Entertainment Thursday, March 17th…

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World Series is under the Spotlight at BrantfordBands.com Just added: World Series to the ever-growing Artist Spotlight at BrantfordBands! Would you or your local band (or both?) like a feature on the…

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It’s alive…it’s Alive!! "It's been a long time since I rock and rolled It's been a long time since I did the stroll…

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SueFest: a Celebration of Life @ Knights of Columbus – Sept 12

SueFest: a Celebration of Life @ Knights of Columbus – Sept 12

Celebrate Life!

Support the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada while having a blast at the 2015 SueFest: A Celebration of Life!

A day full of celebration featuring two stages of live music, family fun, carnival entertainment, BBQ, bake sale, live art, prizes and MORE!

On September 12th the Knights of Columbus Hall will be filled with life-affirming joy.

Featuring performances by: Blaine Bomberry C…

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Open Mic w/ Less Than Three - Tuesdays @ Manny's Place

Open Mic w/ Less Than Three – Tuesdays @ Manny’s Place

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Whatever your entertainment needs may be, you’re going to have a great time at the acoustic Open Mic.

Comedians, acoustic musicians, poets and more are all welcome to take to their turn presenting their art.

Make Tuesdays memorable with a journey down to Manny’s Place for their Open Mic with Less Than Three.

from facebook:

Many people ask what the difference is between “open…

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Hit the Spot: Heavy Brantford at Knights of Columbus

Hit the Spot: Heavy Brantford at Knights of Columbus

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Saturday was a hot day filled with even hotter music at the first (annual?) Heavy Brantford.

Knights of Columbus was host to a pantheon of epic metal bands who tore it up all day long. From start to finish, it was a day filled with violently pleasurable music that kept the crowd pumped.

In between sets Wally and his crew of comedy misfits kept the show going with their hilarious…

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Songs for H.O.P.E fundraiser @ Brantford Arts Block – Sept 11

Songs for H.O.P.E fundraiser @ Brantford Arts Block – Sept 11

live music for a great cause

Help support Brantford’s local H.O.P.E. organization while enjoying some excellent acoustic music!

Brantford Arts Block is hosting this wonderful evening with local musicians coming together to foster hope and charity within the community.

Featuring performances by: Logan Staats Caleb Turgeon Coates Chris Strei Less Than Three Terry Weaver

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X-Press Yourself an evening showcasing women in entertainment @ Manny's Place - Sept 19

X-Press Yourself an evening showcasing women in entertainment @ Manny’s Place – Sept 19

Give it up for the ladies!

Fantastic music, hilarious comedy, captivating slam poetry, burlesque dancing and henna body art all under one roof! One night only at Manny’s Place!

Local females are coming together on Saturday, September 19th to rock your socks, paint your hands, tickle your funny bone, electrify your mind and do other things to your body that I won’t get into detail about.

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Heavy Brantford ft. 10 Metal Bands @ Knights of Columbus – Sept 5

Heavy Brantford ft. 10 Metal Bands @ Knights of Columbus – Sept 5

Prepare yourself for Heavy Brantford

What’s better than watching a heavy metal band here in Brantford? 10 (TEN!) metal bands! Throw in a side of great comedy and you’ve got yourself one helluva day!

Local hardcore rockers from Brantford and the area are set to tear Brantford a new one on Saturday, storming the stage out at the Knights of Columbus with a full day of massive music.

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