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ESPANOLA

It seems former Hamiltonian Aaron Goldstein is busy producing and playing guitar for just about everyone these days, but he’s found time to reconvene his old rock side project Espanola, this time with Sam Cash, Anna Ruddick, Cam Giroux and Dan Edmonds. Espanola performs Sunday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. at This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N. $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

SONNY DEL-RIO

Hamilton’s favourite sax player, Sonny Del-Rio hosts his 17th annual Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Bay City Music Hall, 50 Leander Dr., with his Five Star Revue, Trickbag, Brant Parker, Jude Johns and Carl Horton, Cory Lueck, Christopher Clause and Beast of Burden. Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds to Spectator Summer Camp Fund and An Instrument for Every Child.

GINGER ST. JAMES

Sultry and sassy alt-country singer Ginger St. James brings her band to Lou Dawgs, 116 George St. in Hess Village, on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. You might also want to catch Big Rude Jake on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. for brunch and blues. No cover. Great southern BBQ. 289-389-3227

CANADIAN BRASS

The internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass has been performing festive holiday shows ever since releasing the “A Canadian Brass Christmas” more than 30 years ago. The quintet combines virtuosity with a wonderful sense of fun. They perform at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69.50 and $64.50. 905-681-6000

JEFF MARTIN

Jeff Martin is best known the guitarist and lead singer for the Tea Party. He performs a special acoustic solo show Wednesday, Dec. 6, at This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., with local sitar virtuoso Neeraj Prem opening. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 plus service charges.