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AGH Festival

Pop-Up Concert: Thomas Duxbury

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Free Admission

Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton Lobby

Thomas Duxbury is an independent artist based in Hamilton, Ontario, known for his unique blend of blues and indie rock sounds.

Join us in the AGH lobby to witness his signature style that incorporates rhythms and melodies reminiscent of surf music from the 1960s, 1950s-inspired ballads, and rock and roll riffs; Duxbury has created a sound that is both familiar and fresh!

Thomas Duxbury is an independent artist based in Hamilton, Ontario, known for his unique blend of blues and indie rock sounds. With a signature style that incorporates rhythms and melodies reminiscent of surf music from the 1960s, 1950s-inspired ballads, and rock and roll riffs, Duxbury and his collaborators have created a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Fronting a band called New Mother Nature, Duxbury has brought together a group of talented musicians and artists, including Bruce Cole, Chuck Kostash, and Jesse Stratton. Their performances are known for their energy and excitement, and they have earned recognition by opening for big names such as The Dirty Nil, The Mosfets, Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, and Jeff Martin to name a few. As well as this, Duxbury has organized and hosted numerous fundraisers, including one for Habitat for Humanity. In 2020, Duxbury released his debut LP, “Back 40 Homegrown,” which features four singles, including “Monday Blues,” “That Woman,” “This City,” and “Burn On.” In 2022 he recorded two additional singles, “Ain’t No Life” and “Solid Ground,” challenging himself to write and record with vintage analog equipment. Duxbury and his band New Mother Nature are currently in the process of recording and developing their second studio album. Duxbury’s influences include Modest Mouse, Neil Young, The Black Keys, and Tom Petty, and his unique genre-blending has seen him perform at notable events across Canada and the United Kingdom. Duxbury has opened for acts such as His music has gained radio play from 101.5 The Hawk, 93.3 CFMU, CBC Radio 2, and various other radio stations throughout the years.

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