April 12, 2022, OTTAWA − Ontario Festival of Small Halls organizers today announced that they will continue to offer the joy of live music concerts in small communities across Eastern Ontario, during the month of May, 2022.
Justin LaBrash Radio Tour 2020 Stops in Athens, ON for Intimate Performance
Canada’s own Justin LaBrash on his Ontario Radio Tour 2020 made a stop in Athens at a jammed packed residence for an intimate one-night performance.
The Jordy Jackson Band took Athens by Storm
Friday evening, I took my first road trip of 2019 to the Joshua Bates Centre in Athens to see Kingston’s The Jordy Jackson Band. The Joshua Bates Centre is a gem of a place to see a show, it’s acoustics are nothing short of amazing, everything just sounds so good in there. I would rather see a band in a nice intimate setting like this than one of those big venues or festivals. Jordy is not a stranger to those bigger shows though with visits to The Tweed Stampede, Trackside Music Festival, and the Havelock Country Jamboree under his belt.
Abby Stewart sparkles in her Joshua Bates Centre debut!
Athens, Ontario. A small, one-stoplight, town about 1 hour north east of Kingston and about 90 mins south west of Ottawa. Doesn’t sound like much but what many don’t know is that at the corner, by that stoplight, sits the Joshua Bates Centre, affectionately known as the JBC by locals. Over the years the JBC has developed a bit of a reputation as a venue that has played host to some of the biggest names in country music before they were stars; among them Johnny Reid, George Canyon, Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel and now Abby Stewart.
Abby Stewart leads 2018/2019 Lineup at Joshua Bates Centre
The Joshua Bates Centre is a performing arts centre located in Athens, Ontario, that features music, theatre, and comedy. This small town venue has played host to some of today’s stars before they were stars including Brett Kissel, Gord Bamford, Johnny Reid and many many more. This afternoon they unveiled a powerhouse lineup for the 2018-19 season!
