Music Career Day Hamilton

Born & raised in the Greater Toronto Area, Pop and R’n’B Singer/Songwriter Julianna Jones has been crafting her sound for a number of years, epitomized in her most recent release, “Stranger”. Collaborating with artists and producers from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Hamilton, she is establishing creative ways to reinvent her genre, making music for a new Pop and R’n’B world culture.

A young man who makes a strong statement on his principal instrument of choice – the bass – Spencer Devolin started out playing guitar, transitioning to the bass in grade seven, when he quickly began joining bands and participating in music events in his hometown of Haliburton, Ontario. With eclectic influences from multiple genres, Spencer is a musician who can adapt to diverse contexts. He has played in various settings, from Hamilton’s City Hall to bars and recording studios, and beyond Ontario to other provinces such as Quebec. His musical highlights include theatre productions and private events, opportunities he enjoyed during his studies at Mohawk College. Spencer plans to continue his musical journey in Hamilton, where he will perform and record with local talent during the upcoming year.

James DeGeer is a contemporary guitarist with 13 years of experience. He pulls inspiration from various artists in the Folk, Rock, Country, and Blues, genres as well as from chamber orchestras and choirs. He performs pieces with influences from progressive rock, metal, and jazz. James also teaches private lessons in guitar. James has worked at Catherine North Studios in downtown Hamilton, and collaborated with Mohawk College faculty, including Kirk Starkey and Jamshed Turel.

A musician to watch in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is Jadon Haughton. He credits influences ranging from Erykah Badu to Brian Blade for his versatile sound and ability to adapt his drumming to any occasion. He is comfortable with an array of genres including jazz, and funk, among others. Jadon continues to further his passion for music at Mohawk College, studying under acclaimed music faculty like Kevin Dempsey and Michael Stuart. You can always find Jadon at his local record store or performing around the city.