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Sunday, February 19, 2012 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO IGNITE Fire Lounge And Ice Bar (formerly "Callahan's") John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK deKEYZER BAND tickets are $ 20 and, the show runs from 8pm to 1pm for tickets call (519) 753 - 8244 A Celebration Of Life Jack Mars 1915~ 2008 June Mars 1923 ~ 2009 and, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of their marriage. Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:00pm ~ 5:00 pm in the Alexander Graham Bell Room of the Best Western Brant Park Inn, Brantford, Ontario Enjoy memorabilia, music and, fellowship. John Mars will perform songs that his parents loved at 3pm with Paul Coombs, guitar. John is mainly retired and, rarely performs live these days. Admission is free | Everyone is welcome "Kirby's Bar and Buffet" in the hotel is a very nice restaurant and, a delicious buffet brunch is available from 10:30am ~ 2:00pm - $15.99 (seniors enjoy 10% off). Food and, drinks are available at all times. bestwesternbrantford.com 519 - 753 - 8651 Come and, share your memories. Jack Mars photo click here ~ June Mars photo click here VIEW: SETLIST click here VIEW: POSTER click here Friday, June 25, 2010  PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House 12 Broadway West John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e Show runs 8:00 pm - Midnight Welcome the coming of summer with a patio evening! Seating is limited; call to reserve 519 - 442 - 5555 (no cover charge) VIEW: PRESS click here VIEW: PRESS click here VIEW: SETLIST click here Thursday, June 10, 2010  CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Groove Kitchen 656 King Street East John Mars & Mary 5e will open the show for ALAN GERBER (Rhinoceros) Show runs 8:00 pm - 1:00am Welcome the coming of summer with a patio evening! $5 admission Seating is limited; call to reserve 519 - 650 - 4452 VIEW: PRESS click here VIEW: SETLIST click here Friday, February 26, 2010  PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e Show runs 8:00 pm - Midnight Call the restaurant, if you want to make dinner reservations 519 - 442 - 5555 (no cover charge) Saturday, December 26, 2009   PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show runs 8:00 pm - Midnight The Cedar House opens at 5pm that day so, if you want to have a great dinner, call 519 - 442 - 5555 for reservations. Friday, December 23, 2009  KITCHENER-WATERLOO Tango's Lounge John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge For more information call the restaurant 519 - 578 - 8282 Saturday, September 19, 2009   PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show runs 8:00 pm - Midnight For information call 519 - 442 - 5555 Friday, September 18, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Nutty Parrot John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show starts at 10:00 pm For information call 519 - 623 - 6999 Friday, August 28, 2009   PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show starts at 8:00 pm on the patio For information call 519 - 442 - 5555 Friday, July 31, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO Holiday Inn John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show runs 4:30 - 7:30 pm on the patio For information call the hotel at 519 - 658 - 4601 VIEW: SETLIST click here and later that same night... Friday, July 31, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Nutty Parrot John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show starts at 10:00 pm For information call 519 - 623 - 6999 VIEW: SETLIST click here Thursday, July 28, 2009   OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Jazzmyns Tapas And Taps John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e For information, call the club at 519 - 371 - 7736 VIEW: SETLIST click here Saturday, July 25, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO Holiday Inn John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show runs 4:30 - 7:30 pm on the patio For information call the hotel at 519 - 658 - 4601 and later that same night... Saturday, July 25, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Argyle Arms John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show starts at 10:00 pm For dinner reservations call 519 - 653 - 5272 Friday, July 10, 2009   PARIS, ONTARIO The Cedar House John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge Show runs 8pm - 12 midnight For information or tickets, call  (519) 442-5555 VIEW: SETLIST click here Saturday, June 27, 2009   CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO Holiday Inn John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e There is no cover charge For information or tickets, call (519) 442-5555 VIEW: SETLIST click here Sunday, February 15, 2009   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO Branch 90, Royal Canadian Legion Hall John Mars will be the special guest of  Jack de Keyzer Tickets are $15 in advance and, $20 at the door. Show runs 7pm - 12 midnight For information or tickets, call  (519) 752-0331 VIEW: SETLIST click here   Saturday, October 4, 2008   KITCHENER, ONTARIO Tango's Lounge John Mars will be the special guest of Mary 5e. There is no cover charge. For information call  (519) 578 - 8282 VIEW: SETLIST click here   Wednesday, September 17, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm The show is Part Two of a feature on Punk/New Wave music mainly from the 1970's. Listen on-line CLICK HERE Call in while JOHN MARS is on-the-air   (905) 575 -2101   Wednesday, July 16, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm The show will feature Punk Rock / New Wave music from mostly the 1970's. Call in while JOHN MARS is on-the-air   (905) 575 -2101   Friday, June 30   PARIS, ONTARIO "Capron's Cavern" downstairs at: The Arlington Hotel Acoustic Concert featuring 2 sets by John Mars (backed by Paul Chapman on guitar) and, 2 sets by J.P. Riemens (with lead guitar by Brian Griffin).  Doors open at 8pm and, the music starts at 9pm.  Admission is $10 and, seating is limited so, get there early to get a good spot.  For more information or, to book a room for the night call  (519) 442 - 1019  or,  1 - 877 - 833 - 9083 VIEW: POSTER, SETLIST click here   Wednesday, June 18, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm "New Music Show # 2" - New music to John means stuff recorded sometime in the past 15 years. Call in while JOHN MARS is on-the-air   (905) 575 -2101   Sunday, June 1, 2008   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO Jackhammer's Night Club John Mars will be one of the performers at a benefit for Country And Western legend Terry Sumsion, who is battling cancer.  Other acts will include Stagecoach.  The show runs from 2pm - 7pm and, John will be one of the first acts up on stage. Tickets are $20.  For information call  (519) 752 - 8777 VIEW: SETLIST click here   Wednesday, May 14, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm "The Great B-sides" will be the theme and, John will be playing the flip sides of  famous, hit 45rpm records from mainly the 1960's on Lou's show.   Included will be songs from the Animals, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Spencer Davis Group, Bob Dylan etc.   Sunday, April 27, 2008   PARIS, ONTARIO  Paris Fairgrounds John Mars will be doing his first show in more than 15 months and,  will be performing a number of brand new songs as well as a few of his old songs that you may remember.  John is pleased to be a part of what will be a totally amazing fundraiser that will benefit a real Canadian Country/Western singing icon.  John's pal, Terry Sumsion has always been one of the musical heroes of  John's own  lil' neighbourhood.   Lately, Terry has had an incredible time battling cancer.  He's a fighter, but, he and his family need some help with all of this ....  So, let's kick into gear and, help out!   Other artists will include The Mercey Brothers, Stagecoach, Marie Bottrell, Wildwood Flowers and, Dixon.  Eleven acts in all.   1pm - 7pm Tickets are $25.  Call the Paris Fairgrounds events building at  ( 519) 442 - 2823   to order tickets. Visa/Mastercard accepted.  All proceeds go directly to Terry. VIEW:  SETLIST click here   Wednesday, April 16, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm "New Music" - meaning stuff that has been released sometime in the last 15 years! John will introduce some of his favourite songs from approximately 1993 to the present on Lou's show.    Wednesday, February 13, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm "The Girl Groups + Female Singer/Songwriters" John will introduce uncommon records by women from the 1960's to the present on Lou's show.    Wednesday, January 16, 2008   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm "Soul Sisters And Brothers" John will introduce rare soul records from mainly the 1960's on Lou's show.    Wednesday, December 12, 2007   HAMILTON, ONTARIO John Mars will be the special guest of Lou Molinaro on Mohawk Radio C101.5 FM.  If you are not in Hamilton that day you can listen on-line.     4pm - 6pm John will introduce rare Rockabilly records from the 1950's to the present on Lou's show.    Saturday, December 30, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John Mars and Craig McNair will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg, in a show that will also feature Scott Wicken. for information call (519) 884 - 3158 Friday, December 15, 2006   PARIS, ONTARIO Grandstands John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg and Craig McNair. for information call (519) 442 - 1354 VIEW: SETLIST click here Friday, November 24, 2006   HAMILTON, ONTARIO West Town Bar And Grill John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg and, Craig McNair. Opening the show will be J.P. Riemens. for information call (905) 570 - 1412 Saturday, October 21, 2006   OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Moonshine Cafe John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg & Craig McNair. Craig and Lucas will also perform their own sets. for information call (905) 844 - 2655 VIEW:  SETLIST click here Saturday, October 14, 2006   PARIS, ONTARIO Grandstands John will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg and Craig McNair. for information call (519) 442 - 1354 Saturday, September 30, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg & Craig McNair. for information call (519) 844 - 3158 Monday, September 25, 2006   TORONTO, ONTARIO Mitzi's Sister John will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg in a show that will also feature Guitar Bomb (NYC) and, Tanya Philipovich (Toronto). for information call (416) 532 - 2570 Saturday, September 23, 2006   HAMILTON, ONTARIO West Town Bar and Grill John will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg. for information call (519) 570 - 1412 Friday, September 22, 2006   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO Army, Navy and Air Force Club John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg & Craig McNair as the opening act for THE JACK deKEYZER BAND. for information call (519) 759 - 3503 Sunday, September 3, 2006   DURHAM, ONTARIO Come Together Festival John will be performing with help from Lucas Stagg & Craig McNair. Other artists will include Mark Wilson and Caution Jam. Lucas Stagg and Craig McNair will also perform their own sets. Music starts at NOON. for information go to www.cometogethermusicfest.ca Saturday, July 29, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg. Other performers will include comic Caroline Stoesser and, Toronto based singing group Blue Venus. for information, call (519) 885 - 3158 Sunday, June 4, 2006   WATERLOO, ONTARIO Starlight Social Club This will be the CD RELEASE SHOW for Lucas Stagg's "Love Or Lack Thereof" album. John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg & other special guests will include Craig McNair, Mary 5E, Jesse Altman and Marcia Dwyer. This new album was co-produced by Lucas Stagg and John Mars for Ugly Dog Records. Comic Caroline Stoesser will open the show. for information, call (519) 885 - 4970 Saturday, May 27, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John Mars will be a special guest at "Stagg Ranch" starring Lucas Stagg with Jesse Altman & Marcia. Other special guests will include Scott Wicken. for information, call (519) 884 - 3158 Sunday, May 21, 2006   DURHAM, ONTARIO Come Together Festival John Mars will be performing along with Lucas Stagg, Erica Knight, Mark Wilson And The Way It Is, Caution Jam, High Plains Drifter, The Fat Cats and many more. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 for driving directions, go to: www.cometogethermusicfest.ca Saturday, April 29, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John Mars will be a special guest at "Stagg Ranch" starring Lucas Stagg with Jesse Altman & Marcia. Other special guests will include Ray Materick. for information, call (519) 884 - 3158 Saturday, April 8, 2006   John Mars will be a guest on "The Final Round" with Brent Hanson. 6:30pm - 7:00pm CKCO-TV, Channel 13 Kitchener, Ontario Sautrday, April 1, 2006   TORONTO, ONTARIO The Mingle John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg, in a performance that will also feature Craig McNair. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 Saturday, March 25, 2006   KITCHENER, ONTARIO The Boathouse in Victoria Park John Mars will be a special guest at "Stagg Ranch" starring Lucas Stagg with Jesse Altman & Marcia. Other guests will include Mark Toonan and his band. for information, call (519) 884 - 3158 Saturday, January 28, 2006   WATERLOO, ONTARIO Bridgeport Mingle John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg in a performance that will also feature Paul McLeod. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 Saturday, November 5, 2005   NEW YORK, NEW YORK Rockwood Music Hall John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg. for information, call (212) 477 - 4155 VIEW: POSTER click here Saturday, October 29, 2005   WATERLOO, ONTARIO The Bridgeport Mingle John Mars will be performing along with Lucas Stagg, Mary 5E, Scott Wicken and, Paul O' Toole. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 Saturday, September 24, 2005   WATERLOO, ONTARIO The Bridgeport Mingle John Mars will be performing along with Lucas Stagg, Mary 5E, Dave Rave,  Paul O’ Toole, Shelley Young and, Art From The Ruin. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 Thursday,  August 11, 2005   NEW YORK, NEW YORK CBGB Gallery John Mars will be the special guest of Lucas Stagg in a performance that will also feature Mary 5E. for information, call  (212) 982 - 4052 Saturday, July 29, 2005 WATERLOO, ONTARIO The Bridgeport Mingle John Mars will be performing along with Lucas Stagg, Mary 5E,  Paul O'Toole and, Scott Wicken. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572 Saturday, June 25, 2005 WATERLOO, ONTARIO The Bridgeport Mingle John Mars will be performing along with Lucas Stagg and Art From The Ruin. for information, call (519) 223 - 0572  Friday, June 25th, 2004 CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Newfoundland Club (downtown Galt) John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 This is a special reunion show for Room 101 and, it is a benefit for a cancer charity. for more information, call 519-223-0572 Tickets are $10 Saturday, November 22, 2003 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO The Liquid Lounge (519) 756-3939 John Mars will be the special guest of THE JACK deKEYZER BAND Tickets are $10 Saturday, October 4, 2003 BUFFALO, NEW YORK Tudor Lounge (716) 884 - 1557 John Mars will be the special guest of JACK de KEYZER with backing musicians to include: Pat Carey, Gary Kendall and Mike Fitzpatrick of the Downchild Blues Band. Tickets Are $7 Friday, October 3, 2003 ST. CATHARINE'S, ONTARIO Bumpin' Uglies (905) 988 - 3900 John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK de KEYZER BAND This is the grand opening party for this new club. Tickets Are $25 Saturday, Septemberber 13, 2003 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's   (519) - 442 - 1100 John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK deKEYZER BAND Tickets Are $7 Friday, August 15, 2003 PORT CREDIT (MISSISSAUGA), ONTARIO Roc 'n' Docs   (905) - 891 - 1754 John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK deKEYZER BAND there is no cover charge Saturday, March 8, 2003 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO The Liquid Lounge (519) 756-3939 John Mars will be the special guest of THE JACK deKEYZER BAND there is no cover charge at the Liquid Lounge - VIEW POSTER click here Saturday, January 11, 2003 PARIS, ONTARIO Morgan's On The Grand (519) 442-5313 John Mars will be the special guest of THE NOWNS there is no cover charge at Morgan's On The Grand Saturday, November 16, 2002 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's   (519) - 442 - 1100 John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK de KEYZER BAND Tickets Are $5 Saturday May 18, 2002 PORT ELGIN, ONTARIO "May 2-4" Biker Bash Call (519) 658-5063 or (519) 239-6616 for tickets, which are just $20 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Saturday, April 6, 2002 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO The Cowboy (519) 758 8116 John Mars will be the special guest of THE JACK deKEYZER BAND TICKETS ARE $5 Saturday, March 2, 2002 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's    (519) - 442 - 1100 John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK de KEYZER BAND Saturday, January 19, 2002 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO The Cowboy Tavern (519) 758-8116 John Mars will be the special guest of THE JACK de KEYZER BAND Monday, December 31, 2001 CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO ring in the new year with us at The Olde Hespeler Inn Call (519) 658-5063 or (519) 239-6616 for tickets, which are just $5 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Friday, December 14, 2001 BRANTFORD, ONTARIO Celebrate the season! The Cowboy (519) 758 - 8116 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Friday, November 30, 2001 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's (519) 442 - 1100 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Monday, November 19, 2001 TORONTO, ONTARIO The Horseshoe Tavern (416) 598 - 2162 + (416) 598 - 4753 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Saturday, October 27, 2001 CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Olde Hespeler Inn for tickets, call (519) 239-6616 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Tickets are $5 Thursday, October 18, 2001 and Thursday, October 25, 2001  TORONTO, ONTARIO Healey's   (416) 703-5882 John Mars will be the special guest of TROUSER Friday, October 12, 2001 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's no cover charge (519)442-1100 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Saturday, August 25, 2001NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO Cornstalk Festival for information call (519)239-6616 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101 Saturday, August 11, 2001 PARIS, ONTARIO Knucklehead's for tickets, call (519)442-1000 Tickets: $7 door/ $5 advance John Mars will be the special guest of the JACK de KEYZER BAND Saturday, August 4, 2001 CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO The Olde Hespeler Inn for tickets, call (519)239-6616 Tickets are $5 John Mars will be the special guest of ROOM 101

photo of Mary 5e & John Mars by Brian Hardy   Greetings from Niagara Falls : photo by Anika Coyne photograph by John Mars (Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda) photograph of Mary 5e by John Mars Photo of John Mars by Gina Sweet Photo by Huggy Bundle Lou Molinaro taking a call from a listener to: Listen on-line CLICK HERE In fond remembrance of Eddie Cochran and gal pal Sharon Sheeley. Farrah hopes to see you at John's next show. Enjoying Fallout Shelter rations. "OOO-eee!  Ride me high.  Tomorrow's the day my  bride's a-gonna come".    John and Lucas Stagg singing Bob Dylan's     You Ain't Goin'  Nowhere onstage at CBGB Gallery  in NYC .   August  11, 2005 Special agent Julie Barnes of  THE MOD SQUAD can often be seen doin'   The Twist  and The Frug at John Mars'  gigs. The Girls Are Rockin' to the 'now' sounds of John Mars... Thanks to Marybeth Travis for the fantastic cartoon! JOHN MARS performing with the Jack deKeyzer Band at the Cowboy in January 2002.  photo by: Nick Bastian