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   For booking information, click here to contact: 
    CANADIAN  ENTERTAINMENT  GROUP      Paul A. Decker   (905) 537 - 1539    pdecker@canadianentertainmentgroup.com
                                                                    Dan Copeland     (905) 921 - 3571    dcopeland@canadianentertainmentgroup.com

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.
Listen on-line CLICK HERE
Call in while JOHN MARS is on-the-air   (905) 575 -2101
 
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.
Listen on-line CLICK HERE
 
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 Botrell, 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.
 
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

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

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


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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

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

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

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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.



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"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

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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


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