The Music Edition
Hamilton sounds good for a reason. The 2026 edition of Let Me Show You turns the camera on the artists, venue makers and music-scene fixtures who make this city one of Canada’s great music destinations. Hear from the people who built it, came up in it, and are still shaping what comes next. See the full Let Me Show You series
Terra Lightfoot
Terra Lightfoot is a Hamilton-based singer, songwriter and rock guitarist whose roots have grown deep in the city’s music scene. She came up playing in bands here, learned her craft here, and credits the local legends who mentored her along the way for shaping the artist she is today. Now signed to Hamilton’s own Sonic Unyon, Terra is part of a generation of homegrown talent that’s helped put the city on the map as a serious music destination. In this episode, she talks about the venues that raised her, the mentors who showed her the way, and (somewhat reluctantly) shares a few of her favourite Hamilton hidden gems.
“I moved to Hamilton, and at that point it was like independence, freedom. That’s where I started cutting my teeth as a songwriter. I just kept working, working, working, playing in bands, and lucky to be mentored by so many wonderful Hamiltonians along the way. Even if we don’t have a home here, when we come back to Hamilton, we feel like ourselves again.”
More Music Stories from the Series
The Music Edition pulls in two of the original Let Me Show You characters whose stories sit at the heart of Hamilton’s music scene.
Mark Furukawa
For over 30 years, Mark has been a fixture of Hamilton’s music scene through his independent record store, Dr. Disc Hamilton. Located downtown, the shop is more than a place to buy vinyl. It’s a meeting place for music lovers and artists, and Mark credits the city’s creative and collaborative spirit for keeping him going.
Lisa La Rocca
Lisa is a driving force behind some of Hamilton’s biggest music events as Director of Operations at Sonic Unyon, including the three-day blockbuster festival, Supercrawl. She champions the city’s experimental live music scene and its growing reputation as a magnet for creatives and audiences alike.
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