Song/Craft Sessions: Eric Jackson & The Neighbourhood Hotties

Song/Craft Sessions is a casual afternoon show hosted by Coraline James featuring thoughtful songwriters.

Eric Jackson is a country/bluegrass singer/songwriter from Southwestern Ontario. He released his debut album with his band in 2022, featuring the single, Birds of Prey, which charted #14 on the Indigenous Music Countdown on SiriusXM Radio.

Playing venues like the CNE, Registry Theatre and more, Eric continues to record and perform new originals and covers with his band, Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band. Eric is a proud queer & Métis man, who remains active in his community.

The Neighbourhood Hotties are a glam, queer, alt-rock duo ready to shake up the scene. With the ultimate hype-man, Patrick Sheese, on acoustic guitar and vocals and Elle Shea delivering powerhouse vocals, they bring high-energy performances and raw emotion to every stage.

Blending glam rock with an alt-rock edge, their music dives into mental health, relationships, and queer identity—including anthems for the “Enby Babe”s. Though they officially formed in summer 2024, their chemistry suggests they’ve been playing together for years. Meeting at an open mic in Kitchener-Waterloo in late 2023, they quickly realized their shared destiny and hit the ground running.

Currently performing as an acoustic duo with demos in the works, The Neighbourhood Hotties plan to record their first full-band EP by the end of 2025. Until then, they’re focused on writing, growing their “Hottie Herd,” and playing as many shows as possible.

Coraline James is an offbeat adult contemporary musician from Kitchener, Ontario whose music sounds like Josh Groban on mushrooms. In August 2023, James unveiled her debut EP, In the River, produced by the JUNO award-winning producer Michael Wojewoda. Her second EP, Brambles, will be released in June 2025 thanks to the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.

About the venue

Song/Craft takes place in the backroom of TWB Brewing Co-op. Come in the front door and make your way past the bar/cash register to the room with all the beer tanks. It's easy to spot, but if you don't see it, the staff can direct you.

Free parking

Accessible

Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed

TWB serves delicious beer as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and some food

Please Note

There will be photography and video of the event, if you do not want to be in any images from Song/Craft events, please contact our host, Coraline, at Y29yYWxpbmVqc29uZ3MgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==.

People of all gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, neurotypes, abilities, etc are welcome. Biggotry and harassment will not be tolerated.

We strive to make Song/Craft a safer space. If you encounter opression or have feedback, please reach out to our host, Coraline, at Y29yYWxpbmVqc29uZ3MgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==.

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