Them Rising - Volume III
Schedule
Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
95 King St. E., Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario L8N 1A9 | Hamilton, ON
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Mills Hardware Presents✨Them Rising - Volume III ✨ in association with Women in Music Canada Hamilton/ Halton.
Join us October 24th for the third all queer instalment of the “Femme Rising” series: “Them Rising!” Come and celebrate a collection of Hamilton and Toronto’s most promising rising LGBTQ+ talent! 🏳️🌈
⚡️ Jesse James & the Willows
Jesse James & The Willows is a soulful indie rock band from Hamilton, known for their genre-blending sound that draws from blues, folk-rock, and soul to create something unmistakably their own. Influenced by artists like Chris Stapleton, Tracy Chapman, and Hozier, their music honors its roots while carving out a sound that’s uniquely theirs.
Led by QTBIPOC singer-songwriter Jesse James, their songs explore themes of queer identity, love, grief and resilience. With a growing reputation for powerful vocals, and emotionally resonant live performances, Jesse James & The Willows deliver immersive, genre-blurring sets that center building meaningful connections with every audience.
⚡️ Harley Olivia
Harley Olivia is a neurodivergent, Toronto-based alt-rock artist known for her powerhouse vocals, emotionally charged lyrics, and instantly hooky melodies. Formerly a globe-trotting flight attendant with over 50 countries visited and 8,000 hours in the air, Harley Olivia decided to swap the skies for the stage.
Her debut EP 'Hiding Little Pieces' earned critical attention, with her single “You’re Not Ready” landing in the semi-finals for Best Rock Song in the Unsigned Only competition. She’s performed at major showcases like Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and VENUEXVENUE, and was crowned winner of both the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act Competition and Gussapolooza’s Rising Sun Award in 2024.
Backed by multiple Ontario Arts Council grants, Harley’s music has received airplay on 94.9 The Rock, 89.9 MAX FM, CJLX FM, and was ROCK 95’s Garage to Glory’s Artist of the Week. She has cultivated over 12K dedicated followers on both TikTok and Instagram as she continues to collaborate with JUNO Award-winning producer Siegfried Meier on her second EP.
Known for her magnetic stage presence and high-voltage energy, Harley Olivia has shared the stage with Finger Eleven, Bleeker, My Son The Hurricane, SUMO CYCO and Softcult. For fans of Paramore and Halestorm, she delivers a high-octane dose of alt-rock that even the shyest wallflowers won’t be able to resist.
⚡️ Holly Clausius
Holly Clausius is a powerhouse singer-songwriter serving up soul-soaked glitter rock with a theatrical twist. Known for their unforgettable voice, bold hooks, and electric stage presence, she’s toured across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe—leaving crowds breathless with her raw emotion and genre-defying sound. Her single Thinkin’ About You, a shimmering pop collaboration with Serena Ryder and JUNO-winning producer Hill Kourkoutis, showcases her ability to fuse vulnerability with irresistible melody.
Clausius’s music has been featured on hit shows like Ginny & Georgia (Netflix), earned praise from legends like Tegan and Sara and Deborah Cox, and continues to resonate with a growing fanbase she lovingly calls The Garden. Inspired by florals, transformation, and personal growth—mirrored in both her collection of floral tattoos and evolving sound—each of her albums acts as a new bloom in her artistic journey. She’s also the creator of Camp Queer, a monthly showcase spotlighting drag, live music, burlesque, and queer artistry. Her sophomore LP Petal Pusher released August 28th, marking her most vibrant, raw, and hook-heavy release yet.
⚡️ Chrisy Hurn
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