The Juke Joint in Acton

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Take in a free screening of this new documentary about the local blues community in Halton Hills at the John Elliott Theatre on Saturday, October 8th, 2 – 5 pm! This is a special opportunity to see the rough cut of the upcoming film and have input at a Q & A session afterwards.

What is the Juke Joint in Acton? Find out what Halton Hills Today had to say - click the link below to read the full article. "There’s a little place just outside Acton that’s quietly been making a big splash on the blues music scene for many years. Fondly called the Juke Joint, the large farmhouse room-turned ultimate jam session locale is the focal point of an upcoming music documentary and concert film. The movie from CA14 Productions, a local company, entitled The Juke Joint in Acton - A Blues Community, is a labour of love for producer Eric Doubt, a blues lover from way back, and director Peter Perko, music lover, musician and visual artist.

“When we first encountered the Juke Joint a couple years ago, it just impressed us so much,” said Doubt. “It’s underground, off the grid. It’s not a place for public performances. But it’s got this terrific fan base that’s all connected by relationships and word of mouth.” Juke joints around the world are musical gathering spaces often found in someone's home and are considered to be the birthplaces of blues." This event is a part of the Ontario Culture Days Regional Hub Program.

This event is free, no registration and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.

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• Read about the Juke Joint haltonhillstoday.ca

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The Juke Joint in Acton - The Movie

The Juke Joint in Acton – A Blues Community is a music documentary and concert film, currently in production for public audiences. It celebrates and promotes the history, community, music and cultural significance of a unique, private, rural blues venue, The Juke Joint in Acton, Ontario, and is a tribute to its late founder and well-known music promoter, Stew Laing.