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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 5 (Hard Rock Edition)

We don't usually post hard rock/metal acts but these guys were nice enough to give their time for the cause.

Links:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 (Blues Jams)

This is the final Hamilton 4 Haiti post.

Click here if you can't see the videos.



City Sirens


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Sapphire City

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Fall of Spring

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Reckless Disposition

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Dawn Before Descent

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 4 (Blues Jams)

Links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

More to come . . .

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Hamilton 4 Haiti Blues Jam - Stormy Monday

Hamilton Blues Lovers | MySpace Video








Links: John M Crawford Site - More John M Crawford (Strange Cargo) Stories - Hammertones - More Hammertones Stories - Dawn Before Descent

Blues News Bites (Sinnicks, Washington, Ringo)

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Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 3

Links: Part 1, Part 2

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Blues jams & hard rock performances to come . . .



Links: Dave Pomfret - More Dave Pomfret Stories

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Links: Peter Tigchelaar, More Peter Tigchelaar Stories

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Link: Shelley Hastings

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Links: Ray Materick - More Ray Materick Stories

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Performer of the Week: Rob Green

To be honest, there isn't much biographical information about Rob Green himself on his MySpace page (other than he hails from the Hammer).

His page lets the music do the talking as you'll find 8 amazing songs and three great videos.

Rob's style is wonderful sounding folk with incredible acoustic guitar work accompanied by expressive vocals.

Click here for his site.

Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 2

Click here for Part 1, more to come . . .

Click here if you can't see the videos.



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Links: Shawn Brush Site - More Shawn Brush Stories

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Links: John M Crawford Site - More John M Crawford (Strange Cargo) Stories - Troy Harmer - More Troy Harmer Stories

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Corktown Blues & Roots Fest (Feb 5, 2010) Part 2

Click here for Part 1

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Links: Tony Rush You Tube - More Tony Rush stories

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Links: Midnight Jon Site - More Midnight Jon Stories

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Links: TNT Bluesmen You Tube - More TNT Bluesmen stories

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Links: Post Downpour Squalling Site

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 1

Click here for Part 2

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Links: Rick and the Krickets Site - More Krickets Stories

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Links: Peak Soil Site

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Links: Hammertones - More Hammertones Stories

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Links: Troy Harmer - More Troy Harmer Stories

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Corktown Blues & Roots Fest (Feb 5, 2010) Part 1

Click here for Part 1

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Links: Tony Rush You Tube - More Tony Rush stories


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Links: Eclectic Revival You Tube

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Autobelays: Belay's Bounce

Hamilton Blues Lovers | MySpace Video


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Links: TNT Bluesmen You Tube - More TNT Bluesmen stories

Blues News Bites (Harrison Kennedy, Videos, Cartoon)

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Thunderbolt Brothers (JP Riemens & Dan Walsh) @ This Ain't Hollywood (February 4, 2010)

The duo opened up for the Barry Mac CD Release Party. Click here for that show.

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Links: JP Riemens - More JP Riemens Stories - Dan Walsh

Saturday, February 6, 2010

New Barry Mac CD

Don't let the Cowboy hat on the cover fool you. Barry Mac's new CD, Figment of My Mind, is far from your typical country album.

This singer/songwriter masterfully blends his country sound with flourishes of blues, folk, rock, and more. Standout tracks include Now You're Gone, Start Right Now, You and Me, and the extemely catchy I'm Not Looking For A Friend.

As if Mac's unique voice and talented guitar work weren't enough, he's joined by an incredible group of local players: Russ Wilson (Junkhouse) - who also co-produces, Mike Blackborow (Backroom 11), Midnight Jon, Jesse O'Brien, Joe Clark and the beautiful harmony vocals of JP Riemens, Lianne Cranfield and Lena Montecalvo.

You can pick up the CD at his shows.

Links: His Web site - More Barry Mac Stories

Check out the videos below from his CD Release party at This Ain't Hollywood, featuring Mac and his One-Eyed Jacks: Mike Blackborow (guitar), Spider Costello (drums), Lena Montecalvo (harmony vocals), Pete Sisk (bass), and Greg Brisco (keys).

Click here if you can't see the videos.







Click here to see the opening act of the night: The Thunderbolt Brothers (JP Riemens and Dan Walsh.

Friday, February 5, 2010

All Canadian Blues News Bites (Local Vids, Barry Mac, Neil Young)

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

New Peter Tigchelaar CD

Local singer/songwriter Peter Tigchelaar released his latest CD, Gracious Window late last year.

The disc contains amazing songs with unique a mixture of country, pop, and more.

Peter is joined in this wonderful endeavor by Bill Dillon, Jamie Oakes, Tone Valcic, Carl Horton, Michael Schulte and Brielle Goheen.

The album's available at his shows and can also be purchased online as a CD or download though his web site.

If you missed his CD Release party, don't worry. He's planning another full band CD Release party at This Ain't Hollywood. Check the venue's site for details.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Blues News Bites (Ginger St. James, Podcasts, Lee Harvey Osmond)

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TNT Bluesmen @ Rebel's Rock (Jan. 30, 2010)

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More TNT Bluesmen Stories

Monday, February 1, 2010

Performer of the Week: Carolyna Loveless

Carolyna's unique music has been heard around the world. She's played in an Australian rock band, drummed for the Wyrd Sisters, toured throughout Canada, recorded tracks in Seattle, and much more. Currently, she calls Hamilton home.

Her unique voice and amazing guitar skills have made her a welcome fixture in the local scene. This gal can be bluesy, rocking, tender, and everything in between.

She's also shared the stage with local greats Alfie Smith, JP Riemens, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), and more.

You can download or purchase Carolyna's amazing music at her web site.

Links: Main Site - MySpace - More Carolyna Loveless Stories

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Blues News Bites (Win Ultimate Jam Tickets, Blind Mule, Lightfoot)

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Skydragon Haiti Fundraiser - January 30, 2010

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Links: Christopher Clause - More Christopher Clause Stories

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Link: Subterraneans (Jay's Band)

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Links: Fat Cats - More Fat Cat Stories

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Hamilton is Home to House of Blues Radio Network


" I couldn't find a great Blues station...so I started my own," said Trickbag bassist Michael Hickey on his Facebook page. The result was the incredible WHOB (The House of Blues Radio Network), an online destination that plays classic, modern, and local Blues music.

According to Michael, the online station started out as just a bit of fun but once the audience grew, he decided to add Live shows on Wednesday and Saturday.

"Our dedicated DJs and WHOB Research Staff search the world over for the finest in Blues music and bring it to you 24/7 " it says on the stations web site.

So if you're on the 'Net and need a musical pick me up, check it out.