New Halton Blues Society Live CD

One of the greatest live shows of the year has finally been released on CD, courtesy of the Halton Blues Society.

The Saturday Sermon Live: Volume 2is a recording of a fantastic charity concert at Carrigan Arms on May 30, 2009. Money raised went to Halton Women's Place. Click here for our story of the event.

The backing group was the James Anthony Band (James Anthony - guitar and vocals on a few tunes, Garth Vogan - bass, Dave Russell - drums, and Mike Doyle - Organ). Joining this talented bunch were an astounding array of vocalists such as April Mazzone, Jack Civiletto, Chris Kenny, Miss Jaye, Jay Douglas, and Hamilton legend Harrison Kennedy (he performs on 3 tracks).

The disc is filled with many blues/rock classics like Walkin' the Dog, Malted Milk, Ain't No Sunshine, I Just Want to Make Love To You, and more.

This incredible CD is available through James Anthony or at Westside Music

Links: More James Anthony stories - More Harrison Kennedy stories - Videos of the event

On the 1st Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Links: Jude Johnson - More videos from this same show - Purchase the Love is Everything CD (proceeds go to help the homeless), Past Christmas videos

Christmas Weekend Picks

Christmas Eve (Thurs)

Kirby, Max Wray, and Friends - Che (11 pm)

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Christmas Day (Friday)

Enjoy the Holidays with your family

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Boxing Day (Saturday)

Jesse O'Brien's Boxing Day Extravaganza (Brian Griffith, Colin Lapsley, Joel Guenther) - Corktown

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Sunday

• Paul Coombs - Lionshead (1 pm)
  

On the 2nd Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me

We know this isn't Blues but what the heck . . .

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Past Christmas videos

On the 3rd Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Links: Jacob Moon's Site, Other Jacob Moon stories, Past Christmas videos.

Blues News Bites (Lee Harvey Osmond, Beatles, JL Hooker)

Local

• Lee Harvey Osmond is #3 in No Depression Magazine's best of 2009

National

• Newfoundland Bluegrass legend Rex Yetman passes
• Concerts available for streaming: Tom Jackson's X-Mas Show in Calgary, Noel! Noel! in Regina
  

International

• Guitar Legends: The Beatles Magazine
• Janis Joplin guitarist James Gurley passes
• John Lennon's Walk of Fame Star Disappears
• John Lee Hooker: Blues for Christmas video
  
  

On the 4th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Links: Chris and Christa MySpace, Past Christmas videos.

On the 5th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Click here to view the past Christmas videos.

Buddy and Hopkins

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Cartoonist Jason Nocera also sells unique, cool music T-Shirts, here are two samples. Click pics to purchase.

On the 6th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Only five spots left, if you're a Hamilton/Burlington musician, we'd love to use your holiday music videos. E-mail us a link at blueshamilton@gmail.com

Blues New Bites (Eaglesmith, Kirby, Max Wray, Rolling Stones)

Local

• Fred Eaglesmith Helps Steelworkers
• Free Kirby Christmas song MP3 download
• Video of Max Wray on INDI FM
  
  

National

• Concerts available for streaming: Ambers in Edmonton, Bob Jahrig, Keb Mo in Toronto, Haydain Neale (Jacksoul) Tribute in Toronto
• Top 20 CDs of 2009 from Roots Music Canada
  

International

• Rolling Stones are decade's top selling live act
• Zeppelin's Jimmy Page wants to tour in 2010
  
• Vote for best Music T-Shirt
  

New Rob Reed and James Anthony Christmas CD

Talented Burlington musicians Rob Reed and James Anthony have teamed up to create a wonderful Holiday CD entitled Merry Christmas: Festive Holiday Selections from the Heart.

Rob handles the vocals for most of the traditional tunes such as Do You Hear What I Hear, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, White Christmas and more. James sings mainly his incredible, original yuletide compositions like She Ran Off With Santa Claus, To Be With You, Don't Leave Me Alone A Christmas, and others.

So whether you're looking for a slow, soft, seasonal song or an upbeat, rocking holiday tune, this one has it all.

Rob and James, who also play keyboards and lead guitar respectively, are joined by Peter Griffin on drums and Garth Vogan on Bass.

This was truly a labour of love for everyone. "We went into the studio and played these tunes straight from the heart just for you." it says in the liner notes, "Live off the floor - to your ears. It's 4 guys, their instruments, a couple of vocalists and a lot of soul. It's our Christmas gift of song to you!"

The CD is available at their shows and at Westside Music.

Click here for more James Anthony stories

On the 7th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band - Sonny Del Rio - More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories - More Sonny Del Rio Stories

On the 8th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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On the 9th Day of Christmas My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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Links: Trickbag site - More videos from this show - More Trickbag stories

New Christmas CD by Dave Rave and Rick Andrew

Former members of the legendary Shakers, Dave Rave and Rick Andrew have released a wonderful holiday album called Music for Christmas.

It has Dave Raves's usual amazing catchy rock/pop sound but also has elements of country, folk, blues and more.

Joining the duo are a great collection of local musicians. Their former Shaker co-horts Tim Gibbons and Claude DesRoches. Other special guests include Doug Feaver, Lori Yates, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), Trickbag, and lots more.

The collection is available on iTunes.

This is a great rockin' way to celebrate the season.

Click here for more Dave Rave stories

Blues News Bites (Shawn Trotter, BB King, Hendrix)

Local

• Spec stories: Stardust Records, St. Patrick's Folk Group Releases charity Christmas CD
  
• Funny song by Nikki Loney and Shawn Trotter
  
  More videos from the Hamilton Guitar Association by clicking here.
  
  

National

• Concert for streaming: Arsen Shomakhov in Edmonton
• Vote for the Independent Music Awards
  

International

• Man finds BB King's stolen Lucille guitar
• House of Blues podcasts: Eric Burdon
• Limited Edition box set of live Hendrix shows to include Ottawa show
• BB King and Joe Bonamassa record together
• Rock Hall of Fame inductees for 2010

On the 10th Day of Christmas My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

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On the 11th Day of Christmas, My Blogger Gave to Me . . .

Links: Andre and the J-Tones Site - More videos from this show (including more Christmas tunes - More J-Tones stories

Perfomer of the Week: Kirby

Kirby is a talented local musician who offers incredible modern sounding folk with a bit of an alternative edge.

Previously, he was the frontman for First Time Fallen, a Burlington prog-rock band. When Kirby went solo, he concentrated his haunting voice on the folk/roots sound.

In 2008, the singer/songwriter released an astounding EP, The Good Fight and toured across Canada 3 times. US and European dates are in the works.

Links: Main Site/Blog, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

This is the last Performer of the Week for the year.