New Derek Miller Covers CD + Release Party

Local blues master Derek Miller's latest CD, Blues Vol. 1 is an impressive journey through the history of the blues.

The disc offers up high-energy verisons of classics from the likes of Willie Dixon (Hidden Charms, I Can't Quit You Baby), Muddy Waters (Champagne and Reefer), Howlin' Wolf (Howlin' for My Darlin'), Little Walter (My Babe), John Lee Hooker (Boom Boom), George Thorogood (My Weakness), and more.

Derek's powerful voice and amazing guitar work are the stars of the show. He and his band offer a shot of musical adrenaline to each tune and put their own stamp on every song.

Hopefully, there will be a Vol. 2!

The CD is available at their live shows.

Below are a few videos from a recent CD release party. We'll have more footage from this show later.











Click here for Derek's site

Weekday Picks and Coming Soon

Tuesday

Michael Reinhart + Open Stage (Hamilton Folk Club)@Pheasant Plucker

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Wednesdy

Tomi Swick/Andrew McTaggert@Lazy Flamingo

Rock of Angels Benefit@Sir John A Macdonald (Steve Strongman, Harrison Kennedy, Max Wray, more)

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Thursday

Russell deCarle (Prarie Oyster)@Molson Canadian Studio

Five Alarm Funk CD Release@Casbah

Wild T@Liquid Lounge

May 24-25 Tin Pan North (Songwriters Festival)@Moonshine Cafe

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COMING SOON!

May 25!!: Jordan John and the Blues Angels/Matt Schofield@Coach and Lantern

May 25-27 Niagara Food and Wine Expo@Scotiabank Centre

May 25: Bruce Peninsula/The Strumbellas/Robyn Dell'Unto@Molson Canadian Studio

NEW! May 25 & 26: Jacob Moon Live Recording@Catherine North Studios

May 26: Art Gallery Fundraiser@Art Gallery of Hamilton

May 26: Milton Dragonboat Race Festival@Kelso Conservation Centre

NEW! May 27: Jimmy McCarty Memorial Benefit@Oakwood Place

NEW!! May 27: Cindy Dell CD Release@Brantford Station Gallery (2 pm)

May 30: Trio Arjento/Sarah Beatty CD Release/Jessica Speziale@Artword Artbar

May 30: Kelly Joe Phelps@Moonshine Cafe

NEW! May 31 : Elmer Ferrer Guitar Clinic@Gear Music

June 1: George Thorogood/Gordie Johnson@Hamilton Place

June 1: Liam Titcomb@Molson Canadian Studio

Jun 2: Andre and the J-Tones (UK Tour Fundraiser)@Boston Manor

June 2: Concession Street Fest@Concession Street

June 2: Milton Streetfest@Downtown Milton

NEW!! Chuck Jackson (Downchild) and his All Stars/Cheryl Lescom (fundraiser)@Brantford Golf and Country Club (6 pm)

June 3: Brews and Bands Festival@Casbah

NEW! June 5: Skydiggers@Molson Canadian Studio

NEW! June 8: Artcrawl@James Street North

NEW! June 9: Ancaster Days@Downtown Ancaster

NEW! June 9: Blues With a Feeling (Fundraiser)@Leander Boat Club

NEW! June 10: Blues Cruise w/Trickbag (Fundraiser)@Hamilton Harbour Queen

NEW!! Jun 14: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

NEW!! Jun 14-17: Sound of Music Festival@Spencer Smith Park

NEW!! Jun 15-17: Niagara Falls Ribfest@Optimist Recreation Park

NEW!! Jun 16: Berries and Bloom Festival@Beamsville Secondary School

Introducing the new Hamilton Blues Lovers Logo + T-Shirt Contest

After much consideration, it was time to have a proper logo for the Hamilton Blues Lovers. Check it out below!

Feel free to use these pictures as links on your own website/blog to help support the local scene.

We looked into having T-Shirts made and the cost would be too high. Instead, we welcome you to download the larger graphic (right click, then Save Picture As) and use it to make your own cool shirt. You can easily print off a decal using special kits you can get at any office supply store. For extra savings get the blank T-Shirt at a thrift store!

If you decide to create your own Hamilton Blues Lovers T-Shirt, please send us a pic of you modelling the shirt and we'll include it on our blog along with a link to any non-political/religious website you wish. This is a great way to get the word out about your band, business or favourite charity!

We reserve the right to refuse to post any pictures or links.

Have fun!





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News Roundup (Donald Dunn, Jace Martin, Brad Soucie)

Local

• CBC: Hamilton artists leading downtown's rebirth
• Bishops: Hamilton's first R&B band
• Feature on Ron Palangio Group

Canada

• Leonard Cohen accepts prize and donates award money

World

• Nothing But the Blues Podcast #191 (featuring Guitar Mikey and Robin Bank$)
• Donald "Duck" Dunn (Blues Brothers, Booker T) passes
• Blues Hall of Fame 2012 Inductions
• Blues Music Awards 2012
• Hendrix estate coming out against bio pic
• Jerry Garcia in Ripley's comic strip

Funny Stuff

• Cartoon: Dangers of concert lighters
• Piano cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: New JP Riemens CD
• 2010: Chris Cracknell & Steve Didemus@Pheasant Plucker
• 2011: Videos of 32 Gunrack, Mike Woods & Wilson Family Forgery

Featured Videos




Links: Jace Martin, More Jace Martin Stories, Video courtesy of 22VeeTee



Links: Brad Soucie, More Brad Soucie Stories, Video courtesy of Brad Soucie

Aengus Finnan@Private Show (May 6, 2012) Part 2

Bonus videos courtesy of LightfootFan





Click here for Part 1

Click here for Aengus's site

City of Hamilton Arts Awards 2012 Winners

Hamilton's arts community was celebrated on May 14, 2012 when the Arts Awards were handed out at Mohawk College. A number of local performers were honoured as well as many other deserving artists from different fields.

In the music category, Classical guitarist Jeffrey McFadden won the Established Artist award, while flutist Sara Traficante received the Emerging Artist prize.

Also, local musicians Emma Rush (Established) and Christian Cowsill (Emerging) were honoured for their work in Arts Administration.

Congratulations to everyone! Great Work!

Click here for the full list of winners

Aengus Finnan@Private Show (May 6, 2012) Part 1

More videos from this show to come . . .

Click here for Aengus's site

News Roundup (Aaron Goldstein, Daniel Lanois, Paul Langille)

Local

• Paul Langille's First 2 CD Reissues available on iTunes: Life After December, Same Way . . . Different
• View story on Steve Strongman

Canada

• Bluegrass Music Association of Canada Facebook Page
• Muddy Fraser passes

World

• Nothing But the Blues Podcast #190
• Blues CD New Releases for May 2012
• Mike "Iron Man" Burkes passes

Funny Stuff

• Superhero Blues cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Performer of the Week: Kim Lister
• 2010: New Caretakers CD + Release Party
• Tiny Bill Cody@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos

Links: Aaron Goldstein, More Aaron Goldstein Stories, Video couresy of High or Hurtin'



Video courtesy of Werleysv



Links: Daniel Lanois, More Daniel Lanois Stories, Video courtesy of Stardust2

Nonie Crete YouTube Videos

Above three videos courtesy of StilettoRose





Above two videos courtesy of Alimarin

Click here for Nonie's site

New Sarah Beatty CD

Local singer/songwriter Sarah Beatty's new CD, Black Gramophone, is a spectacular mix of old fashioned folk/country blues with modern touches.

You can tell that this disc was recorded live off the floor. There's an acoustic, warm, organic feel as you hear Sarah's expressive voice and her great guitar work.

Actually, the CD is basically a solo showcase for the lady's talent with only Gary White brandishing his guitar for the final track.

This new collection will be available May 24, 2012. It can be purchased or downloaded at her web site. You may also pick it up at any of her upcoming live shows.

Below is a video from the CD.



Click here for Sarah's site