Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Videos: Rob Reed, Scott Whittington, Peter Marino, Giordano Cattonar, Chantal Chamberland


The Max Resto Lounge in Burlington always offers great jazz and other amazing music with its incredible food.

March is no exception. Here's what's coming up:

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Vote for Your Favourite Local Entertainers in the Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice Awards! Deadline Mar 5


It's time to get out and vote for the 2017 Hamilton Community News Reader's Choice Awards.  Deadline to get your vote out is Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 11:30pm.

There are two main categories of interest to our music-loving readers: Live Entertainment and Professional Entertainers.

Here's the full list of nominees from both categories.

Live Entertainment

Since you'll be voting, we'd like to ask you to please vote for our sponsors as well. Please click the category below to vote.

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Community News Reader's Choice AwardsMore HCN Awards Stories

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

New Episode of Ensemble! features Jitterbug James of the Vaudevillian and Famous Framus


The Vaudevillian vocalist, Jitterbug James and Famous Framus will star in the next episode of Ensemble! on Cable 14 Hamilton. It'll be a beautiful show!

This episode is no longer available.

Here are a few videos that showcase their talents





Links: The VaudevillianMore Vaudevillian Stories, Videos above courtesy of The Vaudevillian





Links: Famous FramusMore Famous Framus Stories, Videos above courtesy of Paul Bottos

Blast from the Past: Episodes of Ensemble! Online

Links: Ensemble!More Ensemble! Stories

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The Moonshine in March (Swamparella, Gary Kendall, Organic Balkanic, Jack de Keyzer)


The Moonshine Cafe is an amazing Oakville bar and venue that has live entertainment every single day. You can catch local, national and international musical acts and have a wonderful time.

Here's a taste of what's coming in March to the Moonshine:

Friday, March 3, 9pm: Swamparella $15



Links: Swamparella, Video above courtesy of Swamparella

Saturday,  March 11, 9pm: The Gary Kendall Band $10



Links: Gary Kendall, More Gary Kendall (and Downchild) Stories Video above courtesy of Garmalken

Friday, March 24, 9pm: Organic Balkanic Band $15



Links; Organic Balkanic Band, Video above courtesy of OrganicBalkanicBand

Saturday, March 25, 9pm: Jack de Keyzer (Solo) $10



Links: Jack de KeyzerMore Jack de Keyzer StoriesVideo above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer

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Monday, February 20, 2017

Saturday, February 18, 2017

New Episode of Ensemble! features Maggie Hamilton and Song!


The next episode of Ensemble! on Cable 14 in Hamilton is coming up soon.  This time, it will feature the wonderful Maggie Hamilton (aka Maggie Ciere) and the talented Song (aka Frances Dawn Locs).

This episode is no longer available.

Here are a few videos to whet your appetite.





Links: Maggie HamiltonMore Maggie Hamilton Stories,Videos above courtesy of Maggie Ciere

The videos from Song are no longer vailable,

Blast from the Past: 2 Episodes of Ensemble! Online

Links: Ensemble!More Ensemble! Stories

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

News Roundup (Hanna Bech, Music Express Awards. Prism Prize, Jackie Washington Day)

1st Annual Jackie Washington Day!



News

Local
Canada
Music Express Awards

In alphabetical order. Top Ten​ will be announced on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Monday, February 13, 2017

Hamilton's Kathryn Stachyra of Whiskey Concussion Passes


It is with sadness that announce the passing of Hamilton's Kathryn Stachyra, the lead singer of Mississauga rock band Whiskey Concussion. She died on Saturday, February 11, 2017 following a vehicle crash.  Our condolences to her family, friends and fans.

Her band posted the following on their Facebook page:
It is with heavy hearts we announce that our vocalist and dear friend Kathryn Stachyra has succumb to her injuries and passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time. Her personality and character on and off the stage are like no other. Her footprint on this group will never be forgotten. Our fiery rockstar will forever be in our hearts and her spirit will guide us from this day forward.
Click here for her obituary.

Click here for the Spectator story.



Video above courtesy of Whiskey Concussion

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

GOOD LUCK! Hamilton-Born Ben Caplan Up for 4 East Coast Music Awards


The influence of the hammer is being felt on the east side of Canada! Hamilton-born singer-songwriter Ben Caplan has once again been nominated for The East Coast Music Awards (Solo Recording, Songwriter, Fan's Choice Entertainer, Fan's Choice Video). The awards gala is set for April 27 at Harbour Station in Saint John, New Brunswick.



Links: Ben CaplanMore Ben Caplan StoriesVideo above courtesy of Ben Caplan

GOOD LUCK BEN!

Ekectronic group REPARTEE lead the pack with 5 nods. Ben Caplan joins Caroline Savoie, Les Hôtesses d'Hilaire, the Motorleague, Erin Costelo and Paper Lions in the second spot with 4 nominations.

Here are some of the nomination highlights. Click here for the full list:

Solo Recording
Songwriter
Fans' Choice Entertainer
    Fans' Choice Video
    Blues Recording
    Folk Recording
    Country Recording
    Jazz Recording
    Song
    Video


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      Wednesday, February 8, 2017

      GOOD LUCK! Lots of Local Juno Nominees

      As always, there were a number of local artists nominated for Junos this year.

      Hamilton is well represented thanks to Monster Truck, who are up for 3 awards (Rock Album, Producer, Recording Engineer) and the Arkells who are in the running for 2 (Group, Rock Album). Other Hammertown hopefuls include Whitehorse (Blues Album), The Dirty Nil (Breakthrough Group), Matthew and Jill Barber (Contemporary Roots Album), Corin Raymond (Contemporary Roots Album), David Braid (Instrumental Album) and Diana Panton (Children's Album). Another Blues Album nominee, Ride the One, from Toronto's Paul Reddick, includes work from Hamilton's own Colin Cripps.



      Links: Matthew Barber and Jill BarberMore Jill Barber MusicMore Matthew Barber Stories, Video above courtesy of dobwat.



      Links: Corin RaymondMore Corin Raymond StoriesVideo above courtesy of Corin Raymond

      St. Catherines alt-rockers Alexisonfire received a nod for Best Package of the Year for their album Live at Copps.(recorded in Hamilton). New Kitchener resident Sean Pinchin will be up for Blues Album of the Year.



      Links: Sean PinchinMore Sean Pinchin StoriesVideo above courtesy of Sean Pinchin

      We'll be rooting for them at the ceremony on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Ottawa.

      GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

      Drake, Shawn Mendes and the Weeknd lead the pack with 5 nominations. Gord Downie is up for 4 for his solo work but also received 2 nods for his band, The Tragically Hip.

      Click here for the Spectator story.

      Here are the highlights. Click here for the full list.

      Group
      Breakthrough Group
      Rock Album
      JUNO Fan Choice Award
      Single
      Album
      Breakthrough Artist
      Songwriter
      Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Sarah McLachlan

      Allan Waters Humanitarian Award: Buffy Sainte-Marie

      Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award: Randy Lennox

      Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

      Links: Juno AwardsMore Juno Stories

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