Hamilton's Steve Strongman Gets Your Adrenaline Pumping with 'No Time Like Now'

After mastering straight ahead Blues rock and the nuances of acoustic Blues as well, Hamilton's Steve Strongman has decided to kick thing up a notch with his latest, No Time Like Now (from Sonic Unyon Records/Sony Music Canada). His sound's extremely energized, funky and ready to take on anything that crosses its path!

This unstoppable Blues train will hit you head on with its adrenaline-pumping power and shake you to your foundations, only to soothe you with the two beautiful final tracks. No Time Like Now is one hell of a sonic experience!

Helping Steve with his great new sound are some of his usual talented co-horts: drummers Dave King/Adam Warner, bassists Rob Szabo/Alec Fraser and keyboardist Jesse O'Brien. The album also features a stellar guitar cameo from Randy Bachman playing on a reborn version of his classic You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet.

So get your but down to one of his fabulous live shows and pick up a copy of this CD or go online to Amazon.ca, 

iTunes or eMusic to get your recommended dose of high-octane Blues.

Video above courtesy of Sonic Unyon



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Blast from the Past: Steve's Previous Album - Let Me Prove It To You

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Wonderful New CD from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon

With The Lights Behind, the wonderful new album from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon you'll get something old and something new.  This Busted Flat Records release features four brand new tracks and re-recordings of his earlier songs.  Either way, there's a ton of amazing music to be heard.

Call it Roots Country or Americana -  this CD has a sweet roughness to it both lyrically and musically.  Shannon's expressive voice will send chills down your spine.  The Lights Behind will definitely affect you emotionally.

He's enlisted the help of some amazing musicians such as Elly Kellner, Mike Roelofs, Kitchener's Steve Wood, Adam Warner, Alex McMaster, Jill Daley, and Hamilton's Rob Szabo, who produced the disc.

You can purchase or download this incredible album at the Busted Flat online store.  It can also be downloaded through many services such as Bandcamp, iTunes, eMusic and cdbaby.







Videos above courtesy of Shannon Lyon

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New Steve Strongman CD: Let Me Prove it to You

After proving his amazing acoustic talent (and even winning a Juno last year) with the CD, A Natural Fact, Hamilton's pride and joy, Steve Strongman, has changed gears and revved up again. The bluesman's electric sound is back with the latest album, Let Me Prove it to You (through Sonic Unyon Records) and he's sounding more powerful than ever.

If this CD doesn't get you up and dancing, you must be dead.  The band's energy is infectious and they know how to groove.  Steve and the gang throw in funk, soul, rock, a little country and more into the mix and keep it raucous!

There some wonderful local boys backing Steve up, including Dave King, Mark McIntyre, and Jesse O'Brien.  He's also enlisted Marc Rogers, Emma-Lee, Adam Warner, Alec Fraser, and Quebec harmonica master Guy Bélanger.  Good friend Rob Szabo once again co-produced the album with the hammertown bluesman.

If you want to get blown away by this great disc, it can be purchased through his website or downloaded using iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Mako Funasaka



Video above courtesy of Richard Bryan

Blast from the Past: Steve Strongman CD - A Natural Fact

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Steve Strongman and Mark McIntyre on New Sean Pinchin CD: Rustbucket

Toronto/Mississauga Bluesman Sean Pinchin's enlisted some amazing local talent to back him up on his current CD, Rust Bucket. The result is a highly entertaining and polished disc.

You can hear Sean's awesome slide guitarwork and his marvelous voice everywhere on this collection.  His lyrics are very passionate and personal as well.

Area musician Mark McIntyre offers up his substantial bass skills to the album. Also helping with the bottom end is superb drummer Adam Warner.  Toronto singer/songwriter, Emma-Lee handles backing vocals with style.  Juno winner (and Hamilton boy) Steve Strongman joins in the fun by showcasing his extensive guitar and harmonica chops on the track Wanna Stay in Bed.  Producer Rob Szabo (also a Juno Winner) gave everything a live off the floor feel.

You can pick up this marvellous CD at Sean's gigs, on the 'Net through his online shop or  cdbaby.  It can also be downloaded through cdbaby and iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Klibbe Klibbson



Video above courtesy of TheKevTone

Blast From the Past: Mark McIntyre on Emma-Lee CD

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New Paul Federici CD: Now and Then . . .

Lush melodies and unique acoustic guitar work are just the beginning for Paul Federici's new CD Now and Then . . .    The St. Catharines singer/songwriter has delivered an incredible album filled with rich, vibrant, musical magic.

Layered vocals and beautiful harmonies bring out Paul's soft, moving voice.  Everything is enhanced by touches of cello, mandolin, piano, pedal steel and more.

This is courtesy of the artist's musical cohorts, Leon Furs (multiple instruments), Kirk Starkey (cello), Adam Warner (drums), Mike Vial (guitar), and Nick Skalkos (drums)

This wonderful album is available as a physical CD and download through his Bandcamp page and can also be downloaded through iTunes.

Below are two videos from the album courtesy of Paul's YouTube page.





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