Showing posts with label Brad Cheeseman. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Happy International Jazz Day ft Brad Cheeseman










Links: Brad Cheeseman, More Brad Cheeseman Stories, Videos above courtesy of Brad Cheeseman,More Jazz Day Videos
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

GOOD LUCK! Lots of Local 2018 Juno Nominees!


There are a ton of local nominees at this year's Juno Awards. We are all proud of our are musicians.

Just in Hamilton alsone, we have the Arkells (3 nods + 1 for their producer), Steve Strongman (Blues Album of the Year), Terra Lightfoot (2 +1 for her engineer), Whitehorse (1 + 1 for their engineer), Brad Cheeseman (Jazz Album of the Year, Solo), David Braid (Jazz Album of the Year, Group) and Iskwé (Indigenous Music Album of the Year). Also, Waterdown's True North Records released two nominated albums by Bruce Cockburn and Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story on the local nominations.



Links: Arkells, More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of ArkellsVEVO



Links: Brad Cheeseman, More Brad Cheeseman Stories, Video above courtesy of Brad Cheeseman

As for Burlington, there's Walk Off The Earth (Fan's Choice). Also, Bruno Mars: 24K Magic, an album Engineered by Charles Moniz is in the running for International Album of the Year. He recently won a Grammy for his work.



Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories,  Video above courtesy of Walk Off the Earth

Other nominees include
  • Downchild (ft members from Niagara and Brantford) for Blues Album of the Year
  • St. Catharines' Tim Hicks (Country Album of the Year)
  • Fort Erie's DJ Shub (Indigenous Music Album of the Year)
  • Rezz from Niagara Falls (Electronic Album of the Year)
  • Guelph's Ralph Bowen (Jazz Album of the Year, Solo)
  • Kitchener's Alysha Brilla (Adult Contemporary Album of the Year)



Links: Alysha Brilla, More Alysha Brilla Stories, Video above courtesy of Alysha Brilla

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Leading the nomination are rockers Arcade Fire and RnB artist Jessie Reyez with four each.

 Below is a complete list of nominees: 

 Fan Choice
Single
Country Album
Jazz Album (Solo)
Jazz Album (Group)
Alternative Album
Instrumental Album
Francophone Album of the Year
Children's Album
Classical Album (Solo or Chamber)
Classical Album (Large Ensemble)
Classical Album (Vocal or Choral)
Classical Composition
Rap Recording
Dance Recording
RnB/Soul Recording
Reggae Recording
Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album
World Music Album
Producer(s)
Album Artwork
Electronic Album
Metal/Hard Music Album
Comedy Album
Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Barenaked Ladies

Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award: Denise Donlon

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

GOOD LUCK! Local Toronto Independent Music Award Nominees!

Nominations for the 2017 Toronto Independent Music Awards were recently revealed and, as always, a number of local artists are in the running! These include Brad Cheeseman (Hamilton)
Tianna Woods (Burlington), Polarity (Oakville), Monty Greig (Acton), Girl Pow-R (Thorold), 
The Natrolites (Niagara Falls), Benjamin Dakota Rogers (Brantford), Wes Mason (Rockwood), 
Mikalyn Hay (Guelph) Jace Martin (Osweken) and Juneyt (Waterloo).

We're keeping our fingers crossed that many of them will be winning at the ceremony on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Revival in Toronto.

Here's a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded.

Folk or Roots
Jazz Vocal
Young Songwriter
Country
Instrumental or Classical
Rock
Music Video
Urban
Electronic
Out of Province
USA
International
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Sunday, April 30, 2017

Happy International Jazz Day! (HWO, On Topic, Mary Reinhart w Jimmy Stahl Big Band, Luke Vajsar)




Links: HWO, Video above courtesy of Niagara Jazz



Links: On Topic , Video above courtesy of myidmusic



Links: Jimmy Stahl Big Band, Video above courtesy of Jason Haywood Films



Links: Luke Vajsar, Video above courtesy of Luke Vajsar

Links: More International Jazz Day Videos, Our Jazz Posts
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

GOOD LUCK! Tons of Local Nominees at 2016 Toronto Independent Music Awards


There are quite a few local nominees at 2016's Toronto Independent Music Awards! They'll be up for some major hardware on Friday, September 30 at the Revival Bar in T.O.

In the jazz categories, both Hamilton jazz sensation Brad Cheeseman Group and Erin Jazzman Monty Greig are up for Best Jazz Instrumental  and Best Jazz Vocal respectively.



Links: Monty Greig, More Monty Greig Stories, Video above courtesy of Monty Greig

Country music is also well represented with nods for Emma Elena Grace (Waterdown), Tianna Woods (Burlington), and Anthony Tullo (Oakville).  Emma's also in the running for Best Singer Songwriter.



Video above courtesy of Anthony Tullo

Other nominees include Hidden Roots Collective (ft Hamilton's Annie Sumi), Oakville's Ivy James, St. Catharine's indie band, Limestone Chorus, Rockwood singer/songwriter Wes Mason, Waterloo Flamenco guitarist Juneyt (2 nominations) and Port Colbourne duo Extreme Flute (2 nominations).



Links: Hidden Roots Collective, More Annie Sumi Stories, Video above courtesy of Sudbury.com

GOOD LUCK!

Here's a complete list of nominees.

Folk or Roots:
Country:
Jazz Instrumental:
World:
Music Video (Long List):

    International:
    • Gov
    • Caritos Plaza
    • Napkin
    • Holy Bouncer
    • The Recipe
      Adult Contemporary:

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      Saturday, July 9, 2016

      CONGRATS! Hamilton's Brad Cheeseman Group Wins 2016 Grand Prix Jazz Award

      Picture courtesy of Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
      Hamilton's Brad Cheeseman Group have made their hometown proud by winning the 2016 Grand Prix Jazz Award at this year's Montreal Jazz Festival.  Since 1982,2 the prestigious festival has been awarding the prize to talented Canadian Jazz performers.

      Brad has this to say on his Facebook page:

      "To be performing at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal in any capacity is a big deal. To share my own music with anyone is a wonderful experience on its own... to share it with the hundreds (maybe thousands) of people who heard us this week was beyond amazing. To see so many of my peers also performing at the festival was heartwarming. To be compared to some of those same peers was slightly terrifying (some of you guys are just too good).

      On Monday, we got out there and did all that we could do: we played our best and just basked in the moment... the prize was of little concern (and, to be honest, we figured/hoped that Autobahn or Tara Kannangara would win). And by not building up our own expectations, we left space for magic to happen in the music. Robert, Sam, Chelsea and Marito gave this music their all and treated my pieces as if they were there own. That's enough for any musician, right there.

      And then I got the call.

      The next 24 hours was a bit of a blur culminating in our TD Stage performance. I met a lot of wonderful people in that time and was happy to see several familiar faces in the crowd for that performance.

      I don't know what comes next, but I do know that I feel a lot of love and appreciation for everyone who has helped us get from our first gig (4.5 years ago at Homegrown Hamilton!) to here. Thank you thank you thank you."


      Video above courtesy of Montreal Jazz Festival




       Blast from the Past: Brad Cheeseman Video and More

       Links: Brad Cheeseman Group, More Brad Cheeseman Stories, Video above courtesy of Steel City Jazz Festival

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      Also that night, Toronto's Tara Kannangara received the Stingray Rising Star Award



      Video above courtesy of Tara Kannangara

      CONGRATS EVERYONE!
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      Saturday, May 28, 2016

      CONGRATS! 2016 HMA Gala Award Winners!


      On May 28, 2016, Bay City Music Hall was home to the first ever, Gala Awards (formerly the  Hamilton Music Industry Awards)  It was an incredible celebration of the behind the scenes work done for our local scene.  The legendary Ian Thomas did a wonderful, hilarious job as host!

       This site was nominated for Website/Online Publication of the Year. but lost to the amazing ihearthamilton.ca.

      The big winners of the the night were Monster Truck (5 awards), CFMU (4) and Lou Molinaro  (2 for him + 2 for his club, This Ain’t Hollywood)

      Click here for pictures of the event

      Here's a complete list of winners:

      Website/Online Publication: ihearthamilton.ca
      Female Vocalist: Terra Lightfoot
      Canadian Recording: Terra Lightfoot: Every Time My Mind Runs Wild
      Rising Star: Camille Intson





      Links: Camille Intson, More Camille Intson Stories, Video above courtesy of Camille Intson

       Male Vocalist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
      Guitarist: Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)
      Drummer: Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
      Bassist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
      Piano/Keyboard Player: Jesse O'Brien (Andre Bisson)
      Special Instrumentalist: Gianni ‘Luminati’ Nicassio (Walk Off The Earth)
      Instrumental Record: Brad Cheeseman Group: Brad Cheeseman Group
      Children's Album: Diana Panton: I Believe In Little Things
      Electronic Recording: Junior Boys: Big Black Coat
      Instrument Retailer: Picks and Sticks
      Studio Engineer: Nick Blagona
      Producer (s): Graham Walsh (Young Rival, Etiquette, Metz, Viet Cong, Alvvays)
      Recording Studio: Catherine North
      Artist Website: ilovemonstertruck.com
      Best Album Artwork: Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
      Record Label: True North
      Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
      Music Director (Radio): Rachel Connell (CFMU)
      Publicist: Adam Bentley (Auteur Research)
      Radio Show: Lou's Control (CFMU)
      Media Person: Ric Taylor (CFMU, View Magazine)
      Radio Station: 93.3 CFMU Print Publication: Urbanicity
      Major Concert Venue: Gage Park
      Live Club: This Ain’t Hollywood
      Theatre: The Staircase Theatre
      Talent Buyer: Lou Molinaro (This Ain’t Hollywood)
      Artist Manager (Local): ‘Parkside’ Mike Renaud 
      Artist Manager (International): Oliver Mitchell (Bedlam Music Management)
      Talent Agency (Local): Spherical Productions
      Talent Agency (International): United Talent Agency 
      Tour Manager: John Morely 
      Live Sound Engineer: Doug Smith (This Ain’t Hollywood)
      Sound and Lighting Company : Soundbox Productions 
      Event Photographer: Misha Fotos
      Music Teacher (elementary school): Dawn Martens - Buchanan Park
      Music Teacher (secondary school): Brian Jones - St. Mary's
      Music Teacher (post-secondary school) - Jamshed Turel - Mohawk College
      Music Teacher (independent school) - Kate Quigley
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      Thursday, April 10, 2014

      News Roundup (Rae Billing, Stan Rogers, Awards, Brad Cheeseman)




      Local
      Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice Awards

       Live Entertainment
      Favourite Event or Festival
      Radio Station
      Radio Personality
      Musical Instrument
      CD Store/Music Store (New)
      CD Store/Music Store (Used)
      Music Instruction
      Music Instructor
      • [Diamond] Anita Hiripi
      • [Platinum] Carma McKay
      • [Gold] David Holmes
      • [Bronze] Leeza Khayutin
      Academy of Country Music Award Winners
      World
      Recently Added

      Our Venue List
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      Monday, November 18, 2013

      2013 Hamilton Music Award Winners

      The 2013 Hamilton  Music Awards were handed out on Saturday, November 16 (Industry) and Sunday, November 17 (main).  As always, it was an incredible celebration of the best music this city has to offer.  There was amazing music throughout the Hammer!

      The big winners were Harrison Kennedy, who took home four trophies as well as a lifetime achievement award and hard rock band Monster Truck, who won seven awards.

      Click here for the Spectator story

      Here's a sampling of the winners!

      Rising Star Winner: Ash to Ember

      Industry Awards
      • Artist Website: www.ilovemonstertruck.com
      • Video of the Year: Saint Alvia - Mother’s Day


        Links: Saint Alvia, Video courtesy of Saint Alvia
      • Best Album Artwork: Lee Harvey Osmond (The Folk Sinner)
      • Record Label: Sonic Unyon Recording Company (Terra Lightfoot, Young Rival, Threat Signal)
      • Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
      • Major Concert Venue: Gage Park
      • Live Club of the Year: This Ain’t Hollywood
      • Musical Event (People’s Choice): Supercrawl
      • Theatre: Pearl Company
      • Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year: Jesse O’Brien (Smoke Wagon Blues Band/Andre Bisson)
      • Special Instrumentalist: Yiannis Kapoulas
      • Guitarist: Jeremy Widerman (Monster Truck)
      • Drummer: Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
      • Bassist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
      • Local Group (People’s Choice): John Mamone
      • Canadian Recording (People’s Choice): Monster Truck 
      Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

      Click here for more about the Hamilton Music Awards 
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