News Roundup (Cartoons, Annie Sumi, Anthony Tullo, Global Music Awards, more)

Pop Culture Shock Therapy

Argyle Sweater

Off the Mark

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• No Depression review of Daniel Romano

Videos

• Annie Sumi on Drew Marshall Show
  
  
  
  Links: Annie Sumi, More Annie Sumi Stories, More Drew Marshall Show Episodes, Video above courtesy of drewmarshallshow
  
  
• Anthony Tullo on CHCH TV
  
  
  Links: Anthony Tullo, More Anthony Tullo Stories, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH

Spectator Stories

• Reaching out through the power of Jazz
• Choir! Choir! Choir!
• Scroogissimo review
• Carl Horton
• Jazz music makes a difference
• Review of Elf: the Musical
• Grammy nominations
• Christian Lalama
• Reaction to banning 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
• Shawn Mendes collaborate with Roots
• Handel's Messiah in Hamilton

FYI Music News

• Lyman Potts, Godfather Of Canadian Recordings passes
• Music Champion Grant Hurley passes
• CCMA Hall of Famer Brian Ferriman passes

Global Music Award Winners
Click above for complete list

Gold Medal Winners

• Magdalena Chovancova
• Nicholas DiEugenio and Mimi Solomon
• Robert Neustadt
• Peter Garland
• Sakinah Iman
• Alejandra Torres
• Jeeyoon Kim
• Ioanna and Areti Spanomarkou
• Carpe Diem String Quartet

Canadian Silver Winners

• Daniel Bellegarde (Montreal)
• Margaret Maria Tobolowska (Toronto)
• Milana Zilnik (Ottawa)
• Ori Dagan (Toronto)
• Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Canadian Bronze Winners

• Anna Gutmanis (Toronto)
• Calvin Kelly

Links: Global Music Awards, More GMA Stories

Canada

• Lyricist Claude Peloquin passes

Passings

• Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks)

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef is resting. He'll be back next week.

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Videos: Sonny Del Rio, Trickbag, Smoke Wagon, Big Johnny Blue, Jude Johnson, Rockets

Sonny Del Rio's annual X-Mas bash is always the highlight of the holiday season and this year's edition will be packed with fabulous music. It's also a celebration of Sonny's 75th birthday and a release party for his new live DVD/CD. Even Santa himself is planning a visit to check out the festivities.

For only $20, you 'll get the see all of the incredible bands showcased below at the Leander Boat Club in Hamilton. Sunday, November 25, 2018, 1-5pm. IT'LL BE A MAGICAL NIGHT!



Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More 5-Star Revue Stories, More Louis Jordan Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of James Goodrick



Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag Canada



Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Corey Lueck



Links: Big Johnny Blue, More Big Johnny Blue Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Carl Horton, More Carl Horton Stories, Video above courtesy of Jude Johnson



Links: The Rockets, More Rockets Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

Blast from the Past: Sax Day videos ft Sonny Del Rio

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Hamilton's Carl Horton Passes

Picture courtesy of Carl's Facebook page

It is with sadness that we announce that Hamilton musician Carl Horton passed away recently.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

UPDATE! Hamilton Spectator story about Carl's passing

UPDATE! A musical celebration of his life will be at the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 13 (2 pm)
Carl started his professional music career in 1979. Highlights includes scoring numerous films/TV shows, creating over 450 advertising jingles, teaching, session work, arranging, directing and much more. He's performed for politicians and royalty.  Click here for more detailed bio.

Carl was beloved by many in the Hamilton music community. Here are a few comments from social media:

Jude Johnson (Carl's longtime musical partner): 

My heart is broken....my dear friend...musical partner for 35 yrs...my brother...Carl Horton....a King of a man...unbearable loss for his beloved Tina and daughters Ali and Annie ...our community has lost a great soul...there are no words....

Adrean Farrugia

Carl was one of my teachers at Mohawk College in the 90’s. He was a beloved teacher, and musician—always enthusiastic about music and supportive of others. I’m sad to hear that he’s gone. I’ll miss him. It’s a reminder to make the best of each day as we never know how long we’ll be here.
My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Carl and thanks for the friendship and inspiration.

We will add more comments as we find them.



Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

To honour his legacy, here are some of his students performing an original tune they wrote.



Video above courtesy of Altheta Rutherford

Blast from the Past: Carl Horton and Friends Perform at Pine Street Gardens

Links: Carl Horton, More Carl Horton Stories, Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories,

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Michael J. Birthelmer's Zanzibar & Your Number Now on CD

Hamilton singer/songwriter Michael J. Birthelmer has released two of his classic albums on CD for the first time.

Zanibar has a wonderful tropical feel throughout most of the disc.  This isn't your typical island dance music but an amazing fun sound with its roots in folk.  The storytelling is just superb.

Michael is backed up dutifully by Bob Doidge, Ed Roth, Bill Dillon, Brian Griffith and others.  The background vocals by Ian Thomas, Dave Rave, and Jude Johnson are a real treat as well.

Video below courtesy of Ohanakamakame

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Your Number is a fabulous musical voyage featuring different elements such as jazz, pop, oriental sounds, psychedelic passages, and synthesizers.The songwriting is top notch here as well.

Michael co-horts this time out include Carl Horton, Michael Hickey & Paul Panchezak (of Trickbag), and many others.

To get one (or both) of these stunning CDs, you can contact Michael through his web site.

The video below is a song from the CD.



Blast from the Past: Videos-Michael Birthelmer@Pine Street

Links: Michael Birthelmer, More Michael Birthelmer Stories, More CD Releases 

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Pine Street Garden Concert Series (June 30, 2011) Part 2

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More Louis Armstrong covers/stories



Links: Michael Birthelmer, Jude Johnson, Randal Hill, Brian Griffith, Lori Yates, Carl Horton

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Pine Street Garden Concert Series (June 30, 2011) Part 1

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Links: Michael Birthelmer, Jude Johnson, Randal Hill, Brian Griffith, Carl HortonClick here for Part 2, Click here for pictures

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