Happy Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day (Carter Lancaster, Dave Gould, Camille Inston, Marco Varella)

Update of 2016 post.

Links: Carter Lancaster, More Carter Lancaster Stories, Video above courtesy of dyerharpguitars

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories, Video above courtesy of EveryDayMusicTV



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



Links: Marco Antonio Correa Varella, More Marco Varella Stories, Video above courtesy of Marco Antonio Correa Varella

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CONGRATS! Hamilton Musician's Guild Honours Long-Serving Members

The Hamilton Musician's Guild (part of the American Federation of Musicians) regularly awards Life Memberships and 25 year pins to its talented members.  This helps showcase the tremendous artistry we have in the area.

During their October 2014 general meeting, Jon Peterson, Michael Maguire, and Jean-Norman Iadeluca (Hamilton Philharmonic) received Life Memberships.  Also, 25 year pins were handed out to Ralph Lefevre, Ernest Porthouse, John Gora and Greg Smith (Groove Corporation).



Links: John Gora, Video above courtesy of FatherNorb

Earlier this year, there was another meeting where Life Memberships went to Mikhail Brat  (Hamilton Philharmonic), Peter Marino, Russ Weil (Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band), Frank Chiarelli (aka Frank Rondell), Brent Malseed (Retro Party Groove), the late Bob Almas, and Peter Rihbany.  Carter Lancaster received a 25 year pin as well.



Links: Frank Rondell, More Ray Charles Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Pompey68UK

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: April 2014 Honourees

Links: The Hamilton Musician's Guild, More Guild Stories

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Design Hope CD Release Party @ This Ain't Hollywood (January 23, 2011) + Bonus Videos

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Links: Carter Lancaster - More Carter Lancaster Stories



Links: Annette Haas - More Annette Haas Stories



Left to right: Frank Koren - Fred Magie - Michael Scott (drums)- Christopher Clause

Click here for more Fred Magie stories

Links: CD Review & more videos - More Design Hope Stories - Donate - View Photos

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Bonus videos

New Design Hope CD: A Place in My Heart

Soul, jazz, folk, funk, pop, blues, instrumentals, slow songs, rockers . . .

There's something for everyone on A Place in My Heart, the 5th Design Hope Compilation CD. Money raised from the sale of the disc goes towards helping the homeless in Hamilton. A great cause an an amazing album.

Performers include City and the Sea, Kensington Prarie, Fred Magie, Annette Haas, Bob Doidge, Frank Koren, Carter Lancaster, Chris White, Karen Corinth, Mark LaForme, Sharon Musgrave, Danny Lockwood, NLX, Chantal Chamberland, Melissa Bel and Buckshot Bebee. Many of these musicians also play on each other's songs.

Christopher Clause and Amy King produce the album as well as back up a number of the main artists. Also helping out are Mark McIntyre, Colin Lapsley, Brian Griffith, Andrew Aldridge, and more.

Like all of the Design Hope collections, it's a great way to hear new songs from some of the best musicians the local scene has to offer. The CD can be purchased online.

Below are a few songs from the CD Release party at This Ain't Hollywood on January 23, 2011. Click here if you can't see the videos.







These last two video are performances of the songs from other shows.




Links: More Videos - More Design Hope Stories - Donate- View Photos

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Carter Lancaster @ Westside Concert Theatre (November 20, 2010)

This was part of the Hamilton Music Awards Showcase.

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Links: Carter Lancaster - More Carter Lancaster Stories

More Performances from the Westside Concert Theatre HMA Showcase:

• Barry Mac and the One Eyed Jacks
• Christopher Clause
• Photos from the event
  

Hamilton Music Award Winners

The 2010 Hamilton Music Awards were given out on Sunday November 21 at the McIntyre Theatre in Mohawk College.

Below is a complete list of winners. Congratulations

• Female Artist of the Year: Sarah Harmer
• Male Artist of the Year: Harrison Kennedy
• Local Group of the Year by the People’s Choice: Dry Country
• New Artist/Group of the Year: Harlan Pepper
• Folk/Roots Recording of the Year: Harlan Pepper - Young And Old
• Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year: Scantily Plaid - This One's For You
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Industry Lifetime Achievement Award – Bob Payne
• Rock Recording of the Year: The Reason - Fools
• Blues Recording of the Year: Harrison Kennedy - One Dog Barking
• Alt/Country Recording of the Year: Ginger St. James and the Grinders - Spank, Sparkle & Growl
• Jazz Recording of the Year: Diana Panton - Pink
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Music Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous) – Gene Lees
• Country Recording of the Year: Tia McGraff - Diversity
• Female Adult Alternative Recording of the Year: Sarah Harmer - Oh Little Fire
• Male Adult Alternative Recording of the Year: Luke Doucet – Steel City Trawler
• Religious Recording of the Year:Peter Tigchelaar - Gracious Window
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Artist Lifetime Achievement Award – Skip Prokop
• Instrumental Recording of the Year: Carter Lancaster - Case Closed
• Songwriter of the Year: Luke Doucet
• Female Vocalist of the Year: Diana Panton
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Harrison Kennedy
• Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year: Adrean Farrugia
• Special Instrumentalist of the Year: Carter Lancaster
• Guitarist of the Year: Aaron Goldstein
• Drummer of the Year: Ray Farrugia
• Bassist of the Year: Colin Lapsley
• Canadian Recording of the Year by People’s Choice: The Reason: Fools
• Record of the Year: Luke Doucet - Steel City Trawler
• Alternative/Indie Recording of the Year: Cowlick - Wires
• Loud/Metal Recording of the Year: The Video Dead - Damn Disco
• Punk Recording of the Year: Pull Start Rockets - Pull Start Rockets
• Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year: Nilla - From The Ground Up
• Electronic Recording of the Year: Caribou - Swim
• Star Search Competition: Dawn and Marra

Industry Awards

• Music Teacher of the Year (independent school) by People’s Choice: Kate Quigley
• Music Teacher of the Year (elementary school) by People’s Choice: Tanya Sanders, W.H Ballard Public School
• Music Teacher of the Year (secondary school) by People’s Choice: James Moore, Sir John A. Macdonald
• Music Teacher of the Year (post-secondary school) by People’s Choice: Mike Malone, Mohawk College
• Artist Manager of the Year: Parkside Mike Renaud
• Instrument Retailer of the Year: Long & McQuade
• Studio Engineer of the Year: Trevor Titian
• Producer of the Year: Dan Achen
• Recording Studio of the Year: Grant Avenue Studio
• Website/Online Publication of the Year: www.hellbound.ca
• Artist Website of the Year: www.sarahharmer.com
• Video of the Year: LeE HARVeY OsMOND, Cuckoo's Nest – Ryan Furlong
• Best Album Artwork: Luke Doucet, Steel City Trawler – David Collier
• Record Label of the Year: Sonic Unyon Recording Company
• Music Retailer of the Year: Cheapies
• Music Director (Radio) of the Year: Sonja Maurin – Indi 101
• Publicist of the Year: Sean Palmerston
• Radio Show of the Year: Lou's Control – Indi 101
• Media Person of the Year: Lou Molinaro – Indi 101
• Radio Station of the Year: CFMU 93.3
• Print Publication of the Year: H Magazine
• Poster Artist of the Year: Kristie Ryder
• Major Concert Venue of the Year: Hamilton Place
• Live Club of the Year: This Ain’t Hollywood
• Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Steven Foster
• Musical Event of the Year by People’s Choice: Harlan Pepper CD release party
• Theatre of the Year: Studio at Hamilton Place
• Talent Buyer of the Year: Lou Molinaro — This Ain’t Hollywood
• Booking Agent of the Year: Paquin Entertainment
• Road Manager of the Year: Ace Piva
• Sound and Lighting Company of the Year: Lou’s Music
• Event Photographer of the Year: Stephanie Bell
• Musical Event of the Year: Supercrawl

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Ray Materick and Friends @ Roots N Rails Festival (October 9, 2010)

Live at the Brantford Station House.

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Ray Materick was later joined by Bob Doidge (left) and Carter Lancaster (right)

Paul "Fingers" Minard on piano.

Links: Ray Materick - More Ray Materick Stories

More from the Roots and Rails Festival:

• Shawn Brush
• Rae Billing
• The Acoustics
• Astrid Young