Piano Day Videos by Jesse O'Brien

Update of 2026 Post

Hamilton keyboard master Jesse O'Brien plays on each of these songs.



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Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis



Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy Vee Tee

Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, More Piano Day Vidoes

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Winners of Maple Blues Awards, Day Three including Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien

This year, the Maple Blues Awards are online and divided between four Mondays in February.

Day three (February 15) was streamed from Montreal.

Below is a video of the third ceremony:

Video above courtesy of the Toronto Blues Society

Here's a complete list of winners

• Piano/Keyboard: Jesse O'Brien (Hamilton)
  
  
  
  Links:  More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Steve Marriner, More Steve Marriner Stories, Video above courtesy of The Basement Sessions
  
  
• Harmonica Player: Steve Marriner
  
  
• Songwriter: Colin Linden
  
  
  
  Links: Colin Linden, More Colin Linden Stories, Gary Craig, More Gary Craig Stories, Video above courtesy of bluesinbronte
  
  
• Drummer: Gary Craig (Colin Linden, Steve Dawson)

Blast from the Past: Last Years' Winners

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories, Day 1 of 2021, Day 2 of 2021, Day 4 of 2021

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Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien Helps Sass Jordan Get the Blues on New Album

Legendary Canadian Rocker Sass Jordan recruited talented Hamilton keyboard maestro Jesse O'Brien to help bring the Blues on her latest album, Rebel Moon Blues on Stony Plain Records. The lady proves without a doubt that she can belt out a Blues tune with the best of 'em.

Backed by a powerful band under the cool moniker of Champagne Hookers (Chris Caddell, Jimmy Reid, Derek Brady, Cassius Pereira) -  Sass thunders through energetic classic covers such as My Babe, One Way Out, Still Got the Blues and more. There's also one kick-ass original co-written by Sass called The Key.

The aforementioned Jesse O'Brien also help out with the fun by providing his always dynamic keyboard skills. Steve Marriner of MonkeyJunk brings his harmonica/vocal mastery and Hill Kourkoutis deftly adds some extra vocals to one track.

You can pick up this explosive album at many physical and online shops. It's available through Sass's website, iTunes and Spotify.








Blast from the Past: Sass and Others Live on Canada Day Weekend 2012

Links: Sass Jordan, More Sass Jordan Stories, Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Videos above courtesy of Sass Jordan - Topic

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Local Artists Honour the Late Bill Withers

Sadly, American Soul legend Bill Withers passed on March 30, 2020.

A number of local artists honoured the unforgettable artist by releasing covers of his work.



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Here's a video from the man himself

Links: Bill Withers, More Bill Withers Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Simpler Cense 

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GOOD LUCK! Vote for Hamilton's Harrison Kennedy in the Downbeat Readers Poll!

The American Blues and Jazz magazine, Downbeat, is holding it's annual reader's poll and Hamilton Blues legend Harrison Kennedy is in the running for the Blues Artist Or Group category.  Anyone can register (all they need is your email and your name) and vote.  Users can also add their own choices to the groups.

Click here to vote.

Results will be published in the December issue (out in October) of the magazine.

GOOD LUCK HARRISON!

Video above courtesy of Electro-Fi Records

Blast from the Past: Harrison Wins European Blues Award

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories

Downbeat also recently released the results of their 2016 Critic's Poll where Buddy Guy won the Blues Artist Or Group award.

Montreal native Christine Jensen earned two wins: Rising Star–Arranger and Rising Star–Big Band. CONGRATS!

Video above courtesy of JazzHeadTradeFair

Links: Downbeat, More Downbeat Poll Stories

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Blues With a Feeling Features the Best in Blues! (Spencer MacKenzie, Jesse O'Brien and Chris Caddell, Andre Bisson, Fathead)

The annual Blues With a Feeling scholarship fundraiser celebration has always been the Superbowl of Hamilton Blues!  It's a major event (done to in honour of the late, legendary King Biscuit Boy) that features the best Blues performers around.  Check out below to see who'll be rockin' the Bay City Music Hall on Saturday, June 4th.

Click for the Facebook event page

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle, More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories



Links: Chris Caddell, More Chris Cadell Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis, More Jimi Hendrix Covers/Stories



Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Bisson, More Beatles Covers/Stories



Links: Fathead, More Fathead Stories,  Video above courtesy of Fred Pettis

Blast from the Past: King Biscuit Boy Videos

Click here for more Blues With a Feeling Performances

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Hamilton Blues Legend Harrison Kennedy Goes All Out on 'This is From Here'

Steeltown music veteran Harrison Kennedy has kicked things up a notch with This Is From Here (thru Electro-Fi).  The legendary Bluesman and his electric backing band are highly energized and ready to rock.

You can hear him showing off the power of his vocals.  Harrison can really go all out and show the younger musicians how it's done.  When the man needs to be slow and soulful though, his pipes are more than up to the task.  While the music is still rooted in country Blues, the sound has been kick-started and revved up.

Joining Harrison on this dynamic album are the late, great Brian Griffith, Jesse O'Brien (who also co-produces), Colin Linden, Chris Caddell, Gary Craig, John Dymond, Terry Wilkins, and Nick Blagona.  Keeping up with Mr. Harrison can't be easy but these boys do an amazing job!

The robust CD can be purchased at Picks N Sticks, Dr. Disc or via the Electro-Fi Records website.  It can also be downloaded using iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Lighthouse Blues Festival

Blast from the Past:  Harrison Kennedy's Soulscape Album

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, More Releases

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News Roundup (Blues Blast Awards, Chris Caddell, Vanishers)

Canada

• Original Lightfoot bassist, John Stockfish passes

World

• New Blues CD releases Sept 2012
• Blues Blast Award winners
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 394, Nothing But the Blues 208
• Website mistakes musicians make

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Performer of the Week: Les Smith (Trickbag)
• 2010: New JP Riemens CD + Release Party
• 2011: Oakland Soul@Burlington Ribfest

Featured Videos



Links: Chris Caddell, More Chris Cadell Stories, Video courtesy of D'Addario Canada



Links: Vanishers, More Vanishers Stories, Video courtesy of The Vanishers

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The Augusta Strip on Thursday, December 30, 2010

There is a lot of music going on near Augusta street downtown every Thursday. Here is a sampling.

Click here if you can't see the videos.











Links: Downchild (Chuck Jackson) - Jesse O'Brien - Robin Benedict - Alfie Smith - Brian Griffith - Chris Caddell