Accordion Day Videos Featuring Chris Cracknell

Update of 2021 Post

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories, Video above courtesy of sully1256

Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Video above courtesy of Will Gillespie

Links: Babbage Industries, Video above courtesy of GhastlyH

Links: Chris Cracknell, More Chris Cracknell Stories, More Accordion Day Videos

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Happy World Laughter Day! Videos by Chris Cracknell, Will Gillespie, Caroline Wiles

Links: Cris Cracknell, More Chris Cracknell Stories, Video above courtesy of steinberg321

Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Video above courtesy of Will Gillespie

Links: Links: Caroline Wiles, More Caroline Wiles Stories, Video above courtesy of Caroline Wiles

More World Laughter Day Videos

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Dave Rogers Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local musician, Dave Rogers. He passes after a brave battle with Cancer. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. He was the son of the late Hamilton musician Stan Rogers.

His obituary:

David Gregory Nasmith ROGERS

In his 53rd year, after a brief, courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He is survived by his Mom, Ariel Rogers (Scott Cameron Smith), his sisters, Beth Cassey (Roger) and Kate McLaughlin (Jeffrey-deceased 2020) and his brother Nathan Rogers (Jan); and he leaves also to mourn him, his long-time friend and companion Pamela Taylor. He will be greatly missed by his four adoring nieces, Violet, Beatrice, Eloise and Bella-Sophia. David is also survived by many aunts and uncles and cousins who will also always remember him for his crooked grin, his brilliant guitar playing and his ready advice on all things "FOOD." Cremation has taken place. A private funeral service will be held with plans for a Family Reunion and a Celebration of Life Picnic with Music in early summer 2022. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kate Prangley for her remarkable care and support of Dave's wish to be with his family in his final days; the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Outreach Team and the ongoing work of the Juravinski Cancer Hospital.

At Dave's request, please donate to his favourite charity, below and despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus and its variants placed on clinics, "stand firm and get tested!"

Please support Wayside House, Hamilton ~ http://www.waysidehouseham.com/

Online condolences available at www.dbancaster.ca

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Aengus Finnan

He was a kind, creative, complex, sweetheart of a guy.

He loved music, cooking, and he especially loved Pam.

Along with Trevor Mills, I had the honour of traveling every inch of North America with Dave for years, playing songs and telling stories from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Yukon to Texas in cafes and churches, schools and pubs, lodges and studios, hotel bedrooms and ballrooms, concert halls and festival stages.

He was a great musician, a loyal friend, and a happy-go-lucky sideman. He and Trev co-arranged my North Wind album, recorded the third live, and he taught me plenty about music, and about humility.

He lost an impossible battle with cancer, but he won an equally arduous battle with alcohol a few years ago by getting sober. I’ve never been prouder of a person who had hit rock bottom and did everything in his power to change his path when it seemed utterly unsurmountable, and ultimately turned his final years into something beautiful.

Recently we reconnected and despite the prognosis he was his buoyant self, looking at the positive, envisioning a best-case scenario, and we even joked about hitting the road again.

I’ll see you out there somewhere down the road buddy.

Love you!

Chris Cracknell

I have learned today that my friend Dave Rogers now only lives on this earth in the hearts and memories of his friends and family. My condolences to the entire Rogers family and to all those whose lives have been blessed by the privilege of knowing this brilliantly talented, funny, and warm man. I will miss you Dave.

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Hamilton's Greg Moverley Brings Hope, Desperation, Heartbreak and Salvation to Latest Album

If you love your music packed with incredible storytelling, you've to get a copy of Urban Folk, the latest release from Hamilton singer/songwriter, Greg Moverley. Every song feels like a look into in the emotions and lives of a city. The characters and situations come alive with music.

With a wonderful, laid back, rootsy style, Greg and his cohorts will guide you though the alleys and apartments of this ragged town. In it you'll find hope, desperation, heartbreak and maybe even a little salvation.

Joining Greg in this musical urban construction are Dave Gould, Orange McFarland, Chris Cracknell and Will Gillespie.  They help provide an artful, raw, emotive sonic atmosphere.

You can ask for a copy at Greg's live show or contact him at gregmoverley@gmail.com.  It is also available for download through iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Greg Moverley and Will Gillespie Videos

Links: Greg Moverley, More Greg Moverley Stories, Video above courtesy of Greg Moverley, More Releases

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New Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube, Part 2

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Links: Fred D Smith, Danny Buzanko (Overplayers), Chris Cracknell, Brian Morton



Links: Donna Creighton, Al Parrish (ex Tanglefoot), Michelle Titian, Lindy Vopnfjord

More episodes of Ensemble

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New Dave Gould CD: ADAD

In the review of Dave Gould's CD, Truck for Sale, a few months ago, we described it as sometimes strange, edgy and alternative. It turns out that was just the beginning.

His follow up, ADAD (it stands for Attention Deficit Artist’s Disorder) is a truly quirky, experimental record where the rules have been flung out the window.

The singer/songwriter uses electronic beeps, percussive sounds, acoustic guitar and a few other odd bits to create a genre-defying experience that will blow your mind. This CD is definitely for those who aren't afraid to try something new and different.

The disc is available at his live shows and as a download on iTunes and eMusic.

Below is a video from the CD release party, courtesy of Ghastly H.





Blast from the Past: Dave Gould and others@Open Streets 2010

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories

Party in Memory of Steve Didemus@Winking Judge (May 25, 2012)

Blast from the Past: Steve Didemus, Dave Gould and Chris Cracknell@Winking Judge

Links: Steve Sinnicks, Dave Gould, Chris Cracknell, More Steve Didemus Stories

Steve Didemus Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local musician Steve Didemus.

Here is a quote from his friend (and musical partner) Chris Cracknell.

"As you no doubt know, Steve had been very ill for a very long time. We were hoping for a new lung but it just wasn't to be. He went into the hospital last Thursday with uncontrolled bleeding in his lung. He was put on a ventilator and sedated. He never regained consciousness. After consulting with his physician, family, and friends the decision was made to terminate life support and let our dear friend go as there was no reasonable hope of recovery. He died shortly afterwards, very peacefully. His son Matt and I were with him to the very end. He did not suffer at all. Steve leaves behind two children, Matt and Amy who he was so very proud of and loved deeply as well as many friends."

Click here for the obituary

Our condolences to his friends and family.



Click here for more Steve Didemus stories.

Blast from the Past: Steve Didemus and Chris Cracknell@Pheasant Plucker

Chris Cracknell, Steve Didemus and Dave Gould@Winking Judge (November 17, 2011)

This was part of the Steve Didemus Fundraiser.

Monica Knott on backing vocals on first two videos.









Below are two performances from Dave's solo set

More footage from this Fundraiser

• Pip
• Tiny Bill Cody
• Photos

Links: Chris Cracknell, Dave Gould, Steve Didemus, More Chris Cracknell Stories, More Steve Didemus Stories, More Dave Gould Stories

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Hilarious YouTube Videos (Chris Cracknell, Cam Hoffman, Wanda Sykes, Cheech and Chong, Weird Al

Warning, many of these videos have foul language and topics



Above video courtesy of GhastlyH



Cameron is a former member of the Deacons band and also a part of the Steel City Lingerie Troupe



Above 2 videos courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Above video courtesy of TK848



Above video courtesy of PirateDayCare

New Dave Gould CD: Truck for Sale

If anyone has seen his live solo shows, they know that Dave Gould has an air of energetic fun about him. What would you expect from a man who occasionally drums on a toilet (and does it well)?. This liveliness is definitely evident in his latest CD, Truck for Sale.Dave manages to create light-hearted roots country/folk music while maintaining a high degree of musicianship. These aren't "joke" songs but witty, sometimes strange, interesting, catchy numbers. The guitar and vocal work are superb. There's even a bit of an edgy, alternative vibe at play here.
His co-conspirators on this unique project include Steve Didemus, Chris Cracknell, Gerry Gregg, Tanya Amyote, and Stephen Fuller.

The disc is available at his live shows and is available on iTunes and eMusic.

Below is a song from his CD.

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories

Buskercrawl II on James Street (June 25, 2010)

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Open Streets Hamilton (James Street) June 6, 2010

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Links: Dave Gould - More Dave Gould Stories - More Crackers Stories

Human Wrongs (Ghastly H Crackers & Skidmark Stevens) @ The Pheasant Plucker (May 11, 2010)

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This was part of a Hamilton Folk Club performance