Showing posts with label Gary Cain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gary Cain. Show all posts

Friday, September 29, 2017

News Roundup (Johnny Burke, Jay Pollmann, Charles Bradley, Trebleclef)

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            The Adventures of Trebleclef the Music Loving Monkey

            Trebleclef's been a busy monkey!

            First, he attended the 10th Annual Brantford International Jazz Festival



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             He also helped out with tickets and merch at the Trickbag/Smoke Wagon Blues Band show at the Corktown

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             Finally, he went to the Grand River Blues Society's Road to Memphis Competition at Bobby O'Brien's in Kitchener and got to see who'll represent them at the International Blues Challenge.

            Gary Cain's group (from Kitchener) won the band competition
            Hamilton's Tim Gibbons won in the solo category
            Click here for our story on the event

            Click here for more photos from the event
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            Sunday, September 24, 2017

            GOOD LUCK! Local Reps for 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis


            For the first time, the Hamilton Blues Lovers (along with their mascot, Trebleclef  were on hand to see the Grand River Blues Society pick their representatives for the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.  Hopefully they will win during the January 2018 event.

            The GRBS judges chose their winner at a wonderful music event on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Bobby O'Brien's in Kitchener.

            Hamilton music legend, Tim Gibbons beat out Ajax's Ragwax to go to the prestigious contest to compete in the solo/duo category.



            Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories,  Video above courtesy of Pauline DeRosa

            There were 5 amazing groups vying for a trip to go to the competition: Gary Cain Band, Craig Dougan Band, Lonestar Cafe, Big D and The Topside Band, The Vaudevillian and the Outsider Band. In the end, Kitchener's Gary Cain Band won it.



            Links: Gary Cain, More Gary Cain Stories, Video above courtesy of Gary Cain

            HBL and Trebleclef had an fabulous time at the local show and we have a lot of picture from the event. Please click here to see them.

            In other local news, former Hamiltonian Paul Langille and his music partner Tom Lockwood have been chosen to represent the Great Lakes Blues Society in the IBC (for the second year in a row).



            Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Tom Lockwood, More Tom Lockwood Stories, Video above courtesy of Spur of the Moment Media

            UPDATE: We recently learned that Hamilton's Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian will also be heading to the Challenge under the Western New York Blues Society banner.



            Links: Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian, More Alfie Smith Stories, More Nicole Christian Stories,  Video above courtesy of Paul Bottos

            CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK GUYS!

            Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

            Links: International Blues Challenge , More IBC Stories
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            Friday, June 2, 2017

            News Roundup (Quarter in the Bag, Gary Cain Band, Gregg Allman, Top Jazz Clubs)

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            Tuesday, May 16, 2017

            Kitchener's Gary Cain Band Album Serves Up Out-of-This-World Guitar!


            If you're hungry for some teeth-rattlin' blues, Kitchener's Gary Cain Band has a meal for you! Their full-length debut  album, Twangadelic Bluesophunk definitely satisfies.

            A veritable feast for the ears, the recording serves up out-of-this-world guitar with spectacular vocals and a hearty dose of energy. It's hard rockin', funky Blues with a side of country thrown in.

            You can pick up their latest dish at their unforgettable live shows or download it via Bandcamp.

            Stream the album below.



            Blast from the Past: Gary Cain is a Finalist in Six String Theory Competition

             Links: Gary Cain, More Gary Cain Stories, More Releases
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            Monday, May 1, 2017

            Happy World Guitar Day! (John Shymko, Shawn Trotter, Shawn Kellerman, Gary Cain)




            Video above courtesy of line6variax



            Links: Shawn Trotter, More Shawn Trotter StoriesVideo above courtesy of Shawn Trotter



            Links: Shawn Kellerman, More Shawn Kellerman Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Bathurst



            Links: Gary Cain, More Gary Cain Stories, Video above courtesy of Gary Cain
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            Tuesday, June 21, 2016

            CONGRATS! Kitchener's Gary Cain is a Finalist in Six String Theory Competition!


            Kitchener Bluesman, Gary Cain earned a spot as one of the a finalists (4th place) of the Blues Guitar category in the Six String Theory Guitar Competition on June 7, 2016.



            Links: Gary Cain, More Gary Cain Stories, Video above courtesy of Gary Cain

            Carter Low (Vancouver) tied for the Grand Guitar Prize and won in the Blues Guitar division. Other Canadian finalists include Kris Schulz from Vancouver, Sudbury's Jamie Dupuis (Acoustic Guitar) and Montreal's Jasmin Lacasse Roy (Classical Guitar)


            Video above courtesy of Carter Low

            The prestigious, international contest is judged by such luminaries as Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, Keb Mo', Vince Gill, Sonny Landreth and many other.  Musicians enter two YouTube videos for the competition.  There was also a similar Rhythm Competition.

            Here's a full list of winners:

            Guitar Categories

            Blues
            Classical
            Acoustic
            Overall:
            Jazz/Fusion
            Rock
            Rhythm
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            Other Instruments:

            Piano
            Bass
            Drum
            Blast from the Past: Gary Cain Video and More
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            Friday, November 13, 2015

            Sounds of Cambridge, Vol. 1 An Unbelievably Good Introduction to the Local Scene


            Our friends over at Cambridge Live Music have released Sounds of Cambridge, Vol. 1, the first in a (hopefully long) series of amazing compilations.  It's a fabulous showcase of the wonderful musical talent in that area.  Spanning a number of genres and boasting a mix of new and old tracks, the CD makes an unbelievably good introduction to the local scene.

            From the website: "An independent jury of industry professionals had the unenviable, and daunting task of narrowing the submissions down to the final 19 songs presented here. This CD is not intended to represent a cross section of the Cambridge music scene; but it is a tasty sampler of some of the music that's getting played around town most weekends by these very talented artists."

            CDs and downloads are available at the Sounds of Cambridge web store.

            Discs can also be picked up at:
            IT MAKES A NICE STOCKING STUFFER!

            Here is a complete track listing with performer credits:

            1. Factory City: Mermaid
            Guest: Emily Barkley (vocals)



            Links: Video above courtesy of Factory City

            2. Shae Dupuy: Breakdown
            Guests: Chris Byrne (bass), Chad Melchert (drums), Mike Little (keyboard), Russel Broom (electric guitar), Johnny Gasparic (lap steel)



            Links: More Shae Dupuy Stories, Video above courtesy of Shae Dupuy

            3. Mo' Kauffey: Scramble
            Guests: Kent MacMillan (guitars and percussion), Peter Turpin (bass), Ryan McAdam (drums)

            4. Dan Walsh: Naked Emperor

            5. Gary Cain: Pipes and Spoons

            6. Jesse Parent: Let It Go
            Guests: Matt McLeod (bass), Chad Davis (drums), Nick Barkley (keyboards)

            7. Natalie Martin of Sarcastic Onions: Benji Boy
            Guest: Danny Spence of Sarcastic Onions (guitar)

            8. Mother West Wind's Animal Friends - Cold Cold Winter

            9. Ben Moore: Synchronicity

            10. Tanya Marie Harris: Treat Me Like Your Girlfriend
            Guests: Andy Hull (drums), Jim Hyatt (bass), Buddy Hyatt (keys), Jeff King (guitar), Joe Spivey (guitar), Kelly Schoenfeld (background vocals)



             Links: Video above courtesy of Tanya Marie Harris

            11. Robert "Bobby" Cameron: The Light
            Guests: Richard MacNeil (cajon), Dan Walsh (multiple instruments)

            12. Lucas Stagg Group: Lost and Found
            Guest: Tanya Philipovich (harmony vocal)

            13. The Initials: I Ain't Waitin'

            14. 7T8: Rebirth

            15. Broad and Narrow: That Ain't Love

            16. The Sarcastic Onions: Bad to the Phone

            17. CounterWait: Get Out

            18. Terns: No Place for a Heart

            19. Danny Spence of Sarcastic Onions: Cretin Girl
            Guest Ron Roy of  of Sarcastic Onions (drums)

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            Thursday, May 15, 2014

            News Roundup (Jacob Moon, Awards, Nash the Slash, Gary Cain)

            Nash the Slash Passes
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