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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main Street' Turn 50 (Includes Local Covers)
Today (May 11, 2022) Exile on Main Street, the Rolling Stones classic album turns 50 years old.
Trivia:
- Release date: May 11, 1972 on Rolling Stones Records, distributed by Atlantic Records
- Produced Jimmy Miller
- Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012
- Guests: Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, Ian Stewart, Jimmy Miller, Billy Preston, Al Perkins and more
Below are a few local covers of songs from the album.
Links: George Douglas, More George Douglas Stories, Dave Pomfret. More Dave Pomfret Stories, Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, Video above courtesy of skumm60
And a video from the Stones themselves
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Monday, February 21, 2022
Hamilton Musician David Carte Passes
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton musician David Carte aka The Sideman on February 17, 2022. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
The family's announcement:
It is with heavy hearts and great difficulty we are writing this post on the passing of our dear brother, brother-in-law, and uncle David Carte earlier this morning. He was always the first to make people laugh, you always knew he was around by his bird calls, and always entertained by strumming a tune on his guitar that he just made-up in the moment. The family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God takes us one-by-one that chain will link again. Rest in perfect peace David. Love Chuck, Carol, and Aaron xoxoxxo
Visitation for David will be at the Bay Gardens Funeral Home on Rymal Rd. Thursday, February 24th, 5-9pm. In lieu of sending flowers you can send donations to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
His son also Allen has a special request: If anyone has jammed in the past or has have done has any recordings with Dave, please send any footage / recordings to allenmichaelcarte@gmail.com - I'm trying to consolidate everything in one place on the DavidCarteMusic youtube channel. Thanks in advance.
Social Media Reaction
I met David a few months ago at the Casbah in Hamilton. We were both there for the Dundas Music Club's return to a live stage. We talked after our sets and exchanged emails.
Next week we ended up at another jam in Hamilton and Dave worked my name and hometown into his songs a few times, it was funny and it worked.
A week after that we were back at The Casbah and we sat at a table in the corner and made plans to jam and play together…when things got better.
I paused my outings in December due to the variant but was looking forward to getting together with David.
I’m sorry we never got to jam but I’m so glad we met. My deepest condolences to his friends and family, I enjoyed our brief time together.
Wow. I am absolutely gutted to hear about the passing of David Carte. I've known Dave most of my life since he was a long time friend of my dad's and was always amazing to me. Such a nice person who had such a passion for life. Even yesterday he was posting about about going to see some live music tonight. He was a great musician and super creative guy in general and was always supportive of me and music. He even powered through an an insane snowstorm to come to my hometown hockey gig a few years ago. I feel so bad for his wife Kelly and son Allan. Just awful. I bet he's already up there jamming and having a beer with my dad
Videos above courtesy of DavidCarteMusic
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Friday, September 24, 2021
The Band's 'Cahoots' Turns 50
Cahoots, the classic album from The Band turns 50 this year (2021). The world-famous group featured members from Norfolk and Six Nations. 'Life Is a Carnival' and 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' were the two major highlights from the incredible recording.
Details:
- Released September 15, 1971
- This was their last album of original material for years.
- On Capitol Records
- Guests: Allen Toussaint, Van Morrison
- Produced by The Band
- Peaked at 21 on the Billboard album charts
- Gold certified
Guest review by musician George CW Douglas
Cahoots opens with the raucous “Life Is A Carnival” with it’s Allan Toussaint arranged horns it’s quite the party and wasn’t like anything else on the radio in the early 70’s. I was lucky enough to get down to Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles, three times before he passed and the horn section in his band, on the stage in his barn, was so great to hear live.
It wasn’t until Danny Medakovic’s 2014 release of Jolley Cut, at The Casbah, that I got to see a great live horn section to rival that one! All of the band, except Levon grew up within 100 miles of Hamilton: Robbie Robertson on Six Nations and Toronto, Richard Manuel in Stratford, Garth Hudson in London and Rick Danko near Simcoe. Van Morrison was living in Woodstock (N.Y.) and was a frequent visitor to Big Pink at the time of Cahoots resulting in the song 4% Pantomime which was the other song Van sang in the Last Waltz...everyone remembers Caravan from the film, with him doing high kicks in that polyester onsie.
The other stand out track for me on Cahoots is “When I Paint My Masterpiece”. The Band’s version preceded Dylan’s by a few years and Levon sings “I got me a date with a pretty little girl from Greece” instead of Bob’s lyric “I got me a date with Botticelli’s niece.”
Links: The Band, More Stories of The Band, Van Morrison, More Van Morrison Stories, Videos above courtesy of The Band on MV, More Album 50th Anniversaries
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day (Videos by Steve Strongman, Ludgates, Acoustics, George Douglas)
Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, Video above courtesy of SouthernSouls
Links: John and Sheila Ludgate, More John and Sheila Stories, Video above courtesy of saxondale2
Links: Acoustics, More Acoustics Stories, Video above courtesy of The Acoustics
Links: George Douglas, More George Douglas Stories, Video above courtesy of Skumm60
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Videos: Jamie Williams, Errol Starr Francis
Links: Jamie Williams, Video above courtesy of Jamie Williams
Links: Errol Starr Francis, More Errol Starr Francis Stories, Video above courtesy of Errol Starr Francis-Topic
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
News Roundup (Barber Shop Podcast, Stingray Chart, Big Rude Jake)
News
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast: Addicted to Music w Dave Pomfret, George CW Douglas and Frank Koren
Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, George CW Douglas, More George CW Douglas Stories, Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
- Hamilton Arts Award Nominations
- Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominations
- New Brenda Lewis Album
Videos
- Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
- Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
- Lee Palmer: Like Elway
- Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin: Lost Time
- David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)
- Ben Racine Band: A Grand New Brew
- Dione Taylor: Born Free
- Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: Method To My Madness
- Angel Forrest: Angel's 11
- Danny Marks: Cities In Blue
13. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)
29. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (produced by Colin Cripps)
73. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)
29. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (produced by Colin Cripps)
73. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)
- Passings: David Baker, Jimmy Van Zant, Dennis Davis (Bowie drummer)
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef had an amazing time swinging to Big Rude Jake at Homegrown Hamilton
Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
Recently Added
Main List of Sites
- Chanter (Guelph Record Label)
Birthdays
Thu Apr 14
Fri Apr 15
Sat Apr 16
- D'Eve Archer
- Tim Gibbons
- Denis Keldie
- Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings)
- Sean O'Grady
- Garth Vogan
Tue Apr 19
Thu Apr 21
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
News Roundup (Barber Shop 3rd Anniversary, Soulstack, Lionel Lodge, Mel Monaco)
News
Local
- Barbershop Podcast 3rd Year Anniversary Show (Pictures of the event below)
Links: Deeps, George CW Douglas, Will Gillespie, Scotty Bakalar, Matty Simpson, Ian Andrews, Maggie Ciere, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast - CHCH Videos: Mel Monaco, Mark from Dr. Disc Discusses Vinyl Resurgence
- Pianist Harry McDade Passes
- Dec issue of Libretto, the Hamilton Musicians' Guild Newsletter
- Great Blues Coming to Jet Hall in Hamilton
- Hamilton Blues Lovers Turn 7
- Western Swing Authority Nominated for Ameripolitan Awards
World
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef attended the Barber Shop Podcast Open House in Hamilton to celebrate the show's 3rd Anniversary. Congrats everyone!
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He also went to see the amazing Soulstack (with guest bassist Matt Weidinger) at the Jet Hall in Hamilton!
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef attended the Barber Shop Podcast Open House in Hamilton to celebrate the show's 3rd Anniversary. Congrats everyone!
He also went to see the amazing Soulstack (with guest bassist Matt Weidinger) at the Jet Hall in Hamilton!
Jon Knight & Soulstack (w guest bassist Matt Weidinger) perform Skinny Girl at The Jet Hall in Hamilton #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Thursday, December 3, 2015
Local labels and ones that have a few area artists. Email us if you know of any that should be on this list
- Alma (Toronto) (Ian Thomas)
- Borealis (Toronto) (Jackie Washington, Stan Rogers, Nathan Rogers)
- Busted Flat (Kitchener)
- Dine Alone (Toronto) (Arkells, City and Colour, Monster Truck)
- Electro-Fi (Toronto) (Harrison Kennedy, Miss Angel Brown, Mel Brown)
- Hidden Pony (Hamilton)
- Latent Recordings (Toronto) (Lee Harvey Osmond, Cowboy Junkies, Skydiggers)
- Pacemaker (Toronto) They reissue Canadian classic rock albums (Christmas)
- Race Records (Hamilton)
- Six Shooter (Toronto) (Danny Michel, Harlan Pepper, Whitehorse)
- Sonic Magpie (Hamilton)
- Sonic Unyon (Hamilton)
- True North (Burlington)
Birthdays
Thu Dec 3
Fri Dec 4
- Ron Palangio (Retro Party Groove)
- Joe Rhodes
- Patrick Ballantyne
- Spider Costello (Stone Blue)
Mon Dec 7
- Cartoon Bob (Caricature Artist, Project 360)
- Jordan Haller
- David Lum
- Donna Panchezak (Trickbag)
- Steve Pelletier
- Billy Berman (Rick and the Krickets) RIP
- Rolly Greenway (Crowbar)
- Jonny Kerr
- Mark Logan (Busted Flat Records)
- Mike Trebilcock
Featured Video
Links: Lionel Lodge, More Lionel Lodge stories, Video above courtesy of Lionel Lodge
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Woodstock's George C.W. Douglas's Debuts with Incredible CD!
For Woodstock singer/songwriter, George C.W. Douglas his debut album, Music From Big Muddy has been part of a personal journey. From local music fan, to becoming a musician, earning his sobriety and taking the Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop with Lori Yates - you can feel the experiences on the CD.
George has made quite an initial splash with this amazing offering. He's created a personal, revealing, witty, everyman folk album. Lyrics deal with aging, drinking and the effects of time. The recording finishes off nicely with a beautiful ode to Willie P. Bennett.
Wonderfully backing him up are fellow multi-instrumentalists Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan along with Dylan Roberts (drums, percussion). They do a fabulous job.
If you want a copy of the CD, you can contact George directly at skumm60@gmail.com or pick it up at Record Works in Woodstock. It's also available through iTunes and cdbaby.
Blast from the Past: George on the Barber Shop Podcast
Links: George CW Douglas, More George CW Douglas Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Skumm60
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
News Roundup (George CW Douglas, Max Wray, Sheesham and Lotus and Son)
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Cilla Black, Beatles protege passes
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News
Local
- Barbershop Podcast w George CW Douglas
Links: George CW Douglas, More George CW Douglas Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast - CH Video: Alexandria
- New Reviews: Rob Mitchell, Cheryl Lescom
- Passings: Cilla Black (Beatles protege)
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef has been very busy lately
He attended a wonderful private show featuring Jacob Moon and Fraser/Daley
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The little guy also went to the Lynn River Music and Arts Festival and checked out a few bands!
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Our monkey attended the Millrace Festival and met Sheesham and Lotus and Son
Links: Sheesham and Lotus and Son, More Sheesham and Lotus and Son Stories, Video above courtesy of Sheesham and Lotus
Recently Added
Our Performer List
Birthdays
Thursday, August 6
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
Sunday, August 9
Monday, August 10
Tuesday, August 11
Wednesday, August 12
- Jay Baggett
- Dawn Larsh (Tallest Tree)
- Mel Monaco
Featured Videos
Links: Max Wray, More Max Wray Stories, Video above courtesy of I Heart Hamilton
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Saturday, June 13, 2015
'Shameless Subversion' CD An Amazing Showcase of Local Talent (That Makes a Difference)
Shameless Subversion (from Boxo Studios) is not just an amazing compilation of local music. The project's also an important, artistic, social statement featuring the best singer/songwriters in the area. According to producer Kevin Barber, "It's main goal is as a stigma-busting, mood-altering showpiece on the power of music."
Every song speaks to an aspect of mental health: from the many challenges to how music can be used as therapy for the performer as well as the listener. Never clinical or preachy, these well-written tunes reveal pieces of the puzzle.
You'll find a lot of variety here. All manner of vocals, from raw and rough to smooth and enchanting, proclaim their wonderful lyrics. Musically, there's high quality folk, blues, country, roots and everything in between. Each song has its own soul but together, they form a fabulous testimony of the mental health world.
Here's the impressive track listing. Click song titles for more information about the individual track
Every song speaks to an aspect of mental health: from the many challenges to how music can be used as therapy for the performer as well as the listener. Never clinical or preachy, these well-written tunes reveal pieces of the puzzle.
You'll find a lot of variety here. All manner of vocals, from raw and rough to smooth and enchanting, proclaim their wonderful lyrics. Musically, there's high quality folk, blues, country, roots and everything in between. Each song has its own soul but together, they form a fabulous testimony of the mental health world.
Here's the impressive track listing. Click song titles for more information about the individual track
- Brad Hails (Killin' Time Band) - Expand
- Dave Pomfret - Funeral for a Girl
- Jessica Blake - Falling
- Duane Rutter - Glory
- George C.W. Douglas - Living in the Moment
- Maggie Ciere - Reformation
- Cindy Dell - The Trouble with Alvin
- Jamie Shea - No Place to Go
- Kevin Barber - Crazy Pay
- Roxanne Flett-Campbell - Mr. Hoot Owl
- Grace Darlin - Scarlet Skies
- Hannah Bakalar - Stay in the Light
Many of the above artists back each other up plus they also get a helping hand from a number of talented local musicians: Nick Burson (drums), Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Chris Altmann (peal steel), Michael Birthelmer (acoustic guitar), Ryan Cannon (bass), Matt Coleman (violin), Gerry Gregg (bass), Anna Jarvis of the Rest (Cello), Craig Koshul of Burnin' Ethyl (guitar), Orange McFarland (bass, banjo), Vincent Sciara (keys). The beautiful backing vocals are provided by Ginger St. James and Leonard, Burns and Dell.
Produced by Kevin Barber
Mixed by Ryan Cannon, Alek Bromke and Quentin Brillinger
Mastered by Danny Medakovic
Mixed by Ryan Cannon, Alek Bromke and Quentin Brillinger
Mastered by Danny Medakovic
Click to see the Barber Shop Podcast episode about this incredible album.
There are many places to pick up this spectacular CD, such as: Dr Disc, Cheapies, Crash Landing, Records on Wheels (Dundas), The Pearl Company and the Mental Health Rights Coalition. You can also download it through Bandcamp, eMusic, iTunes and cdbaby.
There are many places to pick up this spectacular CD, such as: Dr Disc, Cheapies, Crash Landing, Records on Wheels (Dundas), The Pearl Company and the Mental Health Rights Coalition. You can also download it through Bandcamp, eMusic, iTunes and cdbaby.
Links: Jamie Shea, Video above courtesy of Skumm60
Links: Dave Pomfret. More Dave Pomfret Stories, Video above courtesy of Skumm60
Click here for more releases
Blast from the Past: Boxo Studio's Steelworker's Waltz CD
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
3 More Episodes of Ensemble! Online
The new season of the Hamilton Cable 14 Music TV program Ensemble! should be starting soon.
Three episodes from Season 2 of the wonderful show were recently put online.
The links are no longer working, we're trying to see if it can be fixed.
Show 13: Wendell Ferguson, Tim Watson, Suzie Vinnick, Shawn Trotter
Show 14: Mo Kauffey, Tom Finochio, George CW Douglas, Garry Atkinson
If you are a Cogeco, Source, or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here
Show 15: Azalea, Robin Lajoie, Dan Medakovic
If you are a Cogeco, Source, or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here
Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories
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