Happy International Women's Day! (Gayle Ackroyd, Rachel Heart, Hailee Rose)

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Gayle Ackroyd, More Gayle Ackroyd Stories, Video above courtesy of #GayleAckroyd



Links: Rachel Heart, More Rachel Heart Stories, Video above courtesy of #RachelHeart

Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

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Happy World Beatles Day! Covers by Jacob Moon, Christopher Clause, Freedom Train, Hailee Rose w Dave Rave

Update of 2018 Post

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon

Links: Christopher Clause, More Christopher Clause Stories,  Video above courtesy of Shotgun Jilly



Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train



Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of WillerMusicVideo

Links: Beatles, More Beatles Covers/Stories

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Merry Christmas! Videos by Linda Duemo, Hailee Rose, Tianna Woods, Andre Bisson, Andre Tellier, Hell Bent Rockers

The first two videos were part of the #LocalLyricsShowcase organized by our marketing maven, Linda.

Links: Pistolettes (Linda's current band), More Linda Duemo Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of TiannaWoods

Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson Stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Bisson

Links: Andre Tellier, More Andre Tellier Stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Tellier

Links: HellBent Rockers, More HellBent Rockers Stories,  Video above courtesy of The Hell Bent Rockers - Topic

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Janis Joplin's 'Pearl' (ft Local Musicians) Turns 50 + Local Covers

Pearl, the final studio album from the unforgettable icon Janis Joplin was released 50 years ago this year. It was released January 11, 1971 - three months after her untimely death.

The legendary singer was backed up on the recording by the Full Tilt Boogie Band, an incredible group that featured area members like Ken Pearson on organ (Woodstock, ON) and Brad Campbell on bass (Milton). Rounding out the gang were Canadians John Till on guitar (Ronnie Hawkins and Janis' previous group, Kozmic Blues Band)and Richard Bell  (Ronnie Hawkins, the Band). Clark 

Pierson was the American drummer.

Here are a few local acts covering the amazing song from this timeless album.

Links: Krista Blondin, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle

Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of Elizabeth Cross

Links: Cheryl Lescom, More Cheryl Lescom Stories, Video above courtesy of Dave Sloan

Here are a few songs from the lady herself.

Links: Janis Joplin, More Janis Joplin Stories/Covers, Videos above courtesy of Janis Joplin, More 50th Anniversary Albums

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Peggy Lee's 100th Birthday

Today (Tuesday, May 26, 2020) would have been American singer, songwriter and actress Peggy Lee's 100th birthday.

Biography highlights:

• Born in Jamestown, North Dakota (May 26, 1920)
• First no. 1 hit, Somebody Else Is Taking My Place (1942)
• Sang in two movies with Benny Goodman (1943)
• Starred in the movie remake, The Jazz Singer (1952)
• Did voices and singing in Lady and the Tramp (1955)
• Passes away (January 21, 2002)

Juliet Dunn and Peter Shea and celebrated the occasion with a wonderful live Facebook performance.

Links: Juliet Dunn, More Juliet Dunn Stories, Peter Shea, More Peter Shea Stories, Video above courtesy of Juliet Dunn Jazz

We asked a few local artists to give their thoughts on the legendary singer. We will add more soon.

Brenda Brown

Peggy Lee was a beautiful communicator and a sophisticated powerhouse of a woman. Not only a gifted singer songwriter but also an actor,artist, entrepreneur and advocate for the arts. What a gift to us!

Karen Thornton

Her music was played in our home growing up. Understated sultry tone and phrasing no vocal aerobics, just a great quality to her voice and she really knew how to sell her songs.

Hailee Rose

Peggy Lee was, and still is, one of Jazz’s most inspirational female artists. Her song “Fever” introduced me to the art of simple yet captivating storytelling; painting a picture with words, and driving emotion with a minimalist sound.  A truly beautiful artist. 

Chris Ayries

If I had a coffee house, Peggy Lee would be in the top 10 on my playlist. Her sound is classic and soothing.

Here are a few videos from the lady herself.



Video above courtesy of TheUpstairsGirl



Video above courtesy of CurlySVT

More 100th Birthdays

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Abbey Road Turns 50! Covers by Hailee Rose, Revolver, Erin McGean & Christopher Clause, Muppets

50 years ago today (Sept 26) the Beatles released their classic album Abbey Road.

Here are some local covers of songs from that seminal album.



Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Jaimie Vernon



Links: Revolver, Video above courtesy of Revolverbeatlesmusic



Links: Erin McGean, Christopher Clause, More Christopher Clause Stories, Video above courtesy of Erin McGean

And now, a special bonus videoo by the Muppets



Links: Muppets, More Muppets Stories, Video above courtesy of Z-1's World Of Wonders

Links: Beatles, More Beatles Covers/Stories

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News Roundup (Dave Rave & Hailee Rose, Teenage Head, Phil Kane, more)

Loose Parts

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• Hamilton Spectator: Artword Artbar Closing
• CHCH Video: Hailee Rose and Dave Rave
• Reklaws Win 2 Canadian Country Music Awards

Passings

• Jimmy Johnson (Muscle Shoals guitarist)
• Clora Bryant (jazz trumpet player)

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef visited Oakville and went to Kerrfest to see Teenage Head and Platinum Blonde.

Click here for more pics of the event



Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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Later on Treble popped by the Moonshine Cafe to see the Phil Kane Trio.

Click here for more pics of the event

Links: Phil Kane, More Phil Kane Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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Aretha Franklin Passes (Local Reaction + Covers)

The world is still reeling from the passing of the legendary Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul on August 16, 2018.

Here is CHCH TV's coverage of her passing ft musicologist Eric Alper


Links: Eric Alper, More Eric Alper Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH

Here's another CHCH segment about Aretha, this time with an interview with Hailee Rose


Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH

We asked local singers to comment on her unforgettable career. We may add more as we get them.

Donna Panchezak (Trickbag)

Aretha Franklin was a tremendous inspiration to myself and many aspiring female vocalists. Her ability to immerse herself in a song so that when she sang and performed on piano, the true essence of her soul and humanity emanated was unsurpassed. She was able to connect with her audience on a spiritual level and although her physical presence has been lost her essence lives on forever...God Bless the one and only, "Queen of Soul"!

Cheryl Lescom

She embodies the word soul. No other woman could sing like that. She raised the bar for all vocalists.

Sue Leonard

Right Now I have no words to express what she meant to me .... no words at all ... I keep posting and reposting other peoples comments video clips because I am taken aback by the enormity of her talent and what a Hole there is in the universe ... there will be no one like her ever ... there has never been anyone like her ... she was a musical genius, spirit of God who knew and understood her gift more than anyone in the universe and shared it with us all without judgement .... my heavens ... RIP Aretha Franklin YES Queen OF SOUL

 Here are a few covers from local artists.



Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Liszt O'Maniac



Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag Canada

And some videos from the lady herself:



Video above courtesy of Juanjo de Goya



Video above courtesy of Trip Hop Universe

Links: Aretha Franklin, More Aretha Franklin Stories

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More Great CHCH Music Videos (Dave Rave+ Hailee Rose, Jessica Speziale, Chaquis Maliq)

CHCH TV always does an amazing job of promoting local music. Here are some of the latest videos.

Links: Chaquis Maliq, Video above courtesy of CHCH


Links: Jessica Speziale, Video above courtesy of CHCH


Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH

More CHCH Videos

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News Roundup (Redcoat, Lori Yates, Cartoons, more)

Music Related Cartoons

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Day of 1000 Musicians, Redcoat
  
  
  Links: Day of 1000 Musicians, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
  Links: Recoat, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Remembering Local Music Fan and Volunteer Kerry Brooks
• Video: Brian Vollmer (Helix) Hangs with Tim Hicks
• Local Canadian Country Music Award Nominees

Canada

• Big Sugar bassist Gary Lowe passes

World

• Hallmark to offer greeting cards with vinyl 45s

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef popped by Bishop's Park in Hamilton to experience Hailee Rose and Dave Rave rockin' the outdoors.

Click here for more photos from the event

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Later that week, he attended his very first Hamilton Artcrawl and got to see the always amazing Lori Yates live at Tourism Hamilton.

Click here for more photos from the event



Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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East Coast Music Award Winners

• Album: Rose Cousins: Natural Conclusion
• Song: Rose Cousins: Grace
  
  
  
  Links: Rose Cousins, More Rose Cousins Stories, Video above courtesy of Rose Cousins
  
  
• Fans' Choice Entertainer: Matt Minglewood
• Fans' Choice Video: KINLEY: Microphone
• Pop Recording: Jenn Grant: Paradise
• Songwriter: Joel Plaskett
• Francophone Recording: Jacques Jacobus: Le retour de Jacobus
• Group Recording: Les Paiens: Carte noire
• Indigenous Artist: City Natives
• Rap/Hip Hop Recording: Quake Matthews: Celebrate the Struggle
• Rising Star Recording: KINLEY: Letters Never Sent
• Bucky Adams Memorial Award: Measha Brueggergosman
• Directors' Special Achievement Award: Sloan

Links: East Coast Music Awards, More ECMA Stories

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News

Local

• CBC's q Interviews Terra Lightfoot
  
  
  
  Links: Terra Lightfoot, More Terra Lightfoot Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music
  
  
• CHCH Videos: The Schotts
  
  
  Links: The Schotts, More Schotts Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Conductor Russ Weil Retires from Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band
• Erbie Bowser 100th Birthday

Canada

• Western Canadian Music Award Nominees
• May 2018 Issue of Maple Blues

Cartoons

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef  was a very busy monkey last weekend.

First, he popped by Big B Comics for Free Comic Day. That's always a blast!

Click here for more photos from the event!

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The next day, he visited the Black Bull in Burlington for the first time. He rocked out to Hailee Rose, Dave Rave and friends!

Click here for more photos from the event

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, More Beatles Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous 

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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More FREE Amazing Valleyview Studios Christmas Albums

A few years ago, we wrote about the amazing FREE holiday music offered through Valleyview Studios.  It features incredible, multi-genre seasonal tracks from many talented local artists.

Here's what they've been up to since. Click the song title to listen and download.

2016 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - I've Been Away for a While
2. Dave Rave - Not Just Christmas Time
   
   
   
   Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
   
   
3. Doug Feaver - All Because It's Christmas Time
4. Gary Pig Gold - East West
5. Hailee Rose - It's Christmas Time Again
6. Kris Kringle and The Jingled Bells - Santa's High (Above On Christmas Eve)
7. Kyle Kuchmey - Welcome Christmas
8. Rick Andrew - Long Way Down
9. Rocket and The Renegades - Lonely Jew At Christmas
10. Ruth Sutherland - The Coventry Carol
11. The Horsewig Singers - The Holidaze
12. Trickbag - Merry Christmas Baby
13. Vader's Raiders - Older By Year And Younger By Soul

2015 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - O Christmas Tree
2. Chloe and Tom Forsyth - The Man With The Bag
3. Chris Wheeler, James Gannett and Matt Burns - Mr. Grinch Medley
4. Dave Rave - Come On Now (It's Christmas)
5. Doug Feaver - Christmas Night
6. Doug Feaver - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
7. Hailee Rose - I Cannot Wait
8. James Anthony - All I Want For Christmas
   
9. Kyle Kuchmey - Music from Edward Scissorhands
10. Lester Smith - Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without My Missus)
    
    
    
    Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
    
    
11. Rick Andrew - Alone At Christmas Blues
12. Robin Magder (aka Rocket) - Lowdown Christmas
13. Ruth Sutherland - Carol of the Bells
14. Scott McLeod and Alistair Shields - Jelly of the Month
15. The Sheanderthals - Glasgow's Cryin' (Teenage Head cover)
16. Tim Gibbons - Like An Old Christmas Tree
17. Trickbag - Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas? (Staples Singers cover)

Blast from the Past: Our First Post About Valleyview Studios

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News Roundup (Tom Petty, Purple Helmet, Shjaane Glover, Colin Cripps)

Tom Petty Passes

Local social media reaction:

Dave Rave: RIP. Always an inspiration to me. This is truly sad news

Lou Molinaro: Thinking about some of the TOM PETTY shows that I saw and one of the more memorable ones was the early September show 1989 at the Kingswood Theatre in Canada's Wonderland. THE REPLACEMENTS opened up.

Tyler Schwende: Beyond sad news about rock icon Tom Petty. I will always remember his famous saying 'Don't bore us - get to the chorus!' Thank you Tom for all the amazing songs and of course fabulous hooks that inspired me as an artist and thousands of others. Your music will not be forgotten.

Links: Tom Petty, More Tom Petty Stories,  Video above courtesy of TomPettyVEVO

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcasts:
  
  Purple Helmet
  
  
  
  Links: More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  Shjaane Glover
  
  
  
  Links: Shjaane Glover, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Episode of Guitars in Hand w Hamilton's Colin Cripps (ex-Junkhouse, Blue Rodeo)
  
  
  
  Links: Colin Cripps, More Colin Cripps Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC MusicLab
  
  
• CHCH Videos: Dave Rave and Hailee Rose
• New Low Country Hill Album
• Debut Recording from The Tradition

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News Roundup, Part 1 (Barber Shop 4th Anniversary, Top Streamed Country Songs, Spencer Mackenzie)

There was a lot of news over the holiday break so we'll be doing the News Roundup in parts this week.

Local Passings

Local music supporter Guy Francis Coolin 

Brantford Open Stage regular Jack Guest Jr (aka Mr. Jack)

Visitation on Friday, January 6, 2017, 11am - 2:30pm
Internment will follow; but will be private.

Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast 4th Anniversary Show
  
  
  
  Links: Barber Shop Podcast, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Hamilton's Music Timeline from the Spectator
• CHCH Videos: Suzanne O Davis performs Carole King, Dave Rave, Hailee Rose and Carl Jennings
• 2016: Year in Review
• Remembering Gordie Tapp
• Brian Cober Passes

Top Streamed Country Songs of 2016 (no particular order)

• Tim Hicks: Stompin' Ground
  
  
  
  
  Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks
  
  
• Brett Kissel: Cool with That
• James Barker Band: Lawn Chair Lazy
• Dean Brody: Bring the House Down
• Shania Twain: Man! I Feel Like a Woman
• Dallas Smith: One Last Kiss
• Brett Kissel: Airwaves
• Jess Moskaluke: Kiss Me Quiet
• Chad Brownlee: I Hate You For It
• Dean Brody: Bush Party

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef made two appearances in young Bluesmaster Spencer Mackenzie's year end video!

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Spencer Mackenzie

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Glenn Frey of the Eagles passes

Click picture above for video

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News

Local

• Blues Tribe Podcast w Alfie Smith
  
  
  
  Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of The Blues Tribe
  
  
• Photos of Shake Rattle and Rave @ Casbah
• Videos from Shake Rattle and Rave: The Dukes, James-Alphonse, James-Alphone w Mackenzie Leigh (the Dukes), Dave Rave, Hailee Rose, Carl Jennings of Freedom Train, Dave Rave and Gordie Lewis of Teenage Head
  
  

  
  Dave Rave & Friends Shake, Rattle & Rave @ Casbah #HamOnt #HamOntMusic Carl Jennings Hailee Rose Chris Wheeler, Matt Burns
  Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Wednesday, January 20, 2016

  
  
  Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
  
  
• CH Video: John McKinley Band
• New Best of Jacob Moon CD
• Maple Blues Award Winners
• Local Artists on Stingray's Top Blues Albums List

Canada

• More Blues Tribe Podcasts: Wild T,  David Owen, Sugar Brown

World

• Passings: Glenn Frey (Eagles), Dale Griffin (Mott the Hoople Drummer), Giorgio Gomelsky (Yardbirds/Stones manager)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Nothing this week

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Trevor Dick Band
• Annette Green
• Michael Shotton
  
  
  
  Links: More Beatles Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of soFXCanada
• Jesse Treneer

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Birthdays

Thu Jan 21

• Sean LeSage

Fri Jan 22

• Scott Taplay
• Matt Weidinger

Sun Jan 24

• Bryce Moore

Mon Jan 25

• George Olliver
• Greg Smith (Groove Corporation)

Tue Jan 26

• Willie Leigh (Stingrays)
• Tony Sciara

Wed Jan 27

• Mikie Bray (Bethany and Mikie)
• Dave Neigh (Steel City Rovers) 

Thu Jan 28

• Harpdog Brown

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Wonderful FREE Christmas Music from Amazing Hamilton Artists

We here at Hamilton Blues Lovers recently discovered a wonderful online treasure trove of Christmas music made by amazing Hamilton artists.  The best part is that every tune is a FREE download.

Valley View Studio has 4 albums of (from 2011-2014) of mostly original holiday music from talented Hammertown artists.

The links below don't work anymore, click here to find them.

Here's what's available from 2014.  Songs can be download by right-clicking the mp3 link and saving it.

mp3	Carl Didur and Mike McLean - Bach Fugue in Dm (excerpt)
mp3	Dave Rave - Christmastide (Agnelli/DesRoches)
mp3	Doug Feaver - Merry #Christmas
mp3	Hailee Rose - Just Before Christmas (Rose/DesRoches)
mp3	Kyle Kuchmey - South for Christmas
mp3	Rick Andrew - Something About This Time
mp3	Ruth Sutherland - Silent Night
mp3	The Cosmic Ballet - Episode II: The Santa Menace
mp3	The Foley Family - The First Noel
mp3	The Sheanderthals - Christmas Blues (Holt/Cahn)
mp3	Trickbag - I Pray on Christmas (Connick Jr)

Links: More Rick Andrew Strories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

There's more music (which can be downloaded per album) here.

Previous years' compilations include fabulous songs by Ray Materick, Bill Culp, Steve Sinnicks, Sonny Del-Rio, Duane Rutter and more.



Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Click here for more of our Christmas stories/music.

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