Throwback Thursday - Hamilton's Jack de Keyzer on Harmonica Shah Album

Original post: July 15, 2009

Updated Post: April 23, 2026

Talented bluesman Harmonica Shah may be from Detroit but he knows exactly where to find great blues players.

Hamilton's own Jack deKeyzer plays guitar on his latest album, If All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail through Electro-Fi Records

Joining Shah and DeKeyzer are Canadians Alec Fraser (bass) and Al Cross (drums). Juno award winner, Julian Fauth also lends occasional piano to the disc.

If All You Have . . . is good old fashioned Blues in the style of Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters with a bit of soul. DeKeyzer's guitar prowess is evident on all tracks. There's booty shaking boogie and some amazing slower numbers too.

Available through: Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music

Stream the album below

Links: Harmonica Shah, More Harmonica Shah Stories,  Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories, More Releases, Album above courtesy of Harmonica Shah - Topic

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Monkey Day Videos by Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Jerome Godboo, Steely Dan

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Road to Memphis Fundraiser in Brantford on November 2

Help our local musicians compete in the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and have an incredible musical experience at the same time.

Links: Fraidy Scats, More Fraidy Scats Stories, Video above courtesy of Jacob Shay

Links: Glenn Marais More Glenn Marais Stories, Video above courtesy of Glenn Marais

Links: Big Dan Jeffares, More Big Dan Stories, Video above courtesy of Benni Bulldog

Links: Dwayne LaForme, More Dwayne LaForme Stories, Video above courtesy of Dwayne LaForme’s Boogie Blues

Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of Gary Asselstine Toronto & Negril Music Scene

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Happy Year of the Dragon! Videos by Jerome Godboo, Andrew Kerth, Bruce Cockburn, Syrinx

Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of Various Artists - Topic

Links: More Andrew Kerth Stories, Video above courtesy of BlackWalnutFolkClub

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2024 Maple Blues Award Nominees

From the news release:

Considered the highest honours on the Canadian blues scene, the nominees for the 27th annual Maple Blues Awards have been announced.

Returning to its roots, the 27th annual Maple Blues Awards will take place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto), where the awards were held from 2000 to 2006. The not-to-be-missed blues music event of the year will take place on Monday, February 12th.  Tickets start at $37.40 and are on sale now at ticketweb.ca

Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are in bold.

* artists is signed with Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

+ artist is signed with Waterdown's True North Records

% artist is signed with Waterdown's Borealis Records)

Acoustic Act of the Year

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Suzie Vinnick (Vineland)
• Michael Jerome Browne %
• Brandon Isaak
• Garrett Mason

Bassist of the Year

• Gary Kendall (Niagara)
• Angelique Francis
• Jasmine Colette
• Nathan Blackburn
• Russell Jackson

Blues With A Feeling/Lifetime Achievement Award 

• Cheryl Lescom (Kitchener)
• Sue Foley*
• Alec Fraser
• Bobby Dean Blackburn
• Brent Parkin
• Dalannah Gail Bowen
• Danny Brooks
• Mike McKenna
• Murray Porter
• Tom Lavin

Drummer of the Year

• Jim Casson (Niagara)
• Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk*)
• Chris Nordquist
• Cory Blackburn
• Gary Craig

Harmonica Player of the Year

• Jerome Godboo (Niagara)
• Roly Platt (Simcoe)
• Steve Marriner*
• Guy Belanger
• Joe Murphy

Horn Player of the Year

• Loretta Hale (Hamilton)
• Chris Whiteley %
• Alison Young
• Dan Jancar
• Kaven Jalbert

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Steve Marriner*
• Matt Andersen+
• Brandon Isaak
• Brooke Blackburn

New Artist or Group of the Year

• Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters (Hamilton)
• Angelina Hunter Trio
• Little Magic Sam Band
• Sandra Bouza 
• The Sugar Darlings

Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year

• Jesse O' Brien (Hamilton)
• Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne (Halton)*
• David Vest
• Debra Power
• Duane Blackburn

Songwriter of the Year

• Andre Bisson (Hamilton)
• Crystal Shawanda+
• Matt Andersen+
• Blackburn Brothers
• Brandon Isaak

Electric Act of the Year

• Colin James*
• Sue Foley*
• Matt Andersen+
• Blackburn Brothers
• Bywater Call

Entertainer of the Year

• Matt Andersen+
• Angelique Francis
• Blackburn Brothers
• Blue Moon Marquee
• Bywater Call

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Crystal Shawanda+
• Dawn Tyler Watson
• Meghan Parnell
• Miss Emily
• Shakura S'Aida

Guitarist of the Year

• Sue Foley*
• Tony D (MonkeyJunk*)
• Brooke Blackburn
• Garrett Mason
• Jack Semple

Recording/Producer of the Year

• Matt Anderson: The Big Bottle of Joy (PRODUCER: Matt Andersen)+
• Crystal Shawanda: Midnight Blues (PRODUCER: Dewayne Strobel)+
• Brandon Isaak: One Step Closer (PRODUCER: Brandon Isaak/Conrad Hillis)
• Bywater Call: Remain (PRODUCER: Renan Yildizdogan) 
• Blackburn Brothers: SoulFunkn'Blues (PRODUCER: Howard Ayee)

B.B. King International Artist of the Year

• Christone ''Kingfish'' Ingram
• Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
• Tedeschi Trucks Band
• Thorbjorn Risager and The Black Tornado
• Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule)

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories

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Happy Mothers Day! Lester Smith, Saint Alvia, Jerome Godboo

Updated Post from 2018

Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Lester Smith



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Happy Monkey Day! Videos by Phantoms ft Jerome Godboo, Mark McNeil, Killin' Time Band

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Happy Harmonica Day! Videos by Jerome Godboo

Videos above courtesy of Jerome Godboo - Topic

Links: Brokenjoe, Video above courtesy of Alec Fraser Jr

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James Anthony Band Matinee Live Returns to Burlington

Now that most of Ontario is in stage 3, live music will slowly be returning. James Anthony has quickly put his Saturday matinee (1:30-5pm) at the Uptown Social House in Burlington back in action. He will also be playing acoustic with a guest on Thursdays from 7 to 10.

For only $5, you can see James Anthony and his talented guests rock the place in person!

Here are the guests he has scheduled:

July 25: Chuck Jackson of Downchild Blues Band

Links: Chuck Jackson, More Downchild Stories, More Muddy Waters Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of ABCooper Media

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August 1: Djino LeFrancois

Links: Djino LeFrancois, Video above courtesy of daragent2

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August 8: Terry Chisholm

Links: Terry Chisholm, Video above courtesy of Colin Cherry

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August 15: Danny B

Links: Danny B, More Danny B Stories, Video above courtesy of  Kimberley Leonard

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August 22: Brant Parker

Links: Brant Parker, More Brant Parker Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle

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August 29: Amber Durette

Links: Amber Durette, Video above courtesy of Grant Lyle

Here's a bonus video of James playing solo.



Links: James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories, Video above courtesy of James Anthony

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News Roundup, Part 1: HBL 10th Anniversary Bash Edition

Photo courtesy of Leigh MacDonald

A message from Lou, our blogger.

Our Hamilton Blues Lovers 10th Anniversary Bash was a smashing success. The Corktown was packed and there was lots of amazing music. Thanks to all the performers, the Corktown, sponsors, companies who donated doors prizes and all those who attended. I would like to personally thank my wife, Linda for all her hard work in planning the show and during the event as well. I LOVE YOU LINDA!

Also, we'd like to thank:

• Judy Marsales for her sponsorship and having me on her fabulous CHML radio show, Sold on Hamilton 
• Graham Rockingham from the Hamilton Spectator for making us one of his best bets.
• snapd Hamilton for covering the event. Click here to see their photos.
• Ken Wallis for covering the event for his blog. Click here for the post.

Our good friend, Helen Graham took quite a few videos from the bash.

Here's a list of them with links:

• Trickbag w John Gibbard (Crowbar)
• Trickbag w Jerome Godboo
• Trickbag, Jerome, John and Sonny Del-Rio
• A look at the crowd
• Trickbag, Les Smith, Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blue Band)
• Cootes Paradise: Video 1, Video 2
  
  
  
  Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories
  
  
• Trickbag, Jerome, Tim Gibbons
• Trickbag, Jerome, John
• Final Song: Crowbar's Oh What a Feeling w Trickbag, Jerome, John and Les
  
  
  
  Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories,

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Of course, Trebleclef was at the bash and he loved meeting everybody.

Click here for more pics from the event

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Please support those who supported our event

Trickbag Cootes Paradise John Gibbard (Crowbar) Les Smith Sonny Del Rio Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band) Tim Gibbons
	Everyone who attended!	THANKS!

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THANKS TO THE MUSICIANS WHO PLAYED OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

This year, the Hamilton Blues Lovers are celebrating a decade of covering the local music scene. 

A big thank you to Judy Marsales Real Estate for sponsoring our show. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, we recommend you check them out. Judy has been a fabulous supporter of the music scene.

Thank you to those who donated door prizes.

• Picks N Sticks.
• Corktown. 
• Carnegie Concerts.
• The Johnny Cash tribute hosted by Lori Yates at This Ain't Hollywood.
• The Eggmen (Beatle Tribute) show at the Knights of Columbus in Brantford.
• Hamilton Food and Drink Fest

We encourage you to support these amazing companies who help the local music scene.

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous Les Smith



Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of 'Toronto Live Music Scene'



Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Jim Unsworth



Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Stellablu477



Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, Video above courtesy of James Goodrick



Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories, Video above courtesy of Mark McNeil

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Cool Music Cartoons

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• CHCH Videos: Sue Foley
  
  
  Links: Sue Foley, More Sue Foley Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Shania Twain to Host Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton
• Guelph's Silence Receives Trillium Funding
• Hamilton Community News Readers Choice Award Winners
• Sarah Beatty Wins London Music Award
• Brian Wice Passes

Canada

• Jessye Norman Wins Glenn Gould Prize
  
  
  
  Links: Jessye Norman, Video above courtesy of texmex0303
  
  
• MMF Canada Announces New Inductees For Its Honour Roll
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Mike Wheeler

Passings

• Randy Scruggs (guitarist, producer)
  
• Bob Dorough (School House Rock)
• Big Tom McBride (Irish Country Music Star)
  
  
  
  Links: Big Tom McBride, Video above courtesy of TopRankEntertainment
  

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef made another visit to the Corktown Pub in Hamilton. He rocked out to Trickbag and their guest Jerome Godboo.

Click here for more pictures from the event.

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New Order of Canada Recipients

Highlights Below

Click here for complete list

Officers

• Keith Hipel (Waterloo) (engineer, academic)
• Raymond Laflamme (Waterloo) (science researcher and administrator)
• Mary Law (Cambridge) (occupational therapist)
• Brian Robertson (Toronto) (former CRIA President, CARAS Founder)
• William Shatner (Quebec) (Actor)

Members

• Jann Arden (Calgary) (Musician)
• Alain Caron (Boucherville, Que.) (Jazz bassist)
• Oliver Gannon (Surrey BC) (Jazz guitarist)
• Gordon Stobbe (Seaforth, N.S.) (fiddler)
• Valerie Tryon, (Ancaster)(classical pianist)
  
  
  
  Links: Valerie Tryon, More Valerie Tryon Stories, Video above courtesy of pianushko
  
  
• Jay Switzer (Toronto) (former President CHUM TV)

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News

Local

• CBC Music: Daniel Romano kicks the year off with two surprise releases
• Vote for local artists in the Music Express Awards
• Last CHCH Videos of 2017: Tim Hicks, Kate Todd, Christian Parry, Kendal Thompson

World

• Anita Baker preparing farewell concerts
• Archies to Meet the Monkees in new comic

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef popped in to Stonewalls in Hamilton to experience the very first in a weekly No Cover Sundays show.  They kicked things off with the explosive Jerome Godboo Band. It was incredible!

Click here for more pictures from this event

Here's a sampling:

Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Featured Video



Links: Poor Angus, More Poor Angus Stories, Video above courtesy of Kristina Beeby-Curtis

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News Roundup, Part 2 (End of the Year Lists and Charts)

Local artists are bolded. Click titles for complete lists

WMHB Top 100 Blues Chart 2017

Top 3

1. Eliza Neals: 10,000 Feet Below
2. Thorbjorn Risager and The Black Tornado: Change My Game
3. Annee 2Cu Blues Band: This Time, Cap'n

Locals on List

• 14. TG Swampbusters: Swamp Rock Country Blues
  
  
  
  Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS
  
  
• 18. Godboogie: Play Music and Dance (ft Kitchener's Shawn Kellerman on Guitar)
  
  
  
  Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of Jerome Godboo

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FYI Music News

Canada's Top Songs by Radio Format

Country

1. James Barker Band: Chills
6. Tim Hicks: Slide Over



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of TimHicksVEVO

7. Tim Hicks: Slow Burn

Modern Rock

1. Arkells: Knocking at the Door

Links: Arkells, More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of ArkellsVEVO

Mainstream Rock

1. Arkells: Knocking at the Door

Hot Adult Contemporary

1. Alessia Cara: Scars To Your Beautiful
8. Walk Off the Earth: Fire in My Soul

Top Stories (by Month)

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CBC Music

CBC Radio 2 Top 20

Top 5

1. Arcade Fire: Everything Now
2. Ria Mae: Bend
3. Scott Helman: Kinda Complicated
4. Walk Off the Earth: Fire in My Soul
   
   
   
   Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories,  Video above courtesy of Walk Off the Earth
   
   
5. Beck: Up All Night

Favourite Live Performances

• Whitehorse: Die Alone
  
  
  
  Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Favourite Stories of 2017

Top 3

1. The real reason musicians are dropping out of music schools
2. Here are your 20 favourite Canadian songs
3. Watch k.d. lang's unforgettable cover of Neil Young's 'Helpless'

Best Cover Songs

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Misc.

Top Country Moments of 2017

• Tim Hicks Awarded Two Gold Records at Niagara Show

No Depression's Top Albums of 2017

Top 3

1. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: The Nashville Sound
2. Margo Price: All American Made
3. Chris Stapleton: From a Room: Vol. 1

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Christmas Videos! (Godboogie, Freedom Train, Charly Chiarelli, Caledonia Folk Club)

Merry Christmas from Hamilton Blues Lovers!

Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of rockynashfilms



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



Links: Charly Chiarelli, More Charlie Chiarelli Stories, Video above courtesy of Charly Chiarelli



Links: More Paul Young (R.I.P.) (1st performer) Stories, Video above courtesy of Brian Morton

Click here for more Christmas stuff

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More Tasty Food and Amazing Music at Mississippi Queen Foods

If you're looking for some incredible food to go with your fabulous music, you can't go wrong with Mississippi Queen Foods and her famous Southern Supper series.

Here's what in store for the next little while (prices include food). Click the date for Facebook event page. Click prices to order tickets.

Wednesday, November 22: Sinners Choir, 6:30pm ($45 - full dinner)/9pm ($25)



Video above courtesy of 25musical

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Friday, November 24: Jerome Godboo and Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors), 6:30pm $45 incl full dinner



Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of Jerome Godboo

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Thursday, November 30: Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk), 6:30pm $45 incl full dinner



Links: MonkeyJunk, More MonkeyJunk Stories, Video above courtesy of Kevin Simpson

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Thursday, December 7: Terry Gillespie, 6:30pm $45 incl full dinner



Video above courtesy of Terry Gillespie

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Wednesday, December 13: Sean Pinchin, 6:30pm $45 incl full dinner



Links: Sean Pinchin, More Sean Pinchin Stories, Video above courtesy of ivarius75

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Thursday, December 21, Chuck Jackson (Downchild) and Tyler Yarema (Christmas Show), 6:30pm/9pm ($45 - full dinner)



Links: Chuck Jackson, More Downchild Stories, Tyler Yarema, Video above courtesy of wrs46

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