Winners of Maple Blues Awards, Day Two

This year, the Maple Blues Awards are online and divided between four Mondays in February.

Day two (February 8) was streamed from Ottawa.

Below is a video of the second ceremony:

Video above courtesy of the Toronto Blues Society

Below is a complete list of winners

• Female Vocalist: Angel Forrest
  
  
  
  Links: More Angel Forrest Stories, Video above courtesy of Angel Forrest - Topic
  
  
• Entertainer : Dawn Tyler Watson
  
  
  
  Links: More DTW Stories, Video above courtesy of Dawn Tyler Watson - Topic
  
  
• Blues with a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award): Ken Whiteley/Joe Murphy
  
  
  
  Links: Video above courtesy of Ken Whiteley
  
  
• Bassist: John Dymond (Colin Linden)
  
  
  
  Links: Colin Linden, More Colin Linden Stories, More John Dymond Stories, Video above courtesy of randallstaffordcook

Blast from the Past: Last Years' Winners

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories, Day 1 of 2021, Day 2 of 2021, Day 3 of 2021, Day 4 of 2021

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Beautiful Scars by Lee Harvey Osmond is a Folk-Rock Masterpiece!

Beautiful Scars, the latest creation from musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is another rugged, raw, folk-rock masterpiece.  Hamilton legend, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Florida Razors) has outdone himself as the main creative force behind this stunning album.

Tom's unmistakable growl is all over this Latent Recordings release.  He blurs the lines between folk, blues, jazz and rock to create bayou swamp music with incredibly poetic lyrics.  There's little gloss and sheen here, it's all about the beautiful grit and dirt!

As always, the Lee Harvey Osmond lineup is ever evolving.  This time we have many local musical compatriots such as Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse), Jesse O'Brien, Tom's son Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper), Aaron Goldstein and Darcy Hepner.  Other contributors include  Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers), Andrea Ramolo, John Dymond (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies) plus producer Michael Timmons (also of the Cowboy Junkies) and Bluesman Colin James, who co-writes three tracks.

This must-have CD is available at Tom's live shows and a number of physical and online stores.  It's also offered through the Latent Recordings Online Shop and iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Lee Harvey Osmond

Blast from the Past: Lee Harvey Osmond CD-The Folk Sinner

Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, More Releases

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Hamilton Blues Legend Harrison Kennedy Goes All Out on 'This is From Here'

Steeltown music veteran Harrison Kennedy has kicked things up a notch with This Is From Here (thru Electro-Fi).  The legendary Bluesman and his electric backing band are highly energized and ready to rock.

You can hear him showing off the power of his vocals.  Harrison can really go all out and show the younger musicians how it's done.  When the man needs to be slow and soulful though, his pipes are more than up to the task.  While the music is still rooted in country Blues, the sound has been kick-started and revved up.

Joining Harrison on this dynamic album are the late, great Brian Griffith, Jesse O'Brien (who also co-produces), Colin Linden, Chris Caddell, Gary Craig, John Dymond, Terry Wilkins, and Nick Blagona.  Keeping up with Mr. Harrison can't be easy but these boys do an amazing job!

The robust CD can be purchased at Picks N Sticks, Dr. Disc or via the Electro-Fi Records website.  It can also be downloaded using iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Lighthouse Blues Festival

Blast from the Past:  Harrison Kennedy's Soulscape Album

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, More Releases

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