Happy Piano Day (Matt Weidinger, Amy Di Nino, Leslie Hudson, Sean le Sage)

Update of 2017 Post

March 29, 2023is Piano Day, the 88th day of the year.

Links: Matt Weidinger, More Matt Weidinger Stories, Soulstack, More Soulstack Stories, More Kinks Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Soulstack



Links: Elise Brisson, Amy Di Nino, More Amy Di Nino Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Brisson



Links: Leslie Hudson, More Leslie Hudson Stories, Video above courtesy of rbirmmusicfan



Links: David Flack, Sean Le Sage, More Sean Le Sage stories, Video above courtesy of David Flack

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Amazing Local Christmas Album Also Helps Kids Help Phone!

New Christmas Tunes, a wonderful holiday compilation packed with talented local musicians (mostly from the Halton region), will definteley put you in the yuletide spirit.  Rather than rehash the same old songs you've heard over and over, the album features all original music. 

The best part is that $1 from every CD purchase or album download will be donated to Kids Help Phone. You'll hear some amazing tunes and help out at the same time! What could be better?

Both the disc and the download are available through Bandcamp.

The is the track and personell listing (Click song title to stream on Bandcamp)

1. Christmas Train
   Ginger St James - lead vocals; Gary White - lead guitar; Neil MacNaughton - writer, acoustic guitar, harmonica, train whistle; Andrew Ttg - bass; Scott Apted - drums
   
   
2. The Camels In The Desert
   Paul Dante - lead vocals, bass; Daniel Wilson - keyboard; Neil MacNaughton - writer, acoustic guitar; Mike Branton - lead guitar; Luke Dante - drums; Leslie Hudson - background vocals; Charlie Jacklin - background vocals; Kris Womack - background vocals.
   
   
3. Christmas Cheer
   Luke Dante - writer, lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums; Dyanna Prisk - duet vocal; Neil MacNaughton - trumpet, trombone
   
   
4. Old School Christmas
   Daniel Wilson - writer, lead vocals, keyboard; John Cooperider - bass, drums; David Clarence MacLean - violin; Leslie Hudson - background vocals
   
   
5. Toboggan
   Katie Minnis - lead vocal; Luke Dante - writer, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums; Neil MacNaughton - trumpet, trombone; Dyanna Prisk - background vocals
   
   
6. A Candle In The Window
   Ashley Beattie - lead male vocal, keyboard; Leslie Hudson - background vocals, David Clarence MacLean - strings; John Cooperider - bass, drums - Neil MacNaughton (writer)
   
   
7. Have A Merry, Merry Christmas This Year
   Maggie May - lead vocals, background vocals; Neil MacNaughton - writer, acoustic guitar, bass, background vocals; Daniel Wilson - keyboards; Dave Toms - drums; Leslie Hudson - background vocals; Megan Boni - background vocals
   
   
8. Evergreen
   Leslie Hudson - writer, lead vocals, background vocals, keyboards; John Cooperider - lead guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums; David Clarence MacLean - strings
   
   
9. It Must Be Christmas
   Kris Womack - lead vocals; Mike Branton - lead guitar; Neil MacNaughton - writer, acoustic guitar; Daniel Wilson - keyboards; Luke Dante - bass, drums
   
   
10. La Flor De Nochebuena
    Megan Boni - lead vocals; Ricky Joe Vella - Spanish guitar; Luke Dante - accordion; Neil MacNaughton - writer, trumpet, bass
    
    
11. Light Of A Star
    Charlie Jacklin, writer, lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar; Leslie Hudson - keyboard, background vocals; John Cooperider - lead guitar, bass, drums; Neil MacNaughton - background vocals, Steven Jacklin (writer)
    
    
12. Merry Christmas To The World
    Neil MacNaughton - writer, lead vocals, backup vocals, acoustic guitar, bass; Gary White - lead guitar; Luke Dante - drums; Leslie Hudson - keyboard, background vocals; Charlie Jacklin - background vocals

Stream the album below

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New Concept Album from Burlington's Leslie Hudson is a Multi-Genre Classic!

We can guarantee you haven't heard anything quite like The Redhead League, the latest incredible album from Burlington songstress Leslie Hudson.  It's an impressive, multi-genre project melding fantasy themes with top notch musical storytelling.

This amazing recording is a concept album based on 9 female redheaded sci-fi/comic book characters: Red Sonja (Conan spin-off), Medusa (Fantastic Four, Inhumans), Teela (He-Man), Jean Grey (X-Men), Mary Jane Watson (Spider-Man), Scarlett (GI Joe), Poison Ivy (Batman), April O'Neil (Ninja Turtles) and Black Widow (Avengers).  Each lady gets her own uniquely styled, well-written tune.  These tracks are bookended by two fabulous theme songs.

You'll hear Broadway inspired melodies along with Dance beats, Blues, Jazz, Folk and even some Metal!  There's a lot of excitement and emotion contained within this album.

Sci-Fi/comic book fans will definitely appreciate the storytelling but even if that's not your thing, everyone can appreciate the lyrical know-how and explosive music.

Along with Leslie's powerful voice and massive piano skills, the recording boats some moving work from Kristian Børresen, John Cooperider, Chris Miroslaw, Valerie Cox, Tom Spademan, Peter Watkinson, Eric Distad, Paul Hudson, and Carlos Parra.

Leslie plans to sell the album at carious comic shops around the GTA but it's available through her Bandcamp page as a download.

Preview it below



Blast from the Past: Leslie's CD: Into the Mirror

Links: Leslie Hudson, More Leslie Hudson Stories, More Releases

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Burlington's Leslie Hudson Unveils New Album with Kinetic Energy and Sweet, Smooth, Soul

Burlington's Leslie Hudson has mastered the art of the powerful, piano-driven song.   Into the Mirror, the lady's latest album, prooves she's no dainty little lounge singer who can tickle the ivories a bit.

In Leslie's hands, the keys are filled with kinetic energy or sweet, smooth soul.  These amazing skills also transfer to her voice.  Whether belting it out or serenading, her vocals can wring the emotion from every fabulous song.

This album is hard to pigeonhole as you'll hear jazz, folk, pop, even a little rap - all done elegantly and with passion.  Her outstanding lyrics will also make you take notice.

Whether you'd like a CD or download, you can get it through her Bandcamp page



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Video above courtesy of RbirmMusicFan

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