Hamilton's Greg Moverley Brings Hope, Desperation, Heartbreak and Salvation to Latest Album

If you love your music packed with incredible storytelling, you've to get a copy of Urban Folk, the latest release from Hamilton singer/songwriter, Greg Moverley. Every song feels like a look into in the emotions and lives of a city. The characters and situations come alive with music.

With a wonderful, laid back, rootsy style, Greg and his cohorts will guide you though the alleys and apartments of this ragged town. In it you'll find hope, desperation, heartbreak and maybe even a little salvation.

Joining Greg in this musical urban construction are Dave Gould, Orange McFarland, Chris Cracknell and Will Gillespie.  They help provide an artful, raw, emotive sonic atmosphere.

You can ask for a copy at Greg's live show or contact him at gregmoverley@gmail.com.  It is also available for download through iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Greg Moverley and Will Gillespie Videos

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Hamilton's Will Gillespie Packs His Latest EP with Joy and Energy!

Summer may be over but Hamilton's Will Gillespie will bring that feeling back with his latest EP, Kings of Summer.  He brings a jazzy, bluesy laid-back style to this newest, incredible recording.

Will and his friends have fashioned a very fun EP packed with joy and energy. If you need to feel good, just put this on and your worries will fade away.

There are some amazing backing musicians on this offering. We have Dave Gould (Co-Producer Drums, Percussion, Vocal Harmonies ), Orange McFarland (Upright Bass, Vocal Harmonies, Steve De Piante aka Deeps (Piano ) and Victoria Cox of Skirt Check (Tenor Saxophone)

You can pick up a CD at his wonderful live shows or download it using bandcamp, cdbaby or iTunes.

Stream the EP below



Blast from the Past: Will's Previous Album, Chasing Shadows

Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Video above courtesy of Will Gillespie

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Hamilton's Will Gillespie Takes You From the Barroom to the Ballroom with 'Chasing Shadows'

Chasing Shadows, the newest EP from Hamilton's Will Gillespie, is not your average Folk recording.  He can go fast and furious on some tunes and then switch gears to sweet, beautiful ballads.  All the while, Will and the gang keeps a European flair in the background.

Elements of jazz, Americana, folk, world music and more intertwine to transport the listener to the country, the barroom and the ballroom.  What a sweet trip it is!

Will enlists some wonderful local music makers to take us along the journey.  There's Dave Gould (Drums, Percussion), Orange McFarland (Bass), Geoff Ball of Euphonic (Cello), Matt Coleman (Violin) and Sarah Beatty (Vocal Harmonies).

You can pick up a physical copy of the CD at the James North General Store or download it using Bandcamp, eMusic, iTunes or cdbaby





Videos above courtesy of Will Gilespie

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EXTRA MINI-REVIEW!

Some albums escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!

Learning How to Let Go, his 2014 album, has more of a singer/songwriter, folky vibe.  Will also gets a little funky and throws in quite a few catchy riffs.

This one can be downloaded through Bandcamp, iTunes or cdbaby.

Video above courtesy of Will Gilespie

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Mark McNeil Brings Hamilton History to Musical Life on < Flashbacks >

History lessons don't have to be boring and dull, especially with Hamilton's colourful past.  The Hammer's Mark McNeil and his band of musical historians have taken the city's most interesting tales and brought them to vivid life on Flashbacks,

The CD is an extension of James Street, the incredible musical written by Mark. This Hamilton Music Award nominated album will tell you true tales about infamous alleged killer Evelyn Dick, a crazy monkey called Jacko, Einstein's brain, and Hamilton's military past.  History was never this fun!

Mark has enlisted some amazing Steeltown talent to add amazing music to these wonderful stories: Michael Hickey (bass), Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (drums/percussion), Jeff Griffiths (drums), Steve Parisien (guitar), Jay Burr (tuba/trombone), Charly Chiarelli (harmonica), Steve Fuller (fiddle), Cyndi Devereux (fiddle), Geoff Somers (fiddle), Allison Lupton (flute), Gayle Bridger (bodhran/cajon), Major Michael Rehill and the RHLI Military Band, Orange McFarland (bass). Background vocals by Mike Trebilcock, Paula Grove, Jon Gordon Odegaard, Kris Rochard and Scott Cameron Smith.

Copies of his historical CD can be picked up at  The Hamilton Store and the front Desk of the Hamilton Spectator building or ordered online vie The Spec Store,   Downloads are available through Bandcamp.







Blast from the Past: Videos from the Musical James Street

Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories, Videos above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More Releases

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Social Animals Debut Album: Innominate

One thing you'll definitely notice while hearing Innominate, the debut album from Hamilton band Social Animals, is the impressive power and energy they possess.  Their amazing Classic Rock meets Roots sound will rattle your bones and feed your soul at the same time.

The group features married couple and main songwriters, Chris and Christa Bradbury.  If you haven't heard the lady's voice yet, you'll be awed.  She can be soulful, tender and forceful.  Chris' own superb voice works well alone or in wonderful harmony with his wife.  His guitar playing (both on acoustic or electric) is thrilling to hear.

Originally a duo, they've expanded with the talented help of Jarrod Ross (bass) and David Guild (drums, co-producer).  Orange McFarland lends his great bass skills to a number of tunes and co-producer Jordan Abraham also adds some synth to the proceedings.

Together, they show a wonderful mastery of light and shade as they weave through loud, heavier moments and softer sounds.  The lyrics are extremely poetic and add an overall artistic vibe to the album.

You've gotta grab this CD so you can either head on down to Pick N' Sticks to get it or go to one of the band's live show.  It can also be downloaded through their website.







Videos above courtesy of Social Animals 

Blast from the Past: Social Animals on Barber Shop Podcast

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Hamilton Arts Award Winners!

Theatre Aquarius was abuzz on May 29, 2014 when the 2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards were handed out.  It was an amazing celebration of the best art Hammertown had to offer. 

Local singer/songwriters Lori Yates and Mimi Shaw won in the music categories: Lori for Established Artist and Mimi for Emerging Artist.



Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella



Links: Mimi Shaw, More Mimi Shaw Stories, Video above courtesy of Homegrown Hamilton

Teacher/musician/marketer Astrid Hepner won for Established Arts Administration. Music student/organizer  Dejehan Hamilton took home the Emerging Arts Administration award. 

Music instructors also dominated the Arts Education categories with Emma Rush (Established) and Sarah Lawrence (Emerging) winning that night.



Links: Emma Rush, More Emma Rush Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Guitar Association

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

Click here for a complete list of winners.

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2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Nominees

Recently, the nominees for the 2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards were unveiled.  Many deserving local artists (divided into Established and Emerging sections) are up for these prestigious accolades.  Winners will be announced at a FREE ceremony at Theatre Aquarius on May 29, 2014.

Of course, the music category would be of main interest to our readers and there are some amazing local musicians listed:

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Brielle Goheen (Blazing Fiddles)
  
  
  
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• Ruth Sutherland (Scantilly Plaid)
• Lori Yates
  
  
  
  Links: More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey
  

Emerging

• Mike Cotton 
• Taylor Evans 
• Sara London
• Mimi Shaw
  
  
  
  Links: More Mimi Shaw Stories, Video above courtesy of Eleanor Jodway
  

The Arts Administration category is also jam packed with nominees involved in the local music industry.

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Jeremy Freiburger
• Astrid Hepner
• Barbara Patterson
• Madeline Wilson

Emerging

• Adam Bently (The Rest)
• Dejehan Hamilton
• Sheila Milligan
• Laura Walker

Click here for a full listing of the nominees. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories

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Blast From the Past: Andy Griffiths and Friends@Moonshine Cafe

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Fred Magie (vocals, guitar), Michael Scott (drums), Orange McFarland (bass)













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