It's been about 40 years since Hamilton's legendary group, the Shakers released an album of new material. With their spanking new EP, Left for Alive, it's like they never took a break.
The four original members (Rick Andrew, Claude DesRoches, Dave Rave and Tim Gibbons) deliver that unmistakable Shakers sound of no-nonsense early rock. Instruments are all amped up and the vocals are powerful.
Also, the great Steve Beach lends his incredible keyboardist skills to the mix.
Copies of the CD/Vinyl can be purchased at their live shows or through their website.
The self-titled debut album of Dave Rave and the Second Responders befits a local supergroup of this caliber. Everyone involved brings their A-game to this project, creating a tantalizing, unforgettable sound.
Each member is a powerhouse in their own right: Dave Rave (Teenage Head, Shakers, solo), Mark Foley (Swampbusters), Claude DesRoches (Shakers, Swampbusters), and Jack Syprek (Trews). Other guests include Drew Joseph Sisera (harmonica), Rick Miles (keyboard), Rick Andrew of the Shakers (backing vocals), Sofia Kiss (backing vocals) and Ariel Mucher (guitar).
Overflowing with catchy hooks and infectious grooves, this amazing recording is a must for all power-pop rock aficionados. You can also hear a sprinkling of psychedelic rhythms and alt-rock in the mix.
Apparently, this is only a one-off project but everyone who hears the album will be hoping for much more in the future.
CD's can be purchased at Dave Rave's explosive live shows and through many online services as well.
If ya got a hankering for music with some teeth to it, look no further than Born in the Hammer, the debut album from Hamilton's Rocket and the Renegades. These are some nasty, punky, rockabilly rhythms right here. It'll hook you in immediately.
Rocket (aka Robin Magder-Pierce) has a voice that makes its presence known right from the start. There's emotion and power that'll hit ya hard! The impressive lyrical storytelling will keep you coming back for repeated listens.
The 2018 It's Your Festival boasted a number of legendary Hamilton bands for the Canada Day weekend. Luckily a few people took some footage and we'd like to showcase it here.
We couldn't find anything from Crowbarso if anyone knows of any videos, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.comand we'll add it to this page.
The Pine Street Concert Series always offer the most incredible, intimate music experiences around. It's all held in a beautiful outdoor garden. To reserve your tickets email birthelmer@sympatico.ca or call 905-522-1409.
Here is this year's schedule, along with a few videos:
Like 2016, 2017 was also a was a mixed year. Many in the musical community (both local and international) passed away but there were a number of wonderful news items as well. This year, the Hamilton Blues Lovers also proudly won the very first ever George R. Robinson Award from the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
From there, he returned to the Bay City Music Hall for the 2017 Blues With a Feeling show. he caught Joshua Arden Miller and then the legendary Crowbar! Unfortunately, he missed opener Danny Marks.
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 Studiohas 4 albums of (from 2011-2014) of mostly original holiday music from talented Hammertown artists.
Nobody did infectious, good-old fashioned infectious rock 'n' roll like the legendary Hamilton group the Shakers. To celebrate their recent reunion shows, the band's come out with an amazing, self-titled, 2 CD collection featuring all their incredible songs.
Featuring current superstars Tim Gibbons, Dave Rave, Rick Andrew, and Claude DesRoches, the lads made some of the best music to come out the very late 70's and early to mid 80s (featuring early production work by international sensation Daniel Lanois). They mastered and perfected punk-like rockabilly and 50s style catchy rock. With unforgettable hits like Out the Door, Shake Some Action and many more, the foursome left their mark on the music scene.
As previously mentioned, this anthology includes all their tunes and an unreleased cover of Ain't Got No Sense by another legendary Hamilton band, Teenage Head.
If you wanna pick up this piece of rock history, you can go to Picks N Sticksin Hamilton and get yourself a copy.
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