Hamilton Blues Lovers: Sugar Brown

Recently, Hamilton veteran Bluesman, Paul Coombs released two wonderful albums: Paul's Blues (solo) and Steeltown Blues (with his band). Each release shows a different side of him and they're both great additions to his fabulous body of work.

Paul's Blues is a ragged, stripped down, raw affair. Throughout the album, Paul's voice boasts the power of a fire-and-brimstone preacher. His sermons are street-level stories and cautionary tales punctuated by incredible guitar work. You can feel the grittiness in every tune.

Guests: Richard Elliott/Mike Travale/Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (drums/percussion), Chantal Marulaz (backing vocals), Bill Good (bass), David Delaunay (keyboards).

Available at his live shows, iTunes and Spotify

Video above courtesy of Release - Topic

Another musical side is apparent on Steeltown Blues from the Paul Coombs Blues Band . While still down-to-earth lyrically, the group creates a full sound packed with energy. They add some flourishes of country, funk, jazz and more. It's working class music to get ya jumpin'.

Main band: Paul Coombs (vocals, guitar), Bill Good (bass), Mike Travale (drums)

Guests: David Delaunay (keyboards), Sugar Brown (harmonica), Billy Daly (saxophone), Joe Clark (fiddle), Donna Panchezak of Trickbag (backing vocals)

Available at the band's live shows, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube

Links: Paul Coombs Band, More Paul Coombs Stories, Album above courtesy of Paul Coombs Blues Band - Topic, More Releases

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

CONGRATS! Canadians Win in 3 International Blues Challenge Categories!

Musical Canucks made an amazing showing at the 33rd International Blues Challenge. Montreal boasted two champs: Dawn Tyler Watson (Band- 1st place) and her guitarist Ben Racine (Guitar- Band). Ottawa's JW Jones won for Best Self-Produced CD. Toronto Bluesman Sugar Brown was also a finalist in the Solo/Duo category.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Video above courtesy of GoEntertainment

Links: Dawn Tyler Watson, More Dawn Tyler Watson Stories, Video above courtesy of laura carbone

Links: JW Jones, More JW Jones Stories, Video above courtesy of Jw Jones

Here's a complete list of winners. Click here for all the finalists.

Bands

1st: Dawn Tyler Watson
2nd: The Souliz Band ft Sugar and Spice
3rd: Rae Gordon and the Backseat Drivers

Solo/Duo

Best Instrumentalists

Ben Racine (Guitar - Band)
Al Hill (Guitar - Solo)
Brody Buster (Harmonica)

Best Self-Produced CD

JW Jones - High Temperature

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Videos: Ginger St James, Sugar Brown, Raoul Bhaneja, Vaudevillian

Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS

Links: Sugar Brown, More Sugar Brown Stories, Video above courtesy of Ken Kawashima

Links: Raoul and the Big Time, More Raoul Bhaneja Stories, Mighty Duck Blues Band, More MDBB Stories, Video above courtesy of thelointavern

Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of The Vaudevillian

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