John Ellison to Receive West Virgina Award

In 2009, Dundas resident and Soul legend John Ellison received the lifetime achievement award from the Hamilton Music Awards.  Now on October 3, 2013, his native city of West Virginia will bring him even more accolades.

The Some Kind of Wonderful songwriter will receive a Because of  You (Spirit of the Coal Fields) award during the 2013 Miners' Celebration.  It's given to honour the heritage of the West Virginia coal fields (Ellison was born in the mining town of Landgraff).

Congratulations

Click here for the Spectator article.



Video above courtesy of NYC Dig Deeper

Blast from the Past: John Ellison Receives Rev. John C. Holland Award 

Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories

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Dawn and Marra Nominated for 2013 Canadian Folk Music Award

Dawn and Marra, the fabulous local folk duo, have been nominated for a 2013 Canadian Folk Music Award (Vocal Group).  The talented ladies will be up against such luminaries as the The Good Lovelies and The Wilderness of Manitoba. Good Luck!

Nominees include former Jackie Washington musical co-hort Ken Whiteley, Stephen Fearing (Blackie and the  Rodeo Kings), David Francey, Kevin Breit, and Corin Raymond.

The winners will be announced on November 10, 2013 in Calgary.



Links: Dawn and Marra , More Dawn and Marra Stories,

Here is a complete list of nominees.

Vocal Group of the Year

• Dawn and Marra
• Good Lovelies 
• Trent Severn 
• Sweet Lowdown 
• Wilderness of Manitoba

New/Emerging Artist

• Ashley Condon 
• Lemon Bucket Orkestra
• Mo Kenney
• Ten Strings And A Goat Skin
• Trent Severn 

Pushing The Boundaries

• Kevin Breit
• Jaron Freeman-­Fox & The Opposite of Everything
• New Country Rehab 
• Orchid Ensemble 
• Wilderness of Manitoba

English Songwriter

• David Francey
• Old Man Luedecke
• Lynn Miles
• Justin Rutledge
• John Wort Hannam

French Songwriter

• Chantal Archambault 
• Louis-­Jean Cormier
• Catherine Durand 
• Alexis Normand 
• Dany Placard 

Aboriginal Songwriter

• Don Amero 
• Diem Lafortune 
• Nancy Mike 
• Kristi Lane Sinclair 
• Vince Fontaine 

World Solo Artist

• Aviva Chernick
• Alex Cuba
• Lenka Lichtenberg 
• Jorge Miguel 
• Sora 

World Group

• Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba 
• David Buchbinder & Odessa
• Lemon Bucket Orkestra 
• Jaron Freeman-­Fox & The Opposite of Everything
• Jaffa Road 

Traditional Album

• Long Gone Out West Blues (Pharis Romero & Jason Romero)
• Lume, Lume (Lemon Bucket Orkestra)
• Mosaïk (Vishtèn)
• Seinn (Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac)
• Tune Tramp (Erynn Marshall)

Traditional Singer

• Natalie Edelson (The Blue Warblers)
• Ian Bell 
• Ken Whiteley 
• Pharis Romero
• Mary Jane Lamond 

Contemporary Album

• Downpour (Lynn Miles)
• Rise (Annabelle Chvostek)
• So Say We All (David Francey)
• These Wilder Things (Ruth Moody)
• Valleyheart (Justin Rutledge)

Contemporary Singer

• Stephen Fearing 
• Old Man Luedecke
• Justin Rutledge 
• Ian Sherwood 
• John Wort Hannam 

Instrumental Group

• Boxcar Boys 
• Jaron Freeman-­Fox & The Opposite of Everything
• Gordon Grdina’s Haram 
• Lemon Bucket Orkestra 
• Log Drivers 

Instrumental Solo Artist

• Stephanie Cadman 
• Maxim Cormier
• Chrissy Crowley
• Rachel Davis 
• Jorge Miguel 

Ensemble

• Genticorum 
• Good Lovelies
• Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac
• Corin Raymond & The Sundowners 
• Vishtèn for Mosaïk

Solo Artist

• Maria Dunn
• Stephen Fearing
• David Francey 
• Lynn Miles 
• John Wort 

Children’s Album

• Helen Austin: Always Be A Unicorn
• Funky Mamas: Pickin’ in the Garden 
• Jennifer Gasoi: Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well
• Madame Diva: Viva la Diva
• Gary Rasberry: What’s the Big Idea?!

Producer

• David Francey (David Francey: So Say We All)
• David Travers-­Smith (Ruth Moody: These Wilder Things by Ruth Moody & Jaron Freeman-­Fox and The Opposite of Everything)
• Jory Nash (Jory Nash: Little Pilgrim)
• Rick Scott  (Great Gazzoon -­ A Tall Tale With Tunes & Turbulence)
• Steve Dawson (Kelly Joe Phelps: Brother Sinner & The Whale & Jim Bynes I Hear The Wind In The Wires)

There will also be Unsung Hero and Innovator Awards

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News Roundup (Pete Van Dyk, Azalea, Mike Lynch, Boathouse Closes)

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Local

• Bob Bryden's Reign Ghost albums to be reissued and remastered on Vinyl
• New 3 Track Single from Pete Van Dyk and the Second Hand Band (pictured)




• Kitchener Boathouse closes

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World

• Passings: Kenny Hall (Mandolin, Fiddle), Soundman Skip Gildersleeve, Elton John drummer Roger Pope, Jackie Lomax

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Videos of Locke Street Fest w Dave Rave, Gord Lewis, Hamilton Tigers, Jesse O'Brien
• 2010: Videos of the Overplayers@Slainte
• 2011: Videos of Sarah Harmer, Fraser/Daley, Rose Flores, Lori Yates
• 2012: Videos of Jon Brooks@Moonshine Cafe

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Featured Videos



Links: Azalea, Video courtesy of AzaleaTV



Links: Mike Lynch, More Mike Lynch Stories, Video courtesy of Andrew Golden

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Exclusive Interview with Sugar Blue

Our lucky Blogger, Lou, got a once in a lifetime chance to chat with blues vet Sugar Blue.

Sugar Blue's a Grammy winning singer and harmonica virtuoso who's played with Louisiana Red, Howlin' Wolf, the Rolling Stones (that's his harp on Miss You!), Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa and many others.  On top of all that, he has an amazing solo career packed with unique, amazing, rockin' blues.

He spoke about his new son, his upcoming Blues Explosion show at Hamilton Place (Sept 27), the new live double-CD and much more.

Click here to purchase tickets to this fabulous show

Here are a few choice quotes:

"We came there for a Blues Explosion. We intend to light the fuse and keep it blowing up as long as they let us!"

"At some point, I might even say that I'm a bit of a poet"

"The stuff that we're working on is very different from anything that we've done before"

The interview video is below. Click here if you can't see it.





More Rolling Stones covers/stories



More Junior Wells covers/stories

Two videos above courtesy of Melodie

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2013 Niagara Music Award Winners

Even after flooding damaged the original venue for the 6th annual Niagara Music Awards, the event couldn't be stopped.  On September 17, 2013 the Niagara music scene celebrated their best and brightest at the Seneca Queen Theatre.  Congratulations to all the winners!

Click here for the story in Niagara This Week

Here's a listing of the award recipients:

• Blues Group: Brant Parker Band
• Folk Group: Jordan Raycroft
• Country Group: Straight South
• Jazz Group: Dually Noted
• Adult Contemporary Artist: Paul Federici
• Female Vocalist: Jane Baker
• World Group: Fenian Raid
• Songwriter of the Year: Aaron Berger
• Rising Star:  Spencer Mackenzie
• Special Achievement: Pete Haverkamp 
• New Artist: Paige Kopp 
• Original Group: The Black Flies 
• Best Original Song: “Emergency Vehicles” by Thunderclap 
• People’s Choice: Cory Cruise 
• Male Vocalist: Anthony Botting
• Album of the Year: Anthony Botting: A Book for Wanderers
• Engineer: Ethan Rising
• Instrumental Artist: M-Phaktor
• Best Bar Band: Spinal Flux
• Heavy Metal Group: Silo 66
• Hip Hop Artist: The KAC Himself
• New Group: Barbudos
• EDM Artist: Micheal O’Howe
• Music Video: “Microscope” The Snips
• Rock Group: Crutch

Links: Jordan Raycroft, Video courtesy of Katelyn Elizabeth




Links: Aaron Berger, More Aaron Berger Stories, Video courtesy of Carl David Onofrio

Links: Niagara Music Awards, More NMA Stories

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Videos: Lionel Lodge and Friends@Brantford Station Gallery (July 28, 2013)

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Left to right: John Loucks, Lionel Lodge, Bill Foster









Blast from the Past: Videos-Lionel Lodge@Artword Artbar

Links: Lionel Lodge, More Lionel Lodge stories

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New Shawn O'Halloran CD: Jumpin' the Gun on Mardi Gras

The Hammer meets New Orleans is the best way to describe the latest wonderful disc from local bluesman, Shawn O'Halloran.

Usually seen playing great straight-ahead blues with the Stingrays, Shawn has stepped into the spotlight with some great Cajun-infused, jazzy tunes.  There's a lotta fun, a lotta soul, and a lotta funk!

Joining this party are Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (drums), Lindsay Harnett (guitar and uke), Neil Nickafor (bass), Ed Roth (accordion, keyboards), Leo Sullivan (sax), and Wayne Krawchuck (harmony vocals).  The whole package is ably produced by Michael J. Birthelmer.

You can catch this CD at the Stingrays shows or contact Shawn through the Stingrays site.

Below is the title track from the album.



Blast from the Past: Videos-Stingrays@Coach and Lantern

Links: Stingrays, More Stingrays Stories, More CD Releases

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Videos: Chuck Jackson and Blues Approved@Private Show

More BB King covers/stories





More Sonny Boy Williamson I stories/covers

Blast from the Past: Chuck Jackson's Big Cup O'Joe CD

Links: Chuck Jackson, More Downchild stories

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News Roundup (CCMA's, Payne Music, John Marlatt)

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Local

• Payne Music Closing

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Canada 

• Canadian Country Music Award Winners
  Fans’ Choice Award: Terri Clark
  Single of the Year: “Leaning On A Lonesome Song” - Gord Bamford (Video below)
  Album of the Year: Is It Friday Yet? – Gord Bamford
  CMT Video of the Year: “Leaning On A Lonesome Song” – Gord Bamford
  Female Artist of the Year: Kira Isabella
  Male Artist of the Year: Dean Brody
  Group or Duo of the Year: The Stellas
  CCMA RISING STAR Award: Bobby Wills
• Sept 2013 issue of Maple Blues

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World

• Little Richard Retires

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Did a non-band member sing Incense and Peppermints?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Jack de Keyzer plays on Blazers CD 
• 2010: JP Riemens CD-Dirty Sunset 
• 2011: Videos-Suzie Vinnick@RBG
• 2012: News Roundup (Podcasts, Videos of Mark Vanderheyden & Daniel Michel)

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Featured Videos



Video courtesy of Live from the Moonshine



Links: Gord Bamford, Video courtesy of Gord Bamford TV

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Videos: Dave Jensen & Cyndi Devereux@Private Show

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Blast From the Past: Dave Jensen and Others@Hamilton Folk Club

Links: More Dave Jensen Stories, More Cyndi Devereux Stories

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