Thursday, July 2, 2015

News Roundup (Matty Simspon, David Essig, Mike Todd, Elyse Saunders)


Yes founder/bassist Chris Squire passes 
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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef checked out Trickbag @ The Galley Pump in Hamilton


 
  
Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More photos from the event

He also hung around the Oh Canada Ribfest in Waterdown and caught IN2U and Mike Woods.

 

Links: Mike Woods, More Mike Woods Stories, More photos from this event
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Beautiful Scars by Lee Harvey Osmond is a Folk-Rock Masterpiece!


Beautiful Scars, the latest creation from musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is another rugged, raw, folk-rock masterpiece.  Hamilton legend, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Florida Razors) has outdone himself as the main creative force behind this stunning album.

Tom's unmistakable growl is all over this Latent Recordings release.  He blurs the lines between folk, blues, jazz and rock to create bayou swamp music with incredibly poetic lyrics.  There's little gloss and sheen here, it's all about the beautiful grit and dirt!

As always, the Lee Harvey Osmond lineup is ever evolving.  This time we have many local musical compatriots such as Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse), Jesse O'Brien, Tom's son Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper), Aaron Goldstein and Darcy Hepner.  Other contributors include  Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers), Andrea Ramolo, John Dymond (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies) plus producer Michael Timmons (also of the Cowboy Junkies) and Bluesman Colin James, who co-writes three tracks.

This must-have CD is available at Tom's live shows and a number of physical and online stores.  It's also offered through the Latent Recordings Online Shop and iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Lee Harvey Osmond

Blast from the Past: Lee Harvey Osmond CD-The Folk Sinner

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Cambridge's Bobby Cameron Debuts With Distinctive, Punchy, Folk CD!


Cambridge singer/songwriter Robert "Bobby" Cameron has started off with a bang, thanks to his amazing debut solo CD, Songs in My Head.  Thanks to  marvelous guitarwork and  distinctive vocals, this album is definitely worth multiple plays!

With an incredible, punchy, folk sound (including a touch of Celtic flavour) there's a lot of feeling put into these fabulous tracks.  Bobby did a great job writing seven of the songs and also does wonders with the three classic covers: Fields of Athenry, House of the Rising Sun, and Wild Mountain Thyme.

 He's also joined by the fantastic Dan Walsh (guitars, bass, lap steel) who produces the CD.  Bobby's frequent partner, Richard MacNeil  adds his cool Cajon playing.

You can pick up a copy of this outstanding CD at any of his live show.  It will be available on iTunes on July 2015.



Links: Bobby Cameron, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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Saturday, June 27, 2015

GOOD LUCK! Guelph's Del Bel Up For SOCAN Songwriting Prize! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!

Guelph/Toronto band Del Bel is one of the ten finalists for the 2015 SOCAN Songwriting Prize!  Their amazing tune In My Solitude, will be up for honour among nine other great tracks from around the country.  The cash prize will be $10,000 (doubled from last year).



 Links: Del Bel, More Del Bel Stories,  Video above courtesy of Del Bel

Fans can help by voting for their favourites until July 1 2015, by going to www.socansongwritingprize.ca or via Twitter, (use the hashtag #mySSPvote and then artist’s name). Fans can vote once a day.  Winners will be announced July 6.

GOOD LUCK!

Here are the 10 finalists:
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

News Roundup (Ghosts of Memphis, Eggmen, Redhill Valleys)





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Trebleclef checkout the Eggmen (featuring Doug Feaver, Rick Andrew, Steve Sinnicks, Bill Dillon) at the Casbah


  

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

CONGRATS! City and Colour and Tim Hicks Bring SOCAN Awards to St. Catharines!


Photo courtesy of Grant W. Martin Photography

Two amazing St. Catharines performers took brought home SOCAN Awards!  Country superstar Tim Hicks and international sensation Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) both won hardware during the 26th annual awards ceremony on June 22, 2015.  Dallas received the National Achievement Award and Tim won a Country Music Award for his song Got A Feeling.



Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, Video above courtesy of Toronto's Light



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Christine Wiley

Also, Oshawa's Mars Bonfire, the writer of the classic Born to Wild (most famously sung by Waterloo's John Kay with his band Steppenwolf) was recognized with the Cultural Impact Award.

Here are a few other highlights:
CONGRATS EVERYONE!


Click here for the complete List of Winners

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: SOCAN, More SOCAN Awards Stories
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Last 2 Episodes of Ensemble!, Season 3 Online!


All 8 episodes of  season 3 of Ensemble! are online.  Here are the final two shows.  Please contact Cable 14 Hamilton and tell them how much you love the show!

The links are no longer working, we're trying to see if it can be fixed.
Show 7: Dave Pomfret, Jesse Macrae


Show 8: Jay Linden, Karen Thornton


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Sunday, June 21, 2015

CONGRATS! Waterloo's Johanna Pavia and SoulDrive a Runner Up in Toronto Blues Society Talent Search


The 2015 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search was held on June 20 as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.  Waterloo Blues Queen Johanna Pavia and her band SoulDrive were the second runners up in the contest. They'll receive one year pro Bandzoogle website and $250.  Guelph/Toronto duo Jennis were also finalists.



Links: SoulDrive, More SoulDrive Stories, Video above courtesy of Johanna Pavia

The big winner was Toronto's Michael Schatte who'll get $1,000, festival performance spots, a professional photo shoot, recording time, rehearsal time, mentorship and more.  First runner up was Montreal band, Whisky Legs.



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Video above courtesy of Whisky Legs

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Conor Gains Wins Last Year's Search

Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories
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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Hamilton's Kurk Bernard Unveils a Good, Old-Fashioned Country CD!


If you're hankering for some old fashioned, good time Country music, then check out Love's Gonna Live Here, the newest CD from Hamilton singer/songwriter Kurk Bernard.  The Blind River bassist can get boots steppin' and hearts breakin'.

Kurk's voice was born to sing this kind of amazing music.  Fiddles and pedal steel join him rocking out to some kickin' tracks and tugging at heart strings on beautiful ballads.

The incredible team on the album includes Steve Piticco (guitars), Mel Aucion (piano), Ron Reed (fiddle), Doug Johnson (pedal steel), Billy Caruthers (drums), with hamony vocals by Jay Riehl, Lindsey Beckett and Doug Deveaux.

There's also a fabulous, touching, bonus track featuring his daughter Faith on co-vocals along with Jay Riehl (drums), Lindsey Beckett (fiddle). Steve Petrie of Blind River (guitars/pedal steel), and Sean O'Grady (piano).

You can pick up this great CD and any of his live shows.



Links: Kurk Bernard, Video above courtesy of the Hamilton Blues Lovers, More Releases
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Thursday, June 18, 2015

News Roundup (Trickbag, Dana and the Monsters Under the Bed, Cadillac Bill, Ornette Coleman)


Ornette Coleman Passes
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