Hamilton Blues Lovers

The March 2023 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show was broadcast on March 4, 2023 on CHML 900AM in Hamilton). This show features of James Meerveld of Danasy Lanscaping, Hamilton musician Don Oakie and Craig McLean from from Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd

This wonderful program is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, including many musicians. Judy also discusses the Hamilton housing market.

Links: Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories

Links: Don Oakie, Video above courtesy of Don Oakie

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day (Steve Sinnicks, Shananigans, Clefs of Moher)

Update of 2014 Post

Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Shananigans, More Shananigans Stories, Video above courtesy of Shananigans

Links: Clefs of Moher, More Tim Moher Stories, More Overplayers Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Moher

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Throwback Thursday! Copperpenny, Teenage Head CNE Riot, Paul Langille Labatt's Commercial

Copperpenny

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From the Wikipedia

Copperpenny was a Canadian rock band from Kitchener, Ontario. They were formed in 1965 by Kenny Hollis and Rich Wamil, and were originally known as the Penny Farthings, to reflect the British Invasion. Not long after their formation they adopted Copperpenny as their new moniker, after a B-side by Toronto band The Paupers.

In 1968, the release of "Nice Girl" on Columbia Records garnered the group moderate success. They soon switched to RCA and enjoyed a minor hit with "Stop (Wait A Minute)." However, it was not until after they moved to Sweet Plum Records, a division of London Records, that they enjoyed their first major success.

"You're Still The One" was the band's first mainstream hit and the follow-up, 1973's "Sitting on a Poor Man's Throne," was recorded in Dearborn, Michigan, with Richard Becker.

Copperpenny continued to record as they toured the United States with Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, The Guess Who and Uriah Heep.

1975 saw them sign on with Capitol Records. They made several appearances on television shows such as "Keith Hampshire's Music Machine". Copperpenny even had a short-lived variety show that launched the career of a then unknown magician named Doug Henning.

During this period, they had continued success with the singles "Disco Queen", "Good Time Sally" and "Suspicious Love". They toured Canada in support of the Fuse album opening for the Swedish band Blue Swede. Their touring line-up included Mark Stephen Gendel on guitar, Bill Mair on bass and Jim Minas on Drums.

By the time their final record, Fuse, was released, most of the original members had already left the band. Rich Wamil supported the effort as Rich Wamil & Copperpenny, but the remaining band split up in 1978.

Links: Copperpenny, Video above courtesy of indigoinsf canada2

1980 Teenage Head CNE Riots

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of UXB Press

Paul Langille's Labatt's Blue Commerical

Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Video above courtesy RetroTy: The Pulse of Nostalgia

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

More 2023 Juno Winners

Below is the full Juno televised ceremony from March 13, 2023

Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Here's the complete list of winners from that night:

Album: Dawn FM - The Weeknd
Breakthrough Artist: Preston Pablo
Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Nickelback
Fan Choice: Avril Lavigne
Rap Album/EP: Shall I Continue? - TOBi

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Please Support Local Charities

Please Support Local Charities

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The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.

2023 Opening Night Juno Winners

The opening night of the 2023 Junos saw two local acts awarded with the coveted statuettes. The rest of the awards will be handed our at a televised ceremony on Monday, March 13 at 8pm on CBC.

Click below to see the Opening Night Ceremony.