Links: Duane Rutter - More Duane Rutter Stories - Dave Pomfret - Nicole Christian - Alfie Smith
More from this show: Part 2, Part 3
Duane played to raise money for Camp Trillium. Click below to donate.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Duane Rutter and Friends - 48 Hour Guitarathon @ Robot Cafe (February 27, 2011) Part 1
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Links: Duane Rutter - More Duane Rutter Stories - Dave Pomfret - Nicole Christian - Alfie Smith
More from this show: Part 2, Part 3
Duane played to raise money for Camp Trillium. Click below to donate.
Links: Duane Rutter - More Duane Rutter Stories - Dave Pomfret - Nicole Christian - Alfie Smith
More from this show: Part 2, Part 3
Duane played to raise money for Camp Trillium. Click below to donate.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Rhyme 'N' Reason @ Brant Hills Church (February 19, 2011)
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Link: Rhyme 'N' Reason
Sue Sweetman and Friends were the first half of the show. Click here for footage.
Link: Rhyme 'N' Reason
Sue Sweetman and Friends were the first half of the show. Click here for footage.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Barn Katz@Brant Hills Church
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Sue Sweetman (vocals) is joined by Johnny Frame (guitar, vocals on Shut Up in the Mines of Coal Creek), Tim McDonald (banjo), Adam Dobson (bass), Joe Clark (Mandolin, vocals on Boll Weevil)
Click here for more Sue Sweetman stories
Rhyme 'N' Reason also played at this fundraiser. Click here for video.
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Sue Sweetman (vocals) is joined by Johnny Frame (guitar, vocals on Shut Up in the Mines of Coal Creek), Tim McDonald (banjo), Adam Dobson (bass), Joe Clark (Mandolin, vocals on Boll Weevil)
Click here for more Sue Sweetman stories
Rhyme 'N' Reason also played at this fundraiser. Click here for video.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 2
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Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. Max Brand (vocals) on Matchbox
More Neil Young covers/stories
Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories
More videos from the show:
Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. Max Brand (vocals) on Matchbox
More Neil Young covers/stories
Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 1
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Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums.
Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories
More videos from the show:
Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums.
Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Harlan Pepper @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011)
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More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories
Links: Harlan Pepper - More Harlan Pepper Stories
They were opening for Tom Wilson.
More videos from the show:
More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories
Links: Harlan Pepper - More Harlan Pepper Stories
They were opening for Tom Wilson.
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Cool You Tube Videos (Ben Somer, Barry Mac, Robin Benedict)
Links: Ben Somer - More Ben Somer Stories
Video courtesy of Southern Souls
Links: Barry Mac - More Barry Mac Stories - More From this Performance
Videos courtesy of Deadendly
Links: Robin Benedict - More Robin Benedict Stories
Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Mighty Duck Blues Band @ the Golden Pheasant (February 12, 2011)
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The Mighty Duck Blues Band is: Dave Curry (guitar, vocals on Bringing It Back), Gary Kendall (Downchild) (bass, vocals on Gotta Find My Baby), Canada Dave Torosian (keyboards), Jim Casson (drums)
More from this show
The Mighty Duck Blues Band is: Dave Curry (guitar, vocals on Bringing It Back), Gary Kendall (Downchild) (bass, vocals on Gotta Find My Baby), Canada Dave Torosian (keyboards), Jim Casson (drums)
More from this show
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day (Brennagh Burns, Dharlings, Big Rude Jake, Ken Whiteley)
Here are some unreleased romantic gems from recent shows and one from an upcoming performance.
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Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories - More From This Show
Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories - More From This Show
Links: Big Rude Jake - More Big Rude Jake Stories - Margaret Stowe - More Margaret Stowe Stories - More From This Show
Links: Ken Whiteley - More Ken Whiteley Stories - More From This Show Will be Posted Soon
Click here for last year's Valentine's videos.
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Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories - More From This Show
Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories - More From This Show
Links: Big Rude Jake - More Big Rude Jake Stories - Margaret Stowe - More Margaret Stowe Stories - More From This Show
Links: Ken Whiteley - More Ken Whiteley Stories - More From This Show Will be Posted Soon
Click here for last year's Valentine's videos.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Harrison Kennedy Wins Memphis, TN Solo Competition
Hamilton Blues legend, Harrison Kennedy won the best solo artist competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tenesse last weekend. Over 150 acts from around the world competed during the whole week.Harrison's trip was sponsored by the good folks at the Canal Bank Blues Shuffle in Thorold. The win included a $1,500 cash prize and lots of US exposure.
Congratulations!
Links: Harrison Kennedy - More Harrison Kennedy Stories
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Crowbar's "Oh, What a Feeling" To Be Inducted Into 2011 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Oh, What a Feeling, the biggest hit for Hamilton legends, Crowbar will be inducted into the 2011 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The song, written by singer/pianist Kelly Jay and bassist Roly Greenway, became on of the first major can-con era successes in 1971.
The special event itself will take place on April 2, 2011 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Robbie Robertson of the Band will also be inducted for his body of work.
Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories
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The song, written by singer/pianist Kelly Jay and bassist Roly Greenway, became on of the first major can-con era successes in 1971.
The special event itself will take place on April 2, 2011 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Robbie Robertson of the Band will also be inducted for his body of work.
Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Cool You Tube Videos (The Heartbroken, Fry Truck, Burnin' Ethyl)
Videos courtesy of meejoebee
Links: The Heartbroken - More video from this performance
Videos courtesy of meejoebee
Links: Fry Truck
Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music
Links: Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Dharlings @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2011) Part 1
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Then Brennagh Burns joined the band.
More Neil Young covers/stories
Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories
More from the show
Then Brennagh Burns joined the band.
More Neil Young covers/stories
Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories
More from the show
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Local Talent Nominated for Junos
A number of local musicians were nominated for the 2011 Juno Awards. This year, they'll be awarded on March 27.The main category for local people seems to be Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Nominees include Daniel Lanois's band, Black Dub, Luke Doucet, and Sarah Harmer. They'll be up for the award along with Canadian legend Neil Young and Justin Nozuka. Lanois and Harmer are also up for the best producer award.
Other categories of note:
ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO
Del Barber
Justin Rutledge
Lynn Miles
Old Man Luedecke
Ruth Moody
ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: GROUP
Chic Gamine
Dala
Le Vent du Nord
The Creaking Tree String Quartet
The Marigolds
BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Fathead
Harry Manx
Jim Byrnes
The Johnny Max Band
The Sojourners
Click here for the complete list of nominees.
Good luck to everyone.
Brennagh Burns @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2010)
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Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories
Brennagh was opening for the Dharlings.
More from the show
Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories
Brennagh was opening for the Dharlings.
More from the show