Hamilton Blues Lovers: July 2011

Friday, July 22, 2011

Duane Rutter's Hamilton CD Release@Artword Artbar (July 15, 2011)

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Ron Weihs of the Artword Artbar joined in.

His opening act, Felicia McMinn (click here to see footage of her show), joined him for a few tunes.

Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Buy His New CD (Never Bet the Devil Your Head)

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Felicia McMinn@Artword Artbar (July 15, 2011)

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Ron Weihs of the Artword Artbar joined in.

Felicia was opening for Duane Rutter (his footage will come soon). She joined him at the end of his set.

Click here for Felicia McMinn's site

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Michael Birthelmer and Friends@Pine Street Garden Concert Series (July 14, 2011) Part 2

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Left to right: Paul Panchezak (Trickbag), Ed Roth, Michael Birthelmer, Jay Burr

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Links: Michael Birthelmer, More Michael Birthelmer Stories

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Michael Birthelmer and Friends@Pine Street Garden Concert Series (July 14, 2011) Part 1

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Left to right: Paul Panchezak (Trickbag), Ed Roth, Michael Birthelmer, Jay Burr

More footage from this show to come later . . .

Bonus video courtesy of Focus Media 100

Links: Michael Birthelmer, More Michael Birthelmer Stories

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Mark Jungers and Josh Flowers@Moonshine Cafe (July 11, 2011)

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Click here for Mark Jungers' site

Monday, July 18, 2011

Brock Zeman@Moonshine Cafe (July 11, 2011) Part 2

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Bonus video courtesy of j3nnyj1ll

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories

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Brock Zeman@Moonshine Cafe (July 11, 2011) Part 1

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Click here for Part 2

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Bonus video courtesy of Luispeartree:

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Graham Wardrop, Paul Langille and Barry James Payne@Canterbury Folk Festival (July 9, 2011)

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Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Barry James Payne (Stringbone), More String Bone Stories, Graham Wardrop

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Les Smith and Friends@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) (July 8, 2011) Part 2

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Les is joined by his Trickbag bandmates: Larry Feudo (Guitar) and Paul Panchezak (drums). Donna Panchezak joins in on Jesus is on the Main Line.

More Steve Earle Covers/Stories

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Links: Les Smith, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Les Smith and Friends@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) (July 8, 2011) Part 1

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Les is joined by his Trickbag bandmates: Larry Feudo (Guitar) and Paul Panchezak (drums)

More Steve Earle Covers/Stories

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Links: Les Smith, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories

Johnny Max Band @ Royal Botanical Gardens (July 6, 2011)

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Featuring Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien on keys.

Click here for more footage of the show and a review of the band's latest CD.

Links: Johnny Max Band, More Johnny Max Stories, Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories

Monday, July 11, 2011

Jesse O'Brien on Juno Nominated Johnny Max Band CD: It's a Long Road

As part of the Toronto area Johnny Max Band, Hamilton's own Jesse O'Brien added his usual flair to their newest CD, It's a Long Road.

As a result of the great job Johnny, Jesse and the gang did, the disc was nominated for both a 2011 Juno and Indie award. The lead off track, Daddy's Little Girl (co-written by Jesse) won the International Songwriting C ompetition (blues category).

All these accolades are well deserved as It's a Long Road is an incredible release. The band show great versatility - handling blues, funk, rock, R&B, soul and rock with tremendous talent. One song, they get you grooving and the next they have you basking in a slow number.

The CD is available at their live shows and as a download on iTunes.

Below is the promo video for the album.

These next videos are live performances of the songs from the CD at a recent Royal Botanical Gardens event. We'll be posting more footage from this show later.

Links: Johnny Max Band, More Johnny Max Stories, Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories

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