News Roundup (Fred Eaglesmith, Jordan John, Johnny Max)

Local

• Spec story on It's Your Festival
• Inside Halton's article on Hayley Roscoe CD
• New musical based on Fred Eaglesmith songs
• News story on Liam McGlashon

World

• Muddy Waters w/Rolling Stones DVD
• More Jimi Hendrix reissues
• How listeners shape the evolution of music

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Mick Jagger: the Early Years
• Pearls Before Swine music cartoon
• Banjo New Yorker cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Strange Cargo@Cat N Fiddle
• 2010: Overplayers@Slainte
• 2011: Blues River Man Improv Videos

Featured Videos

Links: Jordan John, More Jordan John Stories, Video courtesy of BluesInBronte



Links: Johnny Max Band, More Johnny Max Stories, Video courtesy of TheLoinTavern

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New Amalgamated Muck CD (featuring Lauren Agnelli): The New Leisure Class

Amalgamated Muck, a Connecticut band that features ex-Hamiltonian Lauren Agnelli on vocals and various instruments, recently unleashed an incredible new CD, The New Leisure Class (through Good Sponge Records).

The disc is jam-packed with old-fashioned, lively, acoustic, country folk goodness. It'll get your toes a tappin' and your hips a shakin'.

This album boasts a number of great covers (Dylan's Spanish Harlem Incident, Woody Guthrie's Hobo's Lullaby, the traditional Shady Grove, and more) and superb originals. The one contant is the amazing vocals (what great harmonies!) and musical talent of the group.

Hamilton's Dave Rave also adds some vocals to the mix as well as some co-writing and producing.

The album is available through cdbaby (as a physical CD or download). It can also be downloaded through Bandcamp and iTunes.

Below are a few videos of songs from the album, courtesy of STCS1








Blast from the Past: Lauren Agnelli@Fenian Films

Links: Lauren Agnelli, More Lauren Agnelli Stories

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The Heartbroken Souls YouTube Videos

Featuring Fred D Smith, Kim Lister and Maggie Ferguson

The group has since disbanded and started solo acts







Above videos courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers





Above two videos courtesy of 0000388

Blast from the Past: Fred D Smith and Friends@Artword

Links: Fred D Smith, More Fred D Smith Stories, Kim Lister, More Kim Lister Stories

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New Martha's Trouble Children's CD: A Little Heart Like You

If you're tired of the same old boring kid's lullaby CDs you may wanna check out, A Little Heart Like You, the latest CD from American duo Martha's Trouble (featuring former Ancaster resident Jen Slocumb)

Every song has an indie-folk vibe that sets it apart from all the other cookie cutter children's discs. Such kid's classics as You Are My Sunshine, Hush Little Baby, Jesus Loves Me and more are given an amazing unique twist. On top of that, Martha's Trouble include a few wonderful original tunes as well.

Grown ups will enjoy this also. While the music is simpler, the sonic craftsmanship is top notch and extremely enjoyable.

The CD is available at their live shows and through their bandcamp site (where it can also be purchased as a download). You can also download it on iTunes and eMusic,

Below is a live performance of one of the songs.


Martha's Trouble playing Goodnight, Sweet Child featuring our 6yr old on drums! from Martha's Trouble on Vimeo.

Links: Martha's Trouble, More Martha's Trouble Stories

News Roundup (Awards, Wilson Family Forgery, Bill Bourne)

Local

• Hamilton Online Music Hall of Fame
• Susan Wylde earns eWorld Music Award
• New Ontario venues Facebook page
• Groove Corporation's Lily Sazz talks about Toronto Blues Society
• Audio clip of Jackie Washington interview

Canada

• Randy Bachman and Sarah McLachlan inducted into Walk of Fame
• Suzie Vinnick wins Great Canadian Blues Award

World

• Top 10 Jeff Beck Guest Appearances
• Nat Reese passes
• Rick Moore passes
• Podcasts: SA Blues 163, Nothing but the Blues 196, Roadhouse 382
• 10 Songs about dads
• New Legends of Blues Guitar ebook

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Musician Cartoon (Soup to Nutz)
• Johnny Cash cartoon
• 5 Upbeat songs you didn't realize were depressing, part 2

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Performer of the Week: Famous Framus
• 2010: Willie P. Bennett Inducted into Canadian Country Hall of Fame & More Stories
• 2011: Vibe Songwriter's Circle (Fred D Smith, Kori Pop, Marie Avery)

Featured Videos

Links: Wilson Family Forgery, More Wilson Family Forgery stories, Video courtesy of Wilson Family Forgery



Links: Bill Bourne, More Bill Bourne stories, Video courtesy of LoneyTunes

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Fred Magie and Friends@Artword Artbar (June 14, 2012)

Fred Magie (vocals, guitar), Michael Scott (drums), Orange McFarland (bass)













More from this show

• Darin Martin
• Social Animals

Blast From the Past: Review of Fred's Previous CD

Links: Fred Magie, More Fred Magie Stories

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Social Animals@Artword Artbar

More from this show

• Darin Martin
• Fred Magie

Blast From the Past: Chris and Christa & Friends@Westside Theatre

Links: Chris and Christa - More Chris and Christa Stories

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Darin Martin@Artword Artbar (June 14, 2012)

More CSNY Covers/News Stories







More from this show

• Darin Martin
• Social Animals

Click here for Darin's website

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Guitar Mikey and Friends@Blues With a Feeling (June 9, 2012)

Guitar Mikey (guitar, vocals on Mean Old Lady), Billy Gibson (harmonica, vocals on Mississippi Saxophone), Peter Nunn (keyboards), From Trickbag: Larry Feudo (guitar), Paul Panchezak (drums), Michael Hickey (bass)





More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories



Click here for more from the show, Click here for a CD review and one more song from this show

Bonus Videos courtesy of Studio61icom





Links: Guitar Mikey, More Guitar Mikey Stories

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News Roundup (Chiarelli, Tom Wilson, Local Videos)

Local

• Rita Chiarelli's Music from the Big House film reviewed by Hollywood Reporter and NY Times

Canada

• June 2012 edition of Maple Blues Magazine (Chuck Jackson, Robin Banks, Cameo Blues, 24th Street Wailers, Jimmy Bowskill)

World

• Pete Cosey (Miles Davis, Muddy Waters) passes
• Bob Welch (ex-Fleetwood Mac) passes
• Lou Pride passes
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 381 (featuring Treassa Lavasseur), Nothing But the Blues 195 (featuring JW Jones, Otis Spann)

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Blues Cruise with Trickbag & Kelly Jay
• 2010: Rick and the Krickets@Crazy Clover
• 2011: Astrid Young@Brantford Station House

Featured Videos

Links: Wayne Krawchuck, More Banned From Heaven Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers


Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Tom Wilson Stories, Video courtesy of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings



Links: Lee Anne Wesseling, More Lee Anne Wesseling Stories, Video courtesy of FredHeadPokey

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New Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing CD: Out of the Box

Hamilton's Guitar Mikey now lives near the legendary crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi but you can hear Mikey's Steeltown roots on his latest CD (with The Real Thing), Out of the Box (available through Chicago's Earwig Music)

In a nice touch, the CD is dedicated to the musician's former mentor, the legendary Hamiltonian King Biscuit Boy. Former KBB bassist Doug Carter co-wrote a few numbers on the disc as well.

Biscuit Boy would be proud of this disc, which is jam-packed with real, down home, straight ahead rockin' blues. This is wonderful working man's boogie.

He doesn't just stay with the 12-bar blues format though. As the album title suggests, the music (which Mikey describes as hybrid blues) pushes the envelope but still has that groovy, funky swagger.

As a special treat, former Muddy Waters guitarist Bob Margolin joins Mikey and his great band on The Bigger Fool.

The CD is available at his live shows and through his web-site. You can also pick them up at Dr. Disc.

Below is a recent live performance of a song from the CD. Click here for more footage of this show. Click here for more of Guitar Mikey's part of the show.



Links: Guitar Mikey, More Guitar Mikey Stories

Blues With a Feeling 2012@Leander Boat Club (June 9, 2012)

Links: Shrimp Daddy, More Shrimp Daddy Stories





Click here for more of Guitar Mikey's Show, Click here for a CD review and one more video from this show

Links: Guitar Mikey, More Guitar Mikey Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories



Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories



Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, More Jerry Lee Lewis Covers/Stories

Our Pictures from the Event, More Pictures

Blast from the Past: More From Past Blues With a Feeling Shows

New Steve Strongman Acoustic CD: A Natural Fact

Steve Strongman is known around the world for his high powered, high energy electric guitar sound.  For his latest CD, A Natural Fact, this Hamilton boy's decided to show that he's equally adept with an acoustic guitar.

This ain't no collection of slow, introspective, ballads though.  The stripped down feel allows his great voice to show off it's energy and power (especially on Haven't Seen It Yet and The Mood).  Plus, the boogie he's always had is still here.

Steve also takes advantage of the acoustic format to explore some older blues vibes on a few numbers (while still maintaining a foot in the present). You can hear this from the quasi-gospel sound of I Forgot, to the jazzy, old-timey Full of You, and the rawness of Just One Thing

Though a few tunes are just Steve and his guitar (as well as harmonica), he had a few musical pals to keep him company:  Jesse O'Brien, Alec Fraser, Rob Szabo (who also produced the CD), Dave King, and Suzie Vinnick (who duets with him on Leaving).

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

Below are live performances of songs from the CD. Courtesy of IndieEyes





Blast From the Past: Steve Strongman Playing Acoustic at Slainte 

Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman stories

King Biscuit Boy YouTube Videos

Video courtesy of CoolFoolTheBook


Unfortunately, the other videos that were here before were removed by YouTube.

Blast From the Past: More KBB Videos 

Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories 

News Roundup (Swick, Sinnicks, Local Videos)

Local

• View Magazine article on Tomi Swick
• The Johnny Max Band (including Jesse O'Brien) was awarded The Mississauga Arts Council Award (MARTY) for 'Established Performing Group of the Year'
• Sounds of the Hammer interview w/Steve Sinnicks

World

• Herb Reed, Founder of the Platters, passes
• Biographic comic strip of the Rolling Stones
• New Blues releases for June 2012
• Celtic Radio Podcasts
• Nothing But the Blues Podcast # 194

Funny Stuff

• 10 musicians that deserve their own ice cream flavours

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Blues With a Feeling@Corktown (TNT Bluesmen, Wayne Janus, more)
• 2010: Big Rude Jake@Artword Artbar
• 2011: Bill Bourne@Brantford Station Gallery

Featured Videos

Links: Rita Chiarelli, More Rita Chiarelli Stories, Video courtesy of Han Stouten



Links: Boogie Infection, More Snow-Heel Slim Stories, Video courtesy of Steinberg321



Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden Stories, Video courtesy of ReignGhost

New Brennagh Burns CD

Singer/Songwriter Brennagh Burns's latest CD is called Raw and that describes the marvellous music on this disc to a T. Most of the songs feature only vocals, acoustic guitar and a djembe drum. As a result, the sound is as honest and real as you get.

This stripped down affair works well as it helps bring out Brennagh's outstanding, expressive vocals. She also blends in great guitar work and talented songwriting.

Chad Brown joins her on the aforementioned djembe (with Zander Lamothe filling in on a track) and Rob Lamothe adds his electric guitar on one tune as well.

So if you like your music organic and authentic pick up the CD at Brennagh's live shows.

Below are two live performances of tracks from the disc. Click here for the rest of the same show.




Blast from the Past: Brennagh at a Song Swap@Moonshine Cafe

Links: Brennagh Burns, More Brennagh Burns Stories

Cindy Dell and Friends@Brantford Station Gallery (May 27, 2012)

Cindy Dell (lead vocals, backing vocals on Ruby), Amy Di Nino (percussion), Matthew Ryan Wooley (lead vocal on Ruby, guitar on 2nd song and Ruby), Brennagh Burns (backing vocals on 2nd song and Ruby), Duane Rutter (guitar on Ruby and Big Yellow Moon)









Click here for more video from the show and a review of Cindy's latest CD.

Bonus videos courtesy of Cindy.





Links: Cindy Dell, More Cindy Dell Stories

New Cindy Dell CD: Gathering Tales

Gathering Tales, the latest CD from singer/songwriter Cindy Dell, has the perfect title. A collection of stories is exactly what this disc is.

Each lyric paints a different tale. From carefree fun (Fishing Song), social commentary (Glory Daze), love (Lonely Boy Timid Girl), history (For As Long as the River Flows) and much more. Cindy's words offer great emotional resonance to every topic.

The variety of the music also mirrors the lyrics. Each tune has its own sonic soul. The songstress herself sings (and what an amazing voice), plays guitar, violin, harmonica and much more. Amy Di Nino (Wark) beautifully plays drums and other percussive instruments. David E. Campbell supplies the wonderful guitars.

The CD is available at her live shows.

Below are two videos from her recent CD Release Party. We'll be posting more from this show soon.





Links: Cindy Dell, More Cindy Dell Stories